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Bleak Sword DX – Devolver’s lo-fi Elden Ring releases June 8

Devolver Digital today announced the release date for studio more8bit’s action game Bleak Sword DX. The game, which originally released on Apple Arcade, will be available on June 8, 2023, on Nintendo Switch and PC, as well as Steam Deck. Bleak Sword DX is a dark fantasy action game that players must traverse small battlefields filled with dangerous monsters. This revised version of the game includes an adapted control system, three new game modes, improved graphics and gameplay. Players will journey through 12 intense chapters, as they attempt to lift the curse of the legendary Bleak Sword by taking down the creatures in this oppressive world. The hero is equipped with sharp weapons and powerful magical powers to aid him in his quest. The game is set to music by award-winning composer Jim Guthrie and sound effects from Joonas Turner. For more information, visit bleaksword.com. Players can look forward to […]

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Hauma - A Detective Noir Story

Noir Investigative Mystery Themes and Comic Book Aesthetics Collide in Hauma – A Detective Noir Story, Coming Later This Year

Step Into the Shoes of Judith, a Former Detective, as She Uncovers a Thousand Year-Old Secret Amongst the Upper Echelons of Munich’s Society Assemble Entertainment and developer SenAm Games are proud to announce their newest title, Hauma – A Detective Noir Story. A narrative-driven mystery, Hauma follows the story of Judith, a retired detective roused from retirement to uncover a conspiracy lying within the heart of Munich’s elite fascist society. Players will explore real-world locations in a distinctive, comic-inspired art style, as they use their investigative skills to piece together the mystery. Hauma – A Detective Noir Story is coming later this fall to Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam and Itch.io. Watch the announcement trailer here and download the press kit here. Request review code for the game (when available) here. The game is featured in the Indie Live Expo on May 20, 2023, and is an excellent […]

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Chasm: The Rift

It’s time! Chasm: The Rift opens on consoles today

Today marks a special day for retro gamers, as publisher SNEG is bringing back the cult classic FPS Chasm: The Rift from 1997, now available on modern consoles and PC. The game boasts improved graphics, sound design, full gamepad support, and quality of life features such as improved character control, crosshair customization, difficulty scaling, and more. Players take on the role of a special commando unit found in a bizarre place, tasked with the job of eradicating the deadly mutations caused by time channels that have formed in the Earth’s atmosphere. To do so, they must battle strange beasts, blow off their limbs, and use an array of awesome weapons, including the unique Blade Gun and the “Mega Destroyer”. In addition, PC players can enjoy full mod support on the Steam version of the game, allowing them to contribute to the game in their own ways. Chasm: The Rift is […]

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Welcome Kokuri-san

New Visual Novel Game Welcome Kokuri-san Available 5/25!

Nintendo eShop and DLsite Store Pages Now Available! CyberStep, Inc.’s novel game brand “Rabbitfoot” is excited to announce the Nintendo eShop and DLsite Store Pages for their upcoming visual novel game Welcome Kokuri-san, which is set to be released on May 25, 2023. The store pages are now available for both the Nintendo Switch and PC (DLsite) versions, and a Download Version with Bonuses (4,980 Yen Tax Included) will also be available on the DLsite store page. Pre-orders and favorites will be accepted until the official release date on May 25th. In addition, the game will be available in stores across Japan, Steam and BOOTH. The Welcome Kokuri-san game follows the story of VTuber “Kurune Kokuri”, who is summoned through the Japanese Ouija Board “Kokkuri-san”. Players will investigate the Seven Wonders of School at night with this adorable sky fox. The game is fully voiced and includes realistic ASMR voices […]

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Pulling no Punches is coming to Nintendo Switch!

Take out fictional pandemic deniers in this beat ’em up!

QUByte Interactive is proud to announce the upcoming release of Pulling no Punches, a classic beat’em up game with frame-by-frame animations coming to the Nintendo Switch on May 25th. Developed by Braindead Broccoli, the game follows the story of a global pandemic that is being ignored by fanatics. Players will take control of four ordinary citizens, protected with gloves and masks, to deal with these fanatics and solve the situation with the force of their fists.

In Pulling no Punches, the player will have access to a variety of moves such as punches, kicks, grabs and headbutts to defeat their enemies. The game also features 4 playable characters with unique unlockable moves, extremely detailed environments and local co-op multiplayer for up to 4 players.

Pulling no Punches is sure to be an exciting and unique experience for fans of classic beat’em up games. The game releases on the Nintendo Switch on May 25th and is sure to bring hours of fun to players of all ages.

Three Super Mario Advance Games Spring Onto Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack May 25

Three Super Mario Advance Games Spring Onto Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack May 25

What’s better than a classic Super Mario adventure? How about a trio of them! Nintendo recently announced that three classic Game Boy Advance games will be joining the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack library. Starting May 25, Super Mario Advance, Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 and Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3 will join Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 in the Super Mario Advance series. An updated version of the original arcade classic Mario Bros.™ is also included in each game. In addition to these classic games, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members will also gain access to a library of classic Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis™ and Game Boy Advance games with added online play. On top of that, the membership also grants access to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Happy Home Paradise, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass and Splatoon 2: […]

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Homebody

SURVIVAL HORROR PUZZLER HOMEBODY HAUNTS PLAYERS ON JUNE 1st

Developed by YouTube Sensations GameGrumps, Homebody Combines Nostalgia, Horror, and Puzzle Gaming Flawlessly Today, publisher Rogue Games announced the upcoming release of Homebody, a survival horror puzzle game developed by YouTube sensation GameGrumps. Players will be able to explore the game’s eerie, yet nostalgic atmosphere on PC, Xbox One and Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on June 1. In Homebody, players take on the role of Emily, a college student who has gathered with her friends for a weekend getaway to view the Perseid meteor showers. However, their fun weekend takes a dark turn when a mysterious killer arrives, picking off the friends one by one. Players must help Emily survive by solving puzzles and exploring the house, while trying to remain as undetected as possible from the killer’s responsive AI. The game features a nostalgic art style reminiscent of classic 80s slasher films, and […]

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Tad The Lost Explorer - Craziest and Madness Edition

Tad The Lost Explorer is Coming to Nintendo Switch This July

Join Tad on his quest to find the Emerald Tablet in the Nintendo Switch  ‘Craziest and Madness Edition’ from Selecta Play Get ready to join Tad and his friends on their wildest adventure yet, as the much anticipated Tad The Lost Explorer – Craziest and Madness Edition launches for Nintendo Switch on July 7th 2023. Publisher Selecta Play and developer Gammera Nest have announced the 2D action adventure game inspired by the animated movie Tad The Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet. The game is created using stunning 2.5D visuals with the story told through comic book-style cutscenes. Players can journey across the globe on an epic adventure visiting 14 fantastic locations based on the movie, including Veracruz, Chicago, Paris and Cairo. Along the way, they will take control of four characters; Tad, Sara, Romona and . . . the Mummy, each with their own abilities to help solve the […]

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Tamarak Trail

Dice-based deck-building roguelike Tamarak Trail is coming this summer

Customize your dice and brave a forest full of horrors Yarrow Games and Versus Evil have announced that their upcoming deck-building roguelike, Tamarak Trail, will be launching this summer on Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Tamarak Trail puts players in the shoes of a member of the Sturgeon Lodge, a secret society tasked with uncovering the source of an ominous corruption and putting a stop to it. Players can choose from three unique characters – the Magician, the Tracker, and the Detective – each with their own set of skills and abilities. They will then be set on a procedurally-generated path full of events, monsters, and treasures. To combat the monsters and other foes, players must be tactical in their dice-building. Each dice side can be used to attack directly, apply buffs and debuffs, inflict damage over time, and defend themselves. Dice cores can also be applied […]

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Nintendo Download, May 18, 2023: Now Step on It!

In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo Download adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems both on-device […]

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