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It was all the way back at PAX Prime 2013 that Crypt of the Necrodancer – a very successful dungeon crawler rougelite with rhythm-based combat – first started getting widespread love. Upon its full release, the game became so highly acclaimed that the team behind it was eventually able to work with Nintendo on a Legend of Zelda-themed spinoff called Cadence of Hyrule. Back for another victory lap, developer Brace Yourself Games attended PAX West 2023 to show off their latest project, Rift of the Necrodancer. While it’s a much more traditional rhythm game than the developer’s previous experiments, my demo with Rift highlighted some interesting twists on the genre that I think will surprise even seasoned fans of the genre.

Pokemon Scarlet Violet Syrupy Apples and Dipplin location evolve

In this guide for the The Teal Mask, the first part of The Hidden Treasures of Area Zero DLC for Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet, we’ll tell you where to find the Syrupy Apple and its specific location so that you can evolve Applin into Dipplin.

Disney Dreamlight Valley Enchanted Adventure update

Original (9/12): Disney Dreamlight Valley will be releasing a new Enchanted Adventure update tomorrow, Gameloft has announced. We also have the patch notes.

A new Realm door is coming with Belle and Beast joining the game. That’s along with new quests, new optional items, and more.

Here’s the full rundown:

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk physical

iam8bit, distribution partner Skybound Games, and Team Reptile announced today that a physical version of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is in the works for Switch.

The retail edition includes the standard region-free cartridge with worldwide compatibility, six die-cut vinyl graffiti stickers, and cover art from Tan Zhi Hui. There are also plans for an iam8bit Exclusive Edition that contains a graffiti art booklet showcasing art from the game, a collectible slipcase, exclusive cover art by Tan ​​Zhi Hui, and six die-cut vinyl graffiti stickers.

Gunbrella launch trailer

As Gunbrella celebrates its launch today, Devolver Digital and Doinksoft prepared a final launch trailer. The gritty noir-punk action-adventure arrives today.

You can find more information about it in the following overview:

Rainbow Cotton

Today, ININ Games and Success Corporation revealed that they’re partnering to bring Rainbow Cotton to Switch. The title launches in Spring 2024.

Rainbow Cotton, which originally released for the SEGA Dreamcast, is a 3D shoot ’em up game. Further details can be found in the following overview, courtesy of ININ Games:

Nintendo Direct September 2023

A new Nintendo Direct broadcast will air tomorrow, September 14, Nintendo just announced. It will air at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.

Nintendo says that the Direct will be about 40 minutes long, focused on games due out this winter. That’s not all encompassing, so some titles may appear that are scheduled beyond that window.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Poltchageist location

Following the release of Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet‘s new DLC, we’ve created a guide to help you find out where you can find Poltchageist with its exact location. Remember that the creature just debuted in The Teal Mask.

Whisker Waters

Whisker Waters is in the works for Switch, publisher Merge Games and developer Underbite revealed today. The game launches on Switch in 2024.

Whisker Waters is a fantasy fishing RPG set in a bright and enchanting world under threat of a mysterious darkness. You’ll play as a young kitty – who can be customized – with an enormous responsibility.

The latest Famitsu review scores for the week of September 13, 2023 are as follows:


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