Of all of the games to come out within the past decade, it’s undeniable that Hollow Knight was one of the most impactful even among bigger studio releases. Originally released in early 2017, Hollow Knight took the world by storm, and following that success, a sequel game called Hollow Knight:…
Welcome to the start of our Nintendo Wire Home Arcade series. To celebrate my 40th birthday and the 10 year anniversary of Nintendo Wire, I’m making a childhood dream come true: building the ultimate home arcade. Preparing the Space Fast forward to today, and I’ve set aside…
In a bit of news that probably isn’t too surprising for most people, Take-Two has decided it will be delaying Grand Theft Auto VI into 2026. The new release date for the game will be May 26th, 2026, after previously being scheduled for Fall 2025. In a statement to various…
Just when you thought Nintendo couldn’t host any more presentations this month, a Mobile Direct has been announced that will cover its upcoming mobile title, Dragalia Lost. Announced a few months back, Nintendo is spotlighting the game to show off exactly what it is and how it’ll play. …
Even if you play plenty of games in a genre, there’s almost always a turning point where you truly grasp the significance of it all. Sort of this awakening or an opening of a door, where the nuance and ingenuity of a particular game makes everything else in the world…
Following last week’s Indie Highlights, Nintendo of America packed today’s 16 minute announcement with plenty of games. Let’s take a look at some of the games that were featured: Treasure Stack PIXELAKES is mashing up gaming genres in new ways with Treasure Stack. Taking the drop down, competitive…
Capcom holds a whole slew of great games and properties, and even though only certain ones see regular support, I’m always hoping for a deeper cut to come along. Today we’ve gotten world that one such game is making a return after several years of silence: Onimusha. This feudal Japan…
During its Kickstarter run, Shovel Knight garnered enough support to earn a multiplayer battle mode, one of the stretch goals that definitely stood out most. While it’s been quiet on that front, with most post-release attention focusing on the larger Knight campaigns, Yacht Club Games has finally spoken up about…
During today’s Switch Nindies event, TowerFall was announced for a September 27th Switch release. The game was made by Matt Makes Games, the same developer of indie platformer hit Celeste. TowerFall on Switch takes up to six players in a free-for-all archery battle. This ultimate version of the game will…
While today’s Nindies Showcase was full of surprises and old indie favorites, two in particular stood out during the release date montage right before the end. From Supergiant Games, both Bastion and Transistor will be coming to Switch in the coming months. Both of these were incredible, playing well while…
Long has mankind wondered: “Who has the nicest hat?” Hyroglyphik Games looks to answer that age-old question the only way we know how — by good, old-fashioned fisticuffs, as their upcoming fast-paced arena fighter King of the Hat lands on Switch. In King of the Hat, a player’s soul resides…
Looking for a bit of story-driven visual novel flair amongst the heap of indies? Maybe something with actual gameplay to boot? Rose City Games has your back, as The World Next Door is offering a plot-thick experience that will leave you wanting. The game follows Jun, a teen…
Near the end of today’s Nindie’s Showcase Direct, a brief montage showed a variety of games with their respective release dates, with some of them being brand new reveals. These include: Desert Child – Akupara Games: December 2018 Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut – InXile Entertainment: September 13 The Messenger –…
There was a time when simulator games in the vein of Goat Simulator were a dime a dozen, relying on quirky jankiness and random humor over charm to make their mark. Yet Untitled Goose Game (not a WIP title) from House House looks to be a breath fresh of air,…
After its announcement earlier this year, I’ve been waiting patiently for any word on Hyper Light Drifter’s Switch debut. Thankfully, the Nindie Showcase kicked off with that very game, detailing some of the new features on Switch and when exactly we’ll be able to get it. Through its…
