[Preview] Roots of Pacha is a deceptively deep village builder set in the Stone Age
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Whenever a new farming-themed game hits the market, the big question that always seems to come up is: what does this game bring to the table that hasn’t already been done by the juggernaut that is Stardew Valley? A lot of times the most obvious difference between games in this genre is the setting, and Roots of Pacha – an upcoming farming game/village builder from indie developer Soda Den – is setting itself apart by going all the way back in time to the Stone Age. During a recent gameplay demo at Summer Game Fest, I got to chat with Soda Den co-founder and lead developer Timo Dadony about just what their upcoming game is trying to accomplish.
Crucially, Roots of Pacha’s unique time period seems to play more of a role in how the game plays rather than merely being set dressing. The game tasks players with building up a clan of villagers at the outset of human innovation, back when very few tools even existed. From this starting point, players will “help your clan develop the ideas that shape humanity” through multiple eras of history all the way through the Iron Age. And while farming is certainly a part of that – as well as inventing the various pieces of equipment to make that happen – it also includes things like developing culture, arts, and even religion as part of a growing society.
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Nintendo maintenance schedule – July 3, 2022
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, News, Switch eShop, Wii U eShop | 0 comments
Nintendo has updated its upcoming maintenance schedule with a new session. Later this month, the eShop will be impacted for a couple of hours. This applies to Switch, Wii U, and 3DS.
Here’s the full schedule as things currently stand:
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Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland confirmed for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Over the past month, Die Soft has been seeking funding for Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland on Kickstarter. The $65,000 goal was met towards the end, and a Switch version was secured in the process.
Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland is a platforming Metroidvania adventure title. Players will be able to explore a non-linear world that has been hand-animated frame-by-frame. The game features new ability-granting toys and PJs, various environments inspired by Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo comics, a colorful cast of characters, and more.
Ground Divers gameplay
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments
We now have gameplay for Ground Divers, a digging roguelike experience from Arc System Works. A half hour of footage has come in.
Here’s an overview of the game with more details:
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Railways hitting Switch next week
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Nerd Monkeys has announced that it’s teaming up with Infinity Games to bring Railways to Switch. Those that are interested in the title will be able to pick it up on July 7, 2022.
Railways originally appeared on mobile. For the Switch version, Nerd Monkeys says it completely reworked the game with more options to play, featuring both touchscreen and controller options.
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Switch file sizes – NieR: Automata, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, more
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Listings on the eShops provide file sizes for a bunch of Switch games. These include NieR: Automata, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, and more.
Here’s the full roundup:
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Visual novel A Light in the Dark coming to Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Publisher Sekai Project, along with developers CreSpirit, Storia, and Narrator, today announced that A Light in the Dark is making its way to Switch. The visual novel is slated for this fall.
For more on A Light in the Dark, read the following overview:
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[Preview] WrestleQuest wants to be an RPG for everyone, not just wrestling fans
Posted on 1 year ago by Nicholas Serpa in Previews, Switch eShop | 0 comments
2017’s Golf Story proved that there is a market for sports-themed RPGs, and Mega Cat Studios’ upcoming title WrestleQuest is attempting to bring a similar style of retro-themed gameplay and role-playing to the sport of wrestling (or wrasslin’, if you prefer). Rather than taking a serious simulation-focused approach, WrestleQuest leans hard into the absurdity and humor that often takes place in the sport in real life and cranks it all up as high as possible. I had a chance to check out the game at Summer Game Fest recently, and although I don’t yet have a full sense for just how deep WrestleQuest’s RPG mechanics will go, wrestling fans will certainly find a lot to love here.
WrestleQuest takes the concept of idolizing one’s heroes to a literal interpretation, as the protagonist of the game – Muchacho Man – lives in a world where there are giant statues of famous wrestlers scattered all over the place. If you’re familiar with the major names in the history of modern wrestling – Macho Man Savage, Andre the Giant, Jake the Snake, etc. – you’ll run across quite a few cameos in the game that you can interact with in some capacity. These real-life athletes act as the main protagonist’s guiding sources of inspiration as he tries to get his wrestling career up and running.
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NIS America hosting Switch eShop sale, some games at lowest prices ever
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
A new NIS America sale is running on the Switch eShop, and some games are currently at their lowest prices ever such as Fallen Legion Revenants, Monark, Penny-Punching Princess, The Cruel King and the Great Hero, and The Longest Five Minutes. Other classics like Disgaea and Ys are also included.
Here’s the full lineup:
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Forklift Extreme heading to Switch next week
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Last Man Gaming has announced that it’s putting Forklift Extreme, a physics simulation title, on Switch next week. The game is due out on July 7, 2022,
Forklift Extreme will have players using a forklift in different warehouses, picking up items, and delivering them to specific locations. Customization is available for the lifter and driver. By completing challenges and achievements, new forklifts can be unlocked.
More information can be found in the following overview:
