Circle bringing JRPG style Shadows of Adam to Switch

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

CIRCLE Entertainment and Something Classic Games have announced that the classically-styled RPG Shadows of Adam is coming to the Nintendo Switch.

Previously released on PC, Mac and Linux, this will be the console debut of the RPG. A game that brings classic JRPGs to mind, it features a compelling story, a unique fast-paced battle system and modernized visuals for a beloved genre.

Here’s the synopsis of the game. Tucked away from the outside world by the impenetrable haze of the Misty Woods, the village of Adam has mostly lived in peace since the days of the Wraith War. Magic, the dark power that fueled that war has vanished. But darkness is descending once more and Adam’s legendary hero, Orazio, is no more.

10 years ago he left without explanation and never returned, leaving his son and adopted daughter to wrestle with the dark secret he left behind—a secret that must now be revealed if the children hope to save both Adam and their departed father, though its revelation could unhinge the world.

The game is said to feature a compelling character driven story with a deep narrative and an interesting plot. The story revolves around 4 main characters: Asrael, Kellan, Curtis and Talon. The game also features some beautiful visuals inspired by classic JRPGs of the SNES-era. It also has an original soundtrack with over 44 tracks.

There isn’t a firm release date set for the game as of yet.

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Code of Princess EX dated for Switch for July 31st

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

Code of Princess EX brings a unique combination of hack-and-slash beat-‘em-up action and role-playing depth to Nintendo Switch. The adventure of intense multiplane fantasy combat, with a roster of over 50 playable characters, all of whom can be upgraded with new abilities and equipment. The game’s Campaign mode supports local two-player co-op, and there are also options for both competitive and cooperative online play.

The game is an HD remake of the original 3DS title Code of Princess, which was released by Atlus in October 2002.

The story follows Princess Solange of DeLuxia as she fights to restore order in a world where monsters are trying to overtake the human race. Armed with the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur, Solange assembles a team of talented fighters to join her quest. Together, they embark on an epic journey where they will confront the monster uprising and try to discover it’s secret origins.

Code of Princess EX will be released for the Nintendo Switch on July 31st.

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Blade Strangers adds Nindie all-stars to lineup

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

Blade Strangers is on the way this summer and many well-known faces will be getting in on the action when Nicalis and developer Studio Saizensen bring the one-on-one 2D crossover fighting extravaganza to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam.

The game is set for release in Summer 2018.

Fan-favorite characters from indie blockbusters Shovel Knight, The Binding of Isaac, Cave Story+ and Gunvolt will join the roster making the total fighters now set at 14.

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Nicalis announce new puzzle fighting game Crystal Crisis for Switch

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nicalis has announced a new puzzle fighting game called Crystal Crisis.

Crystal Crisis is presented like a one-on-one fighting game, but instead of pressing buttons to kick and punch, players arrange falling gems into matching colors to clear them from the screen and inflict damage on their opponents. The color-matching combat game for Nintendo Switch features 19 different playable characters, including from Cave Story+, The Binding of Isaac, Code of Princess EX, and more. Joining them will be four newly-created characters from some Nicalis games in development.

Crystal Crisis for Nintendo Switch will be available digitally and physically in Fall 2018 for $39.99.

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Go Vacation from Nintendo and Bandai Namco coming to Switch in July

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

A resort vacation is always at your fingertips with the new GO VACATION game for the Nintendo Switch. From sky diving and beach volleyball to tennis and even snowball fights, Kawawii island offers something for everyone, with more than 50 different games and activities to enjoy.

Created by acclaimed developer Bandai Namco, Go Vacation includes a variety of cooperative and competitive games that can be played solo or with up to four players via a single Nintendo Switch system or local wireless (additional accessories are required and are sold separately). Several activities offer the option to use motion controls, making swinging your tennis racket and throwing snowballs even more fun and immersive.

Go Vacation is a port of the original Wii game published back in 2011 for the Nintendo Wii.

Discover new surprises each day as you adventure through the four different resort areas on Kawawii island. While exploring – either on foot, on horseback, on a snowmobile or more – you’ll discover numerous collectibles, challenges and other opportunities to level up and customize your character. Decorate your own villa, enjoy a delicious meal at one of the food trucks and snap in-game photos of the dozens of adorable animals hiding in each resort. Regular challenges and presents, like special costumes and different dog breeds, will keep you coming back for hours of Kawawii island adventures.

If you’re playing multiplayer, each player can use just one Joy-Con controller. Experience hours of fun and something new every day. Customize your character, costumes, vehicles and even pets! Daily presents and challenges mean that you will want to keep coming back to the island of Kawawii to explore more terrain and play through activities all over again. Mii or in-game characters of friends and family may show up, and if they do, you can compete against them anytime. Or customize your very own villa by earning over 450 pieces of furniture.

  • Kawawii Island is a paradise resort with 50+ co-op and competitive activities
  • Explore four huge paradise resorts: Marine, City, Snow, and Mountain on horseback, underwater, or a variety of other vehicles
  • Enjoy leisure activities like scuba diving, horseback riding, and sea fishing
  • Try out extreme sports like skydiving, surfing, and skateboarding
  • Compete to be the best at a variety of other fun activities like skiing, beach volleyball, and tennis
  • Up to 4 players on one system or local wireless, with variety of control styles, including motion control
  • Share a Joy-Con controller with a friend for instant multiplayer fun
  • The Joy-Con Wheel accessory is optional for steering vehicles (sold separately)
  • Customize your character with outfits and choose a dog companion from various breeds
  • Daily presents include new breeds of dogs or costumes
  • Daily challenges appear in sets of three across the island

New on Nintendo Switch

  • Marine & Mountain fishing with 30+ species of fish
  • 40+ types of animals to photograph and store in your in-game photo collection
  • Find boxes filled with rewards dropped by a plane

Go Vacation will be released for the Nintendo Switch on July 27th.

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May 17th Nintendo Download

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition – Cut down enemy hordes as characters from the Legend of Zelda series. You even play co-op multiplayer with a friend on one system! All features and downloadable content from past versions of the game, including My Fairy mode and elements from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, can be enjoyed in crisp HD on the Nintendo Switch system. The fate of Hyrule rests in your hands! The Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition game will be available on May 18.

Runner3 – The Timbletot is determined to rid the multiverse of all its love and happiness. CommanderVideo, a lover if ever there were one, refuses to let this happen. He’s ready to jump, double-jump, wall-jump, slide-jump, slide, kick, float, drive, fly and dance his way to victory, all across a medley of thrilling, challenging and joyous levels. The Runner3 game will be available on May 22.

Little Nightmares Complete Edition – Do you remember your childhood fears? Immerse yourself in the Little Nightmares Complete Edition game, a dark whimsical tale that will confront you with your childhood fears as you help Six & The Kid escape The Maw – a vast, mysterious vessel inhabited by corrupted souls looking for their next meal. Little Nightmares Complete Edition will be available on May 18.

Mega Man Legacy Collection – The Mega Man Legacy Collectiongame is a celebration of the 8-bit history of Capcom’s iconic Blue Bomber. Featuring faithful reproductions of the series’ origins with the original six Mega Man games, the Legacy Collection will remind longtime fans and introduce newcomers to what made Mega Man such a popular and iconic character. Mega Man Legacy Collection will be available on May 22.

Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 – The Blue Bomber is back in this second collection of classic Mega Man games. Featuring faithful reproductions of Mega Man 7, 8, 9, & 10, this collection spans the iconic series’ evolution and retro revolution. Take on the nefarious Dr. Wily and his diverse Robot Masters in these timeless 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit adventures. The Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 game will be available on May 22.

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New trailer for Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Jason Nason

A new trailer for Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido provides a deeper look at this delicious action-RPG-puzzle game, coming to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS on June 8th.

Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido combines bright, anime art style with frenetic yet tactical gameplay – centered on consuming as much sushi as possible – delivering a veritable conveyor belt loaded with surprise and delight.

Imagine a world in which the sinister Empire controls the consumption of sushi with an iron grip and denies any mention of it to all inhabitants of the vanquished Republic. Players assume the role of orphaned hero Musashi (playable as either a male or a female avatar), embarking on a grand adventure to restore sushi to the world. Meet a colorful cast of characters along the way, including treacherous local bully Kojiro, musclebound Imperial enforcer General Kodiak and beautiful sushi assassin Celia.

Battles are contested between two opponents, each with access to three of their own conveyor belts of sushi, plus a seventh shared belt in the middle. By linking (aka eating) sushi plates of the same color, players create stacks that can then be hurled at their opponent. The frenetic sushi-eating action is coupled with significant tactical depth. Players will encounter divine beings, called Sushi Sprites, which provide special skills that can be chained together in battle for a variety of powerful combos. There are more than 50 Sushi Sprites to befriend, many of which can evolve into more powerful forms.

In addition to the rich and wacky single-player adventure, two players can challenge each other to local multiplayer battles on a single Nintendo Switch system. With the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, players can battle locally with their own systems and games. So, grab your chopsticks and prepare for battle when Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido launches on June 8th.

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Inti Creates teases new Gunvolt game at Bit Summit 2018

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jason Nason

Inti Creates teased a brand new Gunvolt game for the Nintendo Switch at Bit Summit 2018.

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX is a new title in the universe of the Gunvolt series, which began with 2014’s Nintendo 3DS eShop title Azure Striker Gunvolt, which was followed by 2016’s Azure Striker Gunvolt 2. The company also released Azure Striker Gunvolt: The Anime early last year, which is one of the few videos available in the Nintendo 3DS eShop.

This new title sees Gunvolt series anti-hero “Copen” take the starring role.

The Inti Creates team is hard at work on this project centering around this popular character from the Gunvolt universe, and more details are to be announced this summer.

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8-bit metroidvania style title Bloodstained hits all consoles May 24th

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jason Nason

Battle with swords and whips in this retro-style action game brought to you by game creator Koji Igarashi and Inti Creates.

In the game you’ll play as Zangetsu, a demon slayer bearing a deep grudge, who must travel through perilous lands to defeat a powerful demon lurking in a dark castle. Zangetsu will meet fellow travelers along the way, who can join your journey as playable characters. Switching to these characters with their unique abilities will unlock new paths through the treacherous stages. Your choices in recruiting these adventurers will change the difficulty of the game, and may even affect the ending!

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon is the 8-bit style game promised as a stretch goal of the 2015 Kickstarter campaign for “Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night.”

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon will be released on the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, and Steam. The game will be released on May 24th for $9.99 USD.

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Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate for Switch coming to North America on August 28th

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo announced today via social media that the hit Capcom game Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, known at Monster Hunter XX in Japan, is finally coming to North America.

The game will be released for the Nintendo Switch in North America on August 28th.

For the first time, gamers have the flexibility to play both local wireless and online multiplayer with up to three other hunters – whether playing at home on the big screen or on the go in handheld or tabletop mode.

Hunters can face off against the series’ largest roster of unique monsters in this nostalgic look back at the series’ beginnings and evolutions. Take on the role of a brave hunter on an adrenaline-fueled adventure challenging larger-than-life beasts. Completing quests will yield valuable resources for crafting countless distinct weapons and equipment fashioned after players’ defeated foes. Along their journey, hunters must defend each of the game’s four villages from major threats known as the Fated Four, plus an even more dangerous new Elder Dragon.

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate features a blend of classic gameplay and unique new twists, brand new explorable areas and monsters, plus returning fan-favorites like the lightning fast Zinogre and the stealthy long-tailed Nargacuga. This release introduces a new quest level called “G” rank that features even more formidable versions of familiar foes, truly testing experienced hunters’ battle tactics now with different moves and abilities never before seen in the wild!

For newcomers to the series, the gameplay features tons of powerful super moves called Hunter Arts that can be executed with a quick tap on the touch screen. Players can experiment and choose from six different Hunting Styles including two new ones called Brave Style, which rewards players with new moves for landing successive attacks; and Alchemy Style, a support style that grants the ability to create useful items on the fly during combat. Hunters are encouraged to explore and customize the experience between quests to discover their preferred, highly personalized playstyle.

Players of the original Monster Hunter Generations can transfer save data from the previous title to continue their journey in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate.

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Minecraft for Switch to receive cross-platform play and retail release in June

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Jason Nason

Minecraft is one of the best-selling video games of all time, selling more than 144 million worldwide across all platforms, including Nintendo Switch.

While the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition game is currently available on the Nintendo Switch, this June will see the universal Minecraft Bedrock Engine come to the platform, along with a new physical version coming to stores at a suggested retail price of $29.99 USD.

This Bedrock version of the game contains all the great previously released content, including the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack exclusive to Nintendo systems and all DLC, but now allows players to connect with friends on non-Nintendo systems like Xbox One and Android mobile phones via cross-platform play. In addition, Minecraft will support the Nintendo Switch Online paid membership when it launches in September, as well as Xbox Live achievements and Gamerscore.

A new in-game store in this version of Minecraft called the Minecraft Marketplace will let players obtain community-created content like skins, worlds and textures for their Minecraft World using MINECOINS, a new virtual in-game currency. Players will also gain access to new mini-games and game modes through online community-run servers.

Players who already own the Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition game will be able to download this definitive version free of charge so they can easily upgrade and enjoy all the added features.

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NES Classic to be restocked starting on June 29th

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Jason Nason

Good news. If you were one of the many who missed out on getting your hands on the NES Classic Edition in 2016, Nintendo has announced that the mini edition of the classic console, which was plagued with stock shortages when it was first released, is due to be restocked next month.

The NES Classic Edition will return to stores on June 29th. This system as well as the Super NES Classic Edition are expected to be available through the end of the year.

This announcement follows news that Nintendo will be launching streamable NES classics as part of their Nintendo Switch Online service, which launches in September.

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May 10th Nintendo Download

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Jason Nason

Battle Chasers: Nightwar – Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the console genre greats, featuring deep dungeon diving and turn-based combat presented in classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world. Build your adventuring party by choosing three of six available heroes from the famed Battle Chasers comic series, each with unique abilities, perks, items and dungeon skills. Battle Chasers: Nightwar is available on May 15.

Garage – Garage is a shooter in the style of an ’80s B-movie. Explore every dark corner of an underground parking garage and discover a passageway to a supernatural world that has never seen the light of day. Find new weapons and master them to survive. Solve the mystery of this cursed place and the creatures that inhabit it.

ARMS – Demo Version – Fighting superstars from around the world share one thing in common: extendable arms! Fight as never before with this free demo. Pick from a selection of characters equipped with super-powered arms, and use simple motion or button controls to dish out highly strategic beat downs in select stages of the single-player campaign or even in one-on-one matches.

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Dungeon Rushers coming to Switch, PS4 and Xbox One May 25th

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Jason Nason

Dungeon Rushers officially has a console release date. Publisher Goblinz Studio announced today that the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One release date has been set for May 25th. It will retail for $14.99 USD.

Dungeon Rushers is a Heroic-Parody tactical RPG combining dungeon crawler’s gameplay and turn-based fights. You’ll dive in an off-beat universe, manage your team and craft mighty gear to equip them. Build your own dungeon by hiding traps and monsters in your galleries, then challenge other players to clean it.

The game was previously released on Steam.

Dungeon Rushers promises a  campaign full of humor with various sound and graphic environments and a unique interactive exploration system with revised turn-based fights. There is advanced team management (equipment, skills upgrade, crafting, etc) and the game is said to have high replay value with a Heroic difficulty for each dungeon.

 

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