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Tetris Forever Drops Later This Year
On June 6th, 1984, the puzzle genre would forever change. Computer engineer Alexey Pajitnov developed the first iteration of Tetris during his time in the Soviet Union. Forty years later, what was originally a side project has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon. To celebrate the franchise’s big milestone, Tetris Forever was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
Peglin Pops Onto Nintendo Switch Today!
In 2022, the Canadian indie team Red Nexus Games released their Pachinko-inspired Roguelike, Peglin, to Steam Early Access. Two years later, the little turn-based RPG has garnered high praise for its addicting and rewarding gameplay. During today’s Nintendo’s Indie World presentation, Red Nexus Games shadow-dropped Peglin onto the Nintendo Switch eShop!
Mario & Luigi: Brothership Announced!
In 2019, Mario & Luigi developer AlphaDream closed their doors. In the five years since closure, hope for a new entry in the long-running RPG series felt bleak. Opening up today’s June 2024 Nintendo Direct was the announcement of the brother’s next role-playing adventure, Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Zelda Takes Lead
Today, during Nintendo’s jam-packed June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed the next Zelda game. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first top down Zelda since 2013’s The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Echoes of Wisdom will also be the only mainline entry to star Zelda as the protagonist. What does a Zelda game without Link play like?
Yooka-Laylee Is Getting A Definitive Remaster
In 2017, Playtonic Games, a studio formed of ex-Rare alumni, released their first game, Yooka-Laylee. Inspired by Rare’s Banjo-Kazooie franchise, Playtonic’s Kickstarter-funded title would initially receive mixed reception, due to many performance issues. Although most of Yooka-Laylee’s issues were fixed, in later patches, many felt the game didn’t live up to its predecesso...[Read More]
Rainbow Islands Sequel Parasol Stars Heads To Modern Consoles
In 1991, developer TAITO released Parasol Stars, the 3rd entry in the highly successful Bubble Bobble franchise. While it was ported over to multiple platforms in the 90s, the PC Engine originally reined as the supreme version. Over three decades later, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III is heading to modern consoles later this summer!
Long awaited Switch port of Kingdom Come Deliverance launches March 15th, 2024
It’s been a long journey but that journey is finally coming to an end. The 2018 award-winning adventure RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance is finally arriving to the Nintendo Switch in March. The port was announced on June 10th, 2021. After several years of working o get the large and ambitious game onto the Switch platform, Saber Interactive and Warhorse Studios are set to deliver one of the mos...[Read More]
Twin-stick roguelite shooter Metal Mind launches March 7th
Machine kind has only just begun. Shanghai-based WHIRLLAXY LIMITED has announced a release date for its highly ambitious cyberpunk twin-stick shooter Metal Mind. This action roguelike sees players fighting for the liberation of machinekind through a dystopian sci-fi world where humans seek to round up and retire all robots.
NIS America Announced REYNATIS Coming to Fall 2024
NIS America announced an upcoming all-new dark action RPG REYNATIS, coming Fall 2024 to Nintendo Switch, PS4 & PS5, and PC (Steam) With the game being Directed by TAKUMI, this atmospheric urban fantasy is set in a realistic recreation of Shibuya, Tokyo, where the ultimate clash between magic and order is about to unfold.
Xbox Announces Publishing Strategy, Diablo IV Coming To Game Pass
Yesterday, Xbox released an episode of the Official Xbox Podcast featuring Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty where they shared their plans to bring “more games to more players around the world.”
Fantastic Four Cast Officially Announced
The cast for the First Family of Marvel has been officially announced. While Jeff Sneider of the hot mic initially reported it, Deadline has confirmed that Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss Bacharach will play Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm, respectively.
Paradox Announces Chapter III Updates For Crusader Kings III
Paradox Interactive recently unveiled its 2024 plan for Crusader Kings III, the award-winning strategy game about the medieval era, known for it’s captivating immersive storytelling. Chapter III for Crusader Kings III will feature two expansions, including long-anticipated Byzantine-themed content. It will also include an event pack and a free cosmetic clothing add-on which are available for...[Read More]