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Snow Bros. Classic Collection Rated for Nintendo Switch and PS5 by ESRB
The ESRB has rated the upcoming Snow Bros. Classic Collection for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with details revealing four included games.
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Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Announced for Nintendo Switch with Striking Story Trailer
SEGA unveils Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, a 2D platformer crafted in partnership with Lizardcube, coming to Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2025. Explore new details,...
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Missing Banban Launches on Nintendo Switch: New Garten of Banban Spinoff Arrives on eShop
Missing Banban, the latest spinoff in the Garten of Banban franchise, is now available on Nintendo Switch. Explore gameplay details, key features, and official launch...
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Misc. A Tiny Tale Launches July 2025 on Nintendo Switch: A Wholesome Platforming Adventure
Discover the charming world of Misc. A Tiny Tale, a heartwarming platformer from Tinyware Games set to release for Nintendo Switch on July 22, 2025.
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Lapin for Nintendo Switch: CFK Announces Platforming Adventure's Release Date and Features
CFK brings Studio Doodal's acclaimed 2D platformer Lapin to Nintendo Switch, detailing its gameplay features and new release date. Explore the story, characters, and...
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Pardon My French Toast Brings Whimsical 3D Platforming to Nintendo Switch in 2024
ReRolled Studio's latest 3D platformer, Pardon My French Toast, is set for release on Nintendo Switch this year, offering players a sugary adventure filled with unique...
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Maseylia: Echoes of the Past Announced for Nintendo Switch 2: 3D Metroidvania Adventure Arrives 2026
Sol Brothers announces Maseylia: Echoes of the Past for Nintendo Switch 2, a 3D Metroidvania platformer set for 2026. Explore gameplay details and key features in our...
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Donkey Kong Bananza for Nintendo Switch 2: A New Era for 3D Platformers
Discover how Donkey Kong Bananza is set to revitalize the iconic franchise on Nintendo Switch 2. Explore hands-on impressions, developer achievements, and what players...
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Lady Dracula Demo Released: Castlevania-Style Platformer Evolves Classicvania on Steam
Goth Donut Games unveils a playable demo and new trailer for Lady Dracula, a retro-inspired platformer channeling Castlevania, now available on Steam. Explore gameplay...
Croc C64 Demo Unearthed: Play the Classic Croc Adventure for Free Ahead of Remaster Launch
Argonaut Games surprises fans with the free release of the Croc C64 demo, the inspiration behind the renowned 3D platformer Croc: Legend of the Gobbos. Learn how to...
The Eternal Life of Goldman Announced for Nintendo Switch in Nintendo Direct Reveal
THQ Nordic and Weappy Studio unveil The Eternal Life of Goldman, a hand-drawn 2D platformer coming to Nintendo Switch in Winter 2025, blending challenging gameplay and...
Artius PC Demo Debuts at SAGE 2025: Pedro Victor’s Momentum-Based Platformer Impresses
Brazilian indie developer Pedro "PVic" Victor launches the first PC demo for Artius at SAGE 2025, showcasing a momentum-driven platformer inspired by classics like...
Head Over Heels Deluxe: Iconic Isometric Platformer Set for 2025 Launch on Nintendo Switch and PC
Head Over Heels Deluxe, an enhanced remake of the classic 1987 isometric platformer, arrives on Steam March 6, 2025, with a Nintendo Switch release scheduled for later...
Midnight Wanderers Neo Geo Port: DomKid Releases New Demo on itch.io
Developer DomKid has released a new demo of a fan port of Capcom's Midnight Wanderers for Neo Geo, built on Earok's Scorpion Engine. Learn how to play the demo on...
Original Banjo-Kazooie Animatronic from N64 Commercial Fetches $2,100 at Auction
The original animatronic Kazooie used in a 1998 Banjo-Kazooie Nintendo 64 advertisement has been acquired by a collector for $2,100, highlighting both nostalgia and...
Windswept Announced for Nintendo Switch: Top Hat Studios and WeatherFell Bring Co-Op Platforming Adventure in 2025
Windswept, a vibrant 2D platformer developed by WeatherFell and published by Top Hat Studios, is headed to Nintendo Switch in 2025, featuring local co-op and expansive...
Super Mario Run Launches New Event Celebrating Super Mario Party Jamboree on Nintendo Mobile Platforms
Super Mario Run introduces a special event in collaboration with Super Mario Party Jamboree, featuring 27 new missions and exclusive in-game rewards. The event runs...
Bandai Namco Unveils Shadow Labyrinth for Nintendo Switch at The Game Awards
Bandai Namco announces Shadow Labyrinth, an action platformer featuring Pac-Man elements, coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025. Get the latest details, verified facts,...
Donkey Kong Country’s Aquatic Ambiance Receives Stunning Mega Man-Style Remix for 30th Anniversary
Celebrating Donkey Kong Country’s 30th anniversary, artist Bulby releases a Mega Man-inspired remix of Aquatic Ambiance backed by an impressive animated tribute to the...
Magician Lord Fan Port Showcases Advanced Parallax Scrolling on NEC SuperGrafx
A new tech demo reveals Magician Lord running impressively on the NEC SuperGrafx, featuring enhanced parallax scrolling and revisiting the 2D platformer's Neo Geo...
Yooka-Replaylee Announced: Playtonic Reveals PC Remaster of Yooka-Laylee with Orchestrated Score
Playtonic announces Yooka-Replaylee, an enhanced PC remaster of the 2017 platformer Yooka-Laylee featuring updated controls, improved visuals, new in-game currency,...
I-Ninja Game Boy Advance Prototype Finally Released Online: A Lost Namco Classic Preserved
The unreleased Game Boy Advance version of Namco and Argonaut Games' I-Ninja has been preserved and released online, offering a rare look at the lost handheld port of...
Hi-Fi Rush Nintendo Switch and PlayStation Release Teased by In-Game Data Mine
Hi-Fi Rush may be headed to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation platforms, as newly data mined in-game t-shirt assets suggest upcoming multi-platform releases for the...
Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster Set for 2024 Release on Nintendo Switch eShop
Selecta Play and Dormidin Studio have officially announced the release of Barbarian Saga: The Beastmaster, a Metroidvania-inspired 2D action platformer, debuting on...
Toree Saturn Announced: Siactro Reveals New Platformer for 2024
Indie developer Siactro unveils Toree Saturn, the latest entry in the beloved low-poly platformer series, with new mechanics and a nostalgic soundtrack, targeting a...
Gex Trilogy Announced for Nintendo Switch: Limited Run Games Revives Classic Square Enix Series
Limited Run Games and Square Enix reveal the Gex Trilogy, bringing the iconic platformer series to modern consoles, including Nintendo Switch, after a 20-year hiatus.
KarmaZoo Switch Release: Devolver Digital Brings Cooperative Platformer to Nintendo eShop
Devolver Digital and Pastagames confirm the highly anticipated multiplayer platformer KarmaZoo will launch on Nintendo Switch via eShop in 2023, offering dynamic...
Pac-Man World Re-Pac Review: Bandai Namco’s Classic Revitalized for Nintendo Switch
Explore our in-depth review of Pac-Man World Re-Pac on Nintendo Switch. Discover how Bandai Namco's remastered platformer updates a PlayStation classic for modern...
Berserk Boy Release Date Confirmed: Retro Platformer Dashes to Nintendo Switch and Steam on March 6, 2024
Berserk Boy, a pixel-art platformer inspired by Sonic and Mega Man, arrives on Nintendo Switch and Steam on March 6, 2024, with PlayStation and Xbox releases to...
Misc. A Tiny Tale Set for 2022 Nintendo Switch Release: A Promising New Collectathon Adventure
Tinyware Games' Misc. A Tiny Tale, a story-driven 3D platformer inspired by Chibi-Robo!, is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022, featuring quirky robots and classic...
New Donkey Kong Game Reportedly in Development by Nintendo EPD for Switch
Nintendo EPD is rumored to be developing a new Donkey Kong platformer for Nintendo Switch, marking the franchise's first in-house project since Donkey Kong Jungle...
Little Nightmares II Release Date Confirmed for Nintendo Switch by Bandai Namco Entertainment and Tarsier Studios
Bandai Namco Entertainment and Tarsier Studios have officially announced the highly anticipated release date for Little Nightmares II on Nintendo Switch, bringing...
Levelhead Nintendo Switch Release Date Announced by Butterscotch Shenanigans
Levelhead, the acclaimed platformer by Butterscotch Shenanigans, arrives on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2020, offering deep creation tools and...
Sir Eatsalot Launches on Nintendo Switch eShop: Hand-Drawn Adventure Now Available Worldwide
Sir Eatsalot, the acclaimed hand-drawn adventure-platformer from developer Behind The Stone, is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop globally. Explore...
Lead Designer Returns to Retro Studios: Potential Revival for Donkey Kong Country on Nintendo Switch
The original lead designer of Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze has rejoined Retro Studios, sparking renewed anticipation for the beloved Nintendo Switch platformer...
Donkey Kong 64: Rare’s Shift From 2.5D to 3D Platformer Unveiled in New Interview
Discover how Donkey Kong 64 evolved from its original 2.5D concept to a groundbreaking 3D platformer, as revealed by Rare’s lead artist in a recent interview. Explore...
Spyro Reignited Trilogy Nintendo Switch Review: Toys for Bob's Remaster Brings Classic Spyro to Handheld
Comprehensive review of Spyro Reignited Trilogy on Nintendo Switch. Developer Toys for Bob's remaster of the original Spyro trilogy (1998-2000) launched on Switch on...
Aggelos Review: Storybird Games’ Retro Platformer Shines on Nintendo Switch
In-depth look at Aggelos by Storybird Games on Nintendo Switch. Review analysis, developer context, and platform performance with a 9/10 assessment.
Metamorphosis Launches on Nintendo Switch: Kafka-Inspired Puzzle Adventure Arrives on eShop
Ovid Works brings the first-person puzzle platformer Metamorphosis, inspired by Franz Kafka's classic, to the Nintendo Switch eShop worldwide in Fall 2019.
Human: Fall Flat Surpasses 5 Million Sales Worldwide on Nintendo Switch and Other Platforms
Human: Fall Flat reaches a major milestone, selling over 5 million copies worldwide according to Curve Digital. Discover key achievements, platform success, and...
N++ Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for May 24, 2018
Metanet Software's N++ Ultimate Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch on May 24, 2018. Details on features, levels, multiplayer and the BlitWorks port.
Shift Quantum Arrives on Nintendo Switch: Innovative Cyber-Noir Puzzler Launches in May
Discover the official release date and gameplay details for Shift Quantum, the cyber-noir action-puzzle platformer from Red Panda Interactive and Fishing Cactus,...
The End is Nigh on Nintendo Switch: Edmund McMillen’s Puzzle-Platformer Delivers a Challenging Masterpiece
Discover how The End is Nigh, the acclaimed puzzle-platformer from Edmund McMillen, brings relentless challenge and unique design to the Nintendo Switch. Dive into...
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition Shines on Nintendo Switch with Timeless Platforming
Explore the features, enhancements, and definitive strengths of Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch, analyzing Ubisoft’s acclaimed platformer...
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero Makes Vibrant Nintendo Switch Debut – Full Review
Explore why Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is a standout platformer on Nintendo Switch, with polished HD visuals, dynamic transformations, and creative game design from...