Ghost Vanguard, a dark fantasy roguelike beat ’em up, coming to Nintendo Switch
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Ghost Vanguard, which has taken the crowdfunding route, has been secured for release on Nintendo Switch. The project should wrap up for a 2026 launch.
Ghost Vanguard, a dark fantasy beat ’em up game with roguelike elements, has players taking on sinister forces from the darkness as they look to reclaim a hero’s stolen soul. Fans have so far helped to raise around $20,000 on Kickstarter.
Here’s a bit of information about the game:
More: Ghost Vanguard, Wombo Combo Games
Former Nintendo staffer explains why NES Zapper changed its name from the light gun
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The Nintendo NES Zapper was almost called the light gun. That’s according to Bruce Lowry, former Nintendo of America vice president of sales.
Lowry reflected in a recent interview how “the arcades were getting a very bad reputation” back in the day following some incidents, including one in which a kid pointed an arcade gun at police who thought it was a real weapon. Nintendo was on the fence at the time, but what really pushed things in a different direction was a focus group in which a third of the women there were against having a gun in their house.
Ball x Pit launch trailer – ball-breaking fantasy roguelite on Nintendo Switch
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Devolver Digital has come through with one last trailer for Ball x Pit, its latest Nintendo Switch game. The brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite is out now.
A bunch of information can be found in the following overview:
More: Ball x Pit, Devolver Digital, Kenny Sun
Pokemon Legends: Z-A confirms Pikachu poops, topic trends in Japan
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Breaking news, everyone: Pikachu does in fact poop. This piece of information was big enough for Pikachu to trend in Japan.
That massive lore tidbit comes from the series’ latest game, Pokemon Legends: Z-A. A specific NPC has his own Pikachu who’s apparently dealing with some stomach woes. The trainer essentially says he’s worried since Pikachu is pooping more than usual. The English localization goes a bit softer – the direct quote in that version is “My Pikachu’s been having tummy troubles recently. I’m worried…”
Below is the NPC in question, as shared by teso_026:
More: Game Freak, Pokemon Legends Z-A
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted launch trailer – classic game about to return on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch 2, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is out in a few days, but before that happens, fans can view a new launch trailer. The video highlights the HD visuals and signature defense gameplay that both fans and new players are sure to enjoy.
Learn more about what to expect via the following overview:
More: EA, Plants vs. Zombies Reloaded, PopCap
Full Metal Schoolgirl launch trailer – action shooter prepares for Nintendo Switch 2 debut
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Full Metal Schoolgirl still has several days to go before it’s ready, but the launch trailer has already come in. The video shows off the Nintendo Switch 2 action shooter once again.
Tons of details about it can be found in the following overview:
More: D3Publisher, Full Metal Schoolgirl
Throw Anything: Zombie Invaders appearing on Nintendo Switch
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Today, Visual Light Games shared the news that Throw Anything: Zombie Invaders is coming to Nintendo Switch. Look for it this December.
Throw Anything: Zombie Invaders is an action defense game in which you’ll need to survive the zombie waves. This is the first time the series brings its destructive, zombie-bonking action to non-VR platforms.
Greek Tragedy gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
Greek Tragedy, a retro-styled survival horror game, finally has a Nintendo Switch release date. The title will be out on October 30, 2025.
You may have forgotten about this one as we originally heard about it way back in 2022. The goal was to have it ready that year, but obviously development took much longer than anticipated.
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance DLC reveals Majima from Yakuza / Like a Dragon
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Majima will be featured in the upcoming DLC for Shinobi: Art of Vengeance SEGA has announced.
The Yakuza / Like a Dragon character is one of three villains for the new content. Dr. Eggman from Sonic the Hedgehog and Death Adder from Golden Axe were previously confirmed. The new DLC is launching early next year, but otherwise we’re waiting on how exactly these three characters will come into play.
More: DLC, Lizardcube, SEGA, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance
N++ getting “Ten++” update on Nintendo Switch
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
To celebrate the tenth anniversary of N++, Metanet Software is readying a new “Ten++” update. It will be available soon for the Nintendo Switch version.
The update includes “some super hard super-secret Solo levels, a lot of quite hard multiplayer levels, a bunch of new color schemes, and a few assorted bug fixes.” Metanet teases some stages “are so challenging that it’ll take you ten more years to beat them”.
