#Nindies Get Ready to Jam In September And Beyond
The Wii U has been home to many indie games since the system came out. The 3DS has also been home to some cool indies too. But Nindies, as Nintendo indies have been nicknamed, are only getting started this year! Nintendo released a press release and a trailer today showing off Nindies that are coming next month through December. Its a very impressive list! We have Nintendo’s press release, the trailer, and my thoughts on the Nindies below.
We have seen a lot of good indies on the Wii U and 3DS this year. We haven’t seen anything yet though! Take a look this press release from Nintendo. We will be seeing a lot of indies coming to the two systems from September-December:
“A New Independent Game Launches Every Week on Nintendo Platforms
Axiom Verge from Thomas Happ Games – In this retro-style action-platform-exploration game, use the Wii U GamePad as your map, a way to easily swap between weapons or for Off-TV Play. A failed scientist dies in an accident, only to awaken in a mysterious, alien world. Where is he? How did he get here? And why do the fundamental laws of reality appear broken? Life. Afterlife. Real. Virtual. Dream. Nightmare. It’s a thin line. It’s Axiom Verge. Available on Wii U.
Sept. 8
Jotun: Valhalla Edition from Thunder Lotus Games – Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Norse warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Jotun: Valhalla Edition features Valhalla Mode, a boss rush mode with even fiercer versions of the already challenging jotun. Exclusive to the Wii U version, the map is always displayed on the GamePad and God Powers can be activated using the touch screen. The game launches on Wii U first, and its GamePad features make this the definitive version. Impress the Gods!
Sept. 15
Noitu Love: Devolution from MP2 Games – The year is 2288. The city is protected by an organization called “The Peacekeepers League” and everything is swell except that it’s under attack by a robot army lead by professor Darnacus Damnation! Or is it… ? Available on both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS with intuitive, touch-screen controlled gameplay.
Sept. 22
Severed from Drinkbox Studios – Take control of a one-armed warrior named Sasha, who wields a living sword on her journey through a nightmare world in search of her family. Available on Wii U. Features include: Cross-Buy between Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, Wii U Off-TV Play, in-game Achievements, HD graphical optimizations.
Sept. 30
Azure Striker GUNVOLT 2 from INTI CREATES – Azure Striker GUNVOLT 2 is a 2D action-platforming game in the style of the Japanese classics of yesteryear. The great controls, crisp graphics, unique play mechanics and epic boss battles from the first installment are all here, along with a host of new features. Available exclusively on Nintendo 3DS.
Check out all of these games, as well as a variety of Nindie games for the rest of the year and beyond in the list below or in the #Nindies Summer Jam Sizzle Video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-IM7S4ByvM.
Wii U
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Available
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Game
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Developer
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Sept. 1
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Axiom Verge
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Thomas Happ Games
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Sept. 8
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Jotun: Valhalla Edition
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Thunder Lotus Games
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Sept. 15
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Noitu Love: Devolution
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MP2 Games
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Sept. 22
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Severed
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Drinkbox Studios
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Sept. 30
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SteamWorld Heist
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Image & Form
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September
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FAST Racing Neo – Neo Future Pack
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Shin’en
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September
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Zarvot
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SnowHydra Games
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September
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DubWars
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WOBBL3 Entertainment
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October
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Ectoplaza
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Syndicate Atomic
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October
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Soul Axiom
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Wales Interactive
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October
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Antipole DX
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Saturnine Games
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October
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Rocket Fist
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DanielSnd
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October
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Shantae Half-Genie Hero
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WayForward/XSEED
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December
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forma.8
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MixedBag
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December
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Hollow Knight
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Team Cherry
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December
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Stardew Valley
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Chucklefish Games
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Q1
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World to the West
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Rain Games
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Available
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Game
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Developer
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Sept. 15
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Noitu Love: Devolution
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MP2 Games
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Summer
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Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure
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Mastiff
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Sept. 29
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Azure Striker GUNVOLT 2
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INTI CREATES
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October
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Antipole DX
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Saturnine Games
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October
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Punch Club
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tiny Build Games
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December
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forma.8
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MixedBag
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Fall
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Severed
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Drinkbox Studios
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Q4
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Runbow Pocket
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13AM Games
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Axiom Verge looks like a really exciting upcoming game. I wrote about here before. I also wrote about Jotun here. I think they are a perfect start to the September-December indie lineup. I’m also a huge fan of Steamworld Heist and I think it’ll be great on the Wii U. Stardew Valley, Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure , Severed, Shantae, Runbow Pocket, Hollow Knight, and Soul Axiom all look very interesting too! The whole Wii U/3DS Nindies lineup is impressive and it looks like there will be a game there for everyone. I also think the 10% discount for some games in September is an excellent idea. And I look forward to seeing the behind the scenes videos on the eshop!
But you all know this list is just the tip of the iceberg right? No list or video can fit all of the indie games that are coming to Wii U and 3DS! I mean, come on, where are Twisted Fusion, Y2K, and Worcle Worlds?! There are many other indies coming too. The Wii U and 3DS eshop lineup is always full of surprises. 2016 is a fantastic year for Wii U/3DS indies (and World to the West looks to continue the trend in 2017!)
Take a look this video Nintendo released for the Nindies Summer Jam:
What do you think of these upcoming Nindies? Are you looking forward to any of them? Also: is there any indie that you think should be on this list/video?
Article By Daniel Fugate
Daniel Fugate has wanted to be a writer since he was seven years old. He has a bachelor's degree in English and he's a huge Animal Crossing fan. The Wii U and 3DS are currently his favorite video game systems!
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