Yars Rising launch trailer
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
A final Yars Rising trailer was made available today in celebration of the launch. Atari and WayForward are bringing out the stealth-based Metroidvania on Switch today.
For more information about the game, read the following overview:
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Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp dev explains how the parntership with Nintendo came to be
Posted on 11 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
A new Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp developer interview gives us insight as to how the partnership between Nintendo and WayForward came to be.
This was a milestone release for a number of reasons. WayForward, best known for its Shantae series, was finally able to work with a Nintendo IP. Advance Wars was also dormant for about 15 years, as Days of Ruin was the last entry having hit the DS in 2008.
Yars Rising story trailer
Posted on 12 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos | 0 comments
The countdown continues for Yars Rising, and now we have another look at the game focusing on the story. Players can take a closer look into the characters, narratives, and anime-inspired world.
Here’s some additional information, courtesy of Atari:
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Clock Tower: Rewind releasing October 31 on Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Dawn in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
It’s been some time since we last heard about Clock Tower: Rewind, which was announced for Switch release last year and received a limited edition physical pre-order earlier this year via Limited Run Games. Sunsoft have now confirmed that the game will release on Switch in a couple of months, on October 31.
Catch up on the game with an overview below:
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RetroRealms: Halloween / Ash vs Evil Dead revealed for Switch
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
Today, Boss Team Games and WayForward unveiled RetroRealms, and the first two releases are based on John Carpenter’s Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead. They’ll be available for Switch on October 18, 2024.
These two new games offer a 16-bit-style platformer experience. In Halloween, players control Michael Myers and other characters from the original 1978 film to slash through familiar settings and overcome the ultimate evil that has descended upon our world. Ash vs Evil Dead fans can play as Ash Williams to battle through iconic locations inspired by the Starz original series while fighting Deadites and other familiar characters from the hit show.
Here’s some additional details:
River City Girls 2 reveals Double Dragon DLC
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
April 25: WayForward isn’t done with River City Girls 2 as the studio just announced new DLC for the game which adds Billy and Jimmy Lee from Double Dragon. Both characters are arriving this summer.
Here’s what WayForward has shared thus far:
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GBA game Sigma Star Saga making a return
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in GBA, News, Switch | 0 comments
WayForward, the studio behind Shantae, just announced that it’s bringing back the GBA game Sigma Star Saga. It launches in 2025.
Sigma Star Saga is making its return after twenty years. WayForward isn’t confirming Switch support just yet, but given the studio’s output, that’s practically a lock.
Sigma Star Saga is a sci-fi adventure title featuring 2D space shooter and RPG elements. The re-release is being built with Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine.
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Yars Rising release date set for September, new trailer
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Yars Rising now has a release date, courtesy of Atari and WayForward. The two sides confirmed today that it arrives for Switch on September 10, 2024.
Yars Rising was previously announced during an Indie World Showcase just a couple of months ago. Atari initially committed to a general 2024 launch window.
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night releasing Classic II: Dominique’s Curse DLC
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
June 5: The fun continues with Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, and details are available for the brand new Classic II: Dominique’s Curse Premium DLC.
The DLC allows players to experience retro gameplay on a new, larger map. It’s filled with dangerous (and sometimes helpful) demons.
Here’s some additional information:
Yars Rising confirmed for physical release on Switch, pre-orders open
Posted on 1 year ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Yars Rising is now confirmed for physical release on Switch, and pre-orders are live.
Yars Rising, the upcoming Metroidvania prequel to Yars’ Revenge from WayForward, was revealed last month. This is the first time we’re hearing about a physical version. As of now there are only plans for a standard release, so there won’t be any special editions.
