Blizzard’s Action RPG Series Comes To Mobile With Diablo Immortal


Posted on November 2, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

What Is It? Diablo Immortal is the first entry in Blizzard’s two decades old ARPG franchise to be developed specifically for mobile phones. Revealed during the Blizzcon 2018 opening ceremonies, Diablo Immortal is promising to be the full dungeon crawling experience that players are used too but optimized for mobile devices and touch-centric interfaces. Development duties aren’t being handled by Blizzard directly but rather by Chinese publisher Net Ease who have published Minecraft in China, as well as the popular mobile Battle Royale, games Knives Out and Rules of Survival. Is Your Favorite Class In Diablo Immortal? At launch Diablo Immortal will support six classes: Monk Wizard

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Cities Skylines: Nintendo Switch Edition | Review


Posted on October 25, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

The city management genre has long been a favorite of mine – able to consume a vast number of hours with ease. I’m no stranger to Paradox Interactive’s Cities: Skylines series either – having reviewed the base game back in 2015 when it debuted on PC. Needless to say, I’ve spent a lot of time planning new residential zones, placing down roads and dealing with the odd unexpected pandemic or two. Now with the game coming to Nintendo Switch alongside two of the already released DLC packs, should returning mayors like myself double dip on the only portable version of

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Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix Confirmed for November Release on Nintendo Switch


Posted on October 22, 2018 by Jason Nason

CIRCLE Entertainment today announced an upcoming November release of Mercenaries Wings: The False Phoenix on the Nintendo Switch eShop, developed by RideonJapan. This follows the early 2018 release of Mercenaries Saga Chronicles on the Switch eShop, and more recently at retail in the North American market. This new release in the Mercenaries series will offer familiar gameplay but a separate story and worldview from the Mercenaries Saga trilogy recently seen in Mercenaries Saga Chronicles on Nintendo Switch. It is not an orthodox sequel, nor will players need to have played the original trilogy to fully enjoy the game. A tactical

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Dynasty Warriors 8 coming to Nintendo Switch just after the Holidays


Posted on October 22, 2018 by Jason Nason

Koei Tecmo America announced today that Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition will be available for the first time digitally on the Nintendo SwitchT on December 27th. Follow the stories of the kingdoms of Wei, Wu, Shu, and Jin through the actions of historical military and political figures as they fight for control over the Three Kingdoms of China. This new compilation combines the original Dynasty Warriors 8 with Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends, providing gamers all of the tactical action the beloved series is known for, along with almost all of the DLC released to date; including costumes

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The Original Valkyria Chronicles Available On Nintendo Switch


Posted on October 19, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

SEGA’s classic mix of Real Time Strategy, Visual Novel Storytelling and watercolor inspired aesthetics – Valkyria Chronicles – is now available digitally on the Nintendo E-Shop for Switch. It’s hard to believe that the original tale of Squad 7 was released a decade ago on the PS3, I remember buying it’s original release on day 1! Now veteran commanders and fresh recruits alike can join Alicia, Welkin and the other members of Squad 7 in the game that kicked off the Valkyria franchise. There wasn’t anything like it upon release, and to this day it remains a solid JRPG worth

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October 18th Nintendo Download


Posted on October 18, 2018 by Jason Nason

DARK SOULS: REMASTERED – Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. In this beautifully remastered game, return to Lordran in stunning detail. DARK SOULS: REMASTERED includes the main game plus the Artorias of the Abyss DLC. The DARK SOULS: REMASTERED game is available Oct. 19. Zarvot – This is a game of cubes – tiny, adorable cubes with hopes, dreams, unrequited loves … and unlimited destructive power. In Story Mode, you’ll follow the adventures of Charcoal and Mustard as they search for the ultimate birthday present to cheer up their best friend, Red – who is feeling quite blue. In Multiplayer Mode, invite your friends

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Syberia 3 available tomorrow on Nintendo Switch


Posted on October 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

Benoît Sokal’s enchanted world will be available on Nintendo Switch tomorrow, with the release of Syberia 3. Players will be able to discover or rediscover all of Kate Walker’s adventures in handheld mode as she goes in search of the last mammoths and the mysterious island of Syberia and accompanies the migration of snow ostriches through sacred steppes. Kate Walker is found dying on the banks of a river by the Youkol tribe, a nomadic people accompanying their migrating snow ostriches. Together, stuck and imprisoned in the town of Valsembor, they must find a way to continue their journey in

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Beautiful Puzzler The Room hits Nintendo Switch tomorrow


Posted on October 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

Fall into a world of bizarre contraptions and intricate machinery with The Room, a BAFTA award-winning 3D puzzler from Fireproof Games, now beautifully rebuilt and remastered for Nintendo Switch. Following a trail mysterious letters, you find yourself entangled in a journey shrouded with secrets and deception. Trapped in The Room with only an elaborate puzzle box, you must delve into the unknown using only your wits to unlock the answers you desperately seek. The game features thought-provoking puzzles. You’ll solve intricate and unique challenges to make the box transform and unfold before your eyes in an enthralling combination of myth

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Zarvot – a game about Cubes comes to Nintendo Switch tomorrow


Posted on October 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

This is a game of cubes. Tiny, adorable cubes with hopes, dreams, unrequited loves… and unlimited destructive power. In Story Mode, you’ll follow the adventures of Charcoal and Mustard as they search for the ultimate birthday present to cheer up their best friend, Red–who is feeling quite blue. Take the subway to nine unique worlds where you’ll battle rogue bananas, evil milk cartons, and crayon box spiders–whatever it takes to make Red happy again! In Multiplayer Mode, invite your friends and challenge them to cutthroat competitive cube combat! Show your skills with precision lasers and rapid fire guns, and master

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Super Hyperactive Ninja comes to Nintendo Switch next week


Posted on October 17, 2018 by Jason Nason

Today the developers have released a new animated trailer for Super Hyperactive Ninja, which will be released for the Nintendo Switch on October 25th. The game is also available for preorder with the game getting a cool 40% off prior to release for preorders. Super Hyperactive Ninja is a fast-paced hyper-caffeinated action-platformer in 2D, designed for those who want a real tough challenge. Recover the stolen coffee before you fall asleep. Use the power of caffeine to make your way. The evil Shogun has stolen all the coffee from the secret ninja village of Kohinomura, recover it before you fall

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5 of the 10 Free Games Coming To The SNK 40th Anniversary Collection


Posted on October 17, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

SNK will bring a collection of their older games in one package to the Nintendo Switch in order to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. Despite SNK being best known for classic fighting game franchises like FATAL FURY and The King of Fighters but they’ve also published a number of other games in a variety of genres.  We knew that the 40th Anniversary Collection would include classic SNK games like Ikari Warriors (and it’s sequel), Chrysalis and P.O.W but now SNK has also revealed 5 of the 10th free DLC add-on games that will launch later on. SNK 40th Anniversary Collection

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Fortnite Version 6.1 Brings New Two Person Vehicle, BR Tournaments and Beta STW Improvements


Posted on October 16, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

The latest version update for Fortnite is here and with it comes a whole pile of new content for both Save The World and Battle Royale players alike. With this patch a brand new major features rolls out for Battle Royale fans – official tournament support. It looks like Epic Games will be holding officially sanctioned tournaments for players within set dates / time-frames. Over on the Player Versus Emvironment the long awaited return of a spooky assault rifle, an event store update and a brand new “beta storm” feature that allow Heroes to test their strength against experimental concepts

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Nintendo launching new Switch bundle with Diablo III: Eternal Collection starting November 2nd


Posted on October 15, 2018 by Jason Nason

Nintendo has announced another Nintendo Switch bundle for the holidays. The new Nintendo Switch bundle features Blizzard’s legendary game Diablo III: Eternal Collection, launching exclusively at EB Games stores in Canada on November 2nd. Fans who pick up the devilish bundle will receive a Nintendo Switch system and dock featuring Diablo III artwork, a download code for the Diablo III: Eternal Collection game and a themed carrying case, all at a suggested retail price of $449.99 CAD. Diablo III: Eternal Collection contains the full classic game, as well as all of its expansion content: Rise of the Necromancer and Reaper

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GRIP: Combat Racing Collector’s Edition Detailed


Posted on October 11, 2018 by Rae Michelle Richards

Developer Caged Element revealed that the upcoming console release of their futuristic racing title, GRIP: Combat Racing will be available in a limited physical Collector’s Edition exclusively though GAMESTOP in the United States. After inquiring with their public relations people we can confirm that the Collector’s Edition will be available through EB Games in Canada. Those who purchase the physical Collector’s Edition will receive the game’s soundtrack in 3 formats – CD, Vinyl and MP3 download, a set of art prints, a USB thumb-drive, a set of decals and exclusive DLC. GRIP: Combat Racing Collector’s Edition: GRIP: Combat Racing video

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October 11th Nintendo Download


Posted on October 11, 2018 by Jason Nason

The World Ends with You: Final Remix – Complete the mission…or face erasure. That’s all Neku knows after regaining consciousness in the middle of a busy intersection without his memories. Now he and his partner must fight to survive a life-or-death game in this twisted tale with more turns than the urban labyrinth of Tokyo they’re trapped in. This definitive version of Square Enix’s RPG classic brings the dark story to life on the Nintendo Switch system along with an extra chapter, exclusive two-player combat, and some killer, new remixed music. The World Ends with You: Final Remix game will be available on

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