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Steamworld Heist 2 – Story Deep Dive Trailer

The first Steamworld Heist was excellent. The upcoming second one looks even better! Check out the story deep dive trailer below and along with our thoughts on it. Steamworld Heist 2 will release on August 8th, 2024 for all the Playstation and Xbox systems, plus Nintendo Switch an PC. The first game was focused on outer space and this one is focused on the sea. This time you have a submarine and at first its more like a boat but…

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Pine Hearts -a Charming Adventure/Puzzle Game -Trailer

We’re always looking for fun, charming games, especially if they are coming to the Nintendo Switch. Pine Hearts is coming next week to the systema and looks very good. Pine Hearts will release on the Nintendo Switch on May 23rd! Thats a week from today! This game looks absolutely charming. You play as Tyke, who explores a cozy world full of puzzles, tools, abilities to learn, and of course you can pet dogs too! There is no combat in the…

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Cat Quest III – Character Trailer

We checked out the Cat Quest 3 demo and liked it a lot. So our excitement for the upcoming game is high. Here is a brand new character trailer that adds to that. Cat Quest 3 looks amazing. I really like the first game and I haven’t had the chance to check out the second. The third game, however, just looks like a ton of fun. You play as a cat and sail the open sea, looking for adventure on…

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The Fall of Elena Temple Review

Are you looking for a new puzzle platformer to check out? Then you might want to take a look at The Fall of Elena Temple! Here is our review. In the Fall of Elena Temple, a treasure hunter named Elena falls into a temple. She wants all the coins and so she’ll navigate traps and dungeons to get them. Its not a great story but this is a puzzle platformer and most games in this genre have no story. This…

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Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX: Dumpster Fire Rebirth Review

Epic Dumpster Bear was on the Wii U previously. This new version of the game contains a different story, some new powerups and the controls of the second game. Is this as good as the original version? Let’s find out! Epic Dumpster Bear 1.5 DX Dumpster Fire Rebirth is about a bear who has had it up to here with a corporation and so he tries to take matters into his own hands. He faces all kinds of monsters on…

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Cat Quest 3 Demo Impressions

Yesterday during the Indie World Showcase, Cat Quest 3 was given a launch date. And a free demo was released on the Nintendo Switch eshop. We’ve checked out the demo and some impressions of it! I played the Cat Quest 3 demo yesterday and here are my impressions of what I played… My jaw is on the floor. Cat Quest 3’s demo is fantastic. I love the opening animated cutscene and then the actual graphics are just as beautiful as…

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More Thoughts From Me: Indie World Showcase Return Is Not Bad

Today’s Indie World Showcase is over and…well…it wasn’t too bad. Let’s talk about it! The Indie World Showcase today was not too bad. It wasn’t great either to be honest. There were some big standout games that we have to talk about though! First of all, cowabunga dude! I was surprised to see a TMNT game during today’s Indie World Showcase. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Spintered Fate is not a sidescrolling beat ’em up. Instead, its an overhead roguelike where…

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Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced for 4/17

Nintendo has announced an Indie World Showcase for April 17th, 2024. We have the details below. Nintendo has announced an Indie World Showcase for April 17th, 2024. It will air at 9:00 am central time and be 20 minutes long. The Showcase will feature announcements and updates on indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch this year. What could be shown? We don’t really know but we can guess! Hollow Knight Silksong has been getting some age ratings lately and…

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Moonglow Bay Review

Moonglow Bay is a fishing rpg/sim thats been on other platforms. And now its coming to the Nintendo Switch! Is it worth checking out? Here is our review. Moonglow Bay is a cute cozy fishing rpg/sim. You play as a character who at the start of the game has a significant other (you pick the pronouns of yourself and the other person) who teaches you how to fish in the game. You have a boat together and it looks like…

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Moonglow Bay Will Arrive on Switch and Playstation in April

Moonglow Bay, a cozy fishing rpg, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and Playstation this April. We have more details below, along with a trailer. Moonglow Bay is a cozy fishing rpg that will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and Playstation on April 11th, 2024. The game is currently on the Xbox Series. In the game, you fish, cook, upgrade your boat, and more. The update that will come out with these releases will add a new picture…

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