Valfaris

Valfaris – Nintendo Switch joins list of launch platforms. New screenshots show Gamescom and PAX demo levels

Slain: Back From Hell dev’s next metal offering now officially bringing the noise to all current consoles 21 August, 2018, Gamescom – As this year’s Gamescom gets started, indie publisher Digital Uppercut is thrilled to announce that Valfaris, a heavy metal action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Slain: Back From Hell, will also be released for Nintendo Switch. The game is already confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and will launch across all platforms in 2019. Valfaris is currently being shown behind-closed-doors to press at Gamescom and will make its publicly playable debut at this year’s PAX West as part of the Indie MEGABOOTH line-up (Booth 763). Any press/media attending PAX West interested in booking an appointment to see Valfaris, please email: [email protected] About Valfaris Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. […]

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Shikhondo – Soul Eater release dates confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch

Korean bullet-hell shoot ‘em up available to download from next week 21 August, 2018 – Indie publisher Digerati is pleased to confirm the release dates for intense bullet-hell shmup, Shikhondo – Soul Eater. The game will be available to download 28 August on Xbox One, 28/29 August on PS4 (NA/EU respectively), and 30 August on Nintendo Switch. Shikhondo – Soul Eater is available to pre-order now with a 10% discount from the Xbox Store. PS4 and Nintendo Switch owners will be able to get the game with a 10% discount at launch. Watch the Shikhondo – Soul Eater trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GC8i6SS8ak Created by Korean-based independent developer DeerFarm, Shikhondo – Soul Eater features hypnotic barrage patterns, enemies inspired by Asian mythology, and stunning Oriental artwork. And, for the first time, players will be able to take on Shikhondo with a friend thanks to an all-new 2-player local co-op mode added especially for the […]

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Unto The End

Unto The End – Nintendo Switch added to list of launch platforms. Plus, new screenshots show Gamescom demo level

Upcoming 2D cinematic combat-adventure set to launch on PC and all current consoles 21 August, 2018, Gamescom – Indie publisher Digital Uppercut and developer 2 Ton Studios are delighted to announce that Unto The End, a 2D cinematic combat-adventure, will also launch on Nintendo Switch. The game is already confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and PC (release date for all versions is TBA). Unto The End is currently being shown behind-closed-doors to press at Gamescom. About the game Unto The End is a 2D cinematic combat-adventure, featuring a nuanced combat system and handcrafted encounters, which follows a father’s journey through an unforgiving wilderness to get back to his family. Key features Nuanced 2D Combat System: Read, react and counter enemy attacks, strike tactically with range weapons, and use opponents against each other as you fight in one-on-one and group battles. Handcrafted Encounters: The adventure unfolds through a series of carefully crafted multi-stage encounters, […]

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Three Hot Nindie Games Available on Nintendo Switch Starting TODAY!

Nintendo of Europe has just released a video focusing on upcoming Nindie launches on the Nintendo Switch system. During the video, it was revealed that three new indie games are launching … today. Starting today, Bad North from Raw Fury, Morphies Law from Cosmoscope and Prison Architect: Nintendo Switch Edition from Double Eleven/Introversion Software are all available in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. All of these games offer interesting takes on their respective genres, offering a little bit of something for everyone. Bad Northcombines real-time tactics and roguelite strategy as players defend against Viking invaders. Morphies Law is a team-based shooter where your size affects your abilities, but bigger isn’t always better! And in Prison Architect, you have to overcome the challenges of constructing and managing a maximum-security prison – not the typical focus of a simulation game. To view the video in its entirety, visit https://youtu.be/qNUSrhEEvL0. Nintendo Switch is full of creative indie games from talented Nindie developers – with more games coming […]

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Prison Architect

Prison Architect Sentenced to Nintendo Switch, Available Now

Teesside, England – Aug. 20, 2018 – The BAFTA-winning and multi-million selling Prison Architect begins its sentence on Nintendo Switch starting today, August 20th. Developed by Double Eleven (Prison Architect XB1/PS4, Songbringer XB1/PS4), the prison design and management simulator’s Nintendo Switch version includes the formerly released All Day and a Night and Psych Ward expansions. The popular Escape Mode, which lets players attempt a jailbreak through their own creations as a desperate inmate, is planned for release later this summer as an expanded DLC pack. In Prison Architect, players build and manage their own maximum security prison to hold the most hardened of criminals. Originally released on PC in 2015 from developer and publisher Introversion Software, the game has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide and achieved critical acclaim among dozens of global media outlets. The Nintendo Switch edition from developer and publisher Double Eleven includes a fully-fledged story mode […]

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Grenadiers, Ship Orders, and Last Stands Add Even More Depth to Valkyria Chronicles 4’s Gameplay in this New Trailer

Explore Some of the New Features in Valkyria Chronicles 4 IRVINE, Calif. – August 20, 2018 – Valkyria Chronicles 4 launches on September 25! The latest installment in the Valkyria Chronicles series, Valkyria Chronicles 4 returns to its roots in terms of gameplay and story, with a few key additions and enhancements. Familiarize yourself with just a few of these features, including the new Grenadier class, Ship Orders, and more in the Valkyria Chronicles 4 – New Features Trailer! “Memoirs from Battle” Premium Edition Take the fight to the Empire with the Valkyria Chronicles 4 “Memoirs from Battle” premium edition, and dive into two new adventures with your favorite Squad 7 characters from the original Valkyria Chronicles. This special edition release (MSRP – $99.99) comes equipped with an exclusive artbook themed as Claude’s travel journal from the game and a replica of his mighty tank, the Hafen. Arm yourself for […]

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The Messenger

THE MESSENGER JUMPS BETWEEN 8-BIT & 16-BIT FROM AUGUST 30TH

– Pre-order now for Nintendo Switch & PC –  Quebec City   –  Sabotage  and  Devolver Digital  have announced the long-awaited ninja adventure The Messenger which will be released on Thursday, August 30, on Nintendo Switch and PC. Eager students of the secret martial arts can  pre-order the game now in  Nintendo Switch eShop  and  Steam for $19.99 USD or 19.99 euros. Since its announcement, The Messenger has attracted as much attention as rewards throughout its development, to the point of becoming one of the most anticipated games of the year on Nintendo Switch. The player embodies an anonymous ninja warrior who ventures into an evil world with a mission to deliver a parchment essential for the survival of his clan, while an army of demons besieges his village. The adventure starts like any good, traditional 8-bit ninja saga, but quickly develops into a fascinating time epic intricate into a 16-bit world peeping into exploration and the secret passages typical of the metroidvania genre. Everything is beautifully […]

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Nintendo Switch Online Arrives the Second Half of September

Nintendo Switch Online is a paid service that gives members access to online play in compatible games, a selection of NES™ games, extra features for the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app, and more. Online play in compatible games and the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app are free until the paid Nintendo Switch Online service launches in the second half of September 2018. Learn more about key features: Online Play Battle it out or cooperate with players around the world in compatible games like Splatoon™ 2, ARMS™, Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe, Mario Tennis™ Aces, and Sushi Striker™: The Way of Sushido. Nintendo Entertainment System™ – Nintendo Switch Online Enjoy 20 NES games with added online play for the first time ever, and more games added regularly. Launch titles include: Soccer Tennis Donkey Kong™ Mario Bros.™ Super Mario Bros.™ Balloon Fight™ Ice Climber™ Dr. Mario™ The Legend of Zelda™ Super Mario Bros.™ 3 […]

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Diablo III: Eternal Collection

DIABLO III ETERNAL COLLECTION BRINGS THE LEGENDARY ACTION RPG TO NINTENDO SWITCH

The definitive version of Blizzard Entertainment’s acclaimed Diablo III includes all the features and content from every expansion and update as well as bonus items exclusive to Nintendo Switch Thursday, August 16, 2018 — PARIS, France—August 16, 2018—The minions of Hell have grown unfathomably strong since Diablo® III’s release, but lucky for the High Heavens, reinforcements are on the way. Later this year, Nintendo Switch players the world over will join the fray with the Diablo III Eternal Collection™ and wield their systems’ portable power to slay demons and amass vast hoards of loot anytime, anywhere. The Eternal Collection is the definitive edition of the award-winning action RPG, including everything from the original Diablo III, the critically-acclaimed Reaper of Souls® expansion, and the Rise of the Necromancer® pack. With seven powerful character classes, a five-act campaign that spans the lore-rich and demon-infested world of Sanctuary, and an endlessly replayable Adventure Mode, the Eternal Collection is the perfect all-in-one package to introduce […]

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