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Popucom for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Multiplayer Details Announced
Popucom, the upcoming multiplayer co-op platformer by Gryphline, receives a confirmed release date and detailed features for its Nintendo Switch launch. Discover its...
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SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide Makes Debut on Nintendo Switch 2 with New Launch Trailer
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide launches on Nintendo Switch 2, delivering a fresh 3D platformer adventure with seamless character switching, new abilities,...
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Ariana and the Elder Codex Confirmed for Western Nintendo Switch Release by Idea Factory International
Idea Factory International brings Ariana and the Elder Codex, an action-platformer by Compile Heart and Hyde, to the West on Nintendo Switch with a 2026 global launch....
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Adventure Works Announces Cinematic Puzzle-Platformer LIFTED for Nintendo Switch
Adventure Works brings its imaginative puzzle-platformer LIFTED to Nintendo Switch, featuring era-spanning adventures and a comedic storyline from veteran developers.
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Snow Bros. Classic Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch by Limited Run Games
Snow Bros. Classic Collection brings the beloved arcade platformer to Nintendo Switch, featuring multiple versions from classic consoles.
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Stormcloud Games Unveils Junkster, a New 3D Action Platformer Announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Stormcloud Games announces Junkster, a 3D action platformer for Nintendo Switch 2. Discover gameplay details, developer background, and what to expect from this highly...
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Flow – The Tidal Whispers: A New Celeste-Inspired Platformer in Development for the NES by Lavenstar Games
Flow – The Tidal Whispers, an ambitious NES platformer from Lavenstar Games, channels Celeste and Suikoden with a unique choice-based system. Discover everything we...
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New Super Mario Bros. DS Soundtrack Now Available on Nintendo Music for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers
Nintendo has added the iconic New Super Mario Bros. DS soundtrack to the Nintendo Music service for Nintendo Switch Online members, featuring classic tracks from the...
Nine Sols Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch by Fangamer
Red Candle Games' acclaimed action-platformer Nine Sols gets a physical Nintendo Switch edition, confirmed by Fangamer for North America and Europe with pre-orders...
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Darwin's Paradox Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: Konami Unveils New Details and 2026 Release Window
Konami confirms Darwin's Paradox, a unique octopus platformer inspired by stealth classics, is now headed exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 with an updated trailer and...
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Bang Bang Busters Sequel Announced by PixelHeart for Nintendo Switch and Modern Platforms
PixelHeart reveals a Kickstarter campaign for the sequel to Visco's classic Neo Geo platformer Bang Bang Busters, targeting Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, Steam,...
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As I Began to Dream: Hand-Illustrated Puzzle Platformer Arrives on Nintendo Switch November 2025
Soft Source and Strayflux announce the release date for As I Began to Dream, a hand-illustrated puzzle platformer launching on Nintendo Switch in November 2025....
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Saving Princess of Mars Launches on Nintendo Switch: Retro Platformer Arrives November 6
Ocean Games and Hrtz Games are set to release their retro-inspired platformer, Saving Princess of Mars, on Nintendo Switch this Thursday, bringing pixel art action and...
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Square Brothers Brings Classic Puzzle Platforming to Nintendo Switch on November 7, 2025
Square Brothers, a retro-inspired puzzle platformer from Ratalaika Games and 9Ratones, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch eShop on November 7, 2025, offering 40...
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Majogami Launches on Nintendo Switch: Inti Creates Unveils New 2D Action Platformer
Inti Creates releases Majogami, a fast-paced 2D action platformer, on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Dive into a dark, papercraft-inspired world with unique combat and...
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Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon Launches on Nintendo Switch with New Trailer
Asterix & Obelix: Mission Babylon, developed by Microids and Balio Studio, debuts on Nintendo Switch. Explore features, storyline, and gameplay in this...
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Biped 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch with Expanded Co-Op and Fresh Gameplay Features
Biped 2, the charming co-op robot platformer developed by META Publishing, arrives on Nintendo Switch this November with new movement mechanics, additional biomes, and...
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Little Samson Returns: Limited Run Games Brings Rare NES Platformer to Nintendo Switch in 2026
Limited Run Games announces a 2026 Nintendo Switch release for the cult-classic NES platformer Little Samson, making the rare collectible widely accessible using the...
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Limited Run Games to Bring Classic Little Samson to Nintendo Switch in 2026
Limited Run Games announces a re-release of Little Samson for Nintendo Switch, reviving the cult classic platformer originally developed by Takeru and published by...
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Skinwalker Announced for Nintendo Switch: Team17 and Sismo Games Reveal 2026 Side-Scrolling Action Platformer
Team17 partners with Sismo Games to bring Skinwalker, a unique side-scrolling action platformer, to the Nintendo Switch in 2026. Discover gameplay features, narrative...
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The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes Launches on Nintendo Switch With Festive Platforming Adventure
Outright Games releases The Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Heroes, a holiday-themed 2D puzzle platformer, on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, marking the Scout Elf's...
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7th Domain: Tree of Chaos Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch in Asia
Leoful announces the physical edition of 7th Domain: Tree of Chaos for Nintendo Switch, set to launch in Asia on October 30, 2025. Pre-orders open for this...
Lumo 2 Launches on Nintendo Switch: Metroidvania Platforming Excellence Returns
Lumo 2, the sequel to the acclaimed 2016 puzzle-platformer, debuts on Nintendo Switch. Discover its new features, gameplay innovations, and how Numskull Games and...
Sugar Ghouls: New PS1-Style 3D Platformer Debuts Free on itch.io for Halloween
Developer sodaraptor releases Sugar Ghouls, a Halloween-themed retro 3D platformer, free on itch.io for Scream Jam 2025. Discover gameplay details, features, and more.
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Squirrel with a Gun Announced for Nintendo Switch: Release Date and Key Features Revealed
Nintendo confirms Squirrel with a Gun for Nintendo Switch, set for a November 18, 2025 release. This sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer promises chaotic fun with...
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PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC on Nintendo Switch 2: Definitive 3D Platformer Returns with Enhanced Features
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC brings the classic 3D platformer to the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring improved graphics, two-player co-op, and quality-of-life upgrades from...
Yooka-Replaylee Launches with Modern Upgrades for Nintendo Switch and Beyond
Yooka-Replaylee, the remastered edition of Playtonic's beloved platformer, debuts with enhanced visuals, new content, and tighter controls. Available now on Nintendo...
All Hands on Deck Sets Sail for Nintendo Switch in 2024: Co-op Puzzle Platformer Details Revealed
Studio Mantasaur brings the whimsical co-op puzzle platformer All Hands on Deck to Nintendo Switch in 2024. Explore features, gameplay, and what makes it a standout...
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Voidwrought Physical Release Announced for Nintendo Switch by Kwalee and Powersnake
Voidwrought, the acclaimed action-platformer by Powersnake and Kwalee, receives a physical edition for Nintendo Switch with a special collector’s edition, distributed...
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Yooka-Replaylee Review: Playtonic Revitalizes a Modern Classic on Nintendo Switch 2
Playtonic Games remakes their beloved 3D platformer for Nintendo Switch 2 with major enhancements, new features, and a reimagined soundtrack, reaffirming...
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Gnaw Announced for Nintendo Switch: Redstart Interactive Unveils Pre-Apocalyptic Action Adventure
Redstart Interactive reveals 'Gnaw', a pre-apocalyptic action-adventure platformer set for a 2026 release on Nintendo Switch. Explore gameplay details, developer...
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Astro Climber: New Sega Master System Platformer From Frontier Force Developer Launches October 20
Homebrew developer badcomputer0 announces Astro Climber, an arcade platformer for the Sega Master System, set for a free digital release on itch.io to coincide with...
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Lapin Nintendo Switch Physical Release: Launch Date, Limited Edition Details, and Gameplay Overview
Discover the eagerly awaited arrival of Lapin on Nintendo Switch, including physical and limited edition release details, language support, and the core gameplay...
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QUByte Interactive and Spaceboy Confirm Hannah for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Features, and Trailer
QUByte Interactive partners with Spaceboy to publish 'Hannah,' a 3D puzzle platformer with a retro aesthetic, launching on Nintendo Switch October 30, 2025. Explore...
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Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac Review: Bandai Namco’s Beloved Platformer Returns Triumphantly on Nintendo Switch 2
Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac revitalizes the classic 3D platformer for Nintendo Switch 2, bringing new features, enhanced visuals, and modern performance, all while honoring...
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Limited Run Announces Physical Release of Worldless for Nintendo Switch
Worldless, the acclaimed 2D adventure platformer, is set to receive a physical Nintendo Switch release courtesy of Limited Run Games. Discover details on the boxed...
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Manairons Brings Pyrenean Folklore to Nintendo Switch: 3D Action Platformer Announced by JanduSoft and 3Cat
JanduSoft and 3Cat announce Manairons, a 3D action platformer inspired by Pyrenean legends, coming soon to Nintendo Switch. Explore key features, storyline, and the...
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Midnight Yammy Release: New Indie NES Puzzle Platformer from Kanno Develop Launches on Steam and NES
Kanno Develop releases Midnight Yammy, a retro-inspired NES and PC puzzle platformer, offering 50 handcrafted levels for fans of 8-bit gaming. Available now on Steam...
Sir Noggin: Sinclair Strange and Scarlet Moon Unveil Retro Platformer Tribute to Sega Master System
UK indie developer Sinclair Strange teams up with Scarlet Moon to release 'Sir Noggin', a vibrant 8-bit inspired platformer for Steam, celebrating classic Sega Master...
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Sir Noggin Announced: Sinclair Strange and Scarlet Moon Reveal Retro-Inspired Platformer for Steam
UK indie developer Sinclair Strange teams up with Scarlet Moon to announce Sir Noggin, a Sega Master System-inspired platformer, coming soon to Steam featuring music...
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Gooey Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: New Precision Platformer from OG Pixel Arrives in 2026
OG Pixel's upcoming precision platformer, Gooey, is officially headed to Nintendo Switch with a 2026 release window. Learn about gameplay features, developer...
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Micro Mages Maker Brings NES Level Creation to Modern Platforms: Morphcat Games Partners with Novasplore Games
Discover how Micro Mages Maker enables NES ROM exports, providing a new level of creative control for fans and homebrew enthusiasts. Developed by Morphcat Games and...
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Spine Lasher: Pink Anvil’s 8-Bit Action Platformer Honors NES Classics on Nintendo Switch and PC
Discover how Pink Anvil’s Spine Lasher revives the 8-bit action-platformer legacy, blending Castlevania inspiration with unique gameplay on Nintendo Switch and PC.
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Spine Lasher: Pink Anvil's Retro Action-Platformer Channels NES Classics on Nintendo Switch
Discover Spine Lasher by Pink Anvil, an action-platformer inspired by NES classics. Explore its 8-bit homage, core gameplay features, and availability on Nintendo...
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How Nintendo Perfected Mario’s Controls: Insights from Rare’s Chris Sutherland
Rare Ltd veteran Chris Sutherland discusses Nintendo’s mastery of Mario controls across Super Mario Bros., Super Mario 64, and more, highlighting their influence on...
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POPUCOM Announced for Nintendo Switch: Multiplayer Co-op Adventure Launches Holiday 2025
GRYPHLINE and Hypergryph unveil POPUCOM, a vibrant co-op platformer, set for a global Nintendo Switch release via the eShop in Holiday 2025, featuring accessible...
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Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: New Platformer Set for Spring 2026 Release
Nintendo reveals Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, a charming new 2D platformer coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. Learn about its unique visuals and...
Natsume Atari Files New Shatterhand Trademark in Japan, Sparking Interest in Classic NES Game
Natsume Atari registers a new trademark for Shatterhand in Japan, reviving interest in this cult NES action platformer and fueling speculation about potential...
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Space Adventure Cobra – Awakening Review: A Retro Anime Classic Comes to Nintendo Switch
Explore how Space Adventure Cobra – Awakening brings the iconic style of the 1982 anime to the Nintendo Switch, blending nostalgic visuals with challenging...
Kejora Announced for Nintendo Switch: Hand-Drawn Puzzle Platformer Launches January 2026
Berangin Creative and Soft Source announce Kejora, a hand-drawn puzzle platformer coming to Nintendo Switch on January 7, 2026. Explore unique gameplay features and...
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Particle Hearts on Nintendo Switch: A Captivating Puzzle Platformer from Underwater Fire Games
Explore the debut Nintendo Switch title Particle Hearts by Underwater Fire Games. Discover gameplay details, narrative depth, and visual achievements in this ambitious...
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Rollin’ Rascal Hits Milestone on Kickstarter: High-Speed Platformer Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Curiomatic’s Rollin’ Rascal, a high-speed action platformer inspired by Sonic and Mario, achieves Kickstarter success and is officially headed to Nintendo Switch and...
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Yooka-Replaylee Nears Release as Xbox Pre-Load Goes Live: What Nintendo Switch Fans Need to Know
With Yooka-Replaylee now available for pre-install on Xbox, Playtonic’s highly anticipated platformer edges closer to release. Here’s what Nintendo Switch and...
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Launches on Nintendo Switch with Deluxe Edition Access
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance debuts on Nintendo Switch with an exclusive Digital Deluxe Edition, offering fans a hand-drawn 2D action platformer experience led by...
Yooka-Replaylee Brings Playtonic's Fan-Favorite Platformer to Nintendo Switch 2 with Enhanced Features
Yooka-Replaylee, a modern reimagining of Playtonic's platformer, is set for Nintendo Switch 2 with a full game cartridge and enhanced visuals, as revealed in a new...
King of Meat Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 Release in Early 2026: Amazon Games and Glowmade Update
Amazon Games and Glowmade have announced that King of Meat will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 in early 2026, with Switch 1's version status currently unconfirmed. Find...
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Candylands Journey Release Date Set for Nintendo Switch: Classic Platformer Launches September 4, 2025
Candylands Journey, a retro-inspired 2D platformer, arrives on Nintendo Switch September 4, 2025. Explore vibrant worlds and battle pastry witches in this indie...
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Deer & Boy Announced for Nintendo Switch: A Cinematic Platformer Journey Arriving in 2026
Dear Villagers and Lifeline Games unveil Deer & Boy, a narrative-driven cinematic platformer coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2026. Explore silent storytelling,...
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The Rogue Prince of Persia Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 in 2024
Evil Empire announces The Rogue Prince of Persia for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, bringing the roguelike platformer to new audiences later this year after its initial...
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The Rogue Prince of Persia Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2: Release Set for 2024
Ubisoft announces The Rogue Prince of Persia for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with Evil Empire leading development. The action-platformer roguelite launches later in...
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