Featured Indie Games Include Into the Breach, Hyper Light Drifter – Special Edition and TowerFall, Among Others REDMOND, Wash., Aug. 28, 2018 – Over the next several months, Nintendo Switch will see its already deep game library grow even more with the release of a diverse lineup of games from independent developers. During a Nindies Showcase video presentation, Nintendo highlighted just a slice of this varied lineup of indie games, which includes indie hits like Into the Breach, Hyper Light Drifter – Special Edition and TowerFall, as well as first-time releases like Zarvot and Bullet Age. “The ever-growing community of talented independent developers sees the benefit of releasing creative games on the versatile Nintendo Switch, a system that can be played at home or on the go,” said Steve Singer, Vice President for Nintendo of America’s Publisher & Developer Relations team. “We are happy to support their work and contributions on our platform as we further grow our strong […]
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DAMNVIEW: BUILT FROM NOTHING EXPLORES THE HOSTILITY AND DESPAIR OF CAPITALISM IN 2019
PAX West Hands on Appointments Available MADRID – August 27th, 2018 – Publisher Sindiecate Arts and developer Brainwash Gang invite you to experience an extraordinary simulation sandbox game examining occidental culture and its different social classes: Damnview: Built From Nothing. Coming in 2019 to PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, Damnview: Built From Nothing is told through the exploration of a decadent urban sprawl, all while working precarious jobs where you will either be absorbed into the system or cast out of society’s machine. Damnview: Built From Nothing is a game about despair, the hostility of capitalism and the need for seeking a better future. The city takes on the role of an enormous monster to defeat only with your life and hard work – or maybe also with your fists and dirty money. How far you’re willing to go to survive and succeed in a place like this is in your hands […]
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Blood nor Water Blends Strategy and Storytelling on Kickstarter
Over the past year and a half, Rosae Ex Ludis have worked to create Blood nor Water, a fantasy tactics game about young souls finding their identities in a war that’s bigger than themselves. They have recently launched their Kickstarter campaign for Blood Nor Water: http://kck.st/2LhnIDH Blood Nor Water is a narratively driven strategy game focusing on a small band of soldiers trying to find their place in a war that is bigger than themselves. About Rosae Ex Ludis Rosae ex Ludis is a game studio founded in North Austin, on the belief that games can be beautiful in addition to fun and exciting. We want to grow and learn and make games that inspire players to grow as well. https://rosaeludis.com/ Contact them at: [email protected] [email protected]
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New Nindies Showcase Video Coming During PAX West
Tune in on Aug 28 at 9:00am PT for a new Nindies Showcase video presentation highlighting multiple unannounced indie games coming to Nintendo Switch! The live presentation video (http://live.nintendo.com/) will cover Nintendo news with a spotlight on some of the hottest indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch System.
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Nintendo Download, Aug. 23, 2018: It’s Monster Hunting Time!
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 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 Canada ages 18 and older […]
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KONAMI Releases new Screenshots for HYPER SPORTS R for Nintendo Switch
New Sports Simulation Title to Feature Fun Variety of Sporting Events Konami Digital Entertainment, B.V. revealed HYPER SPORTS R, a new sports simulation title, to arrive on the Nintendo Switch™. Compete in a variety of individual and team sports, and train a team to take on rivals as you race for a spot at the top. In HYPER SPORTS R, players can choose from a variety of 20+ characters to build up and compete. Become the best competitor in a variety of different sports, which include track and field, beach volleyball and swimming. HYPER SPORTS R will also feature several fun modes, some of which include: Quick Play: Play with up to four friends for a quick gameplay experience. Campaign: Single-player mode; Build and train a team by completing various competitions and character story lines. Compete with up to four players using Joy-Con™ for classic control, or opt for a […]
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NINTENDO KICKS OFF GAMESCOM WITH NEW TRAILERS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDING DLC, RELEASE DATES AND MORE
Check out full gameplay matches of King K. Rool, Dark Samus and Chrom in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo of Europe’s YouTube channels As gamescom kicks off in Cologne, Germany, Nintendo reveals new details on what fans can expect throughout the week, including new gameplay from already-announced Nintendo Switch titles including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Party, and DAEMON X MACHINA from Marvelous, while visitors to the show can play a range of upcoming titles, including the world’s first hands-on with Super Mario Party and the recently-announced Diablo III Eternal Collection from Blizzard Entertainment. Following on from the recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct that took an in-depth look at the upcoming fight-fest, coming to Nintendo Switch on 7th December, fans can watch brand new footage of the newly-announced characters King K. Rool, Dark Samus, and Chrom in battle, with two full matches straight from the development team […]
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ONTECA’S RETRO RACING GAME, SPACE RIBBON, NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH
Liverpool-based indie studio, Onteca, releases their arcade-style vintage racing game, Space Ribbon, on Nintendo’s Switch this month, August 24th, available both in Europe and the US. The game’s designer, Ben Mitchel, said: “We’ve refined, improved and polished Space Ribbon, to bring it to Switch with maximum playability and sharp, neon-laced graphics.” About the game The year is 2132 and the earth’s remaining resources have been mined to create Space Ribbon – a reality TV racing platform set in the far reaches of the galaxy. Giant pandas and tigers spew illuminated ribbons of solid space junk from their mouths (space ribbons.) Humans compete by racing the beaten up cars left strewn across the earth in the dystopian world of 2132. This hedonistic pass-time has become the fastest growing sport in the galaxy. The aim of the game is to chase down a giant space beast and race to enter the creature’s […]
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Valfaris – Nintendo Switch joins list of launch platforms. New screenshots show Gamescom and PAX demo levels
Slain: Back From Hell dev’s next metal offering now officially bringing the noise to all current consoles 21 August, 2018, Gamescom – As this year’s Gamescom gets started, indie publisher Digital Uppercut is thrilled to announce that Valfaris, a heavy metal action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Slain: Back From Hell, will also be released for Nintendo Switch. The game is already confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and PC, and will launch across all platforms in 2019. Valfaris is currently being shown behind-closed-doors to press at Gamescom and will make its publicly playable debut at this year’s PAX West as part of the Indie MEGABOOTH line-up (Booth 763). Any press/media attending PAX West interested in booking an appointment to see Valfaris, please email: [email protected] About Valfaris Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. […]
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Shikhondo – Soul Eater release dates confirmed for PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
Korean bullet-hell shoot ‘em up available to download from next week 21 August, 2018 – Indie publisher Digerati is pleased to confirm the release dates for intense bullet-hell shmup, Shikhondo – Soul Eater. The game will be available to download 28 August on Xbox One, 28/29 August on PS4 (NA/EU respectively), and 30 August on Nintendo Switch. Shikhondo – Soul Eater is available to pre-order now with a 10% discount from the Xbox Store. PS4 and Nintendo Switch owners will be able to get the game with a 10% discount at launch. Watch the Shikhondo – Soul Eater trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GC8i6SS8ak Created by Korean-based independent developer DeerFarm, Shikhondo – Soul Eater features hypnotic barrage patterns, enemies inspired by Asian mythology, and stunning Oriental artwork. And, for the first time, players will be able to take on Shikhondo with a friend thanks to an all-new 2-player local co-op mode added especially for the […]
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