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Overcooked 2

Pre-Order Overcooked 2 And Receive Five Exclusive Chefs

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The incredibly strategic chef simulating, food preparation co-op game Overcooked is finally receiving its well-deserved sequel this August.

If you pre-order the game before its release you will gain an early advantage with five exclusive chefs unlocked from the “Too Many Cooks” extra content pack.

Overcooked 2 – Five Exclusive Chefs

From a Calico cat to a space alien chef, expand your cooking arsenal with a variety of unique top chefs in the upcoming Overcooked 2:

Here’s everything that’s been added to the cooperative cooking sequel from indie developers Ghost Town Games:

  • Levels can now dynamically shift around you to help throw in an extra dash of depth to the overall cooking strategy. Players will also find themselves fighting the heat in a number of various kitchen settings, such as slicing rolls in a high-class sushi restaurant to harnessing your culinary skills in the wizard school kitchen.
  • No longer stuck with local co-op only, players can now participate in up to 4-player co-op action, either online or local.
  • Overcooked 2 will introduce the brand-new throwing mechanic which allows players to cautiously heave ingredients to one another – or into the blender – in tight situations when time is of the essence.
  • A slew of new recipes will make their debut in Overcooked 2 which means all-new equipment to handle and ingredients to uncover.
  • On top of the completely new roster of chefs featured in Overcooked 2, the “Too Many Cooks” pre-order bonus comes with 5 talented exclusive chefs: Calico Cat chef, Monkey chef, Unicorn chef, Walrus chef and Alien chef.

Fans don’t have much longer to wait to get their hands prepped and ready for insane cooking action as Overcooked 2 hits stores – both digital and physical copies – on August 7th for the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC for £19.99/€24.99/$29.99.

Desert Child game

Racing RPG Desert Child Due Out Q3

by Jack Boyles, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The heat is exhausting out here, the only time you get shade is when the sun sets and then, you still want to be under an umbrella. For me, well I just get on this hoverbike over here and ride, for pleasure, for pay; it makes no difference.

Racing RPG Desert Child Game

The hot air turns cool. Of course, it can get pretty hot then let me tell ya – but when I ride, it’s like, what’s the word, Zen, you know… Free. It’s then I forget about the earth and its bullsh… ha, sorry kids, its nonsense. That’s not the life for me; the life for me is up there, Mars; and I’ll do whatever it takes to get there. Me and my trusty Judy here, my hoverbike.

Desert Child game
Dine on a range of interplanetary cuisine with sweet buffs to help you win

Hell, I’ll race, hunt bounties and deliver drugs; whatever it takes… Oh, you don’t like that? Listen, kid, you may snarl away to yourself as you’re reading this on your phone, tablet, but out here you do what you can for a buck. Breaking the law? Nah man, it’s survival. It’s the difference between having a meal and rummaging in the bins for scraps.

To me, I see as I’m playing some RPG, life-sim, racing game; the more points I get, the better the ranking, the bigger the taking. Man, I sometimes see the scores with my very own eyes I get that absorbed in it. Pfft, don’t look at me like that, I’ve got rent to pay and noodles to eat. I might even customize I, Judy, here.

Desert Child game
Race, shoot, and get better! Designed for replayability, with secrets that keep you coming back

I know you don’t understand but look, kid, if you want to survive out here you should do the same, earn what you can and get your ass to Mars.

You’ll see me soon kid, by Q3 you’ll understand and if you see me, you’d better shoot first kid; like I said, just think you’re on your PS4, Switch, Xbox One or PC… It makes it easier.

Desert Child game
Hunt bounties, deliver drugs, throw races – do anything you can to earn cash

“Desert Child, that’s who I am. And that’s who you’ll be”.

Afterparty for Switch

Night School Studio introduces Afterparty in all its drunken glory

by Chay Madison, posted in Nintendo, Posts

E3 has ended for another year, but luckily many awesome indie games were shown, none of them as unique as Afterparty for Switch and PC.

Created by the developers of Oxenfree and Mr. Robot:1.51exfiltrati0n, Afterparty gives you a reason to drink your problems away. You take control of Milo and Lola who are best friends who attend the last party of their college lives. They suddenly die and find themselves in hell. There is one way back to the land of the living and that is to outdrink Satan himself.

This adventure takes Milo and Lola into different bars as they attempt to figure out how they got there in the first place.

Afterparty’s E3 Gameplay Trailer

Drinking is the game and each drink has a different effect on Milo and Lola’s characters. These options change the dialogue and relationships throughout. If this is anything like Oxenfree, these choices will also determine the game’s ending.

Play beer pong, have a dance-off, sing karaoke or have a chugging competition with the demons of hell. How you spend your time in the underworld is entirely up to you. It’s looking rather great.

Afterparty will release for Switch and PC in 2019.

Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition announced

by Trevor Cripe, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Do you guys remember the classic SNES fantasy sports game Mutant Football League? Well, a remake of MFL was successfully funded through Kickstarter, and the remake launched late last year.

MFL was released on PC, PS4 and Xbox One to a surprising amount of success for a budget title. And, with these new found funds and fanbase, developer Digital Dreams is looking to capitalize on MFL’s success by making their game even better. Let’s get you guys caught up:

  • Earlier this week Digital Dreams announced a revamped version of last year’s Mutant Football League. This new version will be called Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition.
  • This new version of MFL brings a new mode, six new teams, new stadiums and is releasing on a new console.
  • The main draw of Dynasty Edition is the new game mode simply called Dynasty Mode. This is where you become the General Manager of your favourite MFL team, and try to build them up to potentially take the MFL championship.
  • Although these new features are a cool addition to an already well-established sports title. The biggest surprise from this announcement is that Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition will be coming to the Switch. Yes… that’s right, the Nintendo Switch is finally getting a football game!
  • Mutant Football League: Dynasty edition launches on September 18th, and will retail for $29.99

Will you guys be picking up this new version of MFL? Or do you think it is an unnecessary release? Let us know in the comments below!

Puzzle-platformer, Dream Alone, debuts on Switch and PC

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The dark and grim platforming adventure, Dream Alone, is brought to life by indie teams Fat Dog Games and Warsaw Games – it’s officially released on digital stores on PC via Steam and the eShop on the Switch.

This terrifying journey has players plunging into a dark and twisted world in search of a cure that will save their village from a deadly plague. Twist around each level to conquer the bizarre settings inspired by silent black and white horror films.

To celebrate the release of the horror platformer is a fittingly gritty launch trailer showing off the dark atmosphere:

Check out some of the key features that make Dream Alone a one-of-a-kind experience:

  • Creatively manipulate each level to help guide your character safely through the dangers that lurk in areas like haunted forests, eerie ghost towns and mysterious caves. Use special abilities like distracting enemies with mirrored clones, switch between realities or slow down time.
  • The grim grey scaled aura adds to the mysterious and bizarre tone that mimics the peculiar setting heavily inspired by the German expressionist silent film era.
  • Award-winning composer, Paweł ‘Fleczer’ Flanc, provides a jarring musical score to help create a tense atmosphere that will have players engulfed in a dark and twisted journey through a surreal world.
  • As a young boy from a small village overrun by an ill-fated plague, players must search for the mythical Lady Death in hopes of discovering a cure to save your people.

“Dream Alone is a fairy tale for players to take part in, with mysteries to uncover in the grand tradition of folklore.” – Fat Dog Games CEO, Darek Skrzypkowski

Dream Alone is out now for the Switch and PC but is also heading over to the PS4 and Xbox One by the end of 2018.

My Friend Pedro

My Friend Pedro hits Nintendo Switch and PC in 2019

by Chay Madison, posted in Nintendo, Posts

My Friend Pedro is a 2D side-scrolling shooter that really gives me Max Payne vibes.

My-Friend-Pedro

Developed by Dead Toast Entertainment and published by Devolver Digital, the game gives a new meaning to bullet time.

Pedro is a talking banana that encourages you to destroy everything in your path. You take control of an unknown masked man. With Pedro at your side and sometimes in your head, you blaze through levels while skillfully flipping, jumping, and floating through the air. This is what I call shooting in style.

My Friend Pedro was first seen on Adult Swim Games as a free to play flash title on PC. It’s amazing to see how far the game has come since then.

Check out the gameplay trailer below and get ready for some slow-motion gun-wielding action when My Friend Pedro releases for Nintendo Switch and PC in 2019.

Victor Vran: Overkill Edition Switch

Switch is receiving the action-RPG Victor Vran: Overkill Edition this August

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The isometric RPG, Victor Vran, fiercely smashes its way onto the Switch this coming August with the gangbusters release of the Overkill Edition.

It’s an action-packed co-op title coming to the hybrid console and you’ll also get to enjoy the two DLC packs included in the upcoming release.

The slashing fantasy adventure has loads of unique gameplay elements not often found within the Switch’s library of games, and the Overkill Edition turns up the heat from the original 2015 release.

Check out the hell-raising trailer for Victor Vran below:

Here are a few notable features that Switch owners will find within the future release of the critically acclaimed Victor Vran title:

  • Victor Vran is a fast-paced, hard-hitting RPG with a slick “Diablo-esque” isometric camera angle that challenges players with satisfying combat.
  • The Overkill Edition features both incredible DLC packs, Fractured Worlds – which adds a new chapter in the story of the original title Victor Vran title and Motörhead: Through the Ages – an adrenaline fueled ride through one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most beloved heavy metal bands
  • Players are no longer hindered to skill classes and specific character traits in this stellar RPG as Victor Vran allows players to conform to the gameplay in any way they see fit.
  • Slay waves of brutal enemies and even more challenging boss battles either solo, local two-player co-op or take the heat online with up to 4 player co-op.
  • Savagely take on hordes of monstrous enemies by harnessing epic demonic powers and abilities, tons of destructive weapons and extremely innovative armour sets that will change the way you play the game.

Victor Vran: Overkill Edition will power its way onto the Switch on August 28th, 2018 – so you can continue the slaughter utilizing the unique co-op savvy Switch.

The upcoming release will be available both digitally on the eShop and physically at a price tag of £34.99/€39.99/$39.99.

Off Topic Main

Off Topic: Druckmann meets a hero at E3, Reggie faces Keighley again

by Nitchigamer, posted in Features, Nintendo, Posts

Here’s a few random musings on E3, plus stuff you may have missed at the event.

Neil Druckmann, the Vice President of a small company called Naughty Dog, got the chance to meet a hero of his at E3… Can you guess who it was? That’s right, some unknown guy called Shigeru Miyamoto. The bearded Druckmann shared the following enthusiastic tweet of the notable meeting between the pair:

Druckmann And Miyamoto

Druckmann himself is a big Super Mario fan, but what about Miyamoto? Has he played The Last of Us and the Uncharted games, for example? At the very least, we’d like to think both of them spoke about their enjoyment in creating some of the highest rated games of all time.

No doubt it’s a great look for the, seemingly, maturing industry.

E3 Is Changing, Reggie And Keighley Play Aces

Aside from the solid showings of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate., the Xenoblade 2 – Torna: The Golden Country DLC and Fire Emblem: Three Houses, it was still a muted E3 for Nintendo.

That might be down to the fact that new games are now announced all year round and, crucially, the old formats are changing – in fact, from everyone. With random Nintendo Directs every few months, loaded PlayStation Experiences at the end of the year (PSX), and other major shows taking announcements away every year, I don’t believe the event carries the same weight it once had.

I know, tell that to Microsoft at E3… hats off, Phil, that was some impressive stuff.

Moving on, another ‘historic’ meeting took place between Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aimé and games journalist Geoff Keighley. It’s a tradition at E3 that both of them meet and play against each other. This time they managed to squeeze in some Mario Tennis Aces. You can check out the video here:

It’s always desirable to see execs show a human side and Fils-Aimé’s more formal appearance takes a bit of a break in the video. With that said, Reggie’s no stranger to keeping that sense of whimsy going at all times. Not bitter, nor too saccharine about it, he simply stated last year at E3 that Nintendo wasn’t interested in conflating games with the continual bleakness of modern politics:

‘Making political statements are for other people to do. We want people to smile and have fun when they play our games.’

Mario Tennis Aces itself is out this week. Going from the free online tournament demo, it’s much better than whatever the insufficient Ultra Smash was trying to be. The online mode in Aces is stupidly intense, with crazy skill levels on show. The single player RPG-style content seems to have meat on its bones as well (invoking Mario Tennis: Power Tour for the GBA back in 2005).

Anyway, that’s all I have time to muse on, if you got this far, thanks, as always, for reading.

Killer Queen Black

Killer Queen Black is making its way to Switch this winter

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

The 2013 action/PvP title, Killer Queen, has swarmed all over the multiplayer scene since Bumblebear Games launched the game on Arcade platforms. Now shoving itself on PC and Switch, players will have the chance to take the challenge either at home or on the go.

The announcement of the revamped version titled, Killer Queen Black, also came with a short but very “metal” trailer to go with it.

Killer Queen Black’s Metal Trailer

New mechanics to suit the insane competitive gameplay style and visually nostalgic 16-bit graphics for a better play at home experience has been tweaked in the games by its creators, Nik Mikros and Joshua DeBonis.

A few features about what to expect from the Killer Queen experience are:

  • Killer Queen is an 8-player team battle multiplayer game featuring vintage 16-bit graphics on a variety of platforming based levels.
  • Players take on different roles throughout different match types and earn victory through a variety of numerous tasks, such as collecting berries, stealing drones or taking out the Queen character.
  • There are three different methods of victory in every match: Scooping up berries and delivering them back to home base via drones are known as Economic Victories. Military Victories have players slaying the opposing team’s Queen on three separate occasions. And lastly, The Snail Victory has players hitching a ride on the sluggish snail located on the bottom of the screen relying on your faithful teammates to cover your slow pace while you make your way to the opposing goal post.
  • Along with the three different victories, there are four various types of match styles. Quick matches have players jump head first into the competition, Ranked to push yourself to the top of the leaderboard, Custom matches give players the opportunity to adjust various rule settings, and Arena is a specialized battle mode only playable after acquiring specific tickets awarded by earning victories or purchased through in-game currency.
  • A special “Black” team can be found occasionally which acts as a highly praised team of elite members. By winning over the Black team, players will dethrone them and become the king of Killer Queen.

Killer Queen Black will be released this winter on the Switch and PC. Stay tuned for more on the multiplayer platforming action game.

Limited Run highlights indie titles in first E3 press conference

by Chay Madison, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Limited Run Games held its very first E3 press conference with a nice list of indie game releases.

If you aren’t familiar with Limited Run Games, they release digital games in physical format. Most of these were previously released on PC. What makes Limited Run special is that their releases are extremely limited (usually between 2,000 – 5,000 copies). Many of these games become highly collectible due to their limited nature. Games started as PlayStation exclusive titles until a partnership with Nintendo Switch began this past Spring.

Limited Run Highlights Indie Titles

Along with a cheesy, yet charming green screen and weird 2D audience, Limited Run announced the following upcoming titles during their press conference:

Limited Run Presser

PlayStation 4

  • Iconoclasts
  • Observer
  • Thumper
  • The House in Fata Morgana
  • Spelunky
  • Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds Overdrive
  • Exile’s End
  • Salt and Sanctuary
  • Double Switch 25th Anniversary

PS Vita

  • Iconoclasts
  • The House in Fata Morgana
  • 2064: Read Only Memories
  • VA-11 HALL-A
  • Senran Kagura Bon Appetit
  • Spelunky
  • Exile’s End
  • Phantom Breaker Battle Grounds Overdrive
  • Salt and Sanctuary

Nintendo Switch

  • Golf Story
  • Layers of Fear
  • Thumper
  • Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas
  • Cosmic Star Heroine
  • Night Trap
  • Yooka-Laylee
  • Dust: An Elysian Tail

If you are a fan of classic retro style games, want physical PC titles or just desire something obscure, well, Limited Run Games may have something for you. They even toss a cool collector’s card for each game you purchase. I have a lot of Limited Run titles on my game shelf and I must be honest when I say I hadn’t heard of 75% of them prior.

They have exposed me to a whole new world of indie games and experiences. If you happened to miss the press conference, be sure to check out the replay on Twitch.tv.

Hollow Knight

Hollow Knight hits Switch – play it right now

by Sally Mettson, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Hollow Knight, from small indie developer Team Cherry, lands on the Switch, kind of like, right now.

The news was announced at Nintendo’s E3 conference today by the president of Nintendo of America, Reggie Fils-Aimé, who specifically thanked indie devs for their awesome work on Switch.

Hollow Knight Hits Switch

Here are a few key takeaways for the game on the hybrid console:

  • The Switch version runs at 60fps
  • It features all expansions – so Hidden Dreams, The Grimm Troupe, and Lifeblood
  • All bosses, upgrades, and extras are included from those expansions
  • Gods & Glory is coming later on, but we don’t know when

You can grab the delicious looking indie title on the eShop for £10.99/$15 USD.

Epic Loon

4 player platformer Epic Loon brings back beloved couch co-op; releasing end of June

by Chris Wheatley, posted in Nintendo, Posts

Fighting iconic terrors like Godzilla and Alien from the classic VHS film era is due to hit the video gaming world in the upcoming co-op platformer, Epic Loon.

Gather your friends and choose to partner up or battle each other in engaging and completely bonkers gameplay from French developers Macrales Studios.

Epic Loon Brings Back Beloved Couch Co-Op

Here are a few takeaways surrounding the premise and mechanics of the upcoming indie title:

  • Teaming up with up to four players in local co-op, players will take on the role of the vile alien species born from the coveted VHS cleaner tape determined to wipe out the collection of quirky renditions of VHS classics, such as Nosferatu, Jurassic Park and Godzilla.
  • Two separate gameplay modes will have players either teaming up for a co-op adventure or duking it out in competitive ‘Battle Mode’ across various classic film settings.
  • Revitalizing the local couch co-op experience brings forth a vintage style of gameplay to help match the retro ambience.
  • With over 350 levels to master and unique game modes like Hardcore difficulty and Speedrun settings, players will find themselves amidst a bizarre action platformer overflowing with content.

Epic Loon will come crashing down on the classic VHS scene after the start of summer on June 28th, 2018. The Switch, Xbox One and PS4 are all seeing console releases of the alien swarming co-op platformer, as well as a launch on PC.

Stay tuned for more on the classic film destroying couch co-op title, Epic Loon, as we near the official release next month.