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Genetics survival game Niche comes to Switch on the 3rd September

Selectively breed and evolve adorable species of creatures to help them survive against all odds. nIndie team Stray Fawn Studio (Nimbatus) today announced that their genetic survival sim Niche will be coming to Nintendo Switch! It will release on the 3rd September and pre-orders with a 10% discount are available now. The initial Steam release was met with great player feedback and currently has over 2700 users reviews, ranking the game as “very positive”. Niche is a colourful genetic survival game about selectively breeding and evolving an adorable species of creatures to keep them alive against all odds, such as hungry predators, climate change and sickness. Combining turn-based strategies with simulation and roguelike elements, the game provides tons of different approaches to survive in the harsh environment. Stray Fawn Studio’s game designer Philomena Schwab always had a strong affinity for biology and even struggled for a time to decide whether […]

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Nintendo Download, Aug. 13, 2020: Faeria Tale

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 Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Members also enjoy a curated library of NES and Super NES classic games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/. This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following […]

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Minoria

Momodora Series’ Spiritual Sequel, Minoria, Gets a Release Date For Consoles

The creators of the Momodora series and DANGEN Entertainment have announced the release date of their hit PC action game Minoria on Switch, PS4 and Xbox One for September 10th, 2020. Minoria is the spiritual sequel to Bombservice’s Momodora series, originally released on PC in August of 2019. Fans of Momodora will find familiar aspects in the design and gameplay elements in Minoria as they master the ins-and-outs of parries, dodges, and a variety of attack combos and spells. Minoria’s presentation elevates the 2D pixel art visuals of Momodora to a high-resolution graphic aesthetic, mixing hand-painted backgrounds with cel-shaded characters and cinematic sequences. Fans will now be able to enjoy the latest installment on their favorite home console. Minoria’s story takes place during the fourth Witch War. It is a time of fanatical religious fervor. The Sacred Office, a powerful organization leading an Inquisition against heresy, purges the sinners who threaten humanity. Those responsible for conducting a mysterious ceremony that contradicts the rules of the […]

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Runestone Keeper Hits Nintendo Switch on 20th August

CIRCLE Entertainment is delighted to confirm that it has teamed up with Cimu Games to bring Runestone Keeper to the Nintendo Switch eShop. Runestone Keeper is a roguelike experience with ‘one more go’ gameplay, as players seek to advance further and unlock the game’s mysteries one room at a time. It was previously released on Steam and has accrued a Very Positive user review score. Runestone Keeper arrives on the Nintendo Switch eShop in North America / Europe / Australia & New Zealand on 20th August, priced at $9.99 / €9,99, but with a 10% discount during its launch week. There are some assets and art at the link below, along with a detailed game description. Runestone Keeper is a challenging roguelike / roguelite dungeon crawler that blends classic roleplaying elements and turn-based combat strategy! This adventure will keep you coming back for one more floor, one more run, as you try to […]

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Chroma Squad

Go, go, Chroma Squad! Power Rangers-inspired tactical RPG gets a rare physical Switch release next week

Get suited and ready to kick bad guy butt with the tactical RPG Chroma Squad! Super Rare Games is proud to announce their partnership with Behold Studios to release this Power Rangers-inspired hit in physical form for the first time on the Nintendo Switch™. Only 4,000 copies will be available worldwide – pre-orders for the game open on August 13th at 6pm BST (10am PT/1pm ET) for approx £27 + tax ($31 USD/33€) – exclusively at superraregames.com. Published by Plug in Digital, this rare physical release includes all the content on its cart, a full-colour manual, interior artwork, an exclusive sticker, and three trading cards randomly selected from the five-card set. Chroma Squad is a tactical RPG about five stunt actors who decide to quit their jobs and start their own Power Rangers-inspired TV show!   Cast actors, purchase equipment and upgrades for your studio, craft weapons and giant Mechas out of cardboard and duct tape. Once the cameras […]

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Nevaeh

Reclaim the Light in Nevaeh: New Trailer and Action Gameplay Revealed

Bring back light to the town – Explore the dark Tower with the glowing butterfly – Gameplay trailer revealed The game publisher CFK revealed today (August 7) the gameplay trailer of Nevaeh, an action adventure game to be released on Nintendo Switch and Steam, along with new information about the actual gameplay using the power of light. CFK’s new title Nevaeh features a girl’s action-packed adventure to bring back the light to the town engulfed in darkness. See what’s inside the dark Tower A girl heads to the Tower, the source of light, to fix the broken street lamps in the town. What she found in the Tower was a butterfly emitting light from its body. Thinking the butterfly could help with the task, she decides to take it with her. However, as light was lost, the town was quickly covered in darkness… Once again, the girl heads to the […]

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Double Kick Heroes

DoubleKick Heroes Track List Released

It’s time to jump out of the mosh-pit and into your Gundillac, Sheila, and take on the baddest of badasses and survive in this metal moshing and mayhemic post-apocalyptic nightmarish wasteland. Features: A full story mode that’s accompanied by 50 kerranging songs, including the OST Volume 2 Update, by top artists such as Ultra Vomit, Volkorx, Gorod, Jinjer, Carpenter Brut and Gojira! Unique Rhythm shooter mashup with incredibly detailed pixel art 5 difficulty settings to test even the most metal of metal head’s skills Tons of accessibility options USB drum and guitar support on PC and Xbox One Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Alternative Motion Control Methods Air drumming – Joy-Con used as drumsticks, keeping in the rhythm of the game Air beat – Can’t drum? No Problem! Stomp to the beat with your Joy-Con Want the all-out motion-controlled experience and really put that double kick pedal to the metal? Then it’s […]

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Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Launch Sequence Initiated: Pikmin 3 Deluxe Lands on Nintendo Switch on Oct. 30

Pikmin 3 Deluxe Delivers New Missions, Cooperative Play Options and All Previous DLC At the far reaches of space lies a mysterious yet oddly familiar alien world … filled with cute creatures, hidden surprises and larger-than-life fun. Clear a landing zone, because the Pikmin 3 Deluxe game is headed to the Nintendo Switch family of systems on Oct. 30. Pikmin 3 originally launched on Wii U, and now it’s making the leap to Nintendo Switch with new content, more options for cooperative play and a range of settings that make it easy for newcomers to jump in. These tiny Pikmin are ready to make your acquaintance in their biggest adventure yet, so take a peek at your Pikmin platoon in the game’s debut trailer. Pikmin 3 Deluxe isn’t your garden-variety adventure. Command a crew of three explorers and a squad of adorable Pikmin in a quest for survival packed with puzzles to solve and copious critters to battle. After […]

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Nintendo Download, Aug. 6, 2020: Unleash a Revolutionary Wave

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 Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Members also enjoy a curated library of NES and Super NES classic games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, among many others. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/online-service/. Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a […]

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Double Kick Heroes

Double Kick Heroes gets Multiplatform Release Dates

Today (31st July) in Angoulême, France, freshly plucked from the fiery depths of the deepest darkest abyss, Headbang Club is pleased to announce that Double Kick Heroes will be released on August 13th on Nintendo Switch and Steam, to follow on Game Pass for PC and Xbox One and the Xbox and Microsoft Store on the 28th, with pre-orders opening up on the 5th of August for Nintendo Switch and Xbox one. It’s time to jump out of the mosh-pit and into your Gundillac, Sheila, and take on the baddest of badasses and survive in this metal moshing and mayhemic post-apocalyptic nightmarish wasteland. “Man, it’s been a long journey but we’re pumped to be finally sharing Double Kick Heroes with you all” David Elahee – Headbang Club. “We hope that you love our game as much as we do and enjoy the kick-ass soundtrack we’ve put together to celebrate all […]

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