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News Dimension Drive Will Bring Smart Shoot 'em Up Action to the Switch eShop
A 'comic book universe' and 'dual battlefield madness'
The eShop has been a key part of Nintendo hardware for multiple generations, and we're starting to see the Switch catalogue grow quickly as more developers are given access to the system. Another intriguing title to add to the list of upcoming releases is Dimension Drive by 2Awesome...
News Lost Sphear Launches on 23rd January in the West
The follow-up to I Am Setsuna
One of the standout titles of the early Nintendo Switch library was that of I Am Setsuna, a thoroughly traditional JRPG experience published by Square Enix which called back to that company’s best days when it churned out classic JRPG’s left and right. The talented studio behind it—Tokyo RPG Factory—evidently...
News Steampunk Turn-Based Strategy Game Ironcast Lands On Switch On 10th August
Alternative Victorian history action
Imagine an alternative Victorian history where gigantic mechanised war machines had been created to defeat the enemies of the British Empire. If that sounds good to you then Ironcast might well be the game for you; in this turn-based / match-three strategy game you will control a 7-metre tall walking...
Video Get Warmed Up for Namco Museum With This New Trailer
11 games, retro goodness
Time sure flies - Namco Museum is now just days away from release on Nintendo Switch, arriving on 28th July all around the world. To celebrate this, Bandai Namco has release a rather neat new trailer for the Japanese market that showcases what the game collection will have to offer. For those eager to build up hype for the...
News The Mystery of Woolley Mountain Will Bring Point-and-Click Gaming to Switch in 2018
Huey Games steps in to publish Kickstarted title
Kickstarter campaigns raise vital money to fund development projects, but they're also a publicity vehicle to attract investment and/or publishers. For solo developer James Lightfoot his campaign served both purposes - he funded his project The Mystery of Woolley Mountain, and now Huey Games is...
News Superbeat: Xonic Is Heading to the Switch
Xonic Xpeed
Even in its young age, the Switch has already proven to have a fairly diverse variety of game genres in its catalogue, with a couple good rhythm games for the platform. Both VOEZ and Thumper are high quality music games that will provide you unique audiovisual experiences that can both excite and relax. Now, it seems that the rhythm...
News Parascientific Escape Series Comes to an End This Week in North America
Bringing the cast and gameplay of the first 2 games together
There have been two Parascientific Escape titles on the 3DS eShop to date, offering some interesting story-based puzzle gaming. Now the final part in the series, Parascientific Escape - Crossing at the Farthest Horizon is confirmed for release this week in North America (27th July) at a...
News The Art of Shantae Launches Sometime in 2018
Ret-2-go!
Shantae is a series that owes a lot of its success to the Nintendo audience; it’s always felt like something of a second party game to a certain degree. And with the latest success of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero on the Wii U and Switch, that series has no doubt been gradually accruing a much larger fanbase. As something of a gift to...
News Beach Buggy Racing Screeches Onto Switch Next Week
Buggy Boy
It's worth loading up the Switch eShop once in a while just to see what's new in the coming soon section. Today we spotted Beach Buggy Racing is lined up for release on the 27th of July for the princely sum of £9.99. The North American release is likely to be at the same time. Developed by Vector Unit, Beach Buggy Racing looks like a...
News '90s Super GP Will Be Power Sliding On To Switch Soon
The game formerly known as '90s Arcade Racer
We were really looking forward to the gorgeous-looking 90's Arcade Racer landing on the Wii U eShop yonks ago, but it was not to be. Last year we reported that the game would no longer be coming to the Wii U and had been renamed as '90s Super GP. Thankfully we now have confirmation that Nicalis will be...
News The Jackbox Party Pack 1 & 2 Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
For you digital collectors out there
Back in April The Jackbox Party Pack 3 was released on the Nintendo Switch, bringing its unique blend of minigames and phone-based controls to multiplayer on the system. We certainly recommended it as a good way to have a bit of fun with friends. Though Jackbox Games is currently working on the fourth...
News Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters Haunts Europe This Autumn
12 new quests and over 300 playable Yo-Kai
Nintendo has confirmed that it is bringing Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters to Europe this Autumn, bringing it in line with North America. The game is the third version of Yo-Kai Watch 2, following on from Bony Spirits
News Samurai Shodown Is Next Week’s New ACA Neo Geo Title
Who needs Street Fighter?
Between King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, Samurai Shodown, and Art of Fighting, SNK certainly kept itself busy developing fighting games for the Neo Geo. Many of these SNK fighters have already made their way to the Switch via the ACA Neo Geo collection, but one which has had yet to make an appearance is the...
News Headup Games Gives Release Details for Three Switch eShop Titles
With one due sooner than you might think
HeadUp Games is a company that became familiar to Nintendo gamers through its Wii U eShop title Typoman, but since then it's been building a substantial library as a publisher. In helping Indies of various sizes release their titles, HeadUp Games has lined up a fair bit of content for Nintendo Switch. We...
News Troll And I Stomps Onto Switch Next Month With A $30 Price Tag
Co-op adventure "perfect" for Switch, says publisher Maximum Games
Maximum Games has confirmed that it is publishing Spiral House's co-operative adventure Troll and I on the Nintendo Switch next month. The game - which is already available on PS4, Xbox One and PC - will physically retail for $29.99 / £24.99 and launches in North America and...
Hands On Picking Up Steam With Switch Match-Three SRPG Ironcast
And it's a roguelike, too!
It’s always interesting to see developers try their hand at reinvigorating a seemingly well-trodden genre by adding in an unexpected new element. There’s always a great risk being taken, however, as the new project then runs the risk of trying to do too much at once and fails at doing anything properly. Ironcast is one...
News Putty Pals Will Bring Co-Op Fun To Switch eShop
Silly putty
Upcoming games for the Switch eShop seem to be coming thick and fast at the moment - next up is Putty Pals from Australian publisher Harmonious Games. In this colourful, feel-good adventure you will tackle colour-based puzzles with a friend, the co-op gameplay would seem to be a perfect match for the Switch. Here's some blurb...
Video Get Ready For Sci-Fi Hack and Slash Action In This New Implosion Gameplay Trailer
Ride the Avalon
Implosion launches on the Switch eShop later today (update: it appears to be available for download in Europe already!) for £10.79 / €11.99 / $11.99USD and looks like a must-have for fans of the hack and slash genre, with it's futuristic sci-fi look it's really grabbed our attention. The game has only been out for a few...
News Sonic Mania’s Reception Will Determine the Direction of the Series
"We don’t know whether it’ll be accepted positively in the market."
When Sonic Mania was announced last year, a great relaxed sigh was released by the general Sonic fanbase. For years now, fans have been begging SEGA to take the series back to its roots after a succession of 3D Sonic games ranging from lackluster to good. Even so, it seems that...
News Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star to Hit Europe and Australia on 21st July
Includes extra content and "exclusive new Unshackled Bride outfit"
Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star is a game that could easily pass many of us by, but it's not a title to overlook entirely. For fans of Japanese games it should be on the radar, and we rather enjoyed our time hacking and slashing through the demo at E3. Previously confirmed for...
News Team Cherry Stirs Hopes of a Hollow Knight Physical Release
"Things are looking promising!"
Hollow Knight is a promising Metroidvania game due out for a Switch release later this year, or perhaps sooner would be a better word, considering that the developer has stated the port is now feature complete. Up until now, the game has been pegged as an eShop only title, but considering the passionate fanbase that...
News I and Me Will Be All About You This Week on the Switch eShop
Ratalaika Games has League of Evil on the way soon, too
A little while ago we told you about I and Me, developed by Chinese studio Wish Fang and being published on the Switch eShop by Ratalaika Games. Set for a July release previously it's now confirmed for a 6th July arrival in Japan and Europe; the North American release date is still pending...
News De Mambo Bringing Multiplayer Madness To Switch On 13th July
Finally ready to leave the kitchen
We're not quite sure what happened, but The Dangerous Kitchen's lovely looking De Mambo for Switch eShop will now be releasing on 13th July for the reasonable price of £9.99 / €10.99 / $12.99, rather than 29th June as originally expected. This chaotic and fast-paced single-screen action platform...
News The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ Is Finally Getting Its Euro Launch This September
EU box content and new release date
While it's a great bonus that the Nintendo Switch is a multi-region device, not everyone wants to import games. Sometimes having regional variations in your collection can trigger minor bouts of OCD. The Euro release date for The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ has slipped a few times, but...
News Implosion is Bringing Sci-Fi Hack and Slash Action to the Switch eShop Very Soon
Just days away in Europe
A little while ago we shared the news that Implosion: Never Lose Hope was confirmed for the Switch eShop in Japan. Seemingly shortened now to just Implosion, the mech-based sci-fi hack and slash game's transition from smart devices to Nintendo's system is nearly complete. Out in Japan shortly, a listing on the European...
News Guns, Gore & Cannoli is Bringing Its Brand of Mayhem to Nintendo Switch
For shooting 'zombie freaks on the go'
Some of you with very good memories may recall a rather fun looking game called Guns, Gore & Cannoli being pegged for the Wii U eShop. As you've no doubt realised that title never quite made it to the home console. There is some consolation, however, with Crazy Monkey Studios confirming that it's now on the...
News Vaccine Will Seek to Cure Its Ailments This Week on the Switch eShop
A new residency
In recent weeks we've seen a number of eShop game announcements as more developers get their hands on development kits, and we now have a Nindie title from the Wii U eShop that'll make the move this week. It's Vaccine, with Rainy Frog stepping in to publish; it's out on 6th July in North America and Europe at a cost of...
Rumour Porting Steep to the Switch Is Posing a Steep Challenge
Development staff are reportedly struggling to run it on Switch hardware
Ubisoft has been quite vocal with its support of the Switch, and has pledged to bring a number of games to the platform over the next year. One of these games is Steep, a clever winter sports / open world hybrid game that opened to mixed reviews when it debuted on other...
News The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game is Coming To Nintendo Switch
Find your inner ninja!
Who doesn't love a good movie tie-in game, especially when it involves LEGO? Just in time for the movie you'll be able to pick up The LEGO Ninjago Movie Video Game on 22nd September in North America (6th October in Europe) to enjoy on your Nintendo Switch. Developed by TT Games, this actually looks like it could be a lot...
News Shephy will Bring a Quirky Sheep-Themed Card Game to the Switch eShop
Has an interesting idea on how to 'be fruitful'
It seems Nintendo is keen to keep up the momentum on the Switch eShop, with at least one new indie game to enjoy each week. Next week, on 6th July, European gamers will be treated to Shephy by Arc System Works for the princely sum of £4.99 in the UK. A North American release is to be confirmed...
News Rocket League Is Getting Some Free Rick and Morty Cosmetic DLC
And it’s coming to the Switch version, too
One of the fun features of Rocket League is the whole wealth of cosmetic features with which you can customize your car. Virtually every aspect of the car’s body can be tweaked or colored or decaled which leads to some pretty diverse matches between teams. Psyonix has been keen to keep the game updated...
News Psyonix Studio Lead Discusses the Porting Process of Rocket League
"We didn’t think we would have it running this smooth, this early"
One of the surprise announcements of Nintendo’s E3 showing was that the popular battle-car soccer game, Rocket League, would be making its way to the Nintendo Switch. Psyonix had earlier expressed interest in bringing the game to the Switch—the platform does seem to be a good...
News Fire Emblem Warriors Devs Talk About Permadeath and Hardcore Mode
Steel your nerves
Fire Emblem Warriors is one of many games we have to look forward to for the Switch this year, and it’s shaping up to be quite the quality title. Of course, given that this is another crossover project, there have been plenty of questions floating around as to what elements are going to be popping up. Considering that Fire Emblem...
News The Legend of Bum-bo Will Likely Be Making its Way to Switch
From the maker of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac
It seems that Edmund McMillen—developer of The Binding of Isaac, Super Meat Boy, and many others—has a certain affinity for the Nintendo Switch. After bringing The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ to the platform early in the console’s life, it was recently announced that his upcoming...
News Dodgeball Arena Action Title Rocket Fist Slams Into Switch Next Month
Dodgeball with rockets
It seems like every time we load up the UK Switch eShop and check out the Coming Soon page that something new awaits us lately. We've got Oceanhorn, Bulb Boy, Death Squared and now Rocket Fist to look forward to in the not-too-distant future. Previously announced for
News Yoshio Sakamoto on the Development of Metroid: Samus Returns
"I’m working on other titles outside of Metroid, of course"
It was already quite a shock announcement for Nintendo to finally reveal that Metroid Prime 4 is currently being developed, but very few would’ve ever called the follow up announcement that was made in a later Treehouse stream in which Metroid: Samus Returns was revealed. Yoshio...
News FUZE Code Studio for Switch To Nurture Next Wave Of Bedroom Coders
Getting kids coding
UK-based FUZE Technologies just reached out to let us know that it is bringing its hugely popular learn-to-code platform, FUZE Code Studio, to the Nintendo Switch next year. Since 2013 FUZE has been helping to teach young people how to code using the FUZE personal computer and FUZE Code Studio - an accessible and easy to use...
News Nintendo Infographic Outlines Switch and 3DS Games for 2017
Draw up those wishlists
Now that the dust has settled following E3, Nintendo fans can take stock and assess which games they're planning to pick up for Switch and 3DS. The big N, for its part, is happy to help us make those plans. The Nintendo of America Twitter account has posted an infographic showing some of the major releases on the way this...
News Blasphemous, a "Dark and Brutal 2D Non Linear Platformer", is Coming to Switch
Impressive Kickstarter campaign adds console support
There are a few key methods to help ensure success on Kickstarter, and one of them is producing a pitch video that shows genuine progress for the project. Blasphemous, a 2D action title, put gameplay at the focus of its pitch and smashed its modest $50,000 goal in about 24 hours, and has now...
News Microïds Confirms Six Games for the Nintendo Switch
One you should definitely remember...
Publishers of various sizes are taking a run at the growing Switch market, and now Microïds can be added to the list. It's outlined its upcoming Switch eShop plans which include six games, including five that weren't previously announced. The details are outlined below. Syberia 1 - Q3 2017...
News Hollow Knight Is Rapidly Nearing a Switch Release
Hidden Dreams DLC will also be included for free
The Nintendo Switch has rapidly proven itself to be a wonderful ecosystem for indies to bring their games to, as its easy to develop for, still has a modestly sized games library, and has a rapidly growing userbase. There’s plenty of exciting indie games, both old and new, to look forward to...
News Bulb Boy is Bringing Surreal Horror to the Switch eShop This Summer
Switch to be first console to get the game
The Switch eShop has secured another 'console first' release, with Bulbware's Bulb Boy heading to the platform this Summer. Previously released to critical acclaim on PC and smart devices, it'll arrive on Nintendo's console a couple of months ahead of other platforms. It looks like an utterly...
News Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase Headed To Switch This Fall
Available as packaged retail as well as the eShop
If you've been enjoying Puyo Puyo Tetris on your Nintendo Switch then you might just want to add Soldam: Drop, Connect, Erase to your watch list. Released as a Switch launch game in Japan, this is now being brought to Western shores by Dispatch Games, a brand-new publisher based in...
News Atlus Is Bringing Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology to the West in 2018
It’s about time
A few months ago, Famitsu revealed that Atlus would be doing a 3DS remake of Radiant Historia, a 2011 RPG on the DS that flew under a lot of radars. Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology aims to add new story content and better visuals to the game, while also no doubt also attempting to drum up interest in a possible sequel. It...
News Poi Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
More 3D platforming goodness
It seems that the 3D platformer is making something of a comeback nowadays, particularly when it comes to the Switch. We already have Super Mario Odyssey and Yooka-Laylee to look forward to later this year, while Snake Pass—perhaps a bit unconventional— certainly bears many familiar elements and that’s already...
News I and Me Will Have Switch Owners Feline Good in July
A puzzle game in which you control two cats at the same time
The Switch eShop is, slowly and surely, accumulating a range of well-regarded Indie games; perhaps I and Me will add to that list in July. A game made by small Chinese studio Wish Fang, it's being published by Ratalaika Games on Switch and is set for a global release in July. It's a...
News Kid Tripp To Bring High Octane Pixel-Style Running to 3DS eShop
The 3DS lives!
UK based publisher Four Horses recently reached out to us to let us know that Kid Tripp will be making the jump over from the iOS AppStore to the 3DS eShop later this year. You might remember Four Horses from the release of the rather lovely Digger Dan DX last year. Kid Tripp is a non-stop high octane platform autorunner...
News Nintendo Reveals More Details About its Paid Online Service
Now launching in 2018
It certainly divided the fanbase when Nintendo announced that it would be following Microsoft and Sony into the realm of mandating a fee in order to play online. Given Nintendo’s spotty track history with online, some decried the decision and claimed that it wouldn’t offer enough value for the monthly fee. While this still...
Video Is ARMS a 'Hardcore' Fighting Game?
Or another kiddy-friendly softie scene?
ARMS has been through a wave of different general opinions. General disdain upon its reveal, to mild curiosity, to a real contender for the next big fighting game. Everyone has their own thoughts, but can something that tries to push motion controls so much really be a "hardcore" game? If these thoughts are...
News Ironcast, A 'Steampunk Mech Combat Game', is Coming to Nintendo Switch
A roguelite in an alternative Victorian history, oh my!
The list of intriguing upcoming Switch eShop releases continues to grow, and now we can add Ironcast to the roster. Published by Ripstone and developed by Dreadbit, it's a 'steampunk mech combat game' with turn-based strategy; it also seems to have some puzzle / matching...
