Tetris 99 Maximus Cup X Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
Since its original 2019 release, Tetris 99 has continued to be supported. Every big Nintendo Switch release seems to be getting a special themed Maximus Cup event. Back in January, Tetris 99 hosted its 19th Maximus Cup, featuring a theme based on Kirby Fighters 2. And the prior Maximus Cup featured a Super Mario All-Stars theme. For the 20th Maximus Cup, Tetris 99 is returning to the mushroom kin...[Read More]
Pokémon Presents – Brand New Pokémon Games & Announcements
A couple weeks back, we reported on the upcoming Pokémon Day Virtual Concert, which is set to premiere tomorrow. February 27th marks the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Red and Green. To celebrate 25 years of Pocket Monsters, The Pokémon Company streamed a special Pokémon Presents. This 20-minute presentation streamed on their official YouTube channel and featured many new announcements. A release dat...[Read More]
Tactical FPS Star Wars: Republic Commando Returns This April
Back in the early 2000s Lucasarts, now known as Lucasfilm Games, produced many games based on Lucasfilm’s IPs. Of those properties, Star Wars saw multiple releases. Releases such as Star Wars Jedi Knight 2 and Knights of the Old Republic proved just how good a game in the Star Wars universe could be. The studio released tactical first-person shooter Star Wars: Republic Commando onto Microsof...[Read More]
Platformer X Brick-Breaker Antonball Deluxe Smashes onto Steam
It’s no surprise that retro-inspired games have made a huge resurgence. This trend can be largely accredited to the indie community. Many independent developers have poured their blood, sweat, and tears into releasing games that have an old-school aesthetic. The team at Summitsphere is following suit, with their upcoming release Antonball Deluxe; a collection of 3 all-new arcade classics.
Gravity Defying 2D Platformer Gravity Heroes Launches Today
Two of the most popular genres in gaming are platformers and shooters. While meshing these types of games is nothing new, many developers are finding fun ways to combine them in unique ways. The collaborative efforts of PQube, Studica Solution, and Electric Monkeys took the genre and threw gravity-defying mechanics into the mix. Their first game Gravity Heroes shoots its way over to Steam today!
Pokémon X Post Malone – Virtual 25th Anniversary Concert
With the COVID19 pandemic extending out into 2021, it appears another big gaming anniversary is affected. Last year, Super Mario’s 35th celebration was incredibly limited. Mario themed booths would have headed the E3 stage floor. A proper Mario themed Nintendo Direct would have announced titles. Instead, Mario’s 35 year anniversary was a bit hampered. Thankfully The Pokémon Company and...[Read More]
Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty DLC Alf’s Escape Free on Switch eShop
Back in October of last year, Oddworld Inhabitants’ remaster, Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty, released on the Nintendo Switch. When we initially reviewed the Nintendo Switch port, we stated that it was a bit rough around the edges, but is still an enjoyable action-puzzle platformer. Other platform’s ports of New ‘n’ Tasty featured a paid downloadable level pack, Alf...[Read More]
Nintendo Download for February 11th 2021
Nintendo is back at it, with their regularly scheduled Nintendo Download. This week sees many new titles coming soon to Nintendo Switch, including one featuring everyone’s favorite mustached Italian. This is your Nintendo Download update for February 11th, 2021!
NES & SNES Games Added To Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo’s online service, Nintendo Switch Online, has proven to be quite the deal. Many old-school gamers have been able to relive favorite NES and SNES titles. Via their respective Nintendo Switch apps, Nintendo has been adding many additionals titles to the roster. On Wednesday, February 17th, 4 new titles will be joining the online service.
New Borderlands Content Announced During The Borderlands Show
The Borderlands Show, hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller, just aired its 9th episode. The Borderlands Show is a podcast style web series, that showcases new and upcoming Borderlands news. With the latest episode airing in October of 2020, Borderlands fans were long overdue for some news. The latest episode has finally launched on the official Borderlands YouTube Channel. Packed with news, t...[Read More]
Nintendo Download for February 5th
The month of February is typically a pretty slow month in the industry. Fortunately, Nintendo has you covered with their weekly roundup, Nintendo Download. See below for the full list of games coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop this week. This week’s Nintendo Download includes 27 Nintendo Switch titles, as well as a release for 3DS!
tinyBuild Direct Announced 4 All-New Indie Games
Back in October of 2011, Nintendo released their first-ever Nintendo Direct. These digital events were created to show upcoming releases, in a quick and concise video format. Since Nintendo’s format proved to be successful, many other companies have created their own Direct style presentations. Following this trend, TinyBuild Games released their first-ever tinyBuild Direct, on their YouTube...[Read More]