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, which offers a variety of options for 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. […]
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Just Shapes & Beats Update 1.1 Brings New Tracks and More
Quebec City, Quebec– Nov. 13, 2018 – Just Shapes & Beats, the frenzied couch co-op musical bullet hell from Quebec-based indie developers Berzerk Studio will receive 5 new tracks, new non-hodor language support, as well as bug-fixes and engine tweaks as part of a version 1.1 update. Hot off celebrating 10 years as a studio, Berzerk is ready to crank up the content and keep fans jamming out to show their appreciation for all the good vibes. As part of the plan to offer ongoing free content updates to the game post-launch, Berzerk is excited to roll out the first Mixtape update, a collection of new tracks for players to enjoy. This update includes tracks from chiptune wizards Shirobon, Fantomenk, Zef and Meganeko. In addition to adding additional tracks, this update contains native Korean language support, as well as addressing minor fixes to gameplay and the engine to keep the game running […]
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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED UNDERWATER EXPLORATION GAME ABZÛ DESCENDS ON SWITCH THIS MONTH
CALABASAS, CA, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2018 – Independent publisher 505 Games and developer Giant Squid have announced their award-winning inspirational aquatic journey ABZÛ is coming to Nintendo Switch on Thursday, Nov. 29 priced at £14.99/$19.99 . Available for pre-order beginning today, players who purchase ABZÛ ahead of its launch will receive a limited-time 10% discount on the meditative oceanic adventure game. ABZÛ is a beautiful underwater journey that immerses players in a vibrant ocean world full of mystery and bursting with color and life. Playing as the Diver, you’ll discover hundreds of unique species based on real creatures and form a powerful connection with the abundant sea life. But this underwater world can be dangerous, broken and toxic – and your mission is to unlock the mysteries of the deep and change the world around you for the better. Developed by Giant Squid Studios – led by Matt Nava, the artistic mind behind Journey® and Flower® – and featuring a score by Grammy-nominated and two-time BAFTA-winning composer Austin […]
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Puzzle-platformer “Mimpi Dreams” coming to Nintendo Switch
Prague, Czech Republic—11/12/2018 – Indie game publisher and developer Dreadlocks Ltd is pleased to announce that the puzzle-platformer game “Mimpi Dreams” is coming to Nintendo Switch! Mimpi is a cute white dog who dreams of being a hero. His dreams are wide magical worlds full of funny characters and gentle humor. The game will be available in North America, Europe and Australia on the Nintendo E-Shop on November 15th, 2018 for a recommended price of 9,99€ / 9,99$. Featuring vector art, it offers varied puzzles, for designed for all ages, requiring 4 to 8 hours to complete. Trailer (ESRB): Or on YT: https://youtu.be/LiUVE7TyUKc Trailer (in other regions): https://youtu.be/RG9s56SkpuY The Nintendo Switch version is fully optimized for the console: Joy-Con and Pro Controllers supported, with extra Motion Control feature, where players can use Joy-Con as hand move simulation Touch controls supported in handheld mode Full HD (1080p) vector style art 57 in-game achievements to […]
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Nintendo Download, Nov. 8, 2018: An Anniversary Bash, a Delivery Crash and a Bonus to Smash
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, which offers a variety of options for 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. […]
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More Nindie Updates
To help keep up with all the recent Nindie news, here are some additional updates about indie games on the way, games that recently launched and fun news about the world of independent game development you might have missed. In Other Nindie News… The critically adored Guacamelee! series body slams its way to Nintendo Switch. The first game, Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, is now available, with Guacamelee! 2 coming to Nintendo Switch in December. Hungry for more Overcooked! 2? For only $5.99, the Surf ’N’ Turf DLC includes 12 new beach-themed campaign levels, new Versus and Kevin levels, new chefs, and new recipes for kebobs and smoothies. (The full version of game is required to use DLC.) Upcoming indie launches on Nintendo Switch include Crashlands from Butterscotch Shenanigans (Nov. 8), Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom from FDG Entertainment (Dec. 4), Carcassonne from Asmodee Digital (Dec. 6) and Dragon Marked for Death from INTI CREATES CO., LTD. (Dec. 13). They will join recent […]
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Gorgeous Indie Game GRIS Launches for Nintendo Switch on Dec. 13
Brought to life through delicate art, detailed animation and an elegant original score, ethereal indie game GRIS comes to the Nintendo Switch system on Dec. 13. The new game from independent publisher Devolver Digital tells the powerful story of Gris, a young girl pained with loss who takes an emotional journey through a serene and evocative world free of danger, frustration and death. Light puzzles, platforming sequences and optional skill-based challenges will reveal themselves to Gris as she grows emotionally, unveiling new paths for her to explore with her new abilities. Launching just in time for the holidays, GRIS is one of many independent games available in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. Covering nearly every genre, these critically acclaimed games from independent developers, or Nindies, offer something for every type of player. Lucky Nintendo Switch owners who receive a Nintendo eShop gift card as a present this year can redeem it to stock up […]
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Alchemic Cutie is Heading to PC, Nintendo Switch and Consoles
2nd November, 2018 – CIRCLE Entertainment is delighted to confirm that it is teaming up with developer Vakman to publish Alchemic Cutie on PC, Nintendo Switch and consoles. Vakman is a talented team led by Thomas Cashman and Sebastien Vakerics. Alchemic Cutie has already been warmly received following indie booth showcases at events such as Gamescom and EGX in 2018. It is a relaxing adventure RPG set on colorful Wimba Island; while taming wild jellies you’ll meet villagers, enter jelly competitions and uncover the secrets of the island. Check out a trailer for the current alpha build right here: Or on YouTube– https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vvc3XZutDZ8&feature=youtu.be Each jelly has uniquely generated stats and traits, while there are over 4000 visual styles. You can tame, breed, and raise the perfect jelly companions, competing in heated jelly competitions for the top prize. And to really boost your jelly’s abilities, use alchemy to create special items with powerful effects […]
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OPUS COLLECTION IS LANDING ON NINTENDO SWITCH IN EARLY 2019!
LOS ANGELES, CA., November 1, 2018 — PM Studios and acttil are thrilled to announce that the emotional, heartwarming adventure/puzzle game collection, OPUS Collection: The Day We Found Earth + Rocket of Whispers will be coming to Nintendo™ Switch in a physical format in early 2019! OPUS Collection will include both OPUS series titles, OPUS: The Day We Found Earth and OPUS: Rocket of Whispers, which were originally released as digital-only titles. In OPUS: The Day We Found Earth you’ll work together with Emeth to search for the long-lost planet known as “Earth”, while in OPUS: Rocket of Whispers you will attempt to return a planet’s lost souls to the cosmos where they belong. If you never picked up these touching titles on Nintendo eShop, now is your chance to launch into the full OPUS series! OPUS: THE DAY WE FOUND EARTH: Millions of years in the future, mankind has […]
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CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FORGOTTON ANNE LAUNCHES ON NINTENDO SWITCH THIS NOVEMBER
Experience the Beautifully Handcrafted Forgotten Lands on Switch London, UK (November 2, 2018) – It’s not often a publisher gets to announce the launch of a game has been brought forward, but Square Enix Collective is pleased to do that today. Forgotton Anne, ThroughLine Games’ memorable 2D cinematic adventure, will be making its debut on the Nintendo Switch console™ on November 9, 2018. Pre-Order Forgotton Anne on Switch in the UK, HERE or in the USA, HERE Earlier this year, Forgotton Anne earned critical acclaim as it launched on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Fans can reserve their copy of the game on Nintendo Switch now. “I think I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve been able to reach out and tell people that we’ve brought forward the launch of a game,” says Phil Elliott, Director of Indie Publishing at Square Enix. “It’s quite exciting to be able to bring ThroughLine Games’ […]
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