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Playdead’s Inside and Limbo are launching for the Switch on June 28

Posted on June 20, 2018 by John Scalzo

By way of a very economical tweet, Playdead announced this morning that the critically-acclaimed Limbo and Inside will both be released for the Switch on June 28.

Limbo was released for the Xbox 360 in 2010, while Inside followed likewise on the Xbox One in 2016. Since then, both games have made their way to multiple platforms and racked up a huge number of “Game of the Year” nominations.

If nothing else, Playdead’s signature blend of visually-striking graphics and puzzle-platforming gameplay should match up well with Switch owners.

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E3 2018 Aftermath: Nobody “Won” This Year’s Expo Because It’s Obvious That Everybody Did

Posted on June 19, 2018 by John Scalzo

I don’t want to speak for the entire world, but I think it’s pretty safe to say that there’s no point in arguing about who “won” this year’s E3 Expo. Looking back at what each consolemaker and third-party publisher unveiled during their press conferences, it almost felt like Oprah had commandeered hosting duties for the entire week… you get a sequel… and you get a sequel… they get sequels… everybody gets a sequel!

Though I add that even though exciting new entries from nearly every long-running franchise dominated this year’s E3 Expo, there was also still plenty of new and unique stuff announced.

And while the three consolemakers spent the week firing on all cylinders, Nintendo especially drove this point home with their reveal of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. After it became clear that every character from the franchise would be making a reappearance in Ultimate, Nintendo stopped on Solid Snake and threw a meme-ready “Everyone Is Here!” caption up on the screen.

For me, that’s what the entire Expo felt like this year. Like Tangina, the diminutive medium from Poltergeist, publishers and developers of all stripes let the world know that all are welcome… (more…)

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Runbow races onto the PS4 and Switch on July 3

Posted on June 18, 2018 by John Scalzo

Publisher Headup Games and developer 13AM Games have announced that Runbow will make its way to the PS4 and Switch on July 3.

The wild multiplayer runner features online play for up to nine players online, with local play for up to eight on the Switch (PS4 local play is limited to four). It also includes an Adventure Mode with over 140 single-player levels and much more:

Runbow, and all its multiplayer madness, is coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4! The world of Runbow changes with each swipe of the background, so you’ll have to stay on your toes as platforms and obstacles disappear… if you can’t see it, it doesn’t exist. Fast, frantic, and fun for up to nine players, Runbow is filled with tons of modes and content to keep you running back for more.

Features

  • Save Poster District from the evil Satura in Adventure, and choose your own path through a massive map of over 140 single player levels.
  • Go head to head with your friends, locally or online, in Run, Arena, or King of the Hill, for a colorful, crazy competition. Host a Private Game for you or your friends, or hop into an Open Party and take on the world!
  • Take on The Bowhemoth, a single, ultra-difficult challenge in the belly of a colossal beast. On your own or with friends, it’s sure to test the skills of even the toughest platforming veterans.
  • Tons of Costumes and Indie Guest Characters are waiting for you to unlock, including Shovel Knight, CommanderVideo, Shantae, Lilac, and many more.
  • Hundreds of pieces of unlockable Gallery content await you, from concept art to characters, and even some hidden secrets…

Runbow will also be available on retail shelves for both platforms as a Deluxe Edition later this Summer. The Deluxe Edition will include the full game and all previously-released downloadable content.

In the meantime, a PS4/Switch-centric trailer for Runbow has been embedded above.

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New Retail Releases: Mario Tennis Aces, Minecraft Switch Edition, New Gundam Breaker, More

Posted on June 18, 2018 by John Scalzo

It’s another week for new releases and Nintendo is leading the way with two new Switch games (and other publishers are getting in on the fun as well)…

Mario returns to the tennis court this week in Mario Tennis Aces for the Switch. Aces includes local and online multplayer, as well as a brand new Story Mode.

Nintendo is also teaming up with Mojang to release a Retail Edition of Minecraft for the Switch this week. Already available to download through the Nintendo eShop, Minecraft’s Retail Edition includes the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack expansion and cross-platform play.

Sliding over to the PS4 side of the store, Bandai Namco will launch New Gundam Breaker this week. Based on the Gunpla series of collectibles, players will build their own toy Gundam and do battle with other toy Gundams in a single-player Story Mode or a 3v3 Co-Op Mode.

Coming to the PS4 and the Switch this week is NIS America’s latest RPG, The Lost Child. Developed by Kadokawa Games, The Lost Child follows “occult journalist” Hayato Ibuki as he uses a mysterious device to capture horrific monsters and arcane creatures in Tokyo.

Finally this week, Image & Form will release a Retail Edition for the PS4 and Switch of their acclaimed “MetroidVania,” SteamWorld Dig 2. And Villa Gorilla will do the same on the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One for their “pinball platformer,” Yoku’s Island Express.

That’s all for now, but we’ll be back later this week with a look at all the new additions to the PlayStation Store, Xbox Games Store, and Nintendo eShop.

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E3 2018 Aftermath: 9 Games That Were Missing In Action

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Andrew Rainnie

E3 brings developers, journalists, and fans together for a celebration that is like the video game version of Christmas (or at least, it’s the day when we find out what to ask Santa for six months later).

And while there were so many projects announced, revealed, discussed, and dissected, some people still felt let down because the games they were pining to see were a no show. There were no brief teasers, no tiny morsels of information, just nothing. Radio silence from their developers.

So what were the biggest games you were disappointed you didn’t see at E3 2018? Because I have a few of my own… (more…)

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Double Fine will bring Grim Fandango and Broken Age to the Nintendo Switch

Posted on June 14, 2018 by John Scalzo

During a live reading of Grim Fandango in celebration of the game’s 20th anniversary at the E3 Coliseum, Double Fine’s Tim Schafer announced that Grim Fandango Remastered and Broken Age will be released for the Nintendo Switch “in the next few months.”

Grim Fandango is one of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time, with unforgettable characters and a unique combination of film noir and Mexican folklore. Players jump in as Manny Calavera, travel agent at the Department of Death to help untangle him from a conspiracy that threatens his very salvation. The story has been remastered to look, sound, and control even better.

Broken Age is a timeless coming-of-age story of barfing trees and talking spoons. Vella Tartine and Shay Volta are two teenagers in strangely similar situations, but radically different worlds. Players can freely switch between the characters and their individual stories, helping them take control of their own lives, and dealing with the unexpected adventures that follow. The game also features an original orchestral soundtrack plus an all-star vocal cast, including Elijah Wood, Jennifer Hale, and Jack Black.

In case you missed it, the live reading of Grim Fandango (with a special appearance by Jack Black) has been embedded above.

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Disgaea 1 Complete gets an October 9 release date and an E3 Trailer

Posted on June 13, 2018 by John Scalzo

NIS America has announced that Disgaea 1 Complete, a remastered re-release of the beloved strategy RPG, will make its PS4 and Switch debut on October 9.

The publisher also used the occasion to unveil a brand new E3 Trailer for the game and reintroduce fans to old friends such as Laharl, Etna, Flonne, and Prinny. Referred to as the “Badass-est RPG” of all time in the clip, Disgaea 1 Complete will feature high definition visuals and the story-altering Etna Mode previously found in other re-releases of the game.

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Daemon X Machina is a heavily stylized mech game for the Switch from the producer of the Armored Core franchise

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Andrew Rainnie

It’s easy to say that the weekend’s pre-E3 festivities didn’t feature too many surprises.

But that was before Daemon X Machina arrived during Nintendo’s E3 2018 Direct. This spiritual successor to the Armored Core franchise literally came out of nowhere and blew my mind.

Marvelous Entertainment is developing the game with Kenichiro Tsukuda, a Producer best known for his work with the Armored Core franchise. At first, I thought Suda 51 might have been involved with Daemon X Machina, due to its fast and visceral hardcore assault on the senses… and with BIG GIANT ROBOTS fighting EVEN BIGGER GIANT ROBOTS along to some thrash metal.

Nintendo might have spent most of their E3 2018 Direct presentation talking up Super Smash Bros Ultimate, but Daemon X Machina certainly opened it with a bang!

Daemon X Machina will be released for the Nintendo Switch in 2019.

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