In the realm of retro gaming, a key principle many live by is the idea of the preservation of history. After all, the very nature of the hobby is appreciating that which has been lost to time, and not just games, but hardware itself. This naturally extends to the iconic…
There have been more than a few truly amazing Lego Nintendo sets over the last few years, and it looks like Nintendo and Lego are continuing their partnership into 2025, with Nintendo of America announcing a brand-new Lego set coming this October. This new set will be the second of…
Drip, drip, drip. For a company with a freaking plumber as its mascot, there sure has been a lot of leaks about the Nintendo Switch 2 lately. So far, we’ve allegedly seen the dock, the Joy-Con, the Joy-Con magnetic rail system, the motherboard, the kickstand, and even a supposed replica…
Nintendo is partnering with Tencent to release the Nintendo Switch in China, which means that in addition to the system, amiibo will soon be hitting the country’s shores very shortly. In fact, we have our first photos of Chinese amiibo boxes already, courtesy of Twitter user @chinesenintendo: Pretty…
We knew about Media Tonic’s Murder by Numbers earlier this year, but for today’s Indie World stream they had an extra special announcement. The game, which combines murder mystery elements with picross nonograms, also brings together the writer of Hatoful Boyfriend with the composer of Capcom’s Phoenix Wright and Viewtiful…
One of the many games announced during today’s Indie World presentation, D3 Publisher’s Gleamlight is a side-scrolling action game set in a world with a stained glass aesthetic, where everything is colored and animated like the classic cathedral art of old. You play as a red figure who appears to…
For today’s Indie World stream, Devolver Digital decided to bring out an oldie but a goodie. Released originally back in 2014 almost to the day, The Talos Principle brings a philosophical narrative to life across over 120 puzzles in unique and varied environments. Critically acclaimed in its original…
Today’s Indie World presentation from Nintendo kicked off with a bang, as Sports Story, the sequel to Golf Story, was revealed. However, this time around, the game features far more than just golf. The reveal trailer showcased tennis, soccer, volleyball, and baseball. And, just like the original, Golf Story will…
At the end of the day, we’re all just looking for two things in life: safety, and companionship. Fortunately, the geniuses at Kitfox Games have discovered a way to give you both in one package with Boyfriend Dungeon, a game where the weapons you use to fight through hordes of…
Today’s Indie World Showcase has brought an expected title to Switch at last. Phoenix Labs’ Dauntless, the free-to-play monster slay-fest, will be available on Nintendo’s console starting today with full crossplay support with PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Called “One Dauntless” support, it’ll not only let you co-op with…
Well, this gives a whole new meaning to the name ‘Tony Hawk’ — SkateBIRD is a brand new title from Glass Bottom Games about birds… skating. In little hats. And flappin’ their tiny wings around. In other words, what the human species has been striving to accomplish for its entire…
Couch co-op party game Bake ‘n Switch has been announced for Nintendo Switch and will be heading to the system in Summer 2020. The announcement was made during today’s Indie World Showcase live stream. “Bake ‘n Switch is a couch co-op and PVP game where strange, adorable dough creatures are…
One of the best indie Metroidvanias in existence is Axiom Verge — a loving tribute to the Metroid series that combined the classic sense of isolationism in an alien environment with glitchy, reality-bending aesthetic to make an experience for the ages. And now, developer Tom Happ is returning with Axiom…
Sega’s Streets of Rage is one of the beat-em-up titles, and with today’s Indie World showcase we’ve seen a piece of that original legacy make a welcome return. Playable for the first time since the original game will be Adam Hunter, making a return alongside his allies — Axel and…
The Nintendo Switch release of the Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath high-definition remaster has received a release date during today’s Indie World Showcase live stream: January 2020. Oddworld: Stranger’s Wrath is an action-adventure game that stars the “Stranger,” a “tall, dark and enigmatic bounty hunter with a mission to capture troublemakers and…
