All posts tagged in Nintendo Switch
Aug 8, 2017
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]e:Legend is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. In order to add more house customizations, more features and a Nintendo Switch version of the game, the developers turned to funding page Kickstarter. The $180.000 Stretch Goal for a Nintendo Switch version has just been crossed. People who funded the project will now be able to choose a Switch version of the game once it comes out.
If you want to fund the game, or want to watch the latest trailer of Re:Legend check out our previous article right here. Re:Legend is currently slated for a release in June 2018.
- Aug 7, 2017
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Nintendo Switch will have it’s online services taken down for a brief period on August 9th. The maintenance period starts at 5:50 pm Pacific Time and lasts until 7:30 pm Pacific Time.
Some network services may be temporarily unavailable during this time period. Naturally, there are not any details about what the maintenance involves or improves.
Luckily, it takes place after Splatoon 2 finishes up their latest event, Splatfest, so the game will not be interrupted.
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- Aug 4, 2017
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]oday, a new game by the name of Tumbleseed graces the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam. This downloadable title was made by a small dev team and they seem to have made something unique. This game is a rogue like and really prides in that arcadey feel that comes with it. The path to the top is randomly generated every time you play. Now the developers released a brand new update to the game exclusivly on the Nintendo Switch. Players who enjoy the game on Nintendos latest console, will now be able to enjoy a new Tumbleseed multiplayer mode, added to the game for free.
Furthermore the game has recently gone on sale on the eShop and is now available for only $9.99. If you are on the fence whether you should add the game to your library or not, we recommend checking out our in depth review of Tumbleseed right here. With the newly added multiplayer, and the reduced price of $9.99 we feel this is a great time to get the game!
- Aug 3, 2017
[dropcap]W[/dropcap]ith another month comes another set of video game releases. Of course, with new releases comes another list of games we’ll be looking forward to. Usually, we like to focus on Nintendo releases, however, this month is a bit different. As such we’ll be tackling these by release date instead of going by the system they’re on. Without wanting to waste any more time, here are some August launch titles to look forward to.
Tacoma
This title is more of a story-based adventure game. You can expect it to work similarly to Dear Esther or Edith Finch. It seems there will be more of a focus on puzzle solving, here. As well as interactive bits to keep players entertained outside of the core story. You can pick up this interesting story of a group of six facing a crisis and the effects it has on their team dynamics. It will be available on Xbox One and Steam on August 2nd.
Characters in this game are colorful, translucent human shapes, giving it a unique style.
Flight of Light
Flight of Light calls itself a “rhythm racer” where in a similar style to Audiosurf, you move around a track to collect gems. Presumably, these gems affect the speed you move at, so collecting more should allow you to finish quicker. This title includes multiplayer so you can challenge your friends. You can pick it up on the Nintendo Wii U, PS4, and Steam on August 3rd! ($8.00 USD)
Slime-San
If you’re a fan of rage platformers, Slime-San may just be right up your alley. This game seems to take a lot of inspiration from Super Meat Boy, in particular. You play a blob of slime that’s been eaten by a giant worm and it’s your job to escape. You can also unlock multiplayer games to play against your friends, so the game doesn’t appear to be skimping on content. Consider picking this rage platformer up on Nintendo Switch and Steam on August 3rd! ($11.99 USD)
Flip Wars
This multiplayer chaos is very simple at heart. Control the field to win. You flip panels by ground pounding and try to flip opponents or just take the largest number of panels. The game seems very light in terms of content, however, there are single player, local multiplayer and online modes. Flip Wars will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on August 10th.
Different arenas will have different effects, but the core gameplay doesn’t change.
Sonic Mania
The long-awaited celebration of classic 2D Sonic gameplay is just around the corner! If you’re a long time Sonic fan, this title is just for you. In case you’re new to classic Sonic, this is a 2D side-scrolling platformer with a heavy emphasis on speed and flow in its level designs. Sonic Mania launches on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PS4, and Steam on August 15th. (The beautiful collector’s edition can be pre-ordered now for $69.99 here)
Check out this gameplay trailer for Sonic Mania, if you’re still not sure.
Nidhogg 2
Nidhogg was a fairly popular PvP indie title in which two players would fence each other in an attempt to make their way to the other end of the map. Now, nearly four years later, we’re getting a sequel. While the core gameplay is largely the same, it only takes a glance to see the difference. Nidhogg was originally a pixel art title, but now they have more colorful and more detailed graphics on display. On top of this, the game will cycle players through a sword, a dagger, and a bow, each with their own strengths and weaknesses.Nidhogg 2 will be available on PS4 and Steam on August 15th.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
If you’ve been following us through the Summer, you know we’ve been frantically covering the leaks and info dumps leading up to the E3 reveal of this Ubisoft X Nintendo collaboration. This real time strategy title plays a lot like X-Com or Disgaea, so most of the surprises will come from the wacky nature of the crossover. Mario and his friends team up with some Rabbids dressing as them to help fight off hordes of crazed rabbids and save the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will launch on Nintendo Switch on August 29th! (Pre-order here $59.99 USD)
You can check out the new Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle trailer, if you want to see more. View combat trailer
Culdcept Revolt
This odd card-game-meets-board-game experience has a long history and very in-depth strategy attached to it. While it may be more geared towards the hardcore fans of the series, we’ll still be sure to keep an eye on it. Any interesting developments will certainly be worth the time to talk about. Culdcept Revolt will launch on the Nintendo 3DS on August 29th. ($39.99 USD)
That about covers it. Of course, there are more titles coming out, this month. However, we felt like these were the ones that stood out the most. What do you think? Does anything strike your interest in our August launch titles list? Were there any games you felt we should have included that we missed? Feel free to discuss August launch titles in the comments below.
- Aug 1, 2017
[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tardew Valley has been announced for Nintendo Switch a long time ago. The Switch is the first console to receive the brand new and long awaited Multiplayer update. However, the developer has been rather quiet about how multiplayer will work in Stardew Valley exactly. Today ConcernedApe, developer behind the game has released some exciting new informations about the co-op multiplayer mode in Stardew Valley.
Once the multiplayer patch is live, players will be able to build up to three cabins on their farms. These cabins can be occupied by the friends you invite. Furthermore, each player has their own inventory. Player to player marriage will also be a possibility, a feature many fans were hoping to see. Below is the full list of details for the upcoming Stardew Valley Multiplayer Patch. Stardew Valley is expected to release on Nintendo Switch sometime this year, and will include the multiplayer co-op mode.
Hi everyone! I’m the Chucklefish dev who has been coordinating with Eric on localisation, porting and multiplayer for Stardew Valley over the last year. I’ve previously worked on Starbound (the procedural quest generator was my baby), and I’m also developing Lenna’s Inception, another Chucklefish project, on the side.
I’m here with an update for those of you who have been waiting so patiently for news on multiplayer! Now that we’ve pinned down the main technical issues, we know enough to feel confident describing the gameplay you can expect from it.
Shortly after you begin the game, Robin will offer to build up to 3 cabins on your farm. Each cabin will house a farmhand, controlled by one of your friends.
Farmhands can do almost anything the main player can do. They can farm, mine, fight, fish, forage, marry NPCs and take part in festivals. Each player has their own inventory. When a farmhand is not connected, their inventory can be managed through a chest in their cabin.
Certain decisions can be made only by the main player: when to sleep, when to start and end festivals, and whether to side with Joja, for instance.
You won’t need to set up a server to run multiplayer. Friends can be invited onto the farm through Steam. The invite mechanism for non-Steam versions is TBD, but likely to be similar in most cases.
A lot of players have requested player-to-player marriage. It’s an idea we like a lot, and want to make available as a feature. Player-to-player marriage won’t use the mermaid pendant, but rather an alternative method that requires a similar amount of effort to wooing an NPC. We’re still working out what that will be.
Local multiplayer, split-screen and PVP are not planned at this point.
Effort so far has been focused on overcoming the biggest technical hurdle: synchronising multiple games over the Internet. Almost every source file has been touched, and 15,000 lines of code have been rewritten. Retrofitting multiplayer into a game that didn’t have it originally is notoriously hard.
Anyway, that chunk of work is almost complete now and we’re starting to look towards what’s next:
Implementing the farmhand cabins
UI and menus
Events and festivals
Multiplayer NPC relationships
Polish, testing and optimisationWe currently expect to be able to start a beta test at the end of the year for Steam users to help us test the game. Mod authors will be encouraged to update their mods during this beta period. Then, in early 2018 we will release it as the 1.3 patch on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Consoles will get the patch too, starting with Nintendo Switch. This will be a bigger patch than usual, so be aware that it will take a while to roll out to each platform.
- Jul 31, 2017
The European Nintendo Switch eShop has recently updated with a new game listing. The beautiful 2.5D point-and-click adventure game Violett has finally been confirmed for the Switch. The game does not have a set release date, though it is expected to release very soon. A first gameplay and story trailer has also been released, check it out below!
About Violett
Dragged by her parents, a young and rebellious teenage girl – Violett, moves to an old spooky house in the middle of nowhere. Forced away from her friends and life in the city; she imagines how boring life in countryside will be: spending day after day, bored in her room with absolutely nothing to do. But what she cannot imagine, is that in just a few moments, she’ll have the adventure of her life.
- Jul 27, 2017
[dropcap]P[/dropcap]ublisher Rising Star Games are releasing their indie platformer Lumo for the Nintendo Switch. The game is described as being a “classic isometric adventure with a modern twist for gamers young and old alike!”. A release date for the Switch version has not been confirmed at this time.
It is currently available on PS Vita, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. It currently has mixed reviews from gamers and the media. However, if you are into Retro Platformers then Lumo might be for you!
Here is the game trailer released below:
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- Jul 27, 2017
[dropcap]O[/dropcap]vercooked Special Edition has finally arrived on Nintendo Switch. The wild and hillarious multiplayer cooking game is now available on the Nintendo e-Shop for $19.99. To celebrate the launch of the game, developer Ghost Town Games has released a launch trailer. You can watch the launch trailer and a lengthy gameplay video showing Overcook on the Switch below.
The game comes with a total of 14 extra levels, on top of the original 30. Beyond new stages, the game will also feature new recipes, mechanics and event some new equipment! The Overcooked Switch version bundles all of this with the original content in one game.
If you want to win a copy of the game, simply leave a comment below and let us know why you want to play Overcooked Special Edition on the Nintendo Switch. The Winner will be announced on July 29th.
