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Game Freak

Game Freak was Proposed to Redesign Pikachu to "Something Like a Tiger With Huge Breasts" During Localisation of Red/Blue

Yep, you read that right. During the localisation of Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue, American staff gave proposed redesigns for Pikachu in the west as “something like a tiger with huge breasts”. This was at a time in the 90s where Japanese developers were unsure whether Pokemon would be received

Indie

Nintendo Treehouse Live Showing Off Paper Mario: The Origami King Gameplay and New WayForward Game

We may not have a Nintendo Direct to look forward to, but Nintendo has revealed that there will be a Nintendo Treehouse Live to show off new gameplay footage of Paper Mario: The Origami King, as well as a brand new game from WayForward. There was some confusion about the

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Nintendo Treehouse Live Showing Off Paper Mario: The Origami King Gameplay and New WayForward Game

We may not have a Nintendo Direct to look forward to, but Nintendo has revealed that there will be a Nintendo Treehouse Live to show off new gameplay footage of Paper Mario: The Origami King, as well as a brand new game from WayForward. There was some confusion about the

donkey kong

Donkey Kong Country Being Added to Nintendo Switch Online

Fans have been begging for it and Nintendo have finally conceded. Rare’s infamous 1994 classic Donkey Kong Country is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service on July 15th. In addition, the Super Nintendo Entertainment system app will also be getting Natsume Championship Wrestling and the Nintendo Entertainment System

donkey kong

Donkey Kong Country Being Added to Nintendo Switch Online

Fans have been begging for it and Nintendo have finally conceded. Rare’s infamous 1994 classic Donkey Kong Country is coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service on July 15th. In addition, the Super Nintendo Entertainment system app will also be getting Natsume Championship Wrestling and the Nintendo Entertainment System

Adventures of Chris

Adventures of Chris Announced for Nintendo Switch

What do you get when you combine Mega Man and Captain Planet? Adventures of Chris… apparently. This 2D platformer aims to bring back everything that was great about the 90s. Here’s the rundown: > Want to relive the best year ever, 1995, when classic shows such as Rugrats, X-Men,

Adventures of Chris

Adventures of Chris Announced for Nintendo Switch

What do you get when you combine Mega Man and Captain Planet? Adventures of Chris… apparently. This 2D platformer aims to bring back everything that was great about the 90s. Here’s the rundown: > Want to relive the best year ever, 1995, when classic shows such as Rugrats, X-Men,

2D Platformer

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Duru

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Twisted Ramble Games’Duru. The game is slated to release in November 2020 on PC and Mac, with a Nintendo Switch port coming later. Here’s the overview: > Duru is a 2D puzzle platformer

2D Platformer

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Duru

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Twisted Ramble Games’Duru. The game is slated to release in November 2020 on PC and Mac, with a Nintendo Switch port coming later. Here’s the overview: > Duru is a 2D puzzle platformer

Gaming

Video Game Development in South Australia Supported by 10% Rebate - Interview with David Ridgway

Video game development in South Australia has just received a major boost in financial support by the state government announcing the Post-Production, Digital and Visual Effects Rebate. In order to learn more, we got on the phone and interviewed the South Australian Minister of Investment and Trade to ask a

Gaming

Video Game Development in South Australia Supported by 10% Rebate - Interview with David Ridgway

Video game development in South Australia has just received a major boost in financial support by the state government announcing the Post-Production, Digital and Visual Effects Rebate. In order to learn more, we got on the phone and interviewed the South Australian Minister of Investment and Trade to ask a

Indie

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Undercat

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Possible’sUNDERCAT. The game is slated to release in Q1 2021 on Switch, with PC coming Q2 2021 and PlayStation and Xbox Q3-Q4 2021. Here’s the overview: > Inspired by retro platformers and classic

Indie

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Undercat

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Possible’sUNDERCAT. The game is slated to release in Q1 2021 on Switch, with PC coming Q2 2021 and PlayStation and Xbox Q3-Q4 2021. Here’s the overview: > Inspired by retro platformers and classic

News

Pokemon Unite Announced for Nintendo Switch and Mobile

Developed by Tencent and Timi Studios, Pokemon Unite is a real-time team battle game that is a cooperative easy to pickup, difficult to master concept. Here’s the trailer: Pokemon Unite is free-to-start and supports cross play across Nintendo Switch and mobile.

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Pokemon Unite Announced for Nintendo Switch and Mobile

Developed by Tencent and Timi Studios, Pokemon Unite is a real-time team battle game that is a cooperative easy to pickup, difficult to master concept. Here’s the trailer: Pokemon Unite is free-to-start and supports cross play across Nintendo Switch and mobile.

Bloodstained

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Announced

Based on the success of the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter, an 8 bit title was also announced called Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Well now, a sequel has been announced and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch, as well as PS4, Xbox One and Steam. Check it out:

Bloodstained

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 Announced

Based on the success of the Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Kickstarter, an 8 bit title was also announced called Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon. Well now, a sequel has been announced and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch, as well as PS4, Xbox One and Steam. Check it out:

Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon: One World Footage first shown off at New Game+ Expo

We first heard about Harvest Moon: One World [https://switchaboo.com/2020/05/13/harvest-moon-one-world-announced-nintendo-switch/] back in May but at the New Game+ Expo, we finally got some footage and a release window, check it out: Harvest Moon: One World is set to release in Fall 2020 (Spring 2020 for

Harvest Moon

Harvest Moon: One World Footage first shown off at New Game+ Expo

We first heard about Harvest Moon: One World [https://switchaboo.com/2020/05/13/harvest-moon-one-world-announced-nintendo-switch/] back in May but at the New Game+ Expo, we finally got some footage and a release window, check it out: Harvest Moon: One World is set to release in Fall 2020 (Spring 2020 for

ARMS

Min Min is Coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

And there it is, confirmation of the next fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Min Min. This character was recommended directly from Kosuke Yabuki, the game’s producer. Min Min is confirmed to be available on June 29th. Watch the rest of the presentation here: In the same presentation, some

ARMS

Min Min is Coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

And there it is, confirmation of the next fighter in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Min Min. This character was recommended directly from Kosuke Yabuki, the game’s producer. Min Min is confirmed to be available on June 29th. Watch the rest of the presentation here: In the same presentation, some

Indie

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Whateverland

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Caligari Games’Whateverland. The game is slated to release in December 2020 on PC (via Steam and gog.com) and Nintendo Switch port. Here’s the overview: > Whateverland is a hand-painted point-n-click adventure game

Indie

Kickstarter Project of the Week: Whateverland

For this week’s Switch Kickstarter Project of the Week, we will be looking at Caligari Games’Whateverland. The game is slated to release in December 2020 on PC (via Steam and gog.com) and Nintendo Switch port. Here’s the overview: > Whateverland is a hand-painted point-n-click adventure game

Chibig

Summer in Mara - Switch Review

Let’s take to the seas and enjoy island life in all of its splendour. In Summer in Mara, you play as Koa, an overzealous young girl who finds a lost and frightened creature called Napopo. Find a way to bring them home whilst tending to your very own tropical

Chibig

Summer in Mara - Switch Review

Let’s take to the seas and enjoy island life in all of its splendour. In Summer in Mara, you play as Koa, an overzealous young girl who finds a lost and frightened creature called Napopo. Find a way to bring them home whilst tending to your very own tropical