Action-packed classic arcade-style multiplayer with vertical orientation arriving on eShops October 29th Bristol, United Kingdom, October 15th, 2018 – Ground Shatter and Ant Workshop today announce that classic arcade-style, multiplayer fighting game, SkyScrappers, will release on Nintendo Switch on the 29th of October with exclusive vertical “Tate” mode and is available to pre-order now. There exists a secret group of international risk-takers who seek skyscrapers planned for demolition to use as their playground, as they fight one another and race skyward through falling debris before the building crashes to the ground… or they do. SkyScrappers thrusts players into the heart of exploding skyscrapers, where they must race, scrap and scale their way up crumbling brickwork in the ultimate daredevil race to the top. Players must time their ascent to navigate treacherous debris and utilize falling platforms while attacking their opponents to force them to the bottom. SkyScrappers includes two-four player local multiplayer […]
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Zarvot, a game about cubes, friendship and rivalry, debuts exclusively on Nintendo Switch October 18th
It’s hip to be square New York City, United States – October 11th, 2018 – New York-based independent studio, snowhydra games will debut its long-awaited quirky arcade shooter Zarvot on the Nintendo Switch eShop October 18th for $19.99. Zarvot is a whimsical game about cubes that sometimes love and sometimes hate each other. Featuring ultra responsive controls rendered at a silky smooth 60fps, Zarvot tasks players with blitzing around as an uncannily anthropomorphic cube, capable of shooting, evading, double jumping, and spinning into opponents with furious relish. Zarvot features five competitive multiplayer modes ranging from classic Deathmatch, to a sushi collecting scramble, to the Switch-exclusive Joy-Vot wherein one player spawns in enemies to fight their friends. Each match is set in a fully destructible arena full of breakable walls, deathly hazards, and moody weather effects. Additionally, Zarvot features an entire story-driven single-player campaign, as players assume the role of affable cube Charcoal who goes on a journey with their […]
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N.E.R.O. for Nintendo Switch wanders into stores later than expected
Release of the enchanting first person game moved to Q1 2019 Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 11 October, 2018 – The Nintendo SwitchTMrelease for N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure has been postponed to the first quarter of 2019. The atypical first person story game is coming to Nintendo SwitchTM both digitally and physically and will be available worldwide. Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/pWTuJm25loA Download the press kit: https://my.hidrive.com/share/9zbex1-kat#$/ The emotional story behind a dreamlike world In N.E.R.O, players see through the eyes of a little boy, discovering an entrancing world full of mystery. While exploring these surreal surroundings, players will literally puzzle pieces of the heartbreaking story together and new chapters will slowly take shape. As players discover how fate has struck upon the loving family of the little boy, they’ll discover that things aren’t always as they seem, and that there is hope to be found in even the darkest of times. Features: Experience bittersweet emotions, unraveling […]
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HyperParasite Kickstarter is Now Live! Snatch. Zap. Pledge!
10th October 2018, Barcelona, Spain – It’s time to get those pink neon socks out of the drawer and regrow that mullet – Troglobytes Games Kickstarter, for 1980s inspired HyperParasite is now live! The developers are seeking to raise $29,000 in order to accelerate development, and to aid with porting the game to consoles. Set to release on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and Windows PC, HyperParasite is an ode to classics like Smash TV and Avenging Spirit! Although the game feels incredibly modern – with the symbiotic nature of snatching hosts and utilising their own distinct skills and weaponry, the retro inspired visuals and stunning synth-wave soundtrack will drag players back kicking and screaming to the 1980s. “We’re really excited to finally be on Kickstarter with our game, and hope that the Pre-Alpha build showcases the game that HyperParasite will be when finished.” said Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Troglobytes Games. “We hope that our fans sample the game and then pledge […]
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FLIPPING DEATH THE ACCLAIMED PUZZLE PLATFORMER GETS PHYSICAL RELEASE IN EUROPE TODAY
PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch physical release today in Europe, with USA to follow on 16 October LONDON, UK – 5 October 2018 – Videogame publisher Rising Star Games, in partnership with award-winning developer Zoink Games, today announced that the critically acclaimed Flipping Death releases in physical formats today for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Flipping Death releases today across Europe, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand and beyond! A physical release in the Americas is scheduled for 16 October. Garnering overwhelmingly positive reviews, Flipping Death finds our protagonist Penny die under mysterious circumstances. She wakes up and finds herself filling in for DEATH HIMSELF! This temp job comes with a new power – the ability to flip between the worlds of the living and the dead! In this puzzling platformer, she’ll need that – and her wits – if she ever hopes to unravel the mystery of her demise. Leap between platforms, solve puzzles, […]
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THE ROOM IS COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH
BAFTA AWARDING-WINNING PUZZLE GAME LAUNCHES ON OCTOBER 18TH 4th October 2018 – Team17, a global games label, creative partner and developer of independent, premium video games in partnership with Fireproof Games is proud to announce that The Room is coming to Nintendo Switch. Previously released on iOS, Android and PC, The Room has been re-built and remastered for Nintendo Switch and will launch on October 18th priced at $9.99/£6.99/€8.99. The Room is a physical puzzler wrapped inside a mystery game where you are transported into a unique space that blends stunning visuals with intriguing problems to solve. A mysterious invitation leads to the attic of an abandoned house. In the room is a cast-iron safe laced with strange carvings and on top, a note from your distant companion. It promises something ancient and astonishing concealed in the iron chamber – you need only find a way in. The Room has been rebuilt from the ground up specifically for Nintendo Switch to […]
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HyperParasite Kickstarter & Pre-Alpha Now Open to the Public!
4th October 2018, Barcelona, Spain – Today indie studio Troglobytes Games is excited to reveal that their crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, for rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter, HyperParasite, will commence October 10, 2018. With work well underway, Troglobytes Games has earmarked a 2019 release, the developer seeks to raise a modest $29,000 to accelerate development, and to aid the porting to consoles. “After what seems like an eternity of a 1980s fuelled development loop, we’re finally ready to show the world HyperParasite! We have just unlocked the Pre-Alpha of HyperParasite on Steam and Itch.io. It’s available now for everyone to play, enjoy and give us feedback on – and if you love it, you can pledge on our Kickstarter campaign!”, said Saverio Caporusso, CEO of Troglobytes Games. “We hope that everyone enjoys it and look forward to hearing your comments on our Discord channel!” Game Features: A fresh twist on the genre: hop from one host body to another 60 Playable […]
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Nintendo Download, Oct. 4, 2018: It’s Party 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, 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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SURF’S UP IN OVERCOOKED 2
SURF ‘N’ TURF, THE FIRST DLC FOR OVERCOOKED 2 IS OUT TODAY! 3rd October 2018 – Team17, a global games label, creative partner and developer of independent, premium video games in partnership with award winning Indie Studio Ghost Town Games is thrilled to announce a brand-new DLC for Overcooked 2. Surf ‘n’ Turf is now available digitally on XboxOne, PlayStation 4, PC and Nintendo Switch™ priced at £4.49/€4.99/$5.99. In Surf ‘n’ Turf players will join the Onion King on a culinary island adventure, cooking up new recipes, navigating new kitchens and meeting some colourful characters. Surf ‘n’ Turf serves up 12 brand new kitchens, from the swimming pool to the beach, but don’t get too relaxed as new kitchens mean new obstacles. It’s difficult to tantalise anyone’s taste buds when there’s a tidal wave coming! You won’t have to face these challenges alone as three chefs are joining Overcooked 2 in Surf ‘n’ Turf. […]
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LEARN HOW TO BE AN ANGRY, ADORABLE CUBE IN ZARVOT DEVELOPER WALKTHROUGH
Game about cubes, friendship and rivalry debuts this month on Nintendo Switch. New York City, US – October 3rd, 2018 – New York-based independent studio, snowhydra games has released a developer walkthrough demonstrating both the competitive multiplayer and solo story campaign in Zarvot, a whimsical game about cubes that sometimes love and sometimes hate each other. Launching exclusively on Nintendo Switch this October, Zarvot features four-player local multiplayer as players assume the role of anthropomorphic cubes that are tasked with blowing each other to pieces. Inspired by titles like Bomberman and TowerFall, Zarvot features easy to learn controls that still allow for a lot of depth and flexibility. Set in a series of destructible combat arenas across five game modes, you’ll have to master the minutiae of rapid fire, charge shots, evades, and area attacks if you want to best your buds at this gloriously upbeat competitive arcade affair. There’s also an asymmetrical multiplayer mode called Joy-Vot, wherein one […]
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