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First-person climbing simulation game Valley Peaks will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version in 2024, publisher Graffiti Games and developer Tub Club announced.

Publisher PLAYISM and developer Lizardry will release exploration-based adventure game Refind Self: The Personality Test Game for Switch this summer as a timed console exclusive, the companies announced.

Super Evil Megacorp will release roguelike action game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for Switch in July as a timed console exclusive, the developer announced.

Acclaimed walking simulator game The Exit 8 is now available for Switch via Nintendo eShop for $3.99, publisher PLAYISM and developer KOTAKE CREATE announced.

Puzzle game Lorelei and the Laser Eyes will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on May 16, publisher Annapurna Interactive and developer Simogo announced.

Adventure game Europa will launch for Switch alongside its previously announced PC (Steam) version later in 2024, publisher Future Friends Games and developer Helder Pinto announced. A demo is available now for Switch via Nintendo eShop.

Publisher Atari and developer WayForward have announced Yars Rising for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), and Atari VCS. It will launch in 2024.

Publisher Thunderful Games and developer Image & Form Games have announced turn-based RPG sequel SteamWorld Heist II for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on August 8.

ANTONBLAST will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on November 12, developer Summitsphere announced. The Switch version is a timed console exclusive. A Switch demo and updated PC demo are available now.

Short detective adventure game Duck Detective: The Secret Salami will launch for Switch and PC via Steam on May 23, developer Happy Broccoli Games announced.

Publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous Europe, and developer Voracious Games have announced Potionomics: Masterwork Edition for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch. It will launch this fall.

Publisher Rogue Games and developer Nunchaku Games have launched a Kickstarter campaign for pixel art side-scrolling martial arts action adventure game Moon Samurai, which is planned for release across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam in late 2025.

Little Kitty, Big City will launch for Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on May 9, developer Double Dagger Studio announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass. Pre-orders will open today.

A significant number of game developers are unsure about the long-term sustainability of the live-service monetization model, according to a recent survey. Generally, live-service games are those that receive continual updates after launch, often divided into seasons or chapters, and are usually accompanied by a monetization scheme like battle passes. The goal is to keep players engaged and continuously playing the game and spending money, and the model has proven extremely lucrative for developers.

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Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Quest of Memories will launch for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on June 20 worldwide, publisher Bushiroad Games and developer Lancarse announced.

Publisher CFK and developer PUMPKIN will release puzzle adventure game SOWON: The Toy Wonderland for Switch on May 2, the companies announced.

A creative Stardew Valley fan has combined their passion for the indie game and art by creating two impressive real-life dioramas: one of the Wizard’s Tower and the other of the Abandoned House of the “Hat Mouse.” Thanks to the popularity of Stardew Valley, fans create artwork based on Pelican Town and its residents regularly. However, these recently shared dioramas are notable for their immense detail packed into relatively small models.

A free trial for NBA 2K24 is available for Nintendo Switch Online members from April 17 — April 23. Nintendo Switch Online does place an emphasis on its retro gaming collection, but there are additional perks that the service includes, such as game trials. NBA 2K24 features significant gameplay improvements to the overall series, leading some to say the gameplay is the best it has ever been. Despite a rough launch and mixed reviews, time has passed and updates have been made, so there is a chance gamers will feel NBA 2K24 has improved, and a trial is the perfect chance to let players decide.

An avid player discovers a hidden cave in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, leading many in the community to speculate about its origins. Nearly one year after the Nintendo Switch game's release, the community appears to continue discovering new secrets and mysteries in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

A Disney Dreamlight Valley player has taken the creative tools given to them and made a Vault worthy of the Fallout universe. The inspired build has impressed fellow fans and arrives during a time of major Fallout hype with the release of the Fallout Prime Video series.

A Stardew Valley fan jokingly asked for Pelican Town's slightly off-center fountain to be the headlining improvement in a hypothetical 1.7 update. While the request could be included in a future Stardew Valley patch, it might be a while seeing that the game just received a major update.

A popular Fortnite leaker has claimed that the Item Shop's new «Billboard» feature is coming to the game by May 3 and possibly earlier. The next Fortnite update is set to release on Tuesday, April 23 and brings new gameplay features, according to the leaker.

AZelda: Tears of the Kingdom player has discovered and shared that Cuccos seem to know the way home. The surprising detail is just one of many things that fans of Tears of the Kingdom have discovered since its release.

One of 2023's best indie games, Planet of Lana, is coming to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch almost a full year after its initial release. Planet of Lana first launched in late May 2023 as a day one Xbox Game Pass title, simultaneously releasing on PC, but unfortunately leaving Switch and PlayStation gamers waiting for another year.

Blizzard has revealed more details about the Overwatch 2 Mythic Shop, which is being added to the hero shooter game as part of the Season 10 update. Overwatch 2 Season 10 represents a big moment for the game, as Blizzard is using it to make some sweeping changes.

A Minecraft player has recently stumbled upon a peculiar sight while exploring the legacy version of the game, a village with just one house. This discovery was shared with the Minecraft community, sparking intrigue and speculation about its existence.

Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for April 17. The Indie World Showcase has historically featured announcements and updates for indie games coming to Nintendo Switch. Nintendo usually gives around 20 minutes to go over the assortment of indie game news.

The upcoming Fortnite collaboration with Star Wars might feature Chewbacca, a highly anticipated character, as a cosmetic skin. Fortnite has been celebrating May the Fourth in-game for the past few years. In 2023, Epic Games took it up a notch; Fortnite hosted a major Star Wars crossover event called Find the Force, and it even featured its own event pass with themed cosmetic rewards and quests.

Superhero-themed turn-based strategy game Capes will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 29 for $39.99, publisher Daedalic Entertainment and developer Spitfire Interactive announced. Pre-orders are available now via PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop.

“Hyper-cinematic narrative adventure” game 1000xRESIST will launch for Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on May 9, publisher Fellow Traveller and developer sunset visitor announced.

Comedy RPG Athenian Rhapsody will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, PC via Steam and GOG, iOS, and Android on May 14, publisher Top Hat Studios and developer Nico Papalia announced.

Nintendo will host an Indie World Showcase on April 17 at 7:00 a.m. PT / 10:00 a.m. ET featuring 20 minutes of announcements and updates on independent games coming to Switch in 2024, the company announced. You will be able to watch it on YouTube and Twitch.

The Switch version of free-to-play massively multiplayer online RPG Caravan Stories will end service on June 13 at 11:00 JST, publisher Aiming and developer Team Caravan announced.

A Stardew Valley player has created an impressive meal for their significant other's birthday based on the food in the game. SinceStardew Valley was released in 2016, ConcernedApe, the game’s creator, has continued to support the game with updates, helping to foster a dedicated community of players. This player base often makes creations based on the game, with this Stardew Valley-themed dinner as one of the latest examples of that passion.

Publisher HYPER REAL and Korean developer IKINAGAMES have announced Telebbit, a fast-paced action platformer where teleportation is key. It will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam in 2024.

Publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Omega Force have detailed the story of Fate/Samurai Remnant downloadable content “Record’s Fragment: Yagyu Sword Chronicles,” which will launch on April 18.

Bandai Namco has recently confirmed that One Piece Odyssey will be released for the Nintendo Switch on July 26. The upcoming Switch port will be the complete edition of One Piece Odyssey, coming with previously released DLC, as well as new outfits.

Mirrorwatch, the reversed reality game mode coming in Overwatch 2 Season 10, will be taking place from April 23 through May 13. For three weeks, players will be able to play villainous versions of their favorite Overwatch 2 heroes, and heroic versions of their favorite villains, with a unique twist on familiar abilities.

San Diego Studio has released a new update forMLB The Show 24 that adds minor UI and in-game improvements alongside bug fixes. In celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, MLB The Show 24 also received a new program that features various rewards.

Despite the rumors of an imminent Switch 2 announcement, Nintendo fans may have some disappointing news to deal with first before any update on the next-gen console. To be more precise, Nintendo has reportedly confirmed that it is set to miss a major gaming exhibition later this year.

Gaming giant Nintendo recently filed trademark applications for Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, suggesting that the popular Wii U Kirby game may be added to the growing list of older games ported to the Switch. Whether it could be among the retro titles on Nintendo Switch Online or fully remastered remains unknown, but the trademark filings may be promising for fans of Kirby and the Wii U.

Mountain climbing adventure game Surmount will launch now for Switch and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store on May 2, one week ahead of its previously announced May 9 release date, developers Indiana-Jonas and Jasper Oprel announced.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developer ILCA will release One Piece Odyssey: Deluxe Edition for Switch on July 25 in Japan and July 26 worldwide, the companies announced.

Starships are supposed to be one of the few things in No Man's Sky that players can't trade with one another, but an incredible interaction between players online seems to confirm that two random members of the community have somehow swapped starships unintentionally thanks to a bizarre glitch in the game. Many fans of No Man's Sky have shared examples of some odd bugs in the past, and many more have even utilized such faults in the game's code to their advantage in base building through a process known as «glitch building.»

Blizzard has pulled the curtain back on the full patch notes for Overwatch 2 Season 10, set to launch on Tuesday, April 16. Overwatch 2 Season 10 is a particularly exciting season for the hero shooter for a number of reasons. The headlining new addition in Overwatch 2 Season 10 is the long-awaited debut of brand-new Damage hero Venture.

A new Fortnite x Star Wars collaboration is on the horizon, and soon enough, players will be able to try out brand-new content and play with returning items and weapons. Fortnite has participated in dozens of collaborations over the years.

Epic Games has revealed that it will be adding a new feature to the Fortnite Item Shop, allowing players to check how long a skin will be available before it's removed for rotation. There are thousands of cosmetics in Fortnite, and it's not uncommon for fans to have lists of the items that they want to return to the game. Every day, cosmetic items are brought in and out of the shop to make room for new and returning trends. However, unless Fortnite makes an announcement, it's impossible for gamers to know what's coming before the refresh.

One dedicated LEGO Fortnite player has built an entire village in the Frostland biome. The core part of LEGO Fortnite's gameplay loop is base building, which requires players to gather resources in a brick-based world. Having a functional base is important, as it gives protection from harsh weather conditions and wandering enemies.

The highly-anticipated and long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong has been rated in Australia, which is just the latest encouraging update for the Metroidvania game. The original Hollow Knight game was a big success, earning widespread positive reviews for successfully blending the exploration elements of the Metroidvania genre with the tough-as-nails boss fights associated with FromSoftware's Soulslike games.

A Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player crafted an off-road car capable of handling all sorts of terrain. One of the simple joys of Tears of the Kingdom is building vehicles that provide the opportunity to get across the map faster than usual. With a simple car available to players, there is no need to travel on horseback to reach villages and other destinations in Hyrule.

A talented Overwatch 2 fan has created skins inspired by DC Comics characters for Hanzo, Mercy, and nine other heroes from the game. Since the original Overwatch, Blizzard has released many creative skins for the hero shooter's characters. This potential for skins expanded even further with the release of Overwatch 2, which opened the door to crossovers with famous names from pop culture for the first time.

Dokuysei: Bangin’ Summer for PlayStation 4 and Switch, and digital releases such as DAVE THE DIVER for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, Umurangi Generation for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR2, and Quest, and Tales of Kenzera: ZAU for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC are the highlights of this week’s Japanese video game releases.

Publisher Kemco and Japanese developer Pageretta will release horror visual novel Horrific Xanatorium will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 26, the companies announced.

A Skyrim player online has encountered an extremely strange glitch in-game, which has resulted in them having their life threatened by a slaughterfish. While Skyrim is known to have its share of bugs, this is one of the most bizarre seen so far.

Skybound Games has shared an Island Code that allows players to access an Invincible-themed game mode in Fortnite. Rise of the Sequids, the new 20-player crossover mode, features infection-style gameplay and offers an exciting new way to play Fortnite.

Gameloft's Disney Dreamlight Valley boasts a number of familiar faces and magical castles, but one creative player wanted to introduce another beloved property, doing so via their in-game reproduction of Far Far Away from the Shrek franchise. While the beloved ogre is a property of Dreamworks and not Disney, the lack of video games based on Shrek have led to some gamers taking creative matters into their own hands.

A Super Smash Bros. Ultimate modder has paid tribute to Akira Toriyama with an impressive mod that combines Dragon Ball and the Pokemon fighter Lucario. On March 1, Akira Toriyama passed away at age 68 due to an acute subdural hematoma. Besides being the creator of Dragon Ball, his works would influence a number of popular multimedia franchises and anime for years. With him being such an influential figure in the anime and manga landscape, many creators have paid tribute to the late manga creator in various ways.

Players can build virtually anything in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and one such inventor recently pieced together an incredibly fast mini-train with powerful mounted laser cannons to zap away enemies. One of the defining features of Tears of the Kingdom is its surprisingly in-depth weapon and vehicle crafting mechanics, which allow Link to fuse raw materials and ancient Zonai technology using his new Ultrahand abilities.

Spike Chunsoft will release the MAGES.-developed The Quintessential Quintuplets visual novels The Quintessential Quintuplets: Memories of a Quintessential Summer and The Quintessential Quintuplets: Five Memories Spent With You in the west, artwork and screenshot leaks from PlayStation Store reveal.

A dedicated Animal Crossing: New Horizons fan has made an amazing flower garden that blooms in the form of another popular Nintendo character: Kirby. The Animal Crossingfranchise has become well known for its ability to allow players to create their own unique islands, and this Animal Crossing: New Horizons player decided to make an awesome garden in honor of the iconic character.

A talented Minecraft player has shared images from their amazing ongoing medieval castle build, which has been created entirely in Survival mode. This means that all the Minecraft materials for this build were collected by hand, making this all the more impressive.

The release of Stardew Valley Update 1.6 introduced a number of new crops, including carrots, which one player discovered could be used to feed horses for a speed boost. Developer Eric «ConcernedApe» Barone included a number of major changes and minor fixes in Stardew Valley Update 1.6, with more patches on the way, and fans have been sharing a number of surprise discoveries from the new content additions.

Final Fantasy 16 voice actor Ben Starr, who plays protagonist Clive Rosfield, has humorously chimed in about a particular Cid – known in the series as a recurring character who's appeared in nearly all its entries. Starr, a self-professed fan of the franchise, has commented on previous Final Fantasy games with his opinions on various elements.

A dedicated Nintendo fan has shared photos of their incredible collection with dozens of Amiibos, Switch editions, and other items. Nintendo's fans have a well-known love for the brand, and they often show it off in different ways. One common way Nintendo fans show how much they appreciate the company's consoles, and the games released for them, is by putting together impressive collections.

A life-long Nintendo gamer made a nostalgic discovery, as they found a 1997 Super Mario RPG official player's guide in their closet. With the success of the Super Mario RPG remake potentially spurring more retro RPG game remakes from Nintendo, the find offered both a pleasant surprise and an unexpected bit of usefulness.

Grasshopper Manufacture's Suda51 has confirmed two new features that are being added with Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered. These two new features are a New Game Plus mode and more outfits for the game's protagonist, Garcia Hotspur. Grasshopper Manufacture's upcoming remaster of this underrated 2011 third-person comedy horror shooter will launch sometime later in 2024.

UPDATE 4/13: After a short time within the vault, Earthbending has returned to the game. The major issue with being able to glitch inside a player-made structure has been patched, though the normal functionality seems to be exactly as it was.

Larian Studios, the developer behind Baldur's Gate 3, was one of the biggest contributors to the Kickstarter campaign for 2019's Blasphemous. The indie Metroidvania title proved to be a great addition to the genre, and the studio behind Baldur's Gate 3 was one of the largest donors to the project.

New sales figures for Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time reveal the 3D platformer sold significantly better than expected, with the sequel recently passing 5 million copies sold. Since his debut on the PlayStation 1, Crash Bandicoot has been one of the most iconic mascot characters from the early boom of 3D platformers. While the franchise remained dormant for several years throughout the 2010s, the Crash franchise would see a major revival with the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy and the previously mentioned sequel. Now, the long-awaited sequel was reportedly a major success.

Publisher Vaka Game Magazine and developer ImCyan have released PlayStation 4 (PlayStation Store) and Switch (Nintendo eShop) versions of horror game Evil God Korone for $4.49.

A creative fan of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom recently built a King Gleeok boss entirely out of LEGO blocks. The player recorded the process for Zelda fans to watch, highlighting the work it takes to recreate the menacing three-headed boss from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

A hardware modder has created a custom Game Boy Advance cartridge that turns the handheld system into a controller for the Nintendo Switch console. Gamers have created a variety of unique and interesting hardware modifications for the Nintendo Switch, including custom Switch docks and controllers based on other properties to modify completely different electronics to make it function with the console. Some of the more interesting hardware modifications are the ones that make other hardware act as a controller for the Switch.

The rumored April 2024 Nintendo Direct may not be happening after all. This news, which is likely to disappoint some Nintendo fans, comes from the same insider who originally reported on the possibility of Nintendo doing an early spring game showcase.

ATLUS has released new information and screenshots for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance introducing the game’s new Nahobino form, new demons Nahobeeho and Amabie, exploring Da’at, and more.

The latest collaboration arrives in Fortnite as the Avatar franchise makes its debut with a new limited time event filled with quests, rewards, and new elemental bending abilities players can utilize. In recent years, Fortnite has leaned into collaboration events with other franchises and IPs, seemingly bringing a wide range of content into the already popular Battle Royale. Alongside giants like Marvel and Star Wars, Fortnite fans have seen a ton of collaborations across all types of mediums from the Nike brand, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Anime like Dragon Ball Z, and tons more.

Fortnite has vaulted the Wings of Icarus, the Chains of Hades, and the Thunderbolt of Zeus due to the start of the Avatar: The Last Airbender event. This Fortnite season, Chapter 5 Season 2, is also known as the Myths & Mortals season, as it's all about the great Olympian bosses and how they've taken over the Battle Royale island. Due to its exciting theme, many fans were anticipating its release back in early March; they were hopeful that they would be able to try out lots of unique items and explore completely different locations due to the wide range of stories and legends in ancient Greek mythology.

SUNSOFT‘s Amazing Hebereke, IREM’s SUPER R-TYPE, and Nintendo‘s Wrecking Crew ’98 are now available as part of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online lineup, Nintendo announced.

The Nintendo Switch Online service has added three games for subscribers to play, with two of these games previously being Japan-only releases. The three games added to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service are Super R-Type, Amazing Hebereke, and Wrecking Crew '98. These three retro titles are underrated games that were released on the SNES.

64-player battle royale game PAC-MAN Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam) on May 9 for $19.99, publisher Bandai Namco and developer Amber Studio announced.