Tag: Upcoming Releases - Page 186
News Ark: Survival Evolved Spin-Off PixARK Roars Onto Switch Next Month
Release date confirmed
Snail Games has announced that its upcoming open-world sandbox-survival game PixARK will launch on Nintendo Switch and all other major platforms on 31st May. A new trailer for the announcement has been shared above, and you can learn more about the game, which is based on Ark: Survival Evolved, below: To survive in this...
News Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered Is Coming To Switch After All, THQ Nordic Confirms
New and improved
THQ Nordic has officially revealed Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered for Nintendo Switch, with a release date of 2nd July already firmly in place. Fans of the title will likely remember that Switch controller icons were spotted in the Windows version of the game last summer. We suspected that a Switch version mus
News Hyperlight Ultimate Will Blast Onto The Shoot 'Em Up Scene As A Switch Exclusive
More intense than ever before
CatfishBlues Games has revealed that it will be bringing Hyperlight Ultimate to Nintendo Switch, exclusively for the platform. The game is a definitive version of Hyperlight EX, a shoot 'em up which fired its way to the New 3DS back in 2016. This new, shiny version is said to feature "refined gameplay and enhanced HD...
News Doraemon Story Of Seasons Heads West On Switch This Autumn
Published by Bandai Namco
Bandai Namco has announced that Doraemon Story Of Seasons will be launching on Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe in autumn 2019. You might remember our story from earlier this month, in which we shared all we knew about the upcoming title. Essentially, the game is a crossover game between Story of Seasons
News Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands Arrives This Week Channelling The Legend of Zelda
Who needs a Link's Awakening remaster, eh?
Top-down action adventure Shalnor Legends: Sacred Lands is coming to Switch this Friday 26th April and it's looking just a little bit familiar. As you can see from the trailer above and the screenshots below, Johnny Ostad's game takes a hefty dose of inspiration from Nintendo's premier action RPG series -...
News Roguelike Platformer Dig Dog Surfaces On Switch This Friday
Does Dig Dog dig Dig Dug?
Coming from Wild Rooster (helmed by the wonderfully named Rusty Moyher, the one-man developer behind Astro Duel), action roguelike platformer Dig Dog will arrive on Switch this Friday 26th April. From a very simple premise (you're a dog, and you're searching for bones), the game features two modes: Bone Hunt, a roguelike...
News Puyo Puyo Champions Ditches Tetris And Lands On Switch In May
Sega's Puyo Puyo e Sports comes to the west
Sega has announced that the game released last year as Puyo Puyo e Sports in the east is finally getting a western release with the title Puyo Puyo Champions and it's coming to all platforms, including Switch, on 7th May. Looking for all the world like the developers have simply stripped the Tetris bit...
News Shakedown: Hawaii Finally Gets A Launch Date On Switch
Only two weeks to wait
Shakedown: Hawaii, the successor to Vblank Entertainment's open world retro game parody Retro City Rampage, will finally see a Switch release on 7th May after slipping from its initial projected release way back in 2017. Vblank has has released two new trailers to get you back in the mood. From the look of the videos (see...
News Gyro Boss DX Brings 360 Degrees Of Bullet Hell To Switch Next Week
Be the boss
UK developer Chequered Ink has announced that Gyro Boss DX is coming to Switch next Friday 3rd May and the above trailer (from the PC version which released in March this year) gives you a good idea of what to expect. Coming from the Bath-based developer, it appears to mix the 360° avoidance gameplay of mobile hit Super Hexagon with...
News Picross S3 Brings Colour Puzzles To Switch This Week, But There's Still No Touchscreen Support
But why?
The third Picross game in the 'S' series is launching on Switch later this week, aptly named Picross S3. If you're a fan of the puzzle series, you'll no doubt be interested in picking it up, and this time it comes with a neat new feature. In addition to the three usual game modes - Picross, Mega Picross, and Clip Picross - Picross S3 adds...
Video SteamWorld Quest's Launch Trailer Has Us Hyped For Its Release This Week
Mark your calendars
SteamWorld Quest, the latest instalment in a series which has been something of an indie favourite on Nintendo consoles in recent years, is just two days away from release. To get ready for the big day, developer Image & Form has shared an official launch trailer. With its gorgeous looking art and brand new turn-based...
News Sega Ages Virtua Racing Speeds Onto The Japanese eShop Next Week
No release date yet for regions outside of Japan
About the only problem with Sega's retro line of games on the Switch eShop is how it seems to take ages to localise each one. At the start of the year, Yosuke Okunari - one of the talents behind the revival of these classic games - said the team was aiming to roll out at least one title per month...
News WayForward And Arc System Works Announce River City Girls
Joining forces to work on a classic IP
Earlier this month, a game rating was spotted for a new title called River City Girls. It has now been officially confirmed the independent game development studio WayForward (responsible for Shantae) and Arc System Works (known for game series like BlazBlue and Guilty Gear) will be collaborating on this brand...
News Remake Of Stylish Cel-Shaded Shooter XIII Coming To Switch This November
Nobody was expecting this
In 2003, Ubisoft released the cel-shaded first-person shooter XIII (pronounced thirteen) on the GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC. Now, a remake of this unique-looking game is coming to the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year on 13th November. For those who haven't played it before, it's loosely...
News Shadows Of Adam Is A Modern Take On SNES-Era JRPGs, And It's Coming To Switch Next Month
With all DLC included
CIRCLE Entertainment and Something Classic Games have revealed that Shadows of Adam will be bringing its stylish take on the JRPG formula to Switch early next month. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 3rd May. The game features multiple playable characters, fast-paced battles, SNES-style graphics, a soundtrack made up...
News After More Than Two Years Of Waiting, Anti-Grav Racer Redout Finally Gets A Switch Release Date
Worth the wait?
Developer 34BigThings has announced that Redout, a game first announced for Nintendo Switch before the console was even on sale, will finally launch on the platform on 14th May. Back in January 2017, Nicalis revealed that it would be bringing the futuristic racer to Switch that spring, around the time of the console's launch...
News Cricket 19 Secures May Release Date On Switch
The official game of the Ashes
Big Ant Studios has revealed that Cricket 19 will be bowling its way to victory on a Switch near you next month. The game's release date has now been confirmed as 28th May. Launching just in time for the 2019 Ashes, cricket fans will be able to play along with all the action that will take place throughout England and...
News Katana Zero Is Devolver Digital's Most Pre-Ordered Switch Game So Far
Serious demand
Although the Switch version of Kantana Zero was refused classification in Australia and New Zealand yesterday, it's unlikely to impact the overall sales of the game elsewhere. In fact, the game's already done incredibly well in terms of pre-orders. According to its publisher Devolver Digital, Katana Zero has quickly become the...
Video Here's The Mortal Kombat 11 Gameplay Reveal For Nintendo Switch
Cutting it fine
For months now, Switch owners have been begging NetherRealm Studios to share some proper footage of Mortal Kombat 11 running on Nintendo's hybrid device. Last week, we got a measly three-second look at the game up and running on this platform and now a slightly more substantial clip has been uploaded to YouTube the week before the...
News Capcom Home Arcade Is A Plug-And-Play Arcade Stick, But Is The Emulation Legit?
UPDATE: Confusion over licencing of Final Burn Alpha emulator
Update #2: We’re hearing reports that while the version of Final Burn Alpha emulator that ships with the Capcom Home Arcade stick has been properly licenced, some of the developers currently involved with the software haven’t been contacted. Initially, reports suggested that FBA was...
News Saints Row: The Third Gets New Switch Trailer And Fancy Physical Deluxe Pack
"Super excellent!"
Note: This trailer contains a small amount of bad language. A brand new trailer for the upcoming Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package has just been released, coming alongside the announcement of the game's Deluxe Pack which is available to pre-order from GAME starting today. The game is set to launch on 10th M
News Explore And Save An Underwater World In Koral, A New Puzzler Coming To Switch
Developed entirely at sea
A brand new puzzle game is on the way to Switch next month called Koral, allowing players to explore a "beautiful" underwater world. A release date of 16th May has been confirmed. To be a little more clear, the player's goal is actually to bring life back to coral reefs underwater. You'll need to solve puzzles to heal the...
News Samurai Shodown V Special Is Your Next Switch Retro Fix From Hamster
Available tomorrow
Hamster has revealed that Samurai Shodown V Special is fighting its way to Switch incredibly soon. So soon, in fact, that you'll be able to get your hands on it tomorrow, 18th April. The ninth entry in SNK's Samurai Shodown/Samurai Spirits series of fighting games, Samurai Shodown V Special is an upgraded version of the original...
News Katana Zero Refused Classification In Australia And New Zealand
No issues outside of this region
Katana Zero is due out worldwide in less than two days and the Switch release has just been banned in Australia and New Zealand. The indie game's publisher Devolver Digital revealed this over on its official Twitter account earlier today. "Heads up to folks in Australia / New Zealand - Katana ZERO has a...
News Natsume Announces Indie Partner Program, Cosmic Defenders Revealed As First Game
Working alongside indie devs
Natsume, the publisher behind franchises such as Harvest Moon and Reel Fishing, has today announced the creation of the 'Natsume Indie Program', an initiative which "partners the company with independent developers around the world to introduce creative, innovative games to a wider audience". Further details - such as...
News Beyond Enemy Lines: Covert Operations Brings Tactical Shooter Gameplay To Switch Next Week
Adapted especially for Switch
Beyond Enemy Lines: Covert Operations is firing onto Nintendo Switch on 23rd April, it has been confirmed. That means we have just one week to go to check it out for ourselves. We first mentioned this one just a couple of months ago, with its tactical twist on the shooter genre leaving us feeling rather intrigued. The...
News New GRID Autosport Trailer Shows Off Its 'Freedom Of Control'
Different ways to play
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming GRID Autosport on Nintendo Switch, showing off the multiple ways players will be able to enjoy the new racer. As you can see for yourself, there are plenty of different options for you to choose from. Whether you're a fan of traditional racer controls, motion steering, or...
News Switch Exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Secures A July Release Date
Switch players, assemble!
Nintendo Switch exclusive Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order has just received a confirmed release date. You'll be able to get your hands on it from 19th July. The game was initially revealed at The Game Awards back in December and will have players assembling their ultimate team of Marvel superheroes from a huge...
News Dawn Of Survivors Is An Intriguing Online-Based Zombie Survival Switch Game, And It's Only $2
A potential bargain
Releasing in just two days' time on Nintendo Switch is Dawn of Survivors, an online-based zombie survival game that could turn out to be something of a steal thanks to its low price point. The game is a survival of the fittest, with each player scavenging for resources in the wastelands of a zombie apocalypse. From decaying...
News Iron Snout Brings "Fast-Paced Bacon-Flavoured Combat" To Switch This Week
A button-mashing beat 'em up
SnoutUp Games and Ratalaika Games have revealed that Iron Snout will be fighting its way to Nintendo Switch later this week. One of very few games said to offer "fast-paced bacon-flavoured combat", Iron Snout has you taking on the role of a porky protagonist who isn't afraid to deal some damage to his pesky enemies...
News Sunnyside Brings Action-Shooter Towaga 2 To The Nintendo Switch This Summer
A sequel to the mobile sensation
Sunnyside Games has announced it is releasing a sequel to its Android and iOS hit Towaga on the Nintendo eShop this summer - with the assistance of Forever Entertainment and TA Publishing. Towaga 2 is described as an action-shooter where the fate of your tribe lies sorely in your hands. Using your focus, accuracy...
News Looks Like There's A New LEGO Star Wars Game On The Way
And it all sounds rather exciting
Fans of animated plastic bricks and intergalactic battles, rejoice! It would appear that a brand new LEGO Star Wars video game is in the works. This weekend played host to Star Wars Celebration - which you can likely guess is a fan gathering that celebrates all things Star Wars - and during the event, Skywalker...
News Masquerada: Songs And Shadows Casts A Tactical RPG Spell On Switch Next Month
With "a vibrant, hand-drawn art style"
Ysbryd Games and Witching Hour Studios have today announced that Masquerada: Songs and Shadows will launch on Nintendo Switch next month. You'll be able to pick it up for yourself on 9th May. We first heard about this one coming to Switch way back in August 2017, when the PS4 launch for the game came alongside
News Dragon's Dogma And Travis Strikes Again Combine For Crossover Goodies On Switch
For fans of both games
A new presentation focusing on Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes has revealed a couple of crossover events which will combine the No More Heroes spin-off with the upcoming Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen on Switch. First up, a t-shirt featuring the Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen logo will soon be appearing in Travis Strikes...
News New Yo-Kai Watch 4 Characters, Explorable World And More Revealed
Launches in Japan this June
Yo-kai Watch 4 will be launching in Japan in just under two months' time and, while we still haven't heard any news of a western release just yet, Level-5 has shared some new information about the game. First up is 'Yo-makai', the fourth world that you'll be able to explore and home to the Yo-kai. This world was first...
Video Nintendo Shares Ten Minutes Of Juicy SteamWorld Quest Gameplay
10 days until launch!
Image & Form's latest project SteamWorld Quest is just ten days away from release on Nintendo Switch. If you're as excited as we are, you'll likely want to check out this lovely new video from Nintendo Minute. Featuring around ten minutes of gameplay footage in total, the video takes us through how the game's deck building...
News My Time At Portia Will Receive An Early Switch Patch To Improve Poor Loading Times
Update: Patch now live
Update: We have received confirmation from My Time at Portia's publisher, Team17, that the patch is now live on Switch. This means that you'll be able to update your game from day one. Original Article: My Time at Portia is launching on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, bringing Pathea Games' much-loved crafting sim to a whole new...
News GRID Autosport Might Be Receiving A Retail Release On The Switch
Burn some rubber
When it comes to more serious racing games on the Switch, it's admittedly slim pickings. GRID Autosport - the ninth entry in Codemasters' long-running TOCA series - hopes to improve the situation for automotive fans who own Nintendo's hybrid device. The latest version of this racing simulator, originally released on multiple other...
News God Eater 3 Producer Promises The Switch Version Will Be “The Same” As Other Platforms
There will also be some unique content
Bandai Namco surprised Switch owners a few days ago by announcing it would be bringing the action hack-and-slash RPG God Eater 3 to the Nintendo Switch. This version of the game will allow up to eight players to battle alongside each other anytime and anywhere thanks to the portable nature of the hybrid device...
News Cytus Alpha Physical Release Due Out In North America Next Month
After a slight delay
Earlier this year in January, PM Studios and acttil announced a physical and digital version of Cytus Alpha (or 'Cytus α') would be coming to the Switch in North America this April. Over the past few days, there have been reports the physical version had been delayed, and it's now
News Bethesda Confirms Wolfenstein: Youngblood Will Include A Download Code Instead Of A Game Card
It's the digital way
Last weekend, various retailer listings suggested the physical Deluxe Edition of Wolfenstein: Youngblood for Switch might not actually include a game card and would instead come with a download code. This also applied to the game's Standard Edition physical release. Bethesda has now decided to clarify what exactly is going on...
News Kitana Graces Us With Her Presence In The Latest Mortal Kombat 11 Trailer
Royalty has arrived
Earlier this week, we got a glimpse of Kitana in action in a Mortal Kombat 11 promotional trailer and now NetherRealm Studios has officially revealed the fighter during the latest Kombat Kast live stream. In the video below we get to see Lady Kitana - who started out in Mortal Komba
News Super Neptunia RPG Comes To Switch This Summer With A Lovely Physical Release
From 3D to 2D
Idea Factory has announced that Super Neptunia RPG will be coming to Nintendo Switch this summer, both digitally and physically. Developed by Artisan Studios in Canada, this game is said to bring the characters of the Neptunia series to life in "a whole new 2D way". Each character was hand-drawn by Tsunako, the artist behind the...
News Remothered: Going Porcelain Will Bring More Psychological Horror To Switch
A follow-up to Remothered: Tormented Fathers
Indie publisher Modus Games has today announced that it will release Remothered: Going Porcelain, the second chapter in the psychological horror series, on Nintendo Switch. The game arrives as a sequel to 2018's Remothered: Tormented Fathers, a survival horror available on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. Tormented...
Video Feast Your Eyes On This Brand New Shakedown: Hawaii Trailer
Coming to Switch and 3DS
A successor to Wiiware's Retro City Rampage, Shakedown: Hawaii is firing onto Switch and 3DS this spring. Keeping us in a state of excitement for its release is this brand new trailer, which we've shared for you up above. The game is a 16-bit, destructible, open-world adventure that parodies big business and the white...
News Sega Shares Wisp Circuit Song From Team Sonic Racing Soundtrack
A new upbeat anthem
Apart from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, there aren't really any other respectable kart racing games available on the Switch right now. Very soon, though, there should be quite a few. One of these is Team Sonic Racing by Sega. Although the game was delayed towards the end of last year, the Japanese company has made good use of this time...
News Super Rare Games Announces A Handful Of Physical Releases For Nintendo Switch
More information coming soon
Super Rare Games has announced five new physical releases coming to the Nintendo Switch in the near future. More information about all of these releases will be revealed soon, including how and when to pre-order each one. For now, here are the games that will be receiving a physical makeover: RIVE: Ultimate Edition...
News Our World Is Ended Launches On Switch Next Week, New Trailer Released
After a slight delay
Visual novel Our World Is Ended is launching on Nintendo Switch in exactly one week's time. To celebrate, a new trailer has been released showcasing the members of in-game developer Judgement 7. We were originally told that the game would arrive in March, but a new digital release date of 18th April has now been set. The game...
News "Intense" Side-Scrolling Shoot 'Em Up Black Paradox Fires Onto Switch In May
With co-op and a boss rush mode
Indie publisher Digerati has revealed that upcoming shoot 'em up Black Paradox, developed by Fantastico Studio, will be blasting onto Nintendo Switch on 3rd May. We first heard about this one last summer, when the game was preparing to enter Steam Early Access and carried a promise of a future release on consoles...
News Witch Thief Sneaks Its 3D Shmup Gameplay Onto Switch Next Week
With flexible difficulty settings
Witch Thief, an "intense but humorous story-driven 3D shooter", is blasting its way onto Switch next week, it has been confirmed. Featuring plenty of 3D bullet hell action, the game sees players heading on a quest to steal an enchanted grimoire, playing as a snarky sorceress exploring five perilous zones. You'll...
