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Asterix & Obelix Slap them All

To celebrate the game’s release, publisher Microids and developer Mr. Nutz Studio have prepared a launch trailer for Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! The beat ’em up game just launched on Switch this week.

Learn more about Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! by reading the overview below:

Beyond a Steel Sky lore

Publisher Microids and developer Revolution Software are back with a new developer diary for Beyond a Steel Sky, this time covering the game’s lore.

In the video, we get to hear from director Charles Cecil. Among what’s discussed is how as the spiritual successor to Beneath a Steel Sky, there was a need for Beyond a Steel Sky to remain consistent with the original game while being equally appealing to people unfamiliar with the series.

Here’s today’s developer diary for Beyond a Steel Sky focusing on the game’s lore:

Arkanoid Eternal Battle

Microids is teaming up with Taito on a new project, with the two sides today announcing Arkanoid: Eternal Battle. French studio Pastagames, whose previous work includes the likes of Rayman Legends, Pang Adventures and Pix the Cat, is handling development.

Arkanoid: Eternal Battle is a new take on the classic arcade block breaker game. It’ll come with a variety of solo and multiplayer mode, and Microids has teased the return of classic elements along with “new effects, bonuses, and features guaranteed to take veteran players by surprise”.

Here’s an initial teaser:

Marsupilami Hoobadventure trailer

Publisher Microids and developer Ocellus Studio have shared a new trailer for Marsupilami: Hoobadventure, their new 2.5D platformer. The game has just now started to reach Switch this week.

For more on Marsupilami: Hoobadventure, read the following overview:

Publisher Microids and developer Ocellus Studio are bringing their platformer Marsupilami: Hoobadventure to Switch today. Check out some gameplay footage for the game below.

The Smurfs Mission Vileaf gameplay

Gameplay has emerged for the Switch version of The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf. The title’s launch started on the console a few days ago.

The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf just came to Europe following a short delay, though fans in North America will have to wait a bit longer. The stateside release is set for November 16.

Here’s some information about The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf:

The Smurfs Mission Vileaf trailer

Publisher Microids and developer Osome Studio have readied a launch trailer for The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf, their 3D platformer adventure game. The title recently made it to Switch in Europe, with the North American release happening in a few days.

Learn more about The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf with the following overview:

Grendizer game

Publisher Microids and developer Endroad today announced that a new game based on Grendizer is in development. It will launch in 2023 for Switch and other platforms.

UFO Robo Grendizer, which goes by Force Five: Grandizer in the US, is a Japanese Super Robot manga and anime from Go Nagai. The upcoming title from Microids will be based on the franchise.

The Smurfs Mission Vileaf delayed

The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf has been delayed. Originally planned for October 25, the game will now release next month. It’s specifically planned for November 5 in Europe, November 16 in North America, and November 20 in Australia / New Zealand. Publisher Microids did not provide a reason for the delay.

The Smurfs: Mission Vileaf will be sold physically and digitally on Switch. Furthermore, a collector’s edition will be available at retail, and it sounds like this will only be offered on Nintendo’s console now.

Joe & Mac Caveman Ninja

Microids today announced that it’s working on a remake of Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, a Data East classic from 1991. The updated version, made by Mr. Nutz Studio, will launch in 2022.

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja is an arcade platformer that can be played alone or cooperatively. The game “will invite players to go back to the Prehistoric Age and embody Prehistoric Men, ready to do anything to save the women of their tribe.” Microids says that the upcoming version will include new additions like an original adventure mode containing brand new levels.


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