2020 World Video Game Hall of Fame inductees announced
The Strong National Museum of Play today announced the final lineup for its 2020 inductees. Bejeweled, Centipede, King’s Quest, and Minecraft have all been selected.
Back in March, the original twelve nominees were announced. Frogger, Goldeneye 007, Guitar Hero, NBA Jam, Nokia Snake, Super Smash Bros. Melee, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego were ultimately not chosen.
To recap, below are the inductees from previous years:
The main highlight of New Game+ Expo will be the presentation taking place on June 23 at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET. However, after the primary broadcast ends, it will be followed by several hours of streaming featuring titles from Inti Creates, SEGA / Atlus, GungHo, NIS America, WayForward, SNK, and more.
Here’s the full schedule:
There’s been a well-documented battle taking place between Billy Mitchell and Twin Galaxies. Mitchell, who was thought to have recorded high scores in Donkey Kong and Pac-Man, had his numbers scrubbed after he was accused of using an emulator. Most recently, Mitchell filed a lawsuit against Twin Galaxy for his removed scores.
Mitchell scored a win today, as Guinness World Records has announced that his scores have been reinstated. The full statement can be found below.
Organizers behind Summer Game Fest have announced the lineup of games that will be featured as part of a Developer Showcase on June 22. Some Switch-related titles are included such as Sea of Stars and Panzer Paladin.
Here’s some additional information about the event:
Switch has been getting the Five Nights at Freddy’s games on a regular basis, and now you can add another one to the list. Five Nights at Freddy’s: Sister Location, which originally launched in 2016, has just ended up on the eShop.
Here’s an overview of the title, along with a trailer:
Natsume has announced the second addition to its indies program. Legends of Ethernal, an action-adventure game from Lucid Dreams Studios, is heading to Switch.
Here’s an overview of Legends of Ethernal, along with a trailer:
Nippon Ichi Software just announced its latest game earlier today. Mad Rat Dead, a music-based action-platformer, is in the works for Switch.
It didn’t take long for NIS America to confirm localization plans. Mad Rat Dead will release on October 30 in North America and Europe and November 6 in Oceania.
We have the following overview and trailer for Mad Rat Dead:
The sim title Two Point Hospital has been updated, adding in a new feature. Switch players can now access the game’s Sandbox Mode.
Here’s an overview of the update, along with a trailer:
Starting today, Switch owners can get their hands on the brutal action shooter Ruiner. Take a look at the game’s launch trailer and some footage below.
Devolver Digital and Reikon Games are distributing Ruiner for Switch via the eShop.
