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Epic adventure ‘A Knight’s Quest’ brings old-school action adventuring to PC and consoles this Fall
Toronto-based Sky 9 Games and Curve Digital unveil stunning Unreal Engine-powered adventure Funny, fresh and genuinely breathtaking, A Knight’s Quest is a thoroughly modern take on classic adventures of old, as players will discover when it bursts onto PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch this Fall, priced £19.99 / €24.99 / $24.99. Dispatching enemies with a stylish thrust of the sword, rail-grinding across huge chasms high above tumbling waterfalls, wall-running over perilous traps or solving puzzles by controlling the elements – it’s all in a day’s work for Rusty, videogaming’s newest hero who’ll be making his debut in A Knight’s Quest, an epic adventure heading to PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch this Fall. Daring, debonair, and just a little bit daft, Rusty is a kind-hearted, but clumsy adventurer who accidentally starts a chain of events which threaten to destroy his world. In order to right […]
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Molecats from Vidroid is now available for Nintendo Switch
Molecats started off as a tiny project that grew over the years of “garage” development, with almost no budget or planning. And so, Molecats are finally here: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/molecats-switch/ Meet the Molecats – quirky mole/cat hybrids forever digging underground for tasty mushrooms and shiny relics! Molecats is a true labor of love for multinational developer Vidroid – which has won several awards and produced sought-after talent, such as: sound designer Samuel Justice, who is credited on a number of AAA titles such as B4, Soma, and Paragon; and composer Vasiliy Kashnikov, who wrote the scores for Knock-knock, The Void, and Cargo! The Quest for Gravity. Watch the trailer above to get a feel for the game’s charming, unexpected underground world.. or at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CKLOIQ-Hu4 In the game, your job is to help the aforementioned Molecats secure ever-important foodstuffs (‘shrooms) and loot (relics). Guide them through dangerous underground tunnels by twisting and turning […]
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THE TIME TO REPENT IS UPON US
The Miracle Arrives as Blasphemous Launches Today Tuesday, 10th September 2019 – The brutal action-adventure, Blasphemous, has launched on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC today, Team17 has announced. Developed by Seville-based studio, The Game Kitchen, Blasphemous features pixel-perfect, hack ‘n’ slash action married to a deep narrative, historical references and Metroidvania gameplay, which takes players on a punishing journey through the cursed world of Cvstodia. Watch the Launch Trailer here: https://youtu.be/Ctm-GClM6wo Blighted by a foul curse known as ‘The Miracle’ and inhabited by twisted monsters and unforgiving bosses, Cvstodia’s only hope for redemption rests with ‘The Penitent One’, the sole survivor of the ‘Silent Sorrow’ massacre. As ‘The Penitent One’ players will enter a nightmarish cycle of death and rebirth where suffering and failure are only temporary obstacles. ‘The Penitent One’s sword, the Mea Culpa, will become a true force to be reckoned with; cutting its way through a seemingly never-ending horde of enemies and increasingly tougher bosses […]
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Star Ocean First Departure R Launches December 5th
TRAVEL TO THE STARS IN THE REMASTERED WORLD OF STAR OCEAN FIRST DEPARTURE R ON DECEMBER 5 Special Pre-Order Bonus Available for PlayStation®4 System LOS ANGELES (Sept. 10, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® announced today that STAR OCEAN® First Departure R™, the HD remaster of the classic sci-fi RPG, will make its digital debut on December 5 for the Nintendo Switch™ system and the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system. Pre-orders for the PlayStation®4 system will include a commemorative PlayStation®4 Theme and a digital mini soundtrack from the STAR OCEAN Live 2019 concert. To pre-order the game for the PlayStation®4 system, visit: https://sqex.link/r6h. To watch the official STAR OCEAN First Departure R release date trailer, visit: https://youtu.be/Yju1wIfvOo8. Originally released in the west on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, STAR OCEAN First Departure R tells the story of a young swordsman, Roddick, and his companions who at first set off on a journey to find the cure to a deadly disease, […]
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Intense Bullet Hell Shoot’em Up ‘Ghost Blade HD’ Nintendo Switch Limited Edition Pre-Orders Opening This Week
Hong Kong – September 9, 2019 – Independent developer and publisher, Eastasiasoft Limited, today announced that the bullet hell shoot’em up ‘Ghost Blade HD‘ from 2Dream Corporation and Hucast, will be the next release in the publisher’s popular Nintendo Switch Limited Edition line-up. Limited Edition pre-orders will open at online retailer Playasia on September 11th. Watch the latest trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnbo5BNKDOY With its inspiration going back to the shooting games of the 1990s era, Ghost Blade HD ties old memories to current tones and techniques. Designed with a modern graphic style and special effects, Ghost Blade HD features beautiful and detailed HD graphics, 5 stages with huge boss enemies and 3 difficulty levels, 3 player ships with different weapon types, an awesome 2-player local co-op mode, online leaderboards, and an in-game achievement system. The Ghost Blade HD Limited Edition for Nintendo Switch will contain: A physical copy of the game with reverse cover art (region […]
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Rune Factory 4 Special “Archival Edition” Revealed for North America
XSEED Games Opens Preorders for Highly Anticipated Remaster Torrance, Calif. – September 9, 2019 – XSEED Games, the independent-minded publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced a retail limited edition of Rune Factory 4 Special, the remastered version of the critically acclaimed RPG simulation title coming to the Nintendo SwitchTM system later this winter in North America. This ‘Archival Edition’ will be available for preorder soon for an MSRP of $59.99 at the XSEED Games Store and other participating retailers, while a physical standalone edition will also be offered for an MSRP of $39.99. Rune Factory 4 Special ’Archival Edition’ is a beautifully crafted collection including an art book commemorating the work on the entire Rune Factory series by character designer Minako Iwasaki, as well as new illustrations for the premium box and art book cover by the artist. Full contents include: Physical copy of Rune Factory 4 Special for Nintendo Switch 160-page art […]
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Paper Dolls Original Arrives on Nintendo Switch eShop on 19th September
9th September, 2019 – CIRCLE Entertainment is delighted to confirm LITCHI GAME’s first-person horror title – Paper Dolls Original – arrives on the Nintendo Switch eShop on 19th September. it’ll cost $15.29USD / €15,29 during a launch week promotion before moving to $16.99USD / €16,99 after the first week. Paper Dolls Original brings a unique new horror experience to the Nintendo Switch! Below is a teaser trailer, assets and some details on the storyline and features you can expect in this title. Teaser Trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WISsE79itI&; A man wakes up from a nightmare. Again. Every time he closes his eyes he sees images of evil paper dolls attacking him. Sleepless, confused, terrified, and now he’s haunted by imaginary sounds. At dawn, he will take his daughter to live with his ex-wife. He must. He is so deeply immersed in these thoughts that he doesn’t hear his daughter’s voice, “Look out!” The imaginary […]
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Releases Jan 23, 2020
PREPARE FOR THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME IN FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES REMASTERED EDITION The Cooperative, Cross-Platform Adventure Releases January 23, 2020, and Makes Its Debut Appearance at Tokyo Game Show This Week LOS ANGELES (Sept. 9, 2019) – SQUARE ENIX® today announced that the beloved action-RPG adventure FINAL FANTASY® CRYSTAL CHRONICLES® will return with online multiplayer and other brand new features as FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition for the Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and iOS and Android mobile devices on January 23rd, 2020. A preview version of the game will make its first appearance this week, on the show floor at Tokyo Game Show. To watch the FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition Official Release Date Trailer, visit: https://youtu.be/CRYvxcQb4I8. The cooperative action RPG FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES has been completely remastered, with brand-new features that make the experience more enchanting than ever. Playing with friends or solo, explore a stunning fantasy world […]
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New Bundle Featuring Tetris® 99 and a 12-Month Membership to Nintendo Switch Online Hits Stores Today
99 players. Large-scale battles. Non-stop puzzle action. Starting today at select retailers, Nintendo Switch owners will be able to pick up a new bundle that includes the fast-paced Tetris® 99 game and a 12-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online at a suggested retail price of only $29.99. The standalone 12-month membership is normally $19.99, so this gives players a year to enjoy all the great features of Nintendo Switch Online, in addition to Tetris 99 and all of its currently released DLC, at a great value. With Nintendo Switch Online, members gain access to online play and Save Data Cloud in compatible Nintendo Switch games, plus a smartphone app that enhances features of supported games. In addition, Nintendo Switch Online members can play a wide selection of classic NES and Super NES games with newly added online play. In Tetris 99 Battle mode, players take part in massive 99-player battles, competing to be the last person […]
Continue readingUBISOFT UNVEILS ASSASSIN’S CREED: THE REBEL COLLECTION, EXCLUSIVELY FOR NINTENDO SWITCH
LONDON, UK— September 5th, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed®: The Rebel Collection will be available exclusively for Nintendo Switch™ on December 6th, 2019.
Assassin’s Creed®: The Rebel Collection includes Assassin’s Creed® IV: Black Flag with all single-player DLCs and Assassin’s Creed® Rogue. From becoming the most feared pirate in the Caribbean to transforming into the ultimate assassin hunter, players will have the opportunity to discover or rediscover two major opuses from the Assassin’s Creed series fully playable offline and on-the-go with Nintendo Switch.
This exclusive compilation takes full advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, including enhanced features such as Handheld Mode, HD Rumble, Touchscreen Interface, Optimized HUD, and Motion Control Aiming.
Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection includes:
- Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag: Players will sail into the Golden Age of Piracy, where pirates have established their own lawless Republic. Playing as Edward Kenway, the most feared pirate captain in the Caribbean, drawn into the ancient war between the Assassins and Templars, they will take part in world-famous battles, discover hidden treasures, and earn the respect of legendary characters like Blackbeard. The game’s vast open world features countless remote islands where corruption, greed, and cruelty are commonplace.
- All single-player DLCs: Play as Aveline during a rogue period of self-discovery, unsure of her alliances, but more committed than ever to defending and liberating slaves. In Freedom Cry, former slave Adewale finds freedom as a pirate aboard Edward Kenway’s ship. 15 years later, Adewale becomes a trained Assassin to free the slaves and avenge them. Both these DLCs and more will be available in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag.
- Assassin’s Creed Rogue: Amidst the chaos of the French and Indian War, players will embrace one man’s slow descent into darkness, forever shaping the future of the American colonies. As Shay Patrick Cormac, they will transform from a loyal member of the Assassin Brotherhood into the ultimate assassin hunter. On a perilous journey through America and the icy cold waters of the North Atlantic, players will take the perspective of a Templar for the first time in franchise history.
For more information on Assassin’s Creed, visit: assassinscreed.com.
For the latest on Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection visit the dedicated page: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/assassins-creed-rebel-collection/
Nintendo Download, Sept. 5, 2019: Super NES Games Come to Nintendo Switch Online
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 Nintendo Switch, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a single Nintendo Account. 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 adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Customers in the U.S. […]
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New Nintendo Direct Highlights Next Wave of Games Coming to Nintendo Switch
Plus Banjo & Kazooie Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Starting … Today! REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 4, 2019 – During a packed Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced many new games coming to the Nintendo Switch system, including Blizzard’s mega-hit game Overwatch Legendary Edition, as well as games launching today like Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition. Nintendo also provided new details about previously announced upcoming games, like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Other highlights of the Nintendo Direct presentation include the introduction of Terry Bogard from the Fatal Fury series as the fourth playable DLC fighter in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game coming in November, the reveal of classic Super NES games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service and the announcement of beloved games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE and the definitive version of the original Xenoblade Chronicles all making their way to Nintendo Switch “Nintendo has been delivering new content for […]
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Escape from Bowser and Dr. Eggman’s ‘Tokyo ’64’ Console
Mario and Sonic Together in 2D with Story Mode!! IRVINE, Calif. – September 4, 2019 – Mario, Sonic, and friends are getting ready to make history on their home turf in Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, but they’re going to need your help to overcome their biggest challenge yet. Trapped in Tokyo 1964! Dr. Eggman and Bowser have formed a powerful alliance in their latest plot to defeat Mario and Sonic. Their plan? Unleashing Eggman’s latest invention, the Tokyo ’64 console that contains the power to pull users inside a 2D game themed around the Olympic Games Tokyo 1964. Will they ever safely return from the game world of 1964, and if so, how? Lots of fun minigames, characters and Olympic Games trivia! Experience lots of fun minigames that use familiar Tokyo landmarks in unexpected ways, like climbing Tokyo Tower, finding the yellow Toad at Shibuya Scramble, and […]
Continue readingWitness Nightmare Hedgehogs and Intricate Puzzles in New Trine 4 Behind-the-Scenes Video
Walnut Creek, Calif. – Sept. 4, 2019 – Publisher Modus Games today released a new behind-the-scenes look at Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, the return of one of gaming’s most beloved co-op adventure series. The third video in Modus’ Indie Access series examines the game’s frightful array of enemies and tricky puzzles ahead of launch on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC on October 8, 2019.
The new video shares an overview from Trine creators, Frozenbyte, on what makes Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince such a special experience, including the series’ debut of four-player co-op. With fully reworked combat, puzzles that dynamically change depending on if you’re playing single-player or multi-player, and a wealth of foes fueled by our heroes’ deepest fears, Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is bound to be an unforgettable adventure.
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a return to the series’ 2.5D origins and will deliver the most expansive Trine quest to date. Adventurers can enjoy Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince separately or revisit the entire series via the Trine: Ultimate Collection, which includes Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power, and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince. The retail edition of Trine: Ultimate Collection will also include a world map, digital Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince art book, and the full series’ soundtrack.
**Preorder Bonus**
Digital pre-purchases are now available for Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince and Trine: Ultimate Collection on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Steam, and GOG. Users who pre-purchase Trine: Ultimate Collection on PlayStation 4 will get instant access to Trine Enchanted Edition, Trine 2: Complete Story, and Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power. All digital pre-orders will also include launch day access to the bonus DLC level Toby’s Dream. More information on digital pre-purchases on Nintendo Switch coming soon.
To learn more about Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, visit www.trine4.com.
Asdivine Menace for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch: It’s time to accomplish the salvation of Asdivine once and for all!
September 4, 2019 – KEMCO proudly announces the release of Asdivine Menace for PlayStation® set to hit the North American PlayStation®Store today, and for the Nintendo Switch system set to hit the Nintendo eShop tomorrow. PS Plus users will receive a special 10% OFF discount during the first two weeks. For more information, please visit each storefront. Story A century after the events of Asdivine Dios, peace has finally settled in. That is, until a visitor from another world suddenly shows up proclaiming the entire universe is about to be destroyed. Hearing this, Izayoi sets off in an attempt to reverse this seemingly pronounced fate with a trio of very idiosyncratic spirits as they criss-cross four worlds in search of an answer. But what is the answer they find…? Riveting 2D Battles! Experience immersive two-dimensional battles like never before! Following in the format of traditional turn-based battles, Asdivine Menace improves upon that foundation with refined controls and silky smooth animation. What’s […]
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