Nintendo’s hybrid console has literally taken the industry by storm. Since launching in March, the Switch has gained a strong foothold in the market due to its portability, which allows people to bring ‘big’ AAA releases on the go (a first in the Video Game industry). Since its launch in March, the  Switch has sold over 10 million units according to Nintendo. This is in stark contrast t... more.

Tiny Barbarian DX by developer StarQuail is a nod to classic games such as Taito’s Rastan, Sega’s Golden Axe and Capcom’s Super Ghouls ‘n Ghost. The game’s massive levels (which span four chapters), feel like they were pulled from an 8-bit NES game from back in the day. Gamers old enough to remember gaming on Nintendo’s old, 8-bit console will also recall how difficult most of those ga... more.

Starting today, Nintendo Switch owners in North America and Europe can download and play VVVVVV, the incredible gravity-disrupting new retro game from Nicalis, Inc. By distilling the video game art form into its essential elements, VVVVVV presents a gameplay experience of exceptional purity and clarity of vision. As the brave Captain Viridian, the player moves left and right but cannot jump. Yo... more.

Nicalis Inc. (publisher and developer of the Switch hits The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ and Cave Story+) is proud to announce the official release of Tiny Barbarian DX, the company’s latest retro-inspired neo-classic for Nintendo Switch. The game is available now for $29.99 as a physical game card in North America or as a digital download from the Nintendo eShop in both North America and Euro... more.

Today, Ubisoft announced that Rayman Legends Definitive Edition is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Interested players can get a sneak peek of the latest iteration of the critically acclaimed platformer by checking out the free demo, also available now on the Nintendo eShop. Rayman, named platformer of the year and winner of multiple artistic and musical achievements, comes to the Nintend... more.

Battle Princess is an action platformer that follows the journey of a knight in training trying to save her kingdom and father with the help of her pet dog from the ghostly realm, Fritzy. It is a game that is reminiscent of the classic version of Capcom's Ghouls 'n Ghosts with its side-scrolling action and simple graphics. I should mention now that Battle Princes is still in development, and its r... more.

Cave Story + by developer Nicalis is a run-and-gun platformer that first appeared on PC back in 2004. Praised for its stylish, 8-bit graphics, compelling storyline and retro-style game mechanics, the game went on to appear on both the Nintendo Wii (as a Wiiware release) and the Nintendo 3DS respectively. The Nintendo Switch release of Cave Story is a modern rendition of the PC classic, but with... more.

Released in the arcade on September 19th, 1985, Ghost n' Goblins redefined the run-and-jump genre with its harder than nails gameplay; its two-hit death penalty; and nail-biting boss encounters. Gamers everywhere spent countless quarters helping the game's protagonist, Arthur, save princess Prin-Prin from the evil demon king Astaroth. Ghost 'n Goblins and its many iterations have been ported to... more.

The Nintendo Switch is an incredible piece of hardware that combines both a home console and portable system into a single piece of hardware. The supplied docking station turns the Switch into a full-fledged home console system capable of outputting 1080P 60fps graphics to a HD television. The system also charges when attached to its docking station. The joycons are versatile controllers that c... more.

On the heels of a successful introduction at GDC 2017, indie game developer bZillions today announced the upcoming 2D platformer Little Hawk. Slated for release in fall 2017, the game will launch initially on Steam, followed by PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Little Hawk immerses the player in an epic struggle to save their village and its denizens while rescuing the Chief's daughter, restoring ma... more.