Fantasy Strike, a fighting game that uses unique gameplay styles and elements, is coming to the Switch this summer. The game looks like a typical fighting game, with players fighting one-on-one and using unique skills to defeat their opponent. The difference between this and Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, for example, is the weapons that players will be using. Nintendo described the game as more of a strategy fighter game than a button-mashing title. Fantasy Strike does not have a release date

Klei Entertainment’s Mark of the Ninja, a side-scrolling stealth game that launched first in 2012, is returning on Nintendo Switch. Mark of the Ninja Remastered will arrive this fall, Nintendo announced during today’s indie-themed presentation. Mark of the Ninja gained critical acclaim on Xbox Live Arcade, one of several indie games to make their mark on the Xbox service. This is the first time that Mark of the Ninja will be playable on another console. It’s unclear just what will change with Ma

Klei Entertainment’s Mark of the Ninja, a side-scrolling stealth game that launched first in 2012, is returning on Nintendo Switch. Mark of the Ninja Remastered will arrive this fall, Nintendo announced during today’s indie-themed presentation. Mark of the Ninja gained critical acclaim on Xbox Live Arcade, one of several indie games to make their mark on the Xbox service. This is the first time that Mark of the Ninja will be playable on another console. It’s unclear just what will change with Ma

Quirky stick figure RPG West of Loathing is coming to the Nintendo Switch. As revealed on Nintendo’s Nindies Showcase live stream, the port will be a console exclusive. One of our favorites games from last year, developer Asymmetric’s West of Loathing takes the RPG template created by the original Fallout games — including weird random encounters with weird, very memorable characters — and ups the humor in a big way. As we said in our review, the game “takes a stock-standard genre setup and then

The Banner Saga 3 is coming to the Nintendo Switch this summer. Along with it will come the original The Banner Saga and The Banner Saga 2. The Banner Saga series debuted in 2015. The Banner Saga 3 will be the conclusion to the campaign’s epic story. Update: The Banner Saga 3 will see a simultaneous launch across all three major consoles and PC.

The Banner Saga 3 is coming to the Nintendo Switch this summer. Along with it will come the original The Banner Saga and The Banner Saga 2. The Banner Saga series debuted in 2015. The Banner Saga 3 will be the conclusion to the campaign’s epic story. Update: The Banner Saga 3 will see a simultaneous launch across all three major consoles and PC.

In the Wild Rumpus’ annual showcase, which is adorably tucked into a quiet, untouched corner of the bustling Moscone Center’s West Hall, there’s a demo for a game called Small Talk. And despite that name, Small Talk — due on PC … eventually — is one of the most exciting, intriguing, beautiful games I’ve played in a very long time. Designed by Austin-based team Pale Room, Small Talk is like an interactive comic book set on the night of the apocalypse. They’re all at the same party, a low-key af

In the Wild Rumpus’ annual showcase, which is adorably tucked into a quiet, untouched corner of the bustling Moscone Center’s West Hall, there’s a demo for a game called Small Talk. And despite that name, Small Talk — due on PC … eventually — is one of the most exciting, intriguing, beautiful games I’ve played in a very long time. Designed by Austin-based team Pale Room, Small Talk is like an interactive comic book set on the night of the apocalypse. They’re all at the same party, a low-key af

Reigns and its sequel Reigns: Her Majesty, published by Devolver Digital, are coming to Nintendo Switch in one package: Reigns: Kings and Queens. The port will also debut a brand new co-op mode, exclusive to the Switch. Using the Tinder “swipe left or right” mechanic to make decisions, you sit on the throne and decide how to go about ruling your kingdom. You’ll receive requests from peasants, allies, enemies, but beware: all of your decisions will have consequences. Reigns and its sequel are cur

Reigns and its sequel Reigns: Her Majesty, published by Devolver Digital, are coming to Nintendo Switch in one package: Reigns: Kings and Queens. The port will also debut a brand new co-op mode, exclusive to the Switch. Using the Tinder “swipe left or right” mechanic to make decisions, you sit on the throne and decide how to go about ruling your kingdom. You’ll receive requests from peasants, allies, enemies, but beware: all of your decisions will have consequences. Reigns and its sequel are cur

Lumines Remastered, a remake of the original Lumines, is coming to Nintendo Switch, complete with beats that work with the Joy-Con’s HD rumble feature to give you better tactile feedback as you play. Lumines Remastered is scheduled to arrive on Switch — as well as PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One — in May. The first Lumines game launched on the PlayStation Portable, and took full advantage of the system’s power and large screen. Update: Lumines Remastered is coming to PlayStation 4, Window

Lumines Remastered, a remake of the original Lumines, is coming to Nintendo Switch, complete with beats that work with the Joy-Con’s HD rumble feature to give you better tactile feedback as you play. Lumines Remastered is scheduled to arrive on Switch — as well as PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One — in May. The first Lumines game launched on the PlayStation Portable, and took full advantage of the system’s power and large screen. Update: Lumines Remastered is coming to PlayStation 4, Window

Lumines RemasteredThe classic, music-based puzzle game comes to the Nintendo Switch this spring with an HD remake. Reigns: Kings & QueensReigns: Kings & Queens arrives this spring exclusively for Nintendo Switch with an all-new co-op mode! Light Fall will launch first on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive this spring. It will hit Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive this spring. The Banner Saga 3The conclusion to The Banner Saga trilogy will hit the Nintendo Switch this summer.

Lumines RemasteredThe classic, music-based puzzle game comes to the Nintendo Switch this spring with an HD remake. Reigns: Kings & QueensReigns: Kings & Queens arrives this spring exclusively for Nintendo Switch with an all-new co-op mode! Light Fall will launch first on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive this spring. It will hit Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive this spring. The Banner Saga 3The conclusion to The Banner Saga trilogy will hit the Nintendo Switch this summer.

We’re still reeling from Nintendo’s massive Nintendo Direct presentation earlier this month, but the company has more news to share today. A Nindies Showcase, featuring games coming to Nintendo Switch from independent developers, promises news on even more software coming to the console. Today’s Nindies Showcase kicks off at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. You can watch the Switch Nindies spring 2018 showcase above. ET): If you’re looking for a recap of everything that was covered in the Nindies Showcase, we’

We’re still reeling from Nintendo’s massive Nintendo Direct presentation earlier this month, but the company has more news to share today. A Nindies Showcase, featuring games coming to Nintendo Switch from independent developers, promises news on even more software coming to the console. Today’s Nindies Showcase kicks off at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. You can watch the Switch Nindies spring 2018 showcase above. ET): If you’re looking for a recap of everything that was covered in the Nindies Showcase, we’

Sea of Thieves goes live on March 20, but we’re casting off a little early so Captain Russ Frushstick can show us the literal ropes. Rare’s shared-world pirate sim requires a coordinated and communicative crew to keep the ship sailing. We’ll need to master spotting, managing the sails, navigating and steering before we get into the hardcore pirating. Join us on our maiden voyage as we chart a course for adventure on the high seas! The blue part of the map is the land, right?

It’s important to find the light buried within darkness, and that’s precisely what marathons of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood do for Twitch. Twitch is partnering with PBS for another Mister Rogers marathon following the popular collaboration between the two companies in 2017. Those who tuned in to the marathon were encouraged to leave voicemails talking about Mister Rogers’ importance in their lives. The marathon will live on the official Mister Rogers channel, but Twitch is allowing other streame

Maybe you’re not a natural blonde. I’m not here to judge, but I am here to point out a shocking fact about King Dedede that he’d rather you not know. [Warning: The following contains spoilers for King DeDeDe’s bald head in Kirby Star Allies.] DEDEDE’S HEAD IS MODELED UNDER HIS HAT IN STAR ALLIES HE IS BALD JKFGJRIJEJWMFLKEDSNIDFJDLSJFELSILFES pic.twitter.com/qOo8zXMs0Z — Reserved (@reserved_kirby) March 18, 2018This shouldn’t be that shocking, he’s a penguin. Knowing that he’s bald is empowering

Fortnite Battle Royale’s latest limited-time event, Blitz mode, is now available, and it makes a great first impression. Blitz mode plays like the game’s traditional four-person squad mode if it were stuck on fast-forward. Blitz mode is built for quick sessions, which is to say it’s lunch break friendly. At it’s best, the abundance of weaponary in Blitz mode transforms the game into a funny cartoon. Blitz mode flexes the strengths of Fortnite Battle Royale in its current state.