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Four new transformations have been revealed today forPrincess Peach: Showtime! on the Nintendo Switch.

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Four new transformations have been revealed today for the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime! game launching March 22 for the Nintendo Switch. Each transformation gives Peach the distinct dramatic flair she needs to save the day – and the play – from the Sour Bunch.

The ensemble cast featured in today’s showing are Figure Skater Peach, Dashing Thief Peach, Mermaid Peach and Mighty Peach.

  • Figure Skater Peach – Use her practiced poise to take to the rink and put her foes on thin ice. Join a dazzling performance filled with quick-timed spins and jumps, and skate around the competition to help your fellow dancers!
  • Dashing Thief Peach – Traverse, infiltrate, and swing through this daring performance with various gadgets and sneak by the defenses of the thieves of the Sour Bunch. Embrace the thrills (and charms!) of espionage, then make your dramatic escape.
  • Mermaid Peach – Being beneath the sea won’t stop Peach from carrying a tune! Use her magical voice to control schools of fish and harmonize with an aquatic orchestra. Direct these friendly fish to reveal pathways and help solve puzzles.
  • Mighty Peach – Look toward the sky: It’s … Mighty Peach! Go from hero to superhero and defend the locals with powerful punches and superhuman strength. Fly, fling objects and fight enemies in an action-filled spectacle in the sky and on the ground.

In Princess Peach: Showtime!, Peach teams up with Stella, the Sparkle Theater’s guardian, to save the theater from the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch. Using the power of Sparkle, Peach must take the stage of each show, transform and confront Grape’s evil acting troupe. As Peach, players will take on a bevy of leading roles – including a swordfighter, detective, ninja, patissiere, kung fu master and cowgirl. It’s going to take plenty of panache to bring this play to its triumphant final bow.

Want to live it up princess style in New York City? Enter for the chance to win a three-night, four-day trip between March 21 – March 25 to New York City for you and up to two others. Take in the sensational sights of the city, plus, receive a personal tour at the Nintendo New York store during the launch weekend for the Princess Peach: Showtime! game.

Coinciding with the release of Princess Peach: Showtime! on March 22, a set of pastel pink Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers will be available at select retailers and My Nintendo Store at a suggested retail price of $79.99.

Video game release dates:
TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
NS = Nintendo Switch … PS = PlayStation … XBS = Xbox Series …

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Splatoon 3 ‘Side Order’ DLC coming Feb. 22 https://nerdvana.co/gaming/nintendo/switch/splatoon-3-side-order-dlc-feb-22/170560/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:15:00 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/?p=170560 Splatoon 3 ‘Side Order’ DLC coming Feb. 22

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ascend the Spire of Orderand brighten up your world in the single-player DLC Side Order, the second wave of theSplatoon 3 Expansion Passfor Splatoon 3 on Nintendo Switch systems, arriving Feb. 22.

In Side Order, you play as Agent 8, a resident of Inkopolis who wakes up in a new “world of order,” where the color spectrum goes from white to … a little less white to … kinda gray to … well, that’s pretty much it. What’s an Octoling to do? Figure out how to bring a little color back into the picture, that’s what! Alongside a drone who claims to be Off the Hook member Pearl, Agent 8 must battle to the top of the Spire of Order against hordes of surprising enemies and obstacles.

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On each floor of the Spire there are objectives that change each time you make an attempt, and they get harder the higher you climb. Objectives may include defeating enemies, securing specific areas for a set amount of time, and overcoming other skill-testing challenges. Use the color chips you receive to customize your Palette to your liking with enhancements such as increased firing speed, raised damage output and more. Fail to reach the top and you’ll have to start over – but the color chips you collect will be converted into a currency that can be exchanged for some permanent and helpful upgrades. Those upgrades might just give you a fighting chance of reaching the top next time around.

Designed to be replayed over and over as you update Agent 8 with powerful (and colorful) abilities, Side Order is a fun, challenging way to level up your Splatoon skills, for newcomers and vets alike.

And those skills will have to be sharp because a new Splatoon 3 “Fresh Season” launches March 1. This season brings with it new multiplayer stages, such as the “Marlin Airport” battle stage and the “Bonerattle Arena” Salmon Run stage, new weapons like brella and dualies variants and additional new items like the Fizzbang that can be used during Splatfests**. You can check out the new Fresh Season trailer right here: https://youtu.be/dDtuR1FyHRo

You can purchase the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass right now to get ready for the Feb. 22 launch.

Side Order, Wave 2 of the Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass paid DLC, arrives Thursday, Feb. 22 for the Nintendo Switch game.

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong demo on Switch offers 4 levels from 1st world https://nerdvana.co/gaming/nintendo/switch/mario-vs-donkey-kong-demo/170591/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 01:52:22 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/?p=170591 Mario vs. Donkey Kong demo on Switch offers 4 levels from 1st world

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Starting today, visit the Nintendo eShop to download a free demo of four levels from the first world of Mario vs. Donkey Kong, the enhanced version of the Game Boy Advance classic for Nintendo Switch systems.

Solve puzzles and overcome platforming challenges to rescue the Mini-Marios and thwart Donkey Kong. The demo also gives you a first look at the new Two Player mode, where you can share one of your Joy-Con controllers with a friend and team up as Mario and Toad.

You will also have access to the game’s new difficulty settings in single-player mode – choose Classic Style to experience the same difficulty level as the original Game Boy Advance version, or (if you still have fresh memories of struggling with certain levels) you can try Casual Style with no time limit and the ability to restart from checkpoints.

Video game release dates:
TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
NS = Nintendo Switch … PS = PlayStation … XBS = Xbox Series …

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The Nerdvana crew share their picks for the hypest video games of the year 2024

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The Nerdvana crew share their picks for the hypest video games of the year 2024

Christen Bejar’s most anticipated video games of 2024

Tekken 8

Jan. 25, 2024, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

I have been a longtime fan of the Tekken series for awhile. With each entry it really seems to ramp up the quality (we don’t talk about Tekken 4 though), with the seventh one being critically acclaimed for its fast-paced combat and variety of characters. Tekken 8 will continue the wonderfully nonsensical storyline of the bloodthirsty Mishimas but scatter in a slew of new and returning characters in the roster for the next King of Iron Fist tournament. After such a strong entry, it will be interesting to see the incorporation of the new Heat system and how it will shape competitive play this year. 

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Banishers: Ghost of New Eden 

Feb. 13, 2024. PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC

I am a sucker for a thrilling story and Banishers looks to be one. From the acclaimed studio Don’t Nod (Life is Strange), Banishers: Ghost of New Eden is about two fated lovers that work together to put an end to a malevolent curse (along with all the spirit creatures that come with it). The world looks beautiful and the duality between the real and the spirit realm is very interesting to me. Add in the romantic plot hook of the characters finally reuniting, either in death or life, has me ready to play. This will also be a big changeup gameplay wise from their more recent offerings, so I’m excited to see where they go with this new IP. 

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

2024, PC and Xbox Series X|S

If you missed the first entry into the BAFTA-winning Hellblade series, you’re seriously missing out. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice told a gripping and unsettling tale about a Pict warrior woman fighting for her love’s soul while battling all manner of the underworld, as well as her own mental illness. Featuring a focus on psychosis as it was understood in early civilizations, it led players through puzzles and combat using interesting mechanics outside the norm for games at the time. The first game was an incredible and still unmatched experience, so the next entry does have a little pressure to deliver the same unique storytelling that made it so poignant from other titles in 2017. Grab a pair of good headphones and hunker down for this one when it releases. 

Hades II 

Early access Q2 2024, PC

I will go ahead and admit it: Hades made me finally fall in love with roguelikes. Prior to this game, the thought of playing tireless loops with minimal payoff irked me. I couldn’t see the point. Then Supergiant Games threw Hades in front of me with its charming characters, gorgeous art, beautiful soundtrack, and satisfying combat with a compelling story. Yes it may only be early access, but I’m excited and grateful to dive into more content from the Hades lore. 

Wolf Among Us II

2024? PC

This is a wishful thinking entry. The ups and downs of TellTale Games have been well reported by now, but a surprise announcement for a sequel to one of my personal favorites in their library, The Wolf Among Us, excited me. Much like The Walking Dead TellTale games, the Fables comics lent itself well to the detective mystery players navigated Bigby Wolf through. Unfortunately, the development team was hit with layoffs in October of 2023, resulting in the delay of the game to the ambiguous date of 2024. It would be a shame if this game ended up shelved forever after its death and rebirth, but it’s a reminder that the industry sorely needs a reduction in volatility to make it a more stable place of employment for hardworking development groups. 

Christen Bejar is a freelance gaming writer who started the local blog The Pause Button while studying at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. For Nerdvana, Bejar reviews video games and also previews, recaps and photographs many local events from a gamer’s perspective.


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Anabel Amis’ most anticipated video games of 2024

Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders

Planned release: Early 2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1159420/Robin_Hood__Sherwood_Builders/

Have you also been captivated by Robin Hood takes in pop culture? Now you can live through your best thievin’-from-the-rich life with an RPG that includes base building! I’ve been addicted to settlement builders, and the idea of putting together a cute refugee for my merry outlaws

Game details: Robin Hood: Sherwood Builders is an action-adventure RPG with base-building elements, where you take on the role of a classic hero who stands up to the tyranny and injustice that haunts Sherwood. Fight, craft, steal, and of course help the local people grow and prosper.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden

Planned release: Feb. 13, 2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1493640/Banishers_Ghosts_of_New_Eden/

Have you ever explored a friend’s wishlist on Steam and thought “whoa I need to add this game to my list!” I would like to thank my friend Shia for this rec. Support a pair of badass lovers as they follow through their oath on protecting the living from the dead, until death seizes one of them and complicates their lives.

Game details: Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story driven Action-RPG where your decisions have dramatic consequences. Solve haunting cases and battle supernatural forces combining Antea’s spiritual powers and Red’s arsenal.

The Thaumaturge

The Thaumaturge

Planned release: Feb. 20, 2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684350/The_Thaumaturge/

Another game I stole from Shia’s wishlist. Be a thaumaturge descended from a long-ling of wielders with a terrible power that can control creatures from another realm. The game has gorgeous isometric scenery, and your choices affect the story. Vampyr… Dishonored… give me a dark industrialised world with Victorian vibes and dark magic and I’m good to go.

Game details: The Thaumaturge is a story-driven RPG with morally ambiguous choices, taking place in the culturally diverse world of early 20th century Warsaw. In this world, Salutors exist: esoteric beings that only Thaumaturges can truly perceive and use for their needs.

Tiny Glade

Planned release: 2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2198150/Tiny_Glade/

Tiny Glade is a super cozy castle landscape “drawing” game. The trailer does the best work in demonstrating how organic their building tools are. You can drag around your cursor and castle towers will sprout, meadows will bloom and a beautiful medieval landscape tapestry will unfold before you. All other details are stripped (no romance, story, etc.) … just relax and enjoy the unlimited sculpting in Tiny Glade.

Game details: Tiny Glade is a small relaxing game about doodling castles. Explore gridless building chemistry, and watch the game carefully assemble every brick, pebble and plank. There’s no management, combat, or wrong answers – just kick back and turn forgotten meadows into lovable dioramas.

Tales of Seikyu

Tales of Seikyu

Planned release: December 2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2340520/Tales_of_Seikyu/

Tales of Seikyu is actually in the middle of their Kickstarter right now. If you’re burned out on life-sim RPGs, this game hopes to stand out by having a unique world with mystical Japanese-folklore yokai. The character art is gorgeous, especially the yokai designs! I’m really hoping their campaign goes above and beyond with funding.

Game details: Embark on Seikyu, a fantasy farming adventure amidst yokai legends. Can you restore a countryside inn to its former glory, forge connections with extraordinary characters, and uncover the hidden wonders of this magical world?

Moonlit Peaks

Moonlit Peaks

Planned release: Early 2024

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2209900/Moonlight_Peaks/

It’s Stardew Valley, but you’re a vampire! Farm, craft spells, unravel mysteries and date other supernatural beings in this cozy game. The art is incredibly charming and hits that nice balance between pixel art farm sims and 3D isometric. 

Game details: Experience life as a vampire in Moonlight Peaks! Master the art of potion-making and spell-casting, tend to your supernatural farm, and make your mark on the magical town. Befriend the local werewolves, witches and mermaids, and maybe even find eternal love along the way.

Anabel Amis is a concept artist, graphic designer, events coordinator, and creative consultant now residing in Renton, Wash. She also founded the Men vs Cosplay calendar series. She also enjoys reading sci-fi/fantasy, sampling new red wines, and playing video/tabletop games.


Mario versus Donkey Kong

David Buck’s most anticipated video games of 2024

When it comes to gaming, 2024 is, surprisingly, not a big anticipation year for me. Despite that, there are still some titles I’m looking forward to year.

Two of them are on the Evercade. Over the past few years, I’ve been collecting (and playing) games for the Evercade. This year, they’re releasing a multi game cart called Indie Heroes 3 that will contain some of the best and most interesting indie/homebrew games I’ve ever played (including Donut Dodo, an arcade platformer that just rocks). That — along with the C64 Collection 3 — come out in February.

For the Nintendo Switch, I’m looking forward to the re-release of Rocket Knight Adventures and plan to check out Mario vs Donkey Kong.

Other than that, I’m keeping an eye on the NES homebrew scene and might try my hand at making my own game.

David Buck is an author, musician, copywriter, and voice over artist based in Colorado. His work has appeared on Nerdvana Media, The Nintendo Times, Star Trek.com, EN World, SyFy Wire and across the web. In his spare time, he composes music, writes science fiction, and paints miniatures.


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Mina the Hollower (Yacht Club Games)

Jayson Peters’ most anticipated video games of 2024

Mina the Hollower

2024

For their next trick, Yacht Club Games is leaving the shovel and armor behind and trading it for a burrowing rodent hero — with a whip. The Shovel Knight developers’ new game, Mina the Hollower, hearkens back to the 8-bit Game Boy Color era for its aesthetics, but this top-down adventure also takes cues from elements of Castlevania, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Bloodborne. I can dig it! Look for this one to launch on Windows PC, Linux and Mac sometime this year, after a late 2023 release fizzled. (And keep your fingers crossed for a console release.)

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Feb. 29, PS5

Contra: Operation Galuga

Early 2024, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), PS4 and Xbox One

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

Summer, Nintendo Switch

A visually enhanced version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, originally released on Nintendo 3DS, is coming to Switch soon.

Star Wars Outlaws

Get set to experience open-world adventure to the gritty underworld of A Galaxy Far, Far Away in 2024.

Future of the Nintendo Switch …

And last but not least, the Nintendo Switch’s successor system is expected to be revealed (and released?) this year. But Professor Layton and the New World of Steam apparently won’t see release on the Switch until 2025 …

Born and raised in Phoenix, Jayson Peters is a southern Colorado-based newspaper copy editor and website designer. He has taught online media at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and now teaches at Pueblo Community College. A versatile digital storyteller, he has led online operations at the East Valley Tribune in Mesa, Arizona, followed by the Pueblo Chieftain, Colorado Springs Independent, Colorado Springs Business Journal and Pueblo Star Journal. He is a former Southern Colorado Press Club president and founder and curator of Nerdvana.


What are your most anticipated video games of 2024? Let us know below!


More Gaming:

Video game release dates:
TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
NS = Nintendo Switch … PS = PlayStation … XBS = Xbox Series …

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Nintendo reveals new pastel pink Joy-Cons and trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime! https://nerdvana.co/gaming/nintendo/switch/princess-peach-showtime-trailer-pastel-pink-joy-cons/170390/ Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:15:00 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/?p=170390 Nintendo reveals new pastel pink Joy-Cons and trailer for Princess Peach: Showtime!

Coinciding with the release of Princess Peach: Showtime! on March 22: a set of pastel pink Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers ...

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Today, the curtain rises on the premiere of the latest trailer for the upcoming Princess Peach: Showtime! game for the Nintendo Switch system. In her very own adventure, Princess Peach teams up with the Sparkle Theater’s guardian, Stella, to save the theater from the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch. Using the power of Sparkle, Peach must take the stage of each show, transform and confront Grape’s evil acting troupe. Each transformation gives Peach a dramatic entrance and the abilities she needs to take back the play, including two new transformations revealed today: Ninja Peach and Cowgirl Peach!

Get a first look at these new transformations here: https://youtu.be/kGJIpCAkc-0

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Players will battle enemies from the footlights to the rafters, taking on the role of a swordfighter, a detective, a kung fu master, a pâtissière and more. But this is no ordinary adventure – it’s going to take even more panache from Peach to bring this play to its triumphant final bow.

As Ninja Peach, she will call upon her sneaking abilities as she uses shadows, shrubbery and makeshift bamboo snorkels to surprise and thwart her enemies. On levels where you need to be a little more brash, Cowgirl Peach yee-haws into action. Her horseback-riding expertise is matched only by her deftness with a lasso, and you’ll need both to make sure Peach rides off into the sunset …or at least into the next scene.

Coinciding with the release of Princess Peach: Showtime! on March 22, a set of pastel pink Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers will be available at select retailers and My Nintendo Store at a suggested retail price of $79.99.

Video game release dates:
TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
NS = Nintendo Switch … PS = PlayStation … XBS = Xbox Series …

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First 2 Golden Sun games come to Nintendo Switch’s Game Boy Advance library https://nerdvana.co/gaming/nintendo/switch/golden-sun/170210/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:02:00 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/?p=170210 First 2 Golden Sun games come to Nintendo Switch’s Game Boy Advance library

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The Game Boy Advance games Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are making their debuts on the Nintendo Switch system on Jan. 16, available for everyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership as part of the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online library. This is your chance to visit (and revisit!) the magic and mystery of these classic RPG adventures.

From the humble village of Vale to the mystical peaks of Mt. Aleph, the Golden Sun game sets magic-wielding young heroes Isaac, Garet, Ivan and Mia on a quest to prevent the ancient power of Alchemy from being unleashed on their home world of Weyard. Their adventure takes them through towns, caverns and dungeons as they face wily enemies, confounding puzzles and epic challenges that push their magical abilities (Psynergy) to their absolute limits. Along the way, they get help from mysterious creatures known as the Djinn, who aid the heroes in harnessing their Psynergy to unlock potent spells and unstoppable attacks.

A direct sequel to Golden Sun, the Golden Sun: The Lost Age game presents a dramatic shift as the story now follows Felix – a young Adept (or magic user) who was the antagonist of the first game – on his mission to prove that Alchemy isn’t a destructive force, but one that could save Weyard after all. Forced to join Felix on his quest are Adepts Jenna and Sheba and the wizened scholar Kraden, all of whom struggle to keep Felix on task as powerful and enigmatic new challenges face them all.

Featuring co-op gameplay that allows for friends to join your merry (and sometimes not-so-merry) band, as well as turn-based combat, puzzle-solving, open world exploration and RPG-inspired character upgrades, Golden Sun and Golden Sun: The Lost Age are layered with unpredictable gameplay built around an engrossing and engaging story.

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Watch the new Mario vs. Donkey Kong trailer https://nerdvana.co/gaming/nintendo/switch/mario-vs-donkey-kong-trailer/170173/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:05:07 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/?p=170173 Watch the new Mario vs. Donkey Kong trailer

New game modes! More levels! Increased challenges! Not getting along has never been this much fun.

The rivalry between Mario and Donkey Kong keeps getting bigger – and just when you think you’ve found every key, solved every puzzle and accounted for every stolen Mini-Mario, new discoveries await. The Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for the Nintendo Switch system is launching on Feb. 16, but you can check out a new trailer featuring new details here: https://youtu.be/xyIOYFvsdZo

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New game modes! More levels! Increased challenges! Not getting along has never been this much fun.

The rivalry between Mario and Donkey Kong keeps getting bigger – and just when you think you’ve found every key, solved every puzzle and accounted for every stolen Mini-Mario, new discoveries await. The Mario vs. Donkey Kong game for the Nintendo Switch system is launching on Feb. 16, but you can check out a new trailer featuring new details here: https://youtu.be/xyIOYFvsdZo

This enhanced version of Mario vs. Donkey Kong offers over 130 levels and Two-Player Mode that helps you (and your friends) tackle challenges in all new ways. Also new to this version of the game are Merry Mini-Land and Slippery Summit – two worlds full of new enemies and level themes with distinct play mechanics to keep you on your toes. And if your toes are up for it, you can unlock Plus Levels and Expert Levels as you play the game to further ramp up the mayhem with new gameplay wrinkles or added challenges.

Once you think you’ve mastered all the levels, you now have the chance to play against your toughest opponent: Yourself. Mario vs. Donkey Kong will be adding a Time Attack feature so players can take turns raising their personal bar.

Of course, it’s not all a competition. Mario vs. Donkey Kong is bringing two new playing styles to the game: Casual and Classic. Play the original game in its original form in Classic or give yourself a break and tone down the challenge a bit in Casual – you’ll get the same levels, just slightly less punishing and with a few more chances for “do overs.”

Remember, keep your friends close, and your frenemies closer!

Video game release dates:
TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
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Three classic Nintendo 64 titles bring thrills, chills and cozy comfort to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack https://nerdvana.co/gaming/jet-force-gemini/169562/ Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/gaming/jet-force-gemini/169562/ Three classic Nintendo 64 titles bring thrills, chills and cozy comfort to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

Jet Force Gemini is coming in December for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members.

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A cornucopia of classic Nintendo 64 games are back in season! Farm and find love in the cozy Harvest Moon 64 game, shred some snow in 1080º Snowboarding and thwart an interstellar threat in Jet Force Gemini. All three games land on the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library today, where they will be available to play for everyone with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership.

In Harvest Moon 64, you’ve inherited your grandfather’s farm near the quaint Flower Bud village. As the new farmer in town, you’ll have your work cut out for you and a bounty of activities to engage in. Clear the land, till the soil, and then plant, water and sell your crops for profit. Raise and care for livestock, including cows, chickens and sheep. Or meander about town and visit the shops while getting to know the other townsfolk. You can even find someone special to start a family with! Then watch the seasons roll by, bringing with them new challenges, festivities and sights to see. This is your farm life, so live it by your whims!

Grab your snowboard and get ready to look cool while shredding down the steep, snowy inclines of the 1080º Snowboarding game. Choose from five different boarders, each with their own attributes and special tricks, and then head down the mountain across several game modes including Match Race, Trick Attack and 2P VS. Play solo or online and land impressive tricks, including the titular 1080º (ten eighty). Feel the sensation of speed and brave the cold – right from the warmth of your living room!

Face a dark threat from deep space in Jet Force Gemini, developed by Rare and originally released on the Nintendo 64 system in 1999. The galaxy is being infested by the evil Mizar and his horde of Drones. Together, the Jet Force Gemini team must travel in search of Mizar’s lair to save the day. But can Juno, Vela and their faithful dog Lupus rout the galactic threat before it’s too late? Experience the interstellar adventure solo and explore more than ten cosmic locations, or pair up with a friend to tackle evil Drones in two-player co-op mode. Plus, up to four players can vie for supremacy in Battle Mode!

You can try the Nintendo Switch Online service free for a week. One month costs $3.99, three months cost $7.99 and a year costs $19.99 — but the best value is a family plan that costs $34.99 a year and accommodates eight people with free Nintendo Accounts. If you want to play Switch game online (Splatoon 2Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, etc.), you’ll need to sign on with this service anyway. The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack upgrade is required to play Nintendo 64, SEGA Genesis and Game Boy Advance games, along with other benefits.

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Outer Wilds comes to Nintendo Switch with expanded Archaeologist Edition https://nerdvana.co/gaming/nintendo/switch/outer-wilds-archaeologist-edition/169377/ Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:30:00 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/?p=169377 Outer Wilds comes to Nintendo Switch with expanded Archaeologist Edition

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Outer Wilds: Archaeologist Edition from Mobius Digital and Annapurna Interactive is coming to Nintendo Switch Dec. 7. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop following Nintendo’s Indie Showcase.

In this open-world adventure, scour multiple planets in search of clues, strange signals and ancient alien texts to decipher. But the whole solar system is trapped in a time loop, and each planet changes dramatically during each loop. Delve into an underground city before it’s swallowed by sand, dodge sky-high cyclones and more. Find the keys to unlock the mysteries of this solar system in the most hidden and dangerous of places, then unravel the deepest secret of them all in the included Echoes of the Eye expansion.

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Video game release dates:
TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
NS = Nintendo Switch … PS = PlayStation … XBS = Xbox Series …

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Canceled Game Boy Advance Shantae sequel Risky Revolution revived for Switch https://nerdvana.co/gaming/nintendo/switch/shantae-advance-risky-revolution/169381/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:45:00 +0000 https://nerdvana.co/?p=169381 Canceled Game Boy Advance Shantae sequel Risky Revolution revived for Switch

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution launches for Nintendo Switch in 2024.

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Shantae, the fan-favorite Half-Genie, is back in an authentic retro follow-up to the 2002 Game Boy Color original, completed and released after 20 years.

This action-adventure platformer — once planned as a direct sequel for Game Boy Advance to the original Shantae game, then canceled — features all of the hair-whipping, belly-dancing action that Shantae fans have come to expect, along with multiple chapters, numerous towns and labyrinths, six creature transformations, fierce bosses and a four-player versus mode.

A new play mechanic allows Shantae to create new paths through each area by repositioning the foreground and background layers, and to move between layers to navigate and explore.

Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution, announced during Nintendo’s Indie Showcase, launches for Nintendo Switch in 2024.

Video game release dates:
TitleRelease dateSystem(s)Genre
Prince of Persia: The Lost CrownJan. 18, 2024
The Last of Us Part II RemasteredJan. 19, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite WealthJan. 26, 2024
Tekken 8Jan. 26, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: RelinkJan. 29, 2024
Persona 3 ReloadFeb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueFeb. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2Feb. 8, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New EdenFeb. 13, 2024
Mario vs. Donkey KongFeb. 16, 2024NSGame Boy Advance remaster
Skull + BonesFeb. 16, 2024
The ThaumaturgeFeb. 20, 2024PC (Steam)RPG
NightingaleFeb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy VII RebirthFeb. 29, 2024PS5RPG remake
The Outlast TrialsMarch 5, 2024
Homeworld 3March 8, 2024
Unicorn OverlordMarch 8, 2024NS, PS4, PS5, XBSX/STactical RPG
Alone in the DarkMarch 20, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2March 22, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime!March 22, 2024NSAction-adventure
Rise of the RoninMarch 22, 2024
South Park: Snow Day!March 26, 2024NS, PS5, XBSX/S, PCCo-op
Tales of Kenzera: ZauApril 23, 2024
Braid: Anniversary EditionApril 30, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final ShapeJune 4, 2024
Black Myth WukongAug. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2Sept. 9, 2024
Contra: Operation GalugaEarly 2024NS, PC (Steam), PS4, Xbox OneRun-n-gun action
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HDSummer 2024NS
Visions of ManaSummer 2024PC (Steam/Windows), PS4, PS5, XBSX/SAction RPG
Wolf Among Us II2024?PCEpisodic graphic adventure
Mina the Hollower2024?PC, consoles TBAAction-adventure
Star Wars Outlaws2024PS5, XBSX/S, PCOpen world adventure
Hades II2024PCRoguelike
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door2024NSRPG remake
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution2024NSAction-adventure platformer
Moonlit PeaksEarly 2024PC (Steam)
Robin Hood – Sherwood Builders2024PC (Steam)Action-adventure RPG
Tiny Glade2024PC (Steam)
Tales of SeikyuDecember 2024PC (Steam)Fantasy farming
Professor Layton and the New World of Steam2025NSPuzzle adventure
NS = Nintendo Switch … PS = PlayStation … XBS = Xbox Series …

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