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A Hand of Fate 2 Nintendo Switch Release is in the Cards

Coming July 17, 2018 BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND – July 9, 2018 – Hand of Fate 2, the acclaimed action RPG from Defiant Development, will deal out a Nintendo Switch™ release on July 17, 2018. Collect cards and build a customizable deck of equipment, enemies, encounters, loot, and surprises that will be shuffled in with the Dealer’s own challenges. Once combined, cards are laid out into a dungeon floor for players to navigate. Each card presents obstacles to overcome, including action-packed hack-and-slash combat, precarious exploration, high-risk high-reward minigames as well as Dungeons and Dragons-style storytelling and decision making. The original Hand of Fate has been downloaded more than 2.5 million times since its debut in 2015. The award-winning sequel pits a brand-new hero against the series’ enigmatic antagonist, the Dealer, as he seeks revenge following his dramatic defeat at the climax of the first game. The sequel sports a variety of upgrades over the original title, such as an […]

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Release of Toki on Nintendo Switch on November 22nd Just Announced

Also Announced: the Unveiling of the Retrollector Edition The game can be pre-ordered now! Paris, July 9, 2018 – Toki makes his great return on Nintendo Switch with a remake featuring all-new graphics and re-orchestrated music. The game will be available on November 22nd, 2018. Initially released in 1989 on arcade machines, this cult 2D action/platform game marked a whole generation of players with its simian main character and a level of difficulty typical of games at the time. Those with fond memories of the golden age of arcade games, and the famous ‘insert coin’ message, will be delighted to discover the Retrollector edition. This edition will also be available on November 22nd and will include: The box version of the Toki game An exclusive 16-page Toki comic, with an original story illustrated by Philippe Dessoly Prints Sticker sheets A mini arcade machine with the game’s colors to house the Nintendo Switch™ screen! Philippe Dessoly, artist […]

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Classic Action Platformer Another World Now Available on Nintendo Switch

The Masterpiece that Inspired a Generation of Games is back PARIS – July 9, 2018 – French developer and publisher Dotemu announced today that Another World, the groundbreaking 1991 cinematic platformer from The Digital Lounge, is available on the Nintendo Switch for $9.99. The game takes players on a thrilling adventure following a young physicist’s accidental discovery of a mysterious and dangerous alien world. Players must explore beautiful locales, defeat aliens in firefights and outwit creative puzzles in their search for a way home. Known for their attention to detail and masterful revivals of cherished retro games, Dotemu worked with Another World’s original creator Eric Chahi to ensure the Nintendo Switch version stay true to the debut’s iconic sci-fi aesthetic and gameplay. Another World’s Nintendo Switch version features: Gorgeous, immersive HD visuals Real-time switching between updated and classic graphics Three difficulty modes A captivating, branching world to explore and fight through […]

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Tanzia Presale Buyers Get a Free Digital Comic Book!

Every Tanzia pre-order on Nintendo Switch and Steam Early Access gets a free digital comic book. All buyers need to do is forward us their digital receipts to [email protected]. We also have another comic book that unlocks in game when players collect all of the Lost Pages of Grandfather’s Journal. For additional info and details, please read this Community Post. About Tanzia Unravel the mystery of your grandfather’s disappearance while preventing a terrible evil from destroying your island home Years ago, your grandfather disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Before leaving, he sent you into hiding on Volcano Island. Now older, you’ve been set free by your guardian and mentor Abenaki to follow the mystery… but is Abenaki telling you everything? Tanzia is a single-player RPG that combines fast-paced strategic combat with elements of favorite classic RPGs in an open 3D world of magic and monsters. Tanzia will be available on Nintendo Switch on July 19th in the […]

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TRAILBLAZERS RACES INTO RETAIL ON NINTENDO SWITCH

Retro-Futuristic Co-Op Racer Available As Boxed Product Globally In September LONDON, UK – 6 July 6, 2018 – Videogame publisher Rising Star Games announced today that Trailblazers, the revolutionary co-op arcade racing game, will be made available for PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch™ at physical retail in September. The game will on the same date also be made available digitally for Nintendo Switch™ for the first time. To celebrate, both the boxed and digital versions of Trailblazers on Nintendo Switch™ will pack in extra content, including brand new racer ‘Boo’s Dad’ as well as increased single-player content available straight out of the gate. Experience vibrant visuals, mesmerising track designs, and the scorching sensation of speed where players use the on-track game mechanic of painting the track to create boosting lanes for each team. Racing together in teams of up to three, gamers will cover key areas of the racing line as well as painting over […]

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The Princess Guide

THE PRINCESS GUIDE ARRIVES ON NINTENDO SWITCH AND PLAYSTATION 4 IN 2019!

Santa Ana, CA (5 July, 2018) – NIS America is happy to announce that The Princess Guide arrives on Nintendo Switch and PS4 in 2019! About the game: In a land torn by chaos and war, a new evil rises. Now, four princesses from four different kingdoms must learn how to lead their people to victory. Commence the Princess Knight training regimen! As an experienced knight, you will choose a princess to become your apprentice. Teach her the art of war, and push back the evil that threatens to take over the land! With your choices directly impacting the way your Princess Knight fights, The Princess Guide gives military training a whole new meaning! Key Features: A Unique Tale Times Four! – Each Princess Knight has a unique story to tell, and your choice affects how the tale unfolds! Will you train the vengeful Veronica, the gluttonous Liliartie, the chivalrous Monomaria, or […]

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Celebrate Pokémon GO’s Second Anniversary with Pikachu!

Celebrate Pokémon GO’s Second Anniversary with Pikachu!

Niantic has announced that to celebrate the second anniversary of Pokémon GO, from July 6th, 2018 until July 31st, 2018, Pikachu and Pichu will appear more often. A special summer style Pikachu dressed in a straw hat and sunglasses will appear throughout the month.  Here is their post about this: Trainers, Can you believe it’s already the second anniversary of Pokémon GO? Thank you so much for adventuring with us and catching Pokémon all over the world. You truly are what makes this journey so special! None other than Pikachu has joined in to celebrate this momentous occasion, so keep an eye out for Pikachu and Pichu as they will appear more frequently tomorrow (July 6 PT) until July 31. Plus, this year, you can say hello throughout the month to a special “Summer Style” Pikachu, that’s decked out in a straw hat and sunglasses. Can’t get enough Pikachu? Pikachu […]

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Nintendo Download, July 5, 2018: Ancient Dragons and Byte-Sized Battles

Nintendo Download, July 5, 2018: Ancient Dragons and Byte-Sized Battles

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 on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and/or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older […]

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Flashback

FLASHBACK will be released on July 31st in North America

Both both collector’s edition and digital version due.. Paris – July 2, 2018: Microïds and game designer Paul Cuisset are pleased to announce Flashback, the classic action-adventure game. Consistently ranked among the best 100 games of all time, the game will be available in North America on July 31st 2018 in both digital and retail versions. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Super Nintendo version of game, Microïds is releasing a Collector’s Edition which includes: Physical Edition of the game A retro cartridge-style metal case An exclusive numbered metal card A 24-page retro-inspired instruction booklet Digital remastered soundtrack In the Nintendo Switch version of Flashback, players will be able to choose between the original 1993 gaming experience and Modern mode, which contains: Post-FX graphic filters that players can turn on or off on the fly Completely remastered sound and music A brand new “Rewind” function, variable according to the level of difficulty Tutorials for those who need a boost! In Flashback, players will […]

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ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION Goes Portable on Nintendo Switch This Week

Marvelous Europe are today excited to announce that the mech based third-person-shooter ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION will be released worldwide on 5th July, 2018 for Nintendo Switch™ as a digital download from the Nintendo Switch eShop with a 10% Launch Week Discount within Europe and North America. Previously released on PlayStation®4 and Windows PC, this Nintendo Switch™ edition of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION retains all of the intense mech-based combat action and high levels of customisation that fans have come to expect from the franchise. This Nintendo Switch™ release of ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION will also introduce three ways to play, with fans able to play the game on there TV in docked mode or on the go, in Table-Top and Handheld Modes. ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION will launch 5th July 2018 on Nintendo Switch™ via the Nintendo Switch eShop with three purchase options available. ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION (Standalone Game) – £7.99, €9.99 or $9.99* ASSAULT GUNNERS HD EDITION […]

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Tanzia Releases on Nintendo Switch on July 19th!

Tanzia will be available on Nintendo Switch on July 19th in the Americas, Europe, and Australia. Visit https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/tanzia-switch for more details. Tanzia Nintendo Switch Trailer The Steam version of Tanzia is scheduled to launch shortly after, we’ll have more info about it later. Digital download on both platforms will be $19.99 in the US, pre-purchase in the Americas region is open right now at a discount! About Tanzia Unravel the mystery of your grandfather’s disappearance while preventing a terrible evil from destroying your island home. Years ago, your grandfather disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Before leaving, he sent you into hiding on Volcano Island. Now older, you’ve been set free by your guardian and mentor Abenaki to follow the mystery… but is Abenaki telling you everything? Tanzia is a single-player RPG that combines fast-paced strategic combat with elements of favorite classic RPGs in an open 3D world of magic and monsters. […]

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Game Critics Awards E3 2018 Winners Announced

The Game Critics Awards, an independent group of 50+ global media and influencer outlets covering the videogame industry has announed their 2018 Best of E3 winners. For the past 2 decades, the Game Critics have presented “Best of E3” Awards. These awards recognize the games that will shape the future of interactive entertainment, as demonstrated via hands-on playable form at E3 in Los Angeles, CA. This year’s E3 was held June 12-14, 2018. Best of E3 Winners Best of Show Resident Evil 2 (Capcom for PC, PS4, Xbox One) Best Original Game Dreams (Media Molecule/SIE for PlayStation 4) Best Console Game Marvel’s Spider-Man (Insomniac Games/SIE for PlayStation 4) Best VR/AR Game Tetris Effect (Resonair/Enhance/Monstars Inc. Inc for PSVR) Best PC Game Anthem (BioWare/EA for PC, PS4, Xbox One) Best Hardware/Peripheral Xbox Adaptive Controller (Microsoft) Best Action Game Anthem (BioWare/EA for PC, PS4, Xbox One) Best Action/Adventure Marvel’s Spider-Man (Insomniac Games/SIE […]

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Pocket Rumble is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop!

London, England – June 21, 2018. Chucklefish LTD. – Highly anticipated 2D fighting game, Pocket Rumble by Cardboard Robot Games, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop on Thursday 5th July 2018. About the Game Pocket Rumble is a streamlined, beginner-friendly 2D fighting game inspired by SNK’s classic fighters on the Neo Geo Pocket Color. It retains all the gameplay elements that make traditional fighters great, but reduces the level of execution and memorization necessary to the absolute minimum. Experienced players will be able to learn the game fast and then focus on deeper elements of strategy and mind-games, whilst new players can learn the ins and outs of fighting games without being overwhelmed, allowing everyone to hone their skills to a competitive level without too much grinding in training mode! The game features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own unique meter and mechanics. There’s the cutesy Keiko who […]

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BANDAI NAMCO ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA INC. BRINGS ARCADE GAMING TO LIFE FOR THE NINTENDO SWITCH WITH NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC

All the Best Classic NAMCO Arcade Games Will Be in the Palm of Players’ Hands! SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 2, 2018) – Leading video game and interactive entertainment developer and publisher, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., today announced NAMCO MUSEUM™ ARCADE PAC™ for the Americas, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch® video game system. Players will enjoy a 2-in-1 package of nostalgic hits including a collection of some of the biggest arcade games that started the arcade craze of the 1980s with PAC-MAN™, GALAGA™, Dig Dug™, and Pole Position™; or battle friends in Score Attack mode or square up one-on-one against a giant boss in the flashy maze madness of PAC-MAN Championship Edition 2 PLUS™, all in the comfort of home or on the go on the Nintendo Switch. NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC features Namco Museum classics such as PAC-MAN, GALAGA, SPLATTERHOUSE™, and THE TOWER OF DRUAGA™ along with ROLLING THUNDER™, SKYKID, and TANK FORCE. Additionally, the highly acclaimed PAC-MAN CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION series makes its comeback to the Nintendo […]

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Add the Legendary Pokémon Thundurus or Tornadus to your team this July!

Available at Target July 13–28, 2018**   Two Legendary Pokémon from the Unova region descend in July! During July 13–28, 2018, you can add the fearsome Thundurus to your Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon Sun game, or the menacing Tornadus to your Pokémon Ultra Moon or Pokémon Moon game. Thundurus and Tornadus – Level / Moves         HOW TO GET TORNADUS OR THUNDURUS Open your Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun, or Pokémon Ultra Moongame. Select Mystery Gift on the main menu. Select Receive Gift. Select Get with Code/Password, then Yes, then Yes again. Enter your code. Watch as your Legendary Pokémon arrives in your game! Speak to the delivery person in any Pokémon Center to receive your Legendary Pokémon. Be sure to save your game! Visit the Official site at https://www.pokemonlegendary.com/ for complete details. ** for other Locations: United States: Target Canada: PTC Newsletter July 2018 UK/Australia/NZ/Europe: Nintendo Network – July 6th, 2018 until July 22nd, 2018 Mexico: Best Buy – July 1st, 2018 […]

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2024 Launch Schedule
  • Another Code: Recollection Switch 1/19/2024
  • Mario vs. Donkey Kong Switch 2/16/2024
  • Princess Peach: Showtime! Switch 3/22/2024
  • Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD 2024
  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door 2024

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