Vblank Entertainment prepared a new Shakedown: Hawaii video showing off the game’s color options. Several choices will be included, such as the one pictured above. The full set can be seen in the video below.

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (6/2/17, North America)

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A few new games out came out this week on the Wii U and 3DS eShops. If you’re interested in checking out what’s new in screenshot form, take a look at the gallery below.

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First look at Wargroove’s world map

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Chucklefish shared a short but sweet blog post for Wargroove today. Attached above, the studio showed a first look at the game’s world map. More information about the game is promised “soon.”

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I and Me heading to Switch

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I and Me is on the way to Switch, Ratalakia Games announced today. The publisher is working with Wish Fang on the game.

I and Me is a puzzle-platformer which hit Steam last year. You can find a trailer below as well as many additional details.

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Thumper co-creator discuss Nintendo’s interest in Thumper’s use of rumble, making their own engine for Thumper

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In an extensive video chat with Gamasutra, Thumper co-creator Marc Flury spoke at length about the game. Some noteworthy topics include the creation of an original game engine as opposed to using a popular, third party one such as Unity, and how the use of rumble in Thumper attracted the attention of Nintendo.

On the subject of Nintendo being interested in the use of rumble in Thumper, it seems that the game caught the eye of some Nintendo executives when it was being shown off in Japan for PS4 and PC. Flury was asked if he would be interested in working with Nintendo’s new rumble system, which we now know as the HD Rumble used in the Joy-Cons on the Switch.

On the subject of creating an original engine instead of using a pre-built one to make a game, Flury wanted to emphasize that this approach shouldn’t be seen as crazy and unrealistic as it often is. He believes a lot of the anxiety around such an approach in the games industry comes from a lack of proper education. He believes that it might be time for schools to rethink their approach to introducing programming to younger individuals.

Check out the full video below.

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Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn out this fall, NBA Playgrounds players on Switch can get it for free

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Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn finally has a release window, with Saber Interactive announcing today that the game is launching this fall. Better yet, Switch owners have an opportunity to pick up a free copy if they purchase NBA Playgrounds.

Saber Interactive is putting the newly-announced offer in place as a way of showing its appreciation to the community. Anyone who buys NBA Playgrounds on Switch before the game’s online patch drops will be entitled to Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn at no extra cost. This promotion will only be available on Nintendo’s platform.

Saber CEO Matthew Karch said in a statement:

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Runner3 introduces Machineland

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A little while back, Choice Provisions teased a new playable world in Runner3. The reveal took place today, with Machineland being announced.

Here’s what Choice Provisions shared about the new area:

“Machineland is not exactly paradise, as evidenced by the cigar-smoking smokestack Titans shown above. It’s cold, it’s smelly, and it’s polluted. As such, what better place is there for CommanderVideo and friends to spread their special brand of cheer?”

Choice Provisions also said today that Runner3 is in the “homestretch of development”. You can count on much more information in the weeks and months ahead.

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Creator of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac confirms new game for Switch

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Edmund McMillen, the creator of Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Isaac, is gearing up to reveal his next game. Whatever it is, we can say that it will be on Switch. McMillen confirmed the news while speaking with a fan on Twitter today.

View a teaser for McMillen’s upcoming project below (warning: some strong language). A proper reveal is planned for next week.

Just a little tease from the trailer for secret game coming next week! Get ready!!! pic.twitter.com/wnNB2bxvRO
— Edmund McMillen (@edmundmcmillen) June 1, 2017