SkyBox Labs Brings Bedrock Version of Minecraft to Nintendo Switch

SkyBox Labs Brings Bedrock Version of Minecraft to Nintendo Switch

VANCOUVER, BC, 20 July 2018 – Vancouver game development studio, SkyBox Labs’ latest project, the Bedrock version of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch, is now available. The team at SkyBox Labs has spent the better part of the last year working on Minecraft projects including work on the Better Together Update, and most recently bringing the Bedrock version to Nintendo Switch. With the Bedrock version, Minecraft players on Nintendo Switch are now able to connect with friends on non-Nintendo platforms including Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs, Android, and iOS. A longtime development partner, SkyBox Labs’ partnership with Microsoft remains stronger than ever as they continue to work on both the Minecraft and Halo universes. “SkyBox Labs has been an excellent partner in developing the Bedrock version of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch. Their expertise in Nintendo Switch development was instrumental to bringing our players a seamless cross-play experience,” said Travis Howland, Minecraft […]

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Unexplored: Unlocked Edition

Unexplored: Unlocked Edition coming to PS4 and Xbox One. Release date for Nintendo Switch version confirmed

Acclaimed roguelite launches 9 August for Nintendo Switch. PS4 and Xbox One versions to follow 19 July, 2018 – Indie publisher Digerati is pleased to confirm that, in addition to the previously announced Nintendo Switch version, acclaimed roguelite Unexplored: Unlocked Edition is coming to PS4 and Xbox One later this summer (exact date TBA). The release date for the Nintendo Switch version of Unexplored: Unlocked Edition is confirmed as Thursday, 9 August. The game will be available to pre-order with a 10% discount from the Nintendo eShop starting 25 July in Europe and 30 July in North America. Created by Netherlands-based developer Ludomotion and released last year on Steam, Unexplored has been praised for its ground-breaking ‘cyclic dungeon generation’ technology. The brand-new tech creates procedurally generated levels that feel hand-crafted, making every dungeon run both unique and memorable. Some of Unexplored’s accolades include: •    Nominated at the Dutch Game Awards for Best […]

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Nintendo Download, July 19, 2018: This Week’s Games are Mega, Man

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, at 9:00 AM on Thursday, to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch console, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS 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 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. Customers in the U.S. and […]

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An action adventure presented in watercolour, Candle: The Power of the Flame is simply stunning.

Tuesday July 17, 2018, Manchester, UK – Merge and Teku Studios, an indie game developer based in Spain, are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of Candle: The Power of the Flame. Teku is a “Light-Guide” in the service of Yaqa, the Tumaykú tribe’s shaman. However, the honour bestowed upon Teku came at a price – the removal of one of his hands and its replacement with a magical candle that would never run down. The fate of the Tumaykú tribe is now in the balance. An attack by the hated Wakcha clan has left the village in flames and, worse still, Yaqa is nowhere to be seen! Sworn to protect his master, Teku must venture forth and right the wrongs of the Wakcha, save his master and protect his candle’s flame at all costs. Candle: The Power of the Flame’s visuals are presented as beautiful hand-drawn watercolour images – all […]

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Chicken Assassin: Reloaded Hatches This Week

Action RPG releasing today for PlayStation 4 and Steam; releasing for Switch on July 19 (North America) and July 26 (Europe) Los Angeles, CA – July 17, 2018​ – Akupara Games announces the launch of Chicken Assassin: Reloaded today for PlayStation 4 and Steam, with the Switch version releasing on July 19, 2018 for North America and July 26, 2018 for Europe. Fight your way as Mean Mcallister, the baddest chicken in town, as you face multiple hordes of enemies to save your kidnapped girlfriend, Candy, from the evil clutches of Dr Spritzel and his henchmen Game Features 11 Epic Missions – Punch, slash, and shoot with Mean Mcallister through glorious missions, including a new mission with an epic barbarian tribe – “The First Siege!” Endless Mode – Survive an onslaught of the most difficult enemies in a brand new game mode that will test your endurance…you may want to use the bathroom before attempting Over 450+ unique items – […]

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1979 Revolution: Black Friday coming to Nintendo Switch

Release dates for PS4 and Xbox One versions confirmed Award-winning story-driven adventure launches soon for consoles. Pre-order and launch discounts detailed 17 July, 2018 – Indie publisher Digerati is pleased to confirm that, in addition to the previously announced PS4 and Xbox One versions, 1979 Revolution: Black Friday is also coming to Nintendo Switch. The multi-award winning and BAFTA nominated interactive drama will launch on the following dates: 31 July (PS4 NA), 1 August (PS4 EU), 2 August (Switch), 3 August (Xbox). The game is available to pre-order now from the Nintendo eShop in North America, and pre-orders start in the European eShop tomorrow, 18 July. Pre-orders also start tomorrow for the Xbox One version in the Xbox Store. There’s a 20% discount on all pre-orders. For PS4, PS Plus subscribers in Europe will be entitled to a 20% discount during launch week. Created by iNK Stories, the entertainment studio co-founded […]

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WILL: A Wonderful World

CIRCLE Entertainment to publish WILL: A Wonderful World on the Nintendo Switch eShop

16th July, 2018 – CIRCLE Entertainment is delighted to announce that WILL: A Wonderful World, a game warmly received by gamers on PC, is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2018. It delivers a unique mechanic in which you influence varied characters and their narratives, attempting to find the best solution for all of those in need. You do this by affecting the story itself as you review and then edit letters, solve puzzles and immerse yourself in the cast’s varied fates. Here’s a story summary: Use your heart and wisdom to help those in need. There was an urban legend… Write your troubles down on a note. Hold it in your hand at midnight and pray. “God, please help me…” Then god will hear your plea. And change your fate. It was only a legend though. It wasn’t even popular for very long… A young girl wakes up, groggy in an […]

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STAY

Abducted, Abandoned, & Alone: Award-winning pixel-art escape adventure STAY is heading to PS4 and Nintendo Switch

An abducted stranger, a locked room, a ticking clock. Can you help Quinn escape? PQube (London, UK) July 16th, 2018 – Having amassed praise and awards aplenty after its debut on Xbox One and PC earlier this year, PQube is excited to announce that pixel art thriller STAY will roll out on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch this summer. STAY follows the path of Quinn – a therapist who wakes up alone, locked in a strange room with nothing of note save for a computer hooked up to an internet chat room. Said chat room has one other member, however: You. Watch the latest STAY trailer here! It’s up to you to try and help Quinn escape, making suggestions in real time that either guide Quinn to safety, or closer to his ultimate end. What would you do if a stranger’s fate rested in your fingertips? And how would you cope if every second […]

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GungHo Online Entertainment America Brings Hyperspace Shooters GALAK-Z: Variant S to Nintendo Switch and GALAK-Z: Variant Mobile to iOS and Android Devices For Free

Adventure Space Shooter Sequel Continues Galactic Battles on New Platforms EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – July 13, 2018 – Ready thrusters, set phasers, and prepare for dimensional space clashes in GALAK-Z: Variant S for Nintendo Switch and GALAK-Z: Variant Mobile for iOS and Android devices. GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) and 17-BIT are bringing its new free space mech shooter games on the go. As a follow-up to the original, GALAK-Z: Variant S and GALAK-Z: Variant Mobile offer players a first-class space roamer adventure with premier galactic weapons and interface on the Nintendo Switch. GALAK-Z: Variant S includes intuitive controls for the Nintendo Switch while GALAK-Z: Variant Mobilecreates an optimum touch-screen experience. Both versions have a story-driven campaign and intense combat for players to voyage through the universe at hyperspeed. Players can collect upgrades, salvage, relics, and Bots to max out their spaceship’s potential and boost their Mech’s combat effectiveness to become the highest ranked pilot in the galaxy. “After the popularity of GALAK-Z Variant S at […]

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Switch Cycle 28

Get Ready for Intense Dogfights and Epic Bosses!

Cycle 28 is flying on to Nintendo Switch 2nd August 2018 CARDIFF, 13th July, 2018 – We are excited to announce that Cycle 28 will release on Nintendo Switch™ on 2nd August 2018. Cycle 28 is an addictive 2D momentum-based shooter with upgrades, screen-shaking explosions (every one felt through HD rumble), and a mystery at its heart. The “just one more try” nature of the game is perfect for Nintendo Switch players on the go and at home. Watch the trailer for Cycle 28 here! What is Cycle 28? You think Cycle 28 is a 2D space shooter in the classic arcade style, where only your score matters. The controls are simple. The action is fast-paced. Intense dogfights lead to epic, screen-filling bosses. But the truth is: You don’t know what Cycle 28 is. Not yet. Playing as Olivia Bergen – a flight lieutenant that has become separated from her fleet – […]

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