Spring 2019 release on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One 7 February 2019 | Los Angeles, USA + Barcelona, Spain – Altered Matter, the developers of the gravity-shifting puzzle-platformer Etherborn and FoxNext Games, a division of 20th Century Fox, have teamed up to announce an indie development fund aimed at creators who are taking creative risks in the field of games. A new trailer featuring never-before-seen footage was also released. After collecting multiple awards for its creative level design, unique visual aesthetics, and mind-bending gameplay, Etherborn has become the first game signed to the FoxNext Games indie fund portfolio. It will be releasing in Spring 2019 on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. “As passionate creators of games, we’ve been searching for like-minded developers focused on innovation, experimentation and a certain amount of creative risk,” said TQ Jefferson, Vice President, External Development, FoxNext Games. “We’re looking to partner with inspiring game makers, providing the support they need to develop the best version […]

Solve Puzzles, Shape Plasticine Playgrounds, and Go Beyond the Limits of Creativity in a Puzzle World Made Entirely of Clay HELSINKI, FINLAND (FEBRUARY 6, 2019) – Independent game studio Second Order — founded by former Ubisoft – RedLynx Studio veterans — today announced that their colorful clay physics-based puzzle adventure Claybook is coming this March to Nintendo Switch! Utilizing custom “Clayfield” technology that creates true-to-life volumetric clay visuals and physics, Claybook challenges players’ to solve brain-bending puzzles, create and share moldable landscapes, and uncover the squishy possibilities of this limitless clayground. “We’re thrilled to bring Claybook to Nintendo’s Switch platform, and give creative minds the world over a new venue for expressing themselves,” said Sami Saarinen, CEO, and Co-Founder of Second Order. “Whether players prefer to create extraordinary levels with our extensive library of tools, or simply explore the depths of their problem-solving abilities on their journey through each chapter, we are confident that there will be something for everyone […]

SEATTLE, WA – FEBRUARY 5, 2019 – The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild, creator of the award-winning titles ‘The Bridge’ and ‘Tumblestone’, is announcing their first third-party title. Later this month QAG is publishing ‘Almost There: The Platformer’, an unforgiving, dexterity-heavy platformer. Drawing influences from N++, Super Meat Boy, and The Impossible Game, ‘Almost There’ sets itself apart with a fresh take on the platformer-running mechanic, with unique level design and a minimalist aesthetic. Almost There is releasing internationally on February 19, 2019 to Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4, and to Nintendo Switch two days later. The price will be $9.99 USD. Notably, ‘Almost There’ is the first console game to ever release from Bangladesh. Full game details and features: Sprint between saw blades while dodging homing missiles. Duck under lasers while the floor crumbles beneath you. Almost There was designed specifically for fans of the hardcore platforming genre – you’ve been […]

Jump into the Frozen Tundra of Open World Venus, Get Rad on a Hoverboard, Save Animals From Extinction, and More! LONDON, ON – February 4, 2019 – Canadian developer and publisher Digital Extremes’ next big open-world Warframe® expansion, Fortuna, will come to Nintendo Switch™ tomorrow, Tuesday, February 5. The new open-world landscape is a fantastic-looking fantasy environment chock full of new gameplay, activities, rich storylines and space ninja adventure. Whether Tenno are dashing across the frozen tundra on the K-Drive Hoverboard to explore mountains, mushroom forests, or caves, conserving rare local animals from extinction, fighting battles against spider-like Raknoids, or facing off with the greedy Corpus faction, Fortuna is available tomorrow for free on Nintendo Switch. In Fortuna, Nintendo Switch players will meet the new Faction Solaris United to kick off this enormous expansion. Whether in the underground hub city of Fortuna or on the surface of the Orb Vallis, players can dive into Solaris United’s stories, learn about the plight […]

4th February 2019 – Flyhigh Works is delighted to confirm release details for its next Nintendo Switch eShop title – Captain StarONE. It launches on 7th February in North America, and on 12th February in Europe / Australia / New Zealand; prices will be $9.99USD / €9,99 / £9.19. What is Captain StarONE? Perhaps this trailer will help: Captain StarONE is a unique game blending action and ‘inaction’. You set your strategies and combos, then multitask as the game carries out your attacks. Watch the battles unfold and be ready to jump back in to guide our hero! As enemies become stronger your strategies and actions change; you then assist the Captain for stronger moves! Make timely interventions to manipulate and generate combos, aim for major damage, strengthen equipment, organize teams and head to victory! Get ready for a unique and comical space adventure in Captain StarONE! Be sure to follow us on Twitter […]