The original Yooka-Laylee released eight years ago during a period of time when collectathon 3D platformers were few and far between. It was developed and released by Playtonic, an indie development team compromised of exciting new game creators and also veterans that were at Rare during their period of dominance in the N64 era. Harkening most closely to Rareware classics like Banjo-Kazooie and Conker’s Bad Fur Day, Yooka-Laylee was a breath of fresh air into a dormant subgenre in gaming that was much beloved and sorely missed. Having been one of the key games in revitalizing 3D platformers that still holds up quite well, it surprised me a bit that the decision was made to remake the title entirely. I had so many questions going into Yooka-Replaylee because it wasn’t something I expected to see. How does the game change things up?

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Yooka-Replaylee reveals Nintendo Switch 2 release date, new trailer [update: physical date]

Posted on 6 days ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2, Videos | 0 comments

August 29: Playtonic has just come through with a release date for Yooka-Replaylee, their new Nintendo Switch 2 game. Fans can pick it up on October 9, 2025.

Yooka-Replaylee is a remake of the original Yooka-Laylee, which previously came to Nintendo Switch.

If you need a refresher on the upcoming title, read the following overview:

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First gameplay is in for Yooka-Replaylee on Nintendo Switch 2 – 30 FPS, could get performance mode

Posted on 2 weeks ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Yooka-Replaylee is quickly coming up on its launch, and now we have a proper look at the Nintendo Switch 2 version with direct-feed gameplay.

One thing to mention right out of the gate is that Yooka-Replaylee will run at 30 frames per second on the system. This applies to both docked and handheld modes. Playtonic indicated that it’s had limited time with Nintendo Switch 2 dev kits, but is “investigating the possibility of implementing a performance mode to follow some time post launch.”

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Yooka-Replaylee confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, physical release happening with full game on cartridge [update: new teaser trailer]

Posted on 1 month ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments

Original: It’s now been made official that Yooka-Replaylee is coming to Nintendo Switch 2.

Previously, when discussing the game, Playtonic simply said it was planned for Nintendo platforms. Nintendo Switch 2 seemed like a surefire bet at the time, but now we know that it’s happening.

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Cattle Country “Beneath and Beyond” update out now, patch notes

Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

A big “Beneath and Beyond” update has just landed in Cattle Country, Playtonic Friends and Castle Pixel’s frontier life sim.

The update includes an expanded mining system, allowing players to delve deeper into the land they call home. Users can unearth rare minerals, uncover hidden mining objects like torches, ladders and dynamite, and maybe even stumble upon a few long-lost bandit treasures. There are also quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes.

Below is the full rundown:

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Cattle Country launch trailer – cowboy adventure life sim comes to Nintendo Switch

Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Following the launch of Cattle Country, Playtonic and Castle Pixel have uploaded a launch trailer. The cozy cowboy adventure life sim debuted this week.

Lots of details can be found in the following overview:

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Dunk Dunk launch trailer – chaotic multiplayer basketball game on Nintendo Switch

Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Playtonic and Badgehammer issued a launch trailer for Dunk Dunk. This week, the chaotic multiplayer basketball game made it to Nintendo Switch.

Thanks to the eShop description, we have the following details:

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Cattle Country release date announced with new trailer

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Playtonic and Castle Pixel just came through with a release date for Cattle Country, their cozy cowboy adventure life sim. It’ll be heading to Nintendo Switch on May 27, 2025.

Cattle Country was one of the last Nintendo Switch announcements we received last year. The most recent launch window given was early 2025, but the game needed a bit more time to wrap up development.

Here’s an official overview:

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Dunk Dunk unveils release date and new trailer

Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop, Videos | 0 comments

Publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Badgerhammer shared an update on Dunk Dunk today, revealing the final release date. It’ll be out for Nintendo Switch on May 8, 2025.

Dunk Dunk was originally confirmed for Nintendo Switch about a year ago. However, it was eventually delayed and Playtonic picked it up for publishing.

For those that need a recap, here’s what to expect:

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Cowboy life sim Cattle Country confirmed for Nintendo Switch [update: demo]

Posted on 6 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments

December 5: Cattle Country is seeing release on Nintendo Switch, publisher Playtonic Friends and developer Castle Pixel announced today. The game is on track for an early 2025 debut.

Cattle Country is a cowboy life sim game. In the title, players will become a determined pioneer traveling west to start a new life.

Further details can be found in the following overview: