Death Road To Canada Postponed Until Further Notice In Light Of Toronto Events

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Jason Nason

Following yesterday’s tragic events in Toronto, Death Road To Canada’s planned release on April 25th for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch has been postponed.

“We feel it would be deeply inappropriate to launch the game at such a time,” said Paul Hann, Managing Director of Ukiyo Publishing. “We would like to express our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the tragic events in Toronto.”

Death Road To Canada is a pixelated game which takes the characters on a trip from Florida to Ontario as they try to flee a zombie apocalypse. Facing off against near insurmountable odds, Death Road To Canada tasks players with surviving its brutal, hyper-violent combat with over-the-top, looted weaponry.

Ukiyo Publishing is currently working to reschedule the release which will be announced at a later date.

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Battle Chasers: Nightwar comes to Switch May 15th

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Jason Nason

Dungeon crawling, turn-based RPG Battle Chasers: Nightwar comes to the Nintendo Switch on May 15th.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world. It features classic turn-based combat with a unique overcharge mana system and incredible Battle Bursts.

Players can explore beautiful, randomly-generated dungeons loaded with traps, puzzles, secrets and loot and an overworld peppered with hidden dungeons, rare bosses and randomly appearing friends and foes. Build your adventuring party by choosing three of six available heroes from the classic Battle Chasers comic series, each with unique abilities, perks, items and dungeon skills.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar was produced thanks in part to a successful Kickstarter campaign. The game is already available on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and will come to Nintendo Switch on May 15th. The game will will retail for $39.99 USD.

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Path to Mnemosyne announced for Switch/PS4/Xbox One

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Jason Nason

DevilishGames and the publisher Hidden Trap announced today that have reached an agreement to bring Path to Mnemosyne to game consoles and they announce it with a new teaser.

Initially the game was born as an experimental project for PC, but after some positive reception, DevilishGames joined with Hidden Trap to bring Path to Mnemosyne to video game consoles.

According to a release, Path to Mnemosyne is a hypnotic adventure created with a infinite zoom in which the player must advance through a path full of imaginative puzzles to recover the lost memories of the protagonist. Path to Mnemosyne‘s mysterious story, minimalist narrative and disturbing graphics and sound sections ensure a bizarre and memorable experience for the player.

“We are really excited about the agreement we have reached with Hidden Trap to bring the game to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One,” said David Ferriz, co-founder of DevilishGames in the release. “We know that they will do a great job with the Path to Mnemosyne ports and will help us a lot to reach as many people as possible.”

The game is currently in its final development phase in its PC version and is scheduled for release in the second half of 2018. No word on when the console version will be released.

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Optical illusions land on Nintendo Switch with Perfect Angle

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Jason Nason

Ivanovich Games revealed Perfect Angle today, an original game based on optical illusions puzzles. The game will release in the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 3rd.

Challenge your mind with puzzles based on optical illusions. Find the perfect angle by rotating the camera until the chaos is sorted out and you discover a relaxing story full of mystery. The game will come with more than 100 puzzles through scenarios with no apparent structure or logic. Detect the perfect angle at which a seemingly chaotic composition will reveal the figure hidden behind a game of perspective. Test your visual acuity by taking on a growing challenge.

Perfect Angle will retail for $9.99 USD when it hits the Nintendo eShop on May 3rd.

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Runbow’s release date for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 postponed

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Jason Nason

Headup Games and 13AM Games announced today that colorful racing chaotic party game Runbow will be postponed for some weeks in order to further optimize the game’s performance.

Runbow delayed in both the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop. The same may apply to the retail Runbow Deluxe Edition, due to the digital shift this date will probably shift back a bit as well. The Deluxe Edition will include all DLCs and nice physical goodies.

Runbow features an eye-catching color mechanic that has racers brawl amongst each other while objects and platforms appear or disappear based on the continually changing background color. All multiplayer modes can be played by up to 9 players simultaneously online, while it features 8-player local multiplayer madness on Nintendo Switch as well as 4 player local chaos on PlayStation 4.

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Yoku’s Island Express dated for May 29th

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Jason Nason

Villa Gorilla has a delightful looking pinball platform adventure, Yoku’s Island Express, which will be launching on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on the May 29th.

Yoku the dung beetle has arrived on Mokumana Island to take over the role of postmaster and he’s ready for the easy life, soaking up the sun and delivering parcels on a tropical paradise!

However, an ancient island deity is trapped in a restless sleep – and it’s all down to Yoku to traverse the island using a unique blend of pinball mechanics, platforming and open world exploration, in an amazing adventure to help those in need!

In an interesting mechanic, you will flip and bump the pint-sized protagonist around the stunning hand-painted island on your quest to rebuild the post-office and wake an old god from its slumber.

The game mechanics somewhat reminds me of the way Kirby’s Canvas Curse for the Nintendo DS had gamers controlling Kirby by manipulating the environment by drawing on the screen.

Yoku’s Island Express is rolling on to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC on the May 29th and will be priced at $19.99 USD.

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Three new DLC fighters detailed for BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jason Nason

Arc System Works America revealed the next three fighters joining the BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle roster in the Cross Tag Character Pack 3.

Cross Tag Character Pack 3 will feature three new additions to the Cross Tag Battle line up: The leader of the Six Heroes, Hakumen (BlazBlue), the Detective Prince, Naoto Shirogane (Persona), and the ancient living weapon, Vatista (Under Night In-Birth).

Cross Tag Character Pack 3 will be available individually for $4.99 USD or as part of the Cross Tag Character Collection for $19.99 USD (collecting all 6 Character Packs).

BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will br released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam on June 5th.

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Disgaea 1 Complete Comes to Nintendo Switch/PS4 This Fall

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jason Nason

The original saga is back.

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of this zany, over-the-top franchise, Disgaea 1 Complete heads to Nintendo Switch and PS4 this fall. Join Laharl, his devious vassal Etna, and angel trainee Flonne as they use crazy skills, explosive magic, and Prinnies to reclaim the throne

Disgaea 1 Complete is the high-definition remake of an RPG classic. The game will also see a limited edition released exclusively from the NISA Online Store.

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April 19th Nintendo Download

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Jason Nason

South Park: The Fractured But Whole – Standard Edition – Players will once again assume the role of the New Kid. As the newest member of Coon and Friends, you must create your own superhero, build up your notoriety and use your superpowers to save South Park. Only then will Coon and Friends take their rightful place as the greatest team of superheroes ever assembled – and get the movie deal they so richly deserve. The game launches on April 24.

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Light Fall comes to Steam/Switch April 26th

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

Canadian indie games studio Bishop Games today announced that its visually captivating 2D platformer Light Fall will release on April 26th on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game was originally announced for the Nintendo eShop during Nintendo’s Nindies Direct last month.

Set in the forgotten world of Numbra, the award-winning Light Fall utilizes the innovative Shadow Core, a versatile, player-controllable platform to deliver a truly unique gameplay experience. Light Fall’s unique game mechanic, coupled with its compelling storyline and gorgeous art style make it unlike any other platformer.

Light Fall follows the story of a young boy and his quest through Numbra, a mysterious universe where darkness prevails over light, to be reunited with his dearest friend who vanished in the night. With the aid of the magical Shadow Core and his companion Stryx the old and grumpy owl, follow his courageous journey across an entire continent, braving many challenges and foes standing in the way, led only by a glimmer of hope.

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NBA Playgrounds 2 announced for Switch/PS4/Xbox One

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

Saber Interactive revealed on Tuesday that NBA Playgrounds 2, the next installment in the arcade-sports franchise, is coming later this year.

NBA Playgrounds 2 raises the intensity of the series’ over-the-top, two-on-two street action with a new line-up of online and local multiplayer game modes, as well as new courts from playgrounds across the world.

Playgrounds Championship mode introduces a new worldwide ranked league system, featuring multiple competitive solo and co-op division ladders for players to climb. Season mode is a new single-player experience that recreates the feeling of leading a team through the regular season, playoffs, and, ultimately, the NBA Championship itself. There’s also improved matchmaking with dedicated servers, the arrival of four-player online matches, the return of three-point contests, custom matches, and more.

The game will launch with a roster of over 200 current and retired NBA players – including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Dr. J., Allen Iverson and Larry Bird.

There are new moves and power-ups to bust out, improved AI, and new player models and animations.

NBA Playgrounds 2 is expected to launch in 2018 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. It is rated E (Everyone) by the ESRB.

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Ninja Striker comes to Switch eShop tomorrow

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

Flyhigh Works and Circle Entertainment announced today that Ninja Striker! will be released on the Nintendo Switch eShop on Thursday. The game will be priced the same as the Steam version, which launched today, and retail for $3.99 USD.

Ninja Striker is a colourful action game with retro-styled visuals and ‘one more go’ gameplay. Ninja Striker takes visuals and music inspired by the 8-bit era and adds modern touches. Heavily stylised around Japanese themes, your goal is to advance forward with as much speed, flair and combo power as possible. You have double jumps, homing attacks and a special ‘Shinobi Action’ at your disposal; only by mastering each with sharp reflexes will you make it through your quest.

The game has four characters, each with different abilities. Each character changes up the way you play, meaning there’s a lot of fun to be had in battling through the campaign with each warrior.

The four characters are the Ninja, a deadly fighter has a Spinning Slash attack and ‘Storm Attack’ special. Kunoichi has a Spinning Shot attack and ‘Kunai’ special, the mysterious Chain Sickle’s unique style gives him incredible range, with a Chain Attack and ‘Sickle Slash’ special. Finally the Robot Ninja is slower than his human counterpart but with more health points and the ability to boost through stages, this metallic warrior has a Drill attack and ‘Hammer Attack’ special.

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2D fighter Blade Strangers coming to Switch/PS4 in 2018

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

Studio Saizensen is bringing Blade Strangers, a hardcore old-school fighting game, to the Nintendo Switch in 2018, though there is no firm date announced yet.

A malevolent force known only as Lina is devouring data from a vast, interdimensional network of servers overseen by sentient computers called ”motes.” In desperation, the motes summon heroes from a variety of parallel game worlds to face off against each other in one-on-one combat. The tournament victor has the potential to be awakened as the Blade Stranger—the savior who can vanquish Lina and protect the motes from further harm!

The streamlined four button control scheme makes it easy for beginners to deal out damage from day one, but the intricate combos, counters and specials give tournament-caliber players plenty of opportunities for frame counting, chain construction and hit-box science.

Fighter roster includes characters from previous Studio Saizensen games (like Code of Princess and Sayonara Umihara Kawase ), Nicalis games (like Cave Story+ ) and other surprise entrants.

Each character has three alternate color settings and their own familiar “home” stage. A proprietary development system transforms 3-D models and animation into 2-D spritework and every frame looks like a gorgeous anime drawing.

The game will have online competition and is touted as having minimum input lag.

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Adol’s Silver Armor included in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA for Nintendo Switch

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

NIS America revealed today that the Nintendo Switch edition of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA will contain Adol’s Silver Armor costume won’t be DLC and will be included in the game.

The Silver Armor outfit is very special to the red-headed adventurer, as it was the first outfit he wore when he debuted in the first Ys game, Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA will be released for Nintendo Switch on June 26th.

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Natsume’s Wild Guns Reloaded on Nintendo Switch today

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

Natsume Inc. today launched Wild Guns Reloaded for Nintendo Switch both digitally and at retail for $29.99 USD.

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced gallery style shooter mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Players can play as Clint, Annie, two new characters, or all together in multiplayer action! Each can jump, dive, and roll to get out of the way of the barrage of bullets enemies let fly – or shoot them down with their own gun!

In Wild Guns Reloaded, Annie has tracked down the famed bounty hunter Clint to get revenge on the Kid gang. With eight stages, each with three zones, there’s plenty of bad robots to blast away. With a true arcade game feel, Wild Guns was the first sci-fi western to arrive on home consoles and, to this day, there really isn’t any other game like it!

The Switch version offers new game modes, such as Beginner Mode, allowing newcomers to play with unlimited lives. And in contrast to Beginner Mode, Boss Rush: Time Attack was created for Wild Guns veterans. For the hardest of the hardcore, Boss Rush: Time Attack mode lets players take on all the bosses in the game, one right after the other.

Wild Guns Reloaded is now available in the Nintendo eShop.

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