Gaming News – 27th August 2024

  • FOAMSTARS will go free-to-play starting October 4th for PS4 and PS5 users.
  • The trailer for SONIC 3 has been released. In Cinema on December 20th. Shadow is voiced by Keanu Reeves.
  • Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on November 7th. It was originally released on Switch in September 2022. Demo is available now.

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase + Indie World Notes

No notes regarding the Switch successor.

  • The Witcher, Vampire Survivors, Among Us and Dave the Diver decks are coming to Balatro today.
  • NEVA from the creator of GRIS is releasing on October 15th.
  • Moth Kubuit announced. It will be released in Spring 2025.
  • Coffee Talk Tokyo announced. It will released in 2025.
  • Sea of Stars Throes of the Watchmaker DLC releasing for free in 2025.
  • Powerwash Simulator is getting Shrek DLC later this year.
  • Morsels announced. Releasing in February 2025.
  • Date Everything releasing October 24th.
  • Peglin is out today exclusively on Switch. Other platforms at a later today.
  • Wobby Life is releasing December 2024.
  • Pico Park 2 is out later today.
  • Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX releasing in 2025.
  • Europa releasing October 11th with a demo available now.
  • Cuisineer releasing January 28th 2025.
  • On Your Tail releasing November 21st 2024
  • Metal Slug Tactics is available this Autumn.
  • The Plucky Squire releasing September 17th.
  • Pizza Tower is releasing later today on Switch.
  • Tetris Forever has been announced and will include 15 playable versions of Tetris that has not been made available outside of Japan until now. Available later this year.
    • The games are:
      • A recreation of Tetris on the Electronika 60
      • Tetris (1988 Famicom)
      • Tetris 2 + Bombliss
      • Tetris Battle Gaiden
      • Hatris
      • Super Bombliss
      • Super Bombliss DX
      • Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss
      • Super Tetris 3
  • Tetris (NES) is available later this year for Nintendo Switch Online
    • Tetris 99 Maximus Cup – Tetris 40th Anniversary is available this winter.
  • Star Overdrive will be out in 2025.
  • Goat Simulator 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch later today. Physical release in November.
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trials in the Sky the 1st is releasing in 2025.
  • Star Wars: Hunters Season 3 begins on September 26th
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Legends of the Zone Trilogy will be out in November.
  • Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition will release on September 26th
  • SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game announced. Out October 4th.
  • Fitness Boxing 3 releasing on December 5th.
  • Capcom Fighting Collection 2 announced. Will include Capcom vs SNK 1 +2, Project Justice, Capcom Fighting Evolution, SFA3 Upper, Plasma Sword, PowerStone 1 + 2 – Available 2025.
  • Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection is available September 12th digitally. Physically on November 22nd
  • Atelier Yumia announced. No release date
  • Suikoden 1 & 2 HD Remaster releasing March 6th.
  • Dragon Quest 3 HD releasing November 14th – Preorder available today on eShop.
  • Castlevania Dominus Collection (Portrait of Ruin, Order of Ecclesia and Dawn of Sorrow are available later today.
  • Sid Meier’s Civilization VII will be released on Switch on February 11th 2025
  • Tales of Graces f Remastered announced. Out on January 17th.
  • MySims Cozy Bundle (Original and Kingdom) available November 19th.
  • Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is out this winter.
  • Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed releasing September 24th
  • Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game out this winter.
  • Just Dance 2025 Edition out on October 15th.
  • Funko Fusion out this winter.
  • EA Sports FC 25 out on September 27th
  • LEGO: Horizon Adventures out this winter.
  • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma announced. Out in Spring 2025.
  • Yakuza: Kiwami coming to Switch on October 24th 2024.