Thunderful’s latest fiscal report indicates that the December release of SteamWorld Build did not meet their sales expectations. Martin Walfisz, the CEO of Thunderful, discussed how the game had not quite met expectations despite a new surge in momentum. He pointed out that the genre did not resonate with the company’s core audience and was not a good fit for ...
Read More »Another Crab’s Treasure is shaping up to be an exciting game with its upcoming April release
Another Crab’s Treasure, the unique soul-like adventure developed by Aggro Crab Games, has officially announced its release date for April 25, 2024, on the Nintendo Switch platform. The announcement was made through a fresh trailer unveiled during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, delving into additional plot points and showcasing exciting gameplay featuring crabs. The game has been in development for ...
Read More »Details of Xbox’s ‘Everywhere’ Vision Revealed in Internal Memo by Phil Spencer
If you missed it, Xbox’s executives hosted a podcast yesterday, officially revealing the company’s long-speculated plan to release some first-party games on competing consoles. Following all the buzz surrounding the topic, it was somewhat expected, yet it remains a significant change in the platform holder’s approach to its own games moving forward. Although the messaging was a little ambiguous, a ...
Read More »It’s disappointing news for fans hoping for Xbox Game Pass to make its way to the Nintendo Switch
Microsoft’s Game Pass subscription service has sparked discussions about its potential release on rival platforms. However, gaming CEO Phil Spencer definitively ruled out this possibility at the end of last year. It appears that any hope for change in this matter has been dashed. Xbox’s latest business update highlighted the stance of Matt Booty, the president of game content and ...
Read More »Switch Online’s latest update introduces new Mario vs. Donkey Kong icons as part of the ‘Missions & Rewards’ feature
In addition to the release of Mario vs. Donkey Kong on Switch, Nintendo has unveiled a fresh batch of Switch Online icons. The initial lineup of characters features Mario, Donkey Kong, Shy Guy, and Toad. These can be redeemed for the standard price of 10 Platinum Points, while frames and backgrounds will cost you 5 Platinum Points. The first wave ...
Read More »Switch Users Can Now Access Fashion Dreamer’s Third Major Content Update
Upon its debut last November, Fashion Dreamer was somewhat lacking in comparison to other series such as Style Savvy (New Style Boutique). Thankfully, Marvelous, the developer, has taken steps to address the issue through continuous updates. The third major content update coincided with Valentine’s Day. The “Classic Fair Update” brings a fresh wave of excitement with its array of new ...
Read More »The latest game featuring Princess Peach from Nintendo seems to be utilizing the powerful Unreal Engine
Throughout the Switch generation, Nintendo has occasionally ventured into creating unique titles using alternative game engines. Yoshi’s Crafted World and the more recent Pikmin 4 have both harnessed the power of the Unreal Engine, and it seems that Princess Peach: Showtime! might also be joining the ranks of games created with this impressive technology. On social media, I came across ...
Read More »Sad news in the gaming world as Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the beloved Suikoden franchise, has sadly passed away
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Yoshitaka Murayama, the brilliant mind behind the beloved Suikoden franchise and the director/scenario writer of Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes. His untimely demise is a tragic loss for the gaming community. The development team behind Hundred Heroes on Switch and other platforms, Rabbit & Bear Studios, has announced the news. ...
Read More »Are you a fan of Metroid and Axiom Verge? Is This New Metroidvania Right Up Your Alley?
Rebel Transmute is set to make its highly anticipated debut on the Nintendo Switch on March 14, 2024, courtesy of publisher Jandusoft. If you’re not familiar with the title, it’s a pixel-art Metroidvania game that draws inspiration from classics like Metroid and Axiom Verge. In this game, you’ll embark on a journey through a vast and captivating world, encountering a ...
Read More »Oh no! Nintendo may have inadvertently unveiled additional details about Princess Peach: Showtime! Transformations
If yesterday’s Splatoon 3 news didn’t already make it clear that a big February Nintendo Direct is unlikely, then this should do the trick: it seems that we can expect another trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime! today. This suspicion did not arise from our profound understanding of time travel or from receiving an uncannily precise response from a Magic 8 ...
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