Nicalis has revealed a third new character from Blade Strangers in as many days. From The Binding of Isaac, you’ll be able to play as Isaac himself.
Here’s a quick look:
ISAAC Crawls out of the Basement!
He's brought Mom's knife and other surprises from #TheBindingOfIsaac!
Playable in #BladeStrangers on #NintendoSwitch #PS4 #Steam summer 2018! pic.twitter.com/o6dflaSRAu— Nicalis, Inc. (@nicalis) May 9, 2018
Saber Interactive has set a release date for NBA Playgrounds 2. You’ll be able to purchase the game starting May 22 via the eShop. As was the case with the original, it’ll be eShop only. Pricing is set at $19.99.
Here’s a brief overview:
Putting the sport’s biggest players front and center, NBA Playgrounds 2 will launch with over 200 current and retired NBA players – including Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, DeMar DeRozan, Damian Lillard, Karl-Anthony Towns, Shaquille O’Neal, Magic Johnson, Dr. J., Allen Iverson and Larry Bird. There are also new moves and power-ups to bust out, improved AI, and new player models and animations.
Source: Saber Interactive PR
The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for Mario Tennis Aces. By reserving the game, you’ll receive a special bonus. Nintendo is providing a Mario or Luigi visor with pre-orders.
You can reserve Mario Tennis Aces on the Nintendo UK store here. The game launches June 22.
As mentioned earlier today, a PixelJunk Monsters 2 has arrived on the Japanese Switch eShop with other regions to follow soon. View some footage from the download below.
The latest – and probably final – trailer for Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze on Switch highlights some of the game’s early accolades. Get a look at the video below.
NIS America has prepared the latest trailer for The Lost Child with a focus on gameplay. It highlights the dungeons, demons, and characters you’ll encounter along your journey. Have a look at the video below.
Dead Cells will be receiving the physical treatment, Motion Twin has announced. The studio has formed a partnership with Merge Games to bring the title to retail.
Motion Twin producer Steve Filby said of today’s news:
Splatoon 2 started a major Splatfest last weekend. In North America and Europe, the first-ever tournament-style Splatfest kicked off to determine which brother from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise is the ultimate fan-favorite.
This weekend, Mikey and Donnie are battling it out to see who’s heading to the finals. We have some new Splatfest art celebrating the event above.
Flyhigh Works issued a full trailer for the Switch release Fairune Collection – due out via the eShop next Thursday. Take a look at the video below.
Devolver Digital published the latest trailer for I Hate Running Backwards, which is on track for a late summer launch on Switch. View the video below.
