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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.

beyond a steel sky art

Publisher Microids and developer Studio Revolution have come out with a first developer diary for Beyond a Steel Sky that focuses on the game’s art.

In the video, art directors Dave Gibbons and Sucha Singh detail the artistic intent and process. The team set to incorporate a comic book look, and to achieve this, Revolution wrote a custom cel-shading tool known as ToonToy. This emulates Gibbons’ hand-drawn comic book style in real time. Along with achieving an aesthetic objective, the look helps focus the eye on key, important background objects that are important for gameplay.

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot The First Cases gameplay

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases has received a new batch of gameplay on Switch. The title officially released in North America a few days ago after first appearing in Europe last week.

For more on Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, check out the following overview:

Agatha Christie - Hercule Poirot The First Cases trailer

Publisher Microids and developer Blazing Griffin have prepared a launch trailer for Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases. The Switch title, starring a young Hercule Poirot, is a new detective and adventure game.

Here’s some additional information:

gear.club unlimited 2 definitive edition

Microids and Eden Games are giving Gear.Club Unlimited 2 another shot on Switch as part of a newly-announced Definitive Edition.

Gear.Club Unlimited 2 – Definitive Edition includes all content previously released for the game. You’ll still be getting the same racing experience with over 250 races and signature cars.

Here’s a breakdown of the game’s features:

Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot The First Cases release date

Agatha Christie – Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, which was first announced for Switch in July, now has a release date. Publisher Microids and developer Blazing Griffin today announced that it will be available for Switch on October 5 in North America, September 28 in Europe, and October 12 in Australia / New Zealand.

In addition to the release date, Microids is celebrating Agatha Christie’s birthday with a new developer diary for Hercule Poirot: The First Cases, which explores the game’s inspirations and ambitions and contains new behind-the-scenes footage. Neil McPhillips and Justin Alae-Carew (both co-heads of Games) explain how they tackled the creation of a brand-new and original Hercule Poirot experience yet stayed authentic to the franchise. 

Here’s the full video:


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