An all-new Indie World Showcase is headed our way this Thursday, August 7th, bringing us a slew of news about upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. You can expect the presentation to run approximately 15 minutes starting at 6 a.m. PT | 8 a.m. CT | 9 a.m….
RTA in Japan is a charity speedrunning event held in Japan every year that raises money for various different causes across the world. Similar to GDQ, RTA in Japan has competitors run their favorite games while livestreaming their attempts at breaking world records or simply putting up new personal bests….
After launching on Steam this past May, the rather interesting Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown will be heading to Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X|S on August 14th, 2025. Combining both the Ninja Turtles and X-COM like grid based arenas, the game has been well-received by fans and critics…
The Umihara Kawase games have been a series of strange little platforming gems dating back to the Super Famicom, with only occasional attention in the West for its fishing rod based grappling hook fun. More recently she’s appeared in Blade Strangers and she’ll be a member of Crystal Crisis. It’s…
IGN First has come out with two more stage reveals for Yoshi’s Crafted World, along with their accompanying flipsides. The first, “The Shogun’s Castle,” is a trap-laden level filled with spikes and other hazards. The second, “Be Afraid of the Dark,” has more of an urban setting, and features a…
Lately, ‘puzzle game’ has meant falling blocks, what with the likes of Tetris, Puyo Puyo, and Lumines populating the Switch. For others it’s something more like the Layton games, where a gentleman leaves none undone. All of these have lit up my neurons one way or another — but now…
Of all the upcoming characters coming to Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle’s arcade version and future DLC, Teddie here’s probably the most recognizable. Somebody must’ve ordered a mascot character, because he’s bouncing in to (almost) complete the Persona 4 crew and fight his way into this game’s roster. Have a look…
Red’s traditionally been Nintendo’s trademark color, but it’s time to get complimentary for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s next Spirit Board event. From every corner of Nintendo and more we’re bringing in all things green! That means plenty of Luigi, Link, Yoshi, and all kinds of others. See for yourself: …
For those looking for their monthly dose of 8-bit goods, the March games for Nintendo Switch Online — StarTropics and Kid Icarus — are live. You can play either from the NSO NES app, assuming you have a subscription. In addition, new SP editions are available for Kirby’s Adventure…
The Messenger is next in a line of beloved Nintendo Switch indies to get a limited physical release! Available only through Special Reserve Games, the pre-orders for the Switch (or PlayStation 4, if you’re into that) version go live on March 19th, with the game shipping out in June. Pick…
Anyone who watched yesterday’s NISA Press Event will have seen this trailer and then some already, but here’s another chance for you to watch it. The official Caligula Effect: Overdose launch trailer is here to hold you to its stress-free high school life. Of course, things aren’t always what they…
Fire Emblem as a series is no stranger to dramatic themes, from the fervid accordions of Awakening’s “Id” (Purpose) to the sweeping dramatism of Fates’ “Lost in Thoughts All Alone.” And while the series usually opts for its classic Fire Emblem Theme as a game’s main tune, we’ve gotten a…
Part of the Nintendo Switch’s first-year library, Super Mario Odyssey charmed many and captured hearts around the globe. Leading up to the game’s release, Nintendo shared a number of concept art pieces on social media, which was later compiled into an official art book. Snapshots of the book quickly made…
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The Switch has been an incredible platform for indie games and developers. A growing trend we’ve seen is digital-only releases selling so well that various companies have stepped up to make physical editions – standard, collector’s, limited, etc. Today, Fangamer has us reaching for our wallet and favorite “Take my…
