Category: Nintendo

Bring The Pain In The Roguelite Adventure, Sparklight, Out Next Year For PC/Consoles

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Indie developers, Red Blue Games, are branching away from the mobile games market and introducing their debut PC/console release – the roguelite brawler, Sparklite.

Check out the retro-inspired adventure game in the new gameplay trailer below:

Saving The World Of Sparklite

Here’s everything we know about the recently announced adventure title:

  • You play as the intelligent engineer, Ada, and embark on an adventure thrown into a dangerous world filled with vile gremlins out for your head.
  • Sparklite plays like an old-school, Zelda-inspired adventure game with a dash of roguelite elements, such as procedurally generated content.
  • These random encounters are caused by land shaking earthquakes that sporadically alter the landscape of each level in the middle of your adventure.
  • Quests, minigames and a slew of new challenges present itself with every violent earthquake, making for a surprising adventure with new obstacles around every corner.
  • Ada uses her uncanny engineering skills to invent new guns and gadgets to use at her disposal. Aside from wiping out the many enemies, players will also use her skills and inventions to solve puzzles which challenge the player throughout the adventure.

With only the announcement, a few small details and a short, slick trailer, we can expect to hear more about Sparklite within the next year.

Sparklite is set to release in the Fall of 2019 for the PC, Xbox One, PS4 and the Switch.

‘Souls’ Inspired Action Game, Sinner: Sacrifice For Redemption, Slashes Its Way Onto Consoles/PC Later This Year

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Brutally fend yourself off against the embodiments of the seven deadly sins in Dark Star Games’ upcoming action game, Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption.

What looks like a byproduct straight out of the popular ‘Souls’ series, Sinner sees players as a gritty soldier, Adam, weighing heavily on his dark and mysterious past.

With the announcement of Sinner heading over to Discord, consoles and later on Steam, comes a barbaric launch trailer showing off various bosses. Check it out below:

A Road To Redemption

Here are some of the key features on the future release of Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption:

  • Take on the role of Adam and make a journey to become exonerated for his treacherous past littered with sins and loathsome crimes.
  • Driven along by a stirring soundtrack, players will dive head first into boss battles that manifest from the atrocious seven deadly sins, revealing Adam’s connections with each incarnation.
  • To mix up the combat system, players must permanently debuff their character before each boss battle by sacrificing a chosen body part. Sinner is meant to drive players insane with the increasingly difficult battles that never seem to let up.
  • For those who will brave their way through to the end, players will discover new pieces of equipment in New Game+ mode — adding a pinch of replayability.

Headed to the Switch, PS4 and Xbox One on October 18th, 2018 and Steam shortly after. You can follow the game by joining Another Indie’s Discord group here.

A Tale Of Forbidden Elemental Love, Degrees of Separation – Releasing Early Next Year

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

From the indie minds of Moondrop Studios, partnered up with veteran publishers behind Ninjin: Clash of Carrots and Override: Mech City Brawl, Modus Games, comes a brand new adventure in the name of love, Degrees of Separation.

A Tale Of Forbidden Elemental Love

This upcoming 2D adventure game grants players a thrilling journey of puzzle-solving and deep narrative between two differing climates personified as partners in love, Rime and Ember.

The announcement comes with a release window of this winter for consoles and PC. Here are all of the details about Degrees of Separation:

  • Both single player and co-op multiplayer is available for players to explore a unique world brimming with puzzling obstacles highlighting the useful differences uncovered in both Rime and Ember.
  • In 2-player co-op, players will work together as a team to achieve passage through tons of environmental challenges utilizing the distinct elemental powers of heat and cold.
  • The game features a powerful mixture of passionate story-driven narrative and inspiring puzzle mechanics between the two co-stars.

Check out an early prototype build from 2014 of Degrees of Separation below:

“The combination of innovative mechanics and powerful narrative is what drew us to this game(…) It’s why we seek out these very important indie titles that have a true story to tell.” – Christina Seelye, CEO of Modus Games

Degrees of Separation is now set to release in February of 2019 on the PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. Expect more details, including a trailer, to be revealed in the coming months.

Ace Attorney Trilogy Coming To Switch

Ace Attorney Trilogy Coming To Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox One

by Nitchigamer, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Capcom has announced, via their TGS stream, that the original Ace Attorney trilogy is coming to Switch, PS4, PC (Steam) and Xbox One.

A great time to jump in if you haven’t already, the trilogy will feature upgraded HD graphics and is set for release early 2019:

In other Ace Attorney news, Capcom announced the Ace Attorney Concert 2019 and showed off a new trailer for the second season of the anime — which is looking vastly improved from the enjoyable first season — based on the third game in the series. Godot, of course, makes his entrance in a suitable style. The broadcast begins October 6th (via CloverWorks), here’s the teaser:

Although, disappointingly, there was no Ace Attorney 7 to show. Capcom seems to be saving that title for another day…

Fernz Gate Switch

Old-School Style RPG, Fernz Gate, Now Available For The Switch

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The Switch library of old-school turn-based RPGs just got a little heavier with the recent release of Fernz Gate from developers Exe-Create.

Dive into a fantasy world as Alex, an ordinary high-school student dumped into an unordinary situation in the once-peaceful world of Fernland.

Check out the Switch reveal trailer for Fernz Gate below:

Fernz Gate Switch – The Vibrant World Of Fernland

Here are a few key notes about the recently released vintage-style RPG game, Fernz Gate:

  • Players will take on the role of Alex as he drifts away into an unknown world filled with conflict and dangerous foes. After teaming up with Lita – a stranger from a peaceful world similar to Alex’s – they embark on a journey like no other to discover the truths about Fernland.
  • The classic turn-based combat system is simple enough for any RPG newcomer to tackle vigorous enemy battles with confidence and ease.
  • Like most RPG games of this nature, players will discover and recruit new friends and allies to help grow in strength and numbers.
  • Players can use party members not participating in battle scenarios to discover new secrets, as well as upgrade weapons and achieve new skills to open up combat.

Recently only available on mobile platforms, Fernz Gate is now accessible on the Nintendo Switch to help satiate the urge to play on home televisions and, of course, the handheld mode on the Switch.

You can find Fernz Gate at the eShop for Switch purchases, as well as iTunes, Google Play and coming soon to Steam.

Streets Of Rage 4

Streets Of Rage 4 Is A Reality, Axel And Blaze Return

by Nitchigamer, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The award for the most unexpected announcement of the month has to go to what we’re now calling Streets of Rage 4. A game that most – at this late point – would only expect as an April Fool’s joke is really happening.

Announced earlier today, Streets of Rage 4, (a sequel 24 years after the last title), is being developed by Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games and promises hand-drawn visuals, new mechanics, and a plot that hopefully features Mr. X once again controlling the city.

It’s unlikely the game will see the return of Yuzo Koshiro, the man behind the truly awesome soundtracks of the first three SEGA masterpieces – but we live in hope.

Streets Of Rage 4
Streets Of Rage 4

Axel Stone and Blaze Fielding will return at a yet unspecified date, on a list of unspecified platforms…

Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summer 2018 Round-Up

Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summer 2018 Round-Up

by Nitchigamer, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Not seemingly content with their earlier presentation just over a week ago, Nintendo announced some more indie titles – Nindies – coming to the Switch today.

Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summer 2018 Round-Up

Here’s everything that was announced during the rather elongated moniker: ‘Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase Summer 2018’. Yes, you can breathe now.

  • Hyper Light Drifter is due out September 6th – it’s a special edition with some exclusive content
  • TowerFall is heading to Switch on September 27th – it includes playable Celeste characters
  • Treasure Stack is out this Winter
  • Zarvot will launch first on Switch October 2018
  • Mineko’s Night Market will launch first on Switch Early 2019
  • Samurai Gunn 2 is out Early 2019
  • Bullet Age (console exclusive) out November 2018
  • The World Next Door launches Early 2019
  • LevelHead is out November 2018
  • King of the Hat launches Early 2019
  • ‘Untitled Goose Game’ is out Early 2019
  • Desert Child is out December 2018
  • Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is out September 13th
  • Bastion is out September 13th
  • The Messenger hits the Switch August 30th
  • Undertale is out September 18th
  • Jackbox Party Pack 5 is out October 2018
  • Transistor is out November 2018
  • Dragon: Marked for Death is out December 13th
  • Light Fingers is out September 20th
  • Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP is out October 2018
  • A dedicated indie channel is launching for the Switch – it will feature new Nindie games and news.
  • Into the Breach is out today – it’ll help the wait for Advance Wars.

Nintendo ended the showcase by once again thanking indie developers directly for their ongoing support of the hybrid console:

So, are you happy with the announcements today or are you left feeling a little blue instead? Let us know below.

Nintendo indie highlights

Nintendo’s Latest Indie Highlights: Here’s Everything Announced

by Nitchigamer, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Nintendo decided to hold an ‘indie highlights’ showcase today – as randomly and unannounced as one might expect from the company.

Nintendo Indie Highlights

Without further ado, the 16 indie announcements coming to the Switch are the following titles:

  • Night Call – From Raw Fury – Early 2019
Night Call
Night Call
  • Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom – From FDG Entertainment – November 6th
  • The Gardens Between – From The Voxel Agents – September 20th
  • Streets of Rogue – From tinyBuild – Winter 2018
Streets of Rogue
Streets of Rogue
  • Bad North – From Raw Fury – Out Now
  • This War of Mine – From 11-Bit Studios – November 2018
  • Children of Morta – From 11-Bit Studios, Dead Mage – Early 2019
  • Everspace: Stellar Edition (Expansion Included) – From Rockfish Games –  December 2018
Everspace: Stellar Edition
Everspace: Stellar Edition
  • Baba Is You – From Hempuli – Autumn 2018
  • Slay the Spire – From Humble Bundle – Early 2019
  • Windjammers – From Dotemu – October 23rd
  • Windjammers 2 – From Dotemu – 2019
Windjammers 2
Windjammers 2
  • Terraria – From Re-Logic – 2019
  • Prison Architect: Nintendo Switch Edition (Two Expansions Included) – From Double Eleven, Introversion Software – Out Now
  • Prison Architect Escape Mode – Summer 2018
  • Morphies Law – From Cosmoscope – Out Tonight UK Time 18:00, 19:00 CEST
Morphies Law
Morphies Law

Nintendo also announced that these indie games will be playable at Gamescom this year:

Gamescom Indie Titles
Gamescom Indie Titles

Here’s the full indie highlights presentation:

More indie games news for the Switch is expected shortly – according to Nintendo, that is. Stay tuned.

Video Game Music Box

Lull Yourself To Sleep With The Video Game Music Box Collection, Available Now

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Taking classic video game nostalgia in the form of vintage gaming tunes and presenting them in relaxing lullaby fashion is exactly what Materia Collective has gracefully accomplished with their latest set of albums.

Ranging from The Legend of Zelda to Final Fantasy VII, Video Game Music Box features a slew of memorable gaming soundtracks and re-envisions them with an expertly crafted wave of music box allure with the new series, Music Box Classics.

“Music Box Classics will be a lifelong project, with each new album dedicated to a single game title or game theme (…) Each album will feature pure music box sound with no additional instruments. This is perfect for relaxing or falling asleep. And for those gamer parents who want to introduce their little ones to videogame music early on, these will be the perfect albums.” – Video Games Music Box

Have a listen to one of the tracks from The Legend of Zelda album below:

Here are all seven available albums to help ease you (or your precious little one!) to sleep:

  • Remember the nostalgic adventures with the perceptible score from The Legend of Zelda series re-living the classics in an all-new style.
  • No video game soundtrack collection would be complete without a trip to the world of Super Mario Bros. featuring some of the most memorable scores in gaming.
  • Chrono Trigger is well-regarded as one of the greatest games in history and the beloved soundtrack only adds to that very proposal.
  • The gothic vintage tunes from the Castlevania series join in the collection and recreates a stunning benevolent atmosphere.
  • Perhaps one of the most cherished scores in gaming comes from the talent behind Final Fantasy VII and charms its way into the Music Box Collection.
  • Undertale joins in and invents a new vision in how to enjoy the unforgettable soundtrack behind one of the most remarkable gaming journeys in recent years.
  • Last but not least, the Pokemon album recreates some of the most iconic songs from the series and leaves you itching to jump back into classic Pokemon Red/Blue titles from when it all began.

You can score these exceptional treasures from the Music Box Collection from Materia Collective at a variety of digital music sites, such as Bandcamp, iTunes or Spotify.

Broken Sword 5 Is Hitting The Switch

by Jack Boyles, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Paris in the fall, the last months of the year and the end of… Oh sorry, didn’t know you were listening to me then.

Broken Sword is a masterpiece of a franchise with ‘Shadows of the Templars’ sitting as my second favourite game of all time and if I ever have a son, I would name him after George Stobbart.

So, when they originally announced Broken Sword 5 a few years back I was over the moon and when I played it, it was glorious. Enough fan service to make me squeal and enough originality to keep me interested. Originally released as a two-parter on mobile devices and PC, later seeing console ports, we now see it come to Nintendo Switch.

This time George and Nico get mixed up in a shooting at a gallery and in a typical Broken Sword fashion, this ends with a historical conspiracy leaving George and Nico to save the world whilst everyone else is just enjoying tea or Countdown.

You will visit various locations with puzzles just for you to wrap your head around – plus witty dialogue that makes Nathan Drake look like a crappy sitcom. On the way, you’ll meet so familiar faces as well as some new ones, one of which is the best character in the Broken Sword series.

The Switch port will be released on September 21st with a new interface-like touch screen, interviews and behind the scenes clips. This is a must-have for any fan of the franchise or adventure game fans. Let’s hope we see more from Revolution in the future.

Simon - Smash Bros

Simon Belmont And King K. Rool Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

by Nitchigamer, posted in Nintendo, Posts

As the Smash Bros. series inevitably ages, with Nintendo’s core cast very much present and accounted for, it’s up to obscure and third-party characters to take on the duty of being all-important newcomers. And what a new pair we have.

Simon Belmont, King K. Rool – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Nintendo Direct today revealed famous ‘vampire killer’ Simon Belmont from the legendary Castlevania series and Donkey Kong’s arch-villain King K. Rool.

Simon Belmont - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Simon Belmont – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Simon’s inclusion seems to be a long time coming, especially as Castlevania was synonymous with Nintendo platforms for years. King K. Rool, on the other hand, is fan service through and through – he’s one of the most highly requested characters in Smash Bros. history.

Masahiro Sakurai, let’s be honest, Nintendo’s personal curator, stated that his music team adores Castlevania’s tunes, so, naturally, they decided to add 34 tracks to Simon’s stage – Dracula’s Castle – alone. Simon obviously fights with his famous holy whip and can use moves such as ‘holy water’, ‘uppercut’ and ‘axe’.

Simon Belmont - Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Vampire Killer strikes again

Moving on, King K. Rool was announced as a surprise, right at the end of the Direct, and can be seen using famous moves like his blunderbuss and crown toss, which recalls memories of playing Donkey Kong Country and controllers being smashed on the floor in anger while doing so.

King K. Rool in action
King K. Rool in action

Other Characters Shown

Other rather obscure characters, in the form of Echo Fighters (characters with different models, same moves) announced include:

Ritcher Smash Bros. Ultimate
Richter returns
  • Richter Belmont – Rondo of Blood
  • Chrom – Fire Emblem: Awakening
  • Dark Samus – Metroid Prime series

Assist Trophy characters shown include:

  • Alucard – Castlevania, Symphony of the Night design
  • Zero – Mega Man
  • Knuckles – Sonic The Hedgehog
  • Krystal – Star Fox
  • Klaptrap – Donkey Kong
  • Kapp’n – Animal Crossing
  • Chef Kawasaki – Kirby
  • Gray Fox – Metal Gear
  • Nikki – Nintendo Letter Box
  • Shovel Knight – Shovel Knight
  • Moon – The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
  • Rathalos – Monster Hunter World

You can check out the full Super Smash Bros. Nintendo Direct below:

The roster is looking ultimate indeed. Now, can we just have Capcom’s Phoenix Wright announced for the cherry on the cake – before December 7th?

The World Ends With You Final Remix Switch

The World Ends With You: Final Remix Lands On Switch This October

by Nitchigamer, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The Worlds Ends With You finally has a release date for Switch: October 12th.

The World Ends With You – Final Remix

Released way back in 2007 on Nintendo DS, the beloved game featured touch controls, a real-time combat system and microphone screaming – if you desired.

Here’s the new trailer – that announced the release date – from Square Enix:

The Worlds Ends With You made it to iOS and Android devices in 2012 and 2014 respectively, but the Switch’s Final Remix version apparently includes a ‘sizeable new scenario that gets right to the heart of the story.’

Whether that lure is great enough for fans to double dip remains to be seen.