Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo launch trailer – first “yoyovania” comes to Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
One last trailer is here for Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo to go along today’s launch. This is a pixel-art top-down adventure that’s said to be the world’s first “yoyovania”.
Everything you need to know can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo Switch App 3.0.1 update out now, patch notes – Switch 2 support, more
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Mobile, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
With Nintendo Switch 2 arriving in about a week, the Nintendo Switch App has gone live with a new version 3.0.1 update. This was previously known as the Nintendo Switch Online app for mobile.
Aside from the name change, Nintendo Switch 2 is now supported. There are also a couple of new friend features.
The full rundown of the update is as follows:
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2D platformer Lapin coming to Nintendo Switch [update: new date]
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
September 11: CFK will be bringing Lapin to Switch, the company has announced. As of now it does not have a release window.
Originally released by Studio Doodal in 2023, Lapin is a 2D platformer that follows the adventures of an expedition of brave rabbits. Across five episodes, players will have to nimbly control their character to overcome life-threatening obstacles, meet new friends, and embark on new adventures through new lands.
Additional information can be found in the following overview:
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3D platformer Pardon My French Toast seeing Nintendo Switch release
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Announced today, the 3D platformer Pardon My French Toast is set to appear on Nintendo Switch. Fans will be able to grab it later this year.
ReRolled Studio is behind the title, which is about a piece of toast capable of using different abilities. True to the genre, there are plenty of collectibles to find.
Check out further details in the following overview:
Tag game-based ChaseTag announced for Nintendo Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Team Gloupi, along with Zero Games Studios, today shared the news that they’re gearing up for ChaseTag on Nintendo Switch. This one is due out in 2026.
As the name implies, ChaseTag is a tag-based experience. You’ll need to catch your opponent before the time expires, and there are different elements thrown into the area like platforms and trampolines.
More: ChaseTag, Team Gloupi, Zero Games Studios
Barda, a solarpunk roguelike backpack survival game, coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Mudita Games shared the news today that for its next project Barda, a release is planned for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. It’s first coming to PC Early Access in October with the full launch to follow later on.
Barda is described as a solarpunk roguelike backpack survival game. The action is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the throes of reconstruction as a young adventurer sets out to lay his grandfather’s ashes atop a hostile, ever-changing mountain.
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Rick Henderson planned for Nintendo Switch physical release
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
VGNYsoft, in partnership with Eastasiasoft, is set to bring out a physical release for Rick Henderson on Nintendo Switch.
The game will be available standalone, though are also plans for “Elite”, “Extra” and “Extra Elite” editions. Limited to 2,500 copies, the individually numbered Elite Edition has a 24-page booklet, certificate, and premium metallic effect cover. The Extra Edition – of which there will only be 1,000 units – contains the standard game, a certificate, enamel ship pin, pilot wings pin, enemy faction sticker sheet, lenticular art print, vinyl record, and developer archives USB floppy disc. Finally, the Extra Elite Edition will be limited to 500 units and is essentially the same as the Extra Edition, but has the Elite Edition game (instead of standard).
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GBA / Nintendo DS game Scurge: Hive making a comeback on Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in DS, News, Switch | 0 comments
Scurge: Hive, which originally released nearly two decades ago, is now coming to Nintendo Switch.
Ratalaika Games confirmed plans for the port today. After it came out on 2006 on Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, we’ll be seeing the Metroidvania title on Switch – which will now include save states, cheats, and rewind functionality.
Here’s the full breakdown:
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3D Metroidvania platformer Maseylia: Echoes of the Past announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past, coming from developer Sol Brothers, was today announced for Nintendo Switch 2. The title launches sometime in 2026.
Maseylia: Echoes of the Past is a 3D Metroidvania platformer. The game has powerful abilities to unlock, hidden pathways to discover, and more.
Additional details are attached in the following overview:
Nintendo is a part of Summer Game Fest 2025
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
The initial lineup of participants for Summer Game Fest has been revealed, and it includes a surprising participant – that being Nintendo.
The Big N has typically been absent from the big summer show. However, it seems that Nintendo will have some sort of presence this time around. We’ll note that the Nintendo Switch 2 logo is specifically included in the lineup, so perhaps some sort of news will be shared pertaining to the new system next week.
