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Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate

CHESS, BUT WITH A SHOTGUN. SHOTGUN KING: THE FINAL CHECKMATE IS COMING AUGUST 24

Get ready to blast your way to victory when PUNKCAKE Délicieux’s challenging strategy game hits the consoles! Get ready for a chess game like no other, as PUNKCAKE Délicieux is proud to announce the upcoming release of their turn-based roguelike chess inspired game, Shotgun King: The Final Checkmate. The board game-inspired strategy game will be available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series S|X, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 & 5 on August 24th thanks to their partnership with Headbang Club. Experience an altered game of chess, as this one-of-a-kind board game puts the twist of putting you in the shoes of a king piece with a shotgun instead of relying on a regular army. You will need to master two different ways of move to complete the level: you may either move your king or shoot at enemy pieces, after you’ll need to move again to reload your shotgun. Avoid checkmate […]

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

He likes to fight and eat pie: Meet Pontius the Knight in the new Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Trailer!

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracylaunches August 31, 2023, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, Xbox One, and Xbox X/S Be brave and courageous and you might just find your shining armor! Set off on the most daring Trine adventure yet when Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy releases on August 31st, 2023 on PC, PlayStation4, PlayStation5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch! Watch the new trailer for magical co–op adventure Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy here. Adventure awaits! Get ready to join Pontius the Knight, Zoya the Thief, and Amadeus the Wizard on the quest of a lifetime when Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy releases on August 31st, 2023. Behold and revel in the game’s gorgeous 2.5D landscape where you’ll traverse through twenty unique levels on your quest to save the heroes’ reputation, their families, and their enchanted powers! Players can expect a plethora of puzzles, […]

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The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone unveils itself in a new video!

Discover the maleficent antagonist! Today, Microids and IMPS are excited to unveil a new video for the upcoming 3D adventure/platform video game, The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone. Revealed at San Diego Comic Con on July 22nd, this video reveals a unique glimpse of the evil Stolas and introduces immersive new environments. The Smurfs 2 – The Prisoner of the Green Stone will be released digitally November 2nd, 2023 for various gaming platforms, and the retail versions of the game will launch November 14th in North America. Players will join a crack team of four iconic Smurfs, Handy, Brainy, Dimwitty, and Storm, on an exciting quest to save the Cursed Land from the mighty Stolas. They can count on the SmurfoMix, an invention of Handy Smurf, and an unexpected ally – Gargamel himself! The game features engaging exploration, platforming, and intense combat. As they explore the […]

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D3 Publisher Inc. is Proud to Present a New Game YEAH! YOU WANT ‘THOSE GAMES’ RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET’S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM!

Do you crave a new way to challenge yourself? Are you ready to test your skills against players from all over the country? If so, you won’t want to miss the newly announced YEAH! YOU WANT ‘THOSE GAMES’ RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET’S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM! from D3 Publisher Inc. This collection of five mini games – Pin Pull, Number Tower, Parking Lot, Cash Run and Colour Lab – offers a total of 250 levels, with the added bonus of daily and total missions for rewards. Not only will gamers get to test their skills through the single-player content, but they can also challenge themselves in the national rankings for a chance at glory. These rankings are based on each mini game individually or a combo of all five, at difficulty levels ranging from easy to difficult. And just to add some personal flair to your game, […]

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Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III lands on consoles in 2023!

Pick Up Your Parasol and Parachute Through the Skies Calling all gaming enthusiasts and fans of the timeless Bubble Bobble franchise! After more than three decades, the lovable duo, Bubby and Bobby, are making their triumphant return. ININ is proud to announce the digital release of Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation 4 & 5 by the end of 2023. A Legendary Sequel Developed by TAITO, this classic platformer promises to reignite the nostalgia and charm that once captivated players worldwide. Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III first graced the gaming scene in 1991 as a sequel to Rainbow Islands and the third installment in the iconic Bubble Bobble series. While it skipped the arcade scene, it found its way into the hearts of players on home consoles like PC Engine and TurboGrafx, as well as home computers such as […]

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Side Decide

Charming puzzler Side Decide will relax and challenge you at the same time

Australians can now add a new puzzle game to their Nintendo Switch library, as Side Decide from Blue Volcano is now available! This family–friendly game tasks players with rolling a wooden cube to the end of each level. On the cube, each side has a different shape which players must navigate across the levels. Depending on the level, there are obstacles such as teleporting, wildcards, and falling blocks to add an extra level of challenge. Not only is Side Decide fun to play, but the game also provides aesthetically–pleasing visuals based on charming wooden blocks, and each level offers the option to achieve a Gold, Silver, or Bronze rating. Side Decide is perfect for anyone looking for a peaceful and relaxed gaming experience, and with 121 levels and 363 stars to collect, completionists have something to strive for. Side Decide is now available on the Nintendo Switch for US$6.99, AUD$9.99, […]

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Nintendo Download, July 20, 2023: The Right Pikmin For the Job

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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Popular RPG This Way Madness Lies Coming To Switch and PS5

The Critically-Acclaimed Magical Girls RPG, This Way Madness Lies, Launches on Switch July 25th And Is Available Starting Today for Pre-Orders; PlayStation 5 To Follow Zeboyd Digital Games and Limited Run Games have announced the launch of This Way Madness Lies, an exciting RPG coming to Nintendo Switch on July 25 and PlayStation 5 later this year. Pre-orders are available now from Limited Run Games, and physical editions for both platforms have also been announced. This Way Madness Lies originally launched for PC on Steam back in November 2022 and has been met with critical acclaim. With a Metacritic score of 84, PC Gamer called the game “a fun and engaging RPG with beautiful graphics and a bouncy pace.” Players join Imogen and the members of the Stratford-Upon-Avon High Drama Society as they teleport to alternate dimensions and fight back the forces of Nightmare using magical powers. With unique turn-based combat, […]

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Legend Bowl

LEGEND BOWL brings retro American Football sim glory and depth on August 9th

The highly-anticipated sports simulation game, LEGEND BOWL, has had its release date finally confirmed for Aug. 9, 2023 for all major consoles. Sports and retro gaming fans have been eagerly awaiting the drop of LEGEND BOWL after hearing it’s praised for offering some of the deepest simulation elements within the genre. Developer Super Pixel Games and Publisher Top Hat Studios, Inc. have just released a new trailer, available above, to show off what all is to be expected from LEGEND BOWL on Aug. 9th. Noting the confirmation, Top Hat Studios, Inc. Executive Producer Andy Andi Han said LEGEND BOWL took a “monumental amount of work…totalling over 7 million lines of code to get it working and optimized on console,” and expressed appreciation for the patience of fans. With much to offer and a heavily detailed simulation experience, LEGEND BOWL‘s release promises to merge both retro and modern football sensibilities. LEGEND […]

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Madshot

Fast-Paced Rogue-Lite Shooter Madshot Launches Today

Battle the untold horrors of Cthulhu and break the cycle of eternal life. Today is a happy day for shooter fans around the world, as global publisher HOOK and indie developer Overflow are excited to reveal the full version of their acrobatic, rogue-lite shooter Madshot for Steam and Nintendo Switch. With more than 50 hideous enemies and menacing bosses, a variety of weapons and rewards, and procedurally generated world to explore, Madshot provides an exciting gaming experience for players of all levels! Searching for eternal life, the protagonist dabbles in the occult and unwittingly unleashes a force beyond their understanding, resulting in mighty Cthulhu swallowing their city whole. Unwilling to accept defeat, the protagonist takes advantage of their new situation and attempts to destroy Cthulhu from within. Players must equip themselves with endless upgrade combinations as they make their way through the ever-changing road of horrors and multi-phased boss battles. […]

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Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party sets off on an adventure in a teaser!

Hey, who comes here? Gamers, are you ready? Mark your calendars! Smart Tale Games is excited to announce the upcoming release of their new party game Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party. This 1-4 player game will be released on September 14th, 2023, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S. North American gamers will also be able to purchase the retail edition of the game from PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in October. Inspector Gadget: Mad Time Party is set in the iconic world of Inspector Gadget, Metro City has been taken over by the evil Dr. Claw. It’s now up to players to help Inspector Gadget time travel back to the past to save Metro City. Complete quests and challenges in Adventure Mode, play 16 entertaining mini-games, and join forces with family and friends in Multiplayer Mode. This new game is guaranteed to […]

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Ember Knight

EMBER KNIGHTS 1.0 LAUNCHES TODAY

Experience new content and challenges in the co-op and solo action roguelite, now playable for the first time on consoles! Today marks a special day for gamers as indie game developer Doom Turtle and publisher Twin Sails Interactive launch the action-packed roguelite Ember Knights out of early access into version 1.0 on Steam and on Nintendo Switch for the first time. Gather your friends and charge into intense co-op multiplayer hack-and-slash combat, or take the adventure on alone in solo mode. Craft the build of your dreams, perfect your combat tactics, and gear up for thrilling battles against dangerous foes and epic bosses. Rated “Overwhelmingly Positive” on Steam during early access, Ember Knights brings new content and gameplay elements with it into 1.0. Ember Knights introduces the fifth world and the final fight against the mad sorcerer Praxis. Take hold of a brand new weapon, along with boss variations, and […]

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Unleash the Bouncy Power of Mjölnir in Tiny Thor, Available August 3rd

Watch out! There’s an Army of Adversaries Poised to Do Anything and Everything to Stop Tiny Thor from Growing Up Today, Gameforge – one of the leading Western publishers of MMORPGs – announced that 16-bit pixel platformer Tiny Thor is set to be released on Nintendo Switch on August 3rd. To celebrate the upcoming launch and reward loyal fans, Tiny Thor will also undergo an update on July 31st that will include bug fixes and a new accessibility mode to make the game easier for beginners, with a Steam Sale of 20% running until August 7th. Tiny Thor, developed by Asylum Square and published by Gameforge under its IndieForge label, combines old-school indie charm with modern gameplay. Featuring 16-bit graphics and tight controls, players take control of the pint-sized Norse god Thor, advancing through 36 immersive levels, using a mini-Mjölnir hammer and its special abilities to defeat enemies and complete […]

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Jett Rider - Reduce, reuse and BLAST IT OFF!

Jett Rider – Reduce, reuse and BLAST IT OFF! is coming to all platforms

Fans of classic gaming, get ready: JanduSoft and Last Chicken Game have announced the upcoming launch of Jett Rider – Reduce, Reuse and BLAST IT OFF! This action-packed arcade shooter is going to be available on all major platforms. Now players will get the chance to join Jett Rider, the Unlikely Hero, and embark on an epic 2D adventure filled with shooter action, exploration, lots of humor and impressive bosses. As the game unfolds, you will face various challenges and enemies and get the chance to upgrade your jetpack and skills to reach unexplored areas of Gravos. There will be plenty of opportunities to make money by recycling debris and expand your arsenal to choose your favorite weapon. You will also be able to collect the Golden Idols in order to exchange them for unique items at the Peach Store. Be prepared for an exciting Metroidvania-style experience as Jett Rider […]

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Doomsday Hunters

Doomsday Hunters Offers The Ultimate Feature-Packed Roguelike Shooter!

Award-Winning Early Access Shooter Ready For Chaos & Mayhem! Indie game developer and publisher MoreGames is thrilled to announce that Doomsday Hunters, a frantic roguelite twin-stick shooter, will be released worldwide on July 20th, 2020 for PC via STEAM and the Nintendo Switch. Doomsday Hunters has captivated players for nine (9) years and has been a success on Early Access with close to 500 positive reviews and numerous awards so far. In Doomsday Hunters, Earth no longer exists, replaced by a world with altered physics and populated by monsters, demons, aliens, and robots. Players will take on the role of a survivor known as a HUNTER and utilize a variety of upgradeable weapons, spells, perks, alien artefacts, and other technologies to overcome this harsh post-apocalyptic environment. Levels in the game are procedurally-generated, complete with over 160 enemies and 20 bosses, as well as over 1200 items including relics, weapons, skills, […]

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Launch Schedule

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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