2K Games has announced Carnival Games, the next entry in the popular franchise that has sold over 9.5 million units worldwide, is coming to Switch on November 6 for $39.99.
Here is an overview of the game, via 2K Games:
About
Built from the ground up for Nintendo Switch, Carnival Games is fun for the entire family and can be played alone or with up to four players simultaneously, leveraging the unique accessibility of the console’s Joy-Con controllers. The game features 20 exciting and re-imagined games in four unique alleys that can be played at home or on the go, alone or with family and friends.
Like a real-life county fair, Carnival Games allows players of all ages and experience levels to enjoy classic games like ring toss (“Post Master”) and alley ball horse racing (“Roll-R-Derby”), as well as brand new attractions like drone racing (“Light Speed”) and cosmic bowling (“Cosmic Strike”). Four uniquely themed alleys – Jungle Lane, Saturn Station, Vulture Gulch and Nuts & Bolts – provide a different look and feel for the games within them. Players have the chance to win tickets by playing any of the 20 games and redeem them for new games and outfits for their customizable carnival guest characters.
Key Features
• A Fun Variety of Carnival Games for Everyone: Like a real-life county fair, Carnival Games bursts with 20 exciting games that you can play over and over. Classic games such as shooting basketballs (“Swish”) and taking down clowns (“Clowning Around”) are joined by brand new attractions like flying drone racing (“Light Speed”) and cosmic bowling (“Cosmic Strike”). With 20 total games across four uniquely themed alleys, there’s fun for everyone!
• Carnival Games Everywhere: With Nintendo Switch, Carnival Games is a game for everyone and for everywhere. Whether on the big screen or small screen, Carnival Games can be enjoyed wherever you want to play.
• A Multiplayer Party: Bring your family and friends in on the fun for a true Carnival Games party. Up to four players can participate simultaneously, bumping up the level of excitement and competition in all 20 carnival games.
• Play, Win, Get Rewards: Play games, win tickets, and trade them in for new outfits for your carnival guest characters. Dress them up to match your style or go wild with wacky headgear, shirts and bottoms.
Bandai Namco has announced Namco Museum Arcade Pac for Switch. The two-in-one package includes both Namco Museum and Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus, which are available now via the Nintendo eShop. It will launch worldwide on September 28.
Here is an overview of the collection, via Bandai Namco:
About
All the best Namco arcade games in the palm of your hand.
Save your quarters and bring the arcade home with the ultimate two-in-one game ‘pac,’ Namco Museum Arcade Pac! Enjoy the nostalgic classics in Namco Museum and the flashy maze madness of Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus with friends or solo, at home or on the go, for exciting arcade fun wherever you are—exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.
Key Features
• Namco Museum – Enjoy Namco classics such as Pac-Man, Galaga, Splatterhouse, and Tower of Druaga, or play games such as Rolling Thunder, Skykid, or Tank Force with friends and family on the Nintendo Switch.
• Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus – The highly acclaimed Pac-Man Championship Edition series has finally come to the Nintendo Switch in Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 Plus! Featuring eye-popping high-resolution 3D graphics and funky visuals, the latest version of the classic game takes chomping and chasing through mazes to a whole new level! Play by yourself or with your friends in the all new co-op mode, “Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 • Plus 2P”—exclusive only to the Switch! When one player gets caught by a ghost, the other player can come to the rescue. Team up with your friends and family to weave through the mazes and make it to the boss battle together!
Arcanity, a studio founded by former inXile Entertainment, Obsidian Entertainment, and Sigil Games Online staff, will release action adventure RPG Tanzia for Switch via the Nintendo eShop on July 19 in the Americas, Europe, and Australia for $19.99, followed by PC “shortly after” (it is currently in Early Access), the developer announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
Become the greatest shaman to ever lob a fireball. Retrace the steps of your Akazi ancestors to prevent your island home of Tanzia from being overrun by an ancient evil. Your elders will guide you, but it is up to you to master your skills and live up to your family’s legacy. An old-style RPG made with modern tech and set in a unique world, Tanzia combines elements of favorite classic action-adventure RPGs in an open 3D world full of magic and monsters.
• Fight Fantastic Foes – As you venture deeper and deeper into the world of Tanzia, you’ll face increasingly powerful creatures, from a lowly Akiri bird to the Skeleton King himself, with water spirits, giant spiders, zombies, corrupted beings and many more powerful creatures in between!
• Discover the World of Tanzia – The island of Tanzia is completely open from the moment your adventure starts, you can get to discover and enjoy it at your own leisure, visit Turtle Beach, the Docks, the dangerous Emuri Village, the magical Lagoon, The Ruins of an ancient civilization and many more beautiful locations. Just make sure you’re geared up & ready for the challenges you’ll face along the way!
• Learn Arcanity – Freeze your foes to make them slower, burn them to a crisp, root them in place! Learn different magic spells to deal with your enemies in creative ways, combine Arcanity with alchemy effects to become a one man army!
• Master Alchemy – Heal, run faster, make your Arcanity spells more powerful than you can ever imagine! Mastering alchemy will be crucial in your quest to become the Hero of the Akazi stories.
Key Features
• Unique backstory and island setting
• Main questline and optional quests to unlock more spells, items, and zones
• Open combat system where exploiting combinations of spells, enemy weaknesses, and environment is encouraged
• MMORPG-like controls with responsive movement to allow kiting and other emergent techniques
Nintendo and Bandai Namco have released an overview trailer for the upcoming Switch version of Go Vacation, a resort vacation-themed collection of 50 different games and activities originally released for Wii in 2011.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo:
Welcome to Kawawii Island, a paradise resort where friends and family can enjoy 50+ co-op and competitive activities.
There are all sorts of exciting ways to explore the island, from horseback to buggies, snow mobiles to inline skates. And to add to the fun, up to four players can enjoy visiting and discovering every corner of the island together!
If you’re playing multiplayer, each player can use just one Joy-Con controller. Experience hours of fun and something new every day. Customize your character, costumes, vehicles and even pets! Daily presents and challenges mean that you will want to keep coming back to the island of Kawawii to explore more terrain and play through activities all over again. Mii or in-game characters of friends and family may show up, and if they do, you can compete against them anytime. Or customize your very own villa by earning over 450 pieces of furniture.
Key Features
• Kawawii Island is a paradise resort with 50+ co-op and competitive activities
• Explore four huge paradise resorts: Marine, City, Snow, and Mountain on horseback, underwater, or a variety of other vehicles
• Enjoy leisure activities like scuba diving, horseback riding, and sea fishing
• Try out extreme sports like skydiving, surfing, and skateboarding
• Compete to be the best at a variety of other fun activities like skiing, beach volleyball, and tennis
• Up to 4 players* on one system or local wireless**, with variety of control styles, including motion control
• Share a Joy-Con controller with a friend for instant multiplayer fun
• The Joy-Con Wheel accessory is optional for steering vehicles (sold separately)
• Customize your character with outfits and choose a dog companion from various breeds
• Daily presents include new breeds of dogs or costumes
• Daily challenges appear in sets of three across the island
New on Nintendo Switch
• Marine & Mountain fishing with 30+ species of fish
• 40+ types of animals to photograph and store in your in-game photo collection
• Find boxes filled with rewards dropped by a plane
Bossa Studios is teasing a Switch version of its 2013-released surgical simulation game Surgeon Simulator.
Surgeon Simulator first launched for PC in April 2013, followed by iOS in March 2014, and PlayStation 4 and Android in August 2014.
The video that teases the Switch version is promises “Bone-Shattering News.” The description reads, “Let us know when it… clicks.” The video itself shows the player’s hand turning off a light using a wall switch.
Skullgirls 2nd Encore for Switch debut trailer
Lab Zero Games has released the debut trailer for the newly announced Switch version of Skullgirls 2nd Encore.
The Switch version of the fighting game will receive both a physical and digital release via the publishing of Skybound Games.
A release date has yet to be announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via Lab Zero Games:
Skullgirls is a fast-paced 2D fighting game that puts players in control of fierce warriors in an extraordinary Dark Deco world. It’s a modern take on classic arcade fighters with a high-definition, hand-drawn twist!
With fourteen colorful characters, a beautifully illustrated story mode, in-depth tutorials, and innovative game systems, Skullgirls has something for everyone, from fighting game newcomers to hardcore fans.
It’s a one-of-a-kind, action-packed game, complete with awesome combos and an intriguing story!
Skullgirls 2nd Encore is currently available for PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and PC.
Warframe is coming to Switch, developer Digital Extremes announced. A release date was not announced. Panic Button is handling the port.
The free-to-play online cooperative third-person action game first launched for PC in March 2013, followed by PlayStation 4 in November 2013 and Xbox One in September 2014.
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
They were called Tenno. Warriors of blade and gun: masters of the Warframe armor. Those that survived the old war were left drifting among the ruins. Now they are needed once more.
The Grineer, with their vast armies, are spreading throughout the solar system. A call echoes across the stars summoning the Tenno to an ancient place. They summon you.
Allow the Lotus to guide you. She has rescued you from your cryostasis chamber and given you a chance to survive. The Grineer will find you; you must be prepared. The Lotus will teach you the ways of the Warframes and the secrets to unlocking their powers.
Release of Toki on Nintendo Switch on November 22nd and unveiling of the Retrollector edition
Toki makes his great return on Nintendo Switch with a remake featuring all-new graphics and re-orchestrated music. The game will be available on November 22nd, 2018. Initially released in 1989 on arcade machines, this cult 2D action/platform game marked a whole generation of players with its simian main character and a level of difficulty typical of games at the time.
Those with fond memories of the golden age of arcade games, and the famous ‘insert coin’ message, will be delighted to discover the Retrollector Edition. This edition will also be available on November 22nd and will include:
• The box version of the Toki game
• An exclusive 16-page Toki comic, with an original story illustrated by Philippe Dessoly
• Prints
• Sticker sheets
• A mini arcade machine with the game’s colors to house the Nintendo Switch™ screen!
Philippe Dessoly, artist for the original version of Toki on the Amiga, and well-known for his official drawings of UFO Robot and Captain Harlock, is the Artistic Director for this remake. Pierre Adane has been entrusted with game development, while the music will be written by Raphael Gesqua, an experienced video game music composer. All three have already worked together on the game Mr. Nutz.
Key Features
Toki the warrior lived peacefully in the jungle with his sweetheart Miho. Appearing out of nowhere, the terrifying voodoo sorcerer Vookimedlo and heinous demon Bashtar kidnap Miho and turn the poor Toki into a chimpanzee! Unfortunately for his sweetheart, he has become a hairy, lethargic ape...
The former warrior must get used to his new form and, deprived of his traditional weapons, use his powerful jaw to spit strange projectiles at his enemies. During his adventure, Toki will find objects that will help him complete his quest, from a football helmet to a pair of flippers and snorkel.
The Switch version of Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut will launch in August, developer inXile Entertainment announced.
Here is an overview of the game, via inXile Entertainment:
About
Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut is an enhanced version of the original release that features numerous improvements and additions that further immerse the player in this epic adventure across a post-nuclear American Southwest.
Key Features
• One Size Does Not Fit All: Don’t feel like finding the key for a door? Feel free to pick the lock, bash it down with your boot, or just blow it open!
• Decision Making… with Consequences: With both short and long term reactivity, player choices ripple outwards, changing the game’s events and forever altering the lives of those in the wasteland.
• Huge & Customizable: Hundreds of characters. Thousands of variations on the Rangers’ appearances. Over 150 weapons. No two players will have the same experience.
New Director’s Cut Features
• Perks & Quirks: Players can customize their squads even more! Perks & Quirks are special personality traits players can use to give their characters even more life, with their own unique bonuses… and drawbacks.
• Precision Strikes: Fire on enemies and debilitate them with tactical attacks! Cripple a leg to slow an enemy down, fire on their gun to blast it to bits, or aim for the head to knock them senseless – or blow it clean off.
• Expanded Voice Over: Over 8,000 lines of new voice-over dialog have been added for the game’s characters and companions, bringing the wasteland to life like never before.
With over 80 hours of gameplay, players will deck out their Desert Ranger squad with the most devastating weaponry this side of the fallout zone, test the limits of their strategy skills, and bring justice to the wasteland.