Barda, a solarpunk roguelike backpack survival game, coming to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Adventure game Paper Sky heading to Nintendo Switch [update: Switch 2]
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2024: Brute Force is putting its upcoming project Paper Sky on Switch, the studio announced today. It’s on track to launch sometime in 2025.
Paper Sky is an open world adventure game set in a semi-open world. As the name implies, players control a paper plane as they fold, glide, and deliver their message.
Here’s some additional information:
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Fallen Fates announced for Nintendo Switch, Switch – from Astral Ascent dev
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Hibernian Workshop, known for its work on Astral Ascent, today unveiled Fallen Fates. The game is planned for both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.
Fallen Fates is a top-down action RPG. You’ll look to get to the bottom of falling crystals that threaten the world’s destruction.
Lots of additional details can be found in the following overview:
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Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess trailer introduces new Otherworldy Venture content
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Capcom is back with a new Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess trailer focusing on Otherworldy Venture. When the game launches on Nintendo Switch next week, it’ll come with this extra content.
According to Capcom, Otherworldy Venture takes place in the realm behind the Torii Gates. Players can expect a simplified day-night cycle as well as endless waves of fierce attacks from the Seethe, offering a challenging high-score attack mode.
Picross: Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum reveals release date
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Developed by Jupiter Corporation, Picross: Juufuutei Raden’s Guide for Pixel Museum finally has a release date for Nintendo Switch: June 5. This unique puzzle experience showcases a variety of arts and crafts, with Raden, the museum’s curator, serving as your guide through the exhibits.
Once Upon a Puppet release date set for June, new trailer [update: new date]
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March 20: Today, Daedalic Entertainment and Flatter Than Earth nailed down the release date for Once Upon a Puppet. The game heads to Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2025.
Once Upon a Puppet was just revealed for Nintendo’s console in February. While we were given a 2025 release window at the time, it turns out the wait wasn’t overly long.
