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SEATTLE, Wash. – AUGUST 2, 2018 – Salt and Sanctuary, Ska Studios’ brutal hand-drawn 2D Soulslike platformer with over 800,000 downloads, releases today on the Nintendo Switch with the help of porting specialist BlitWorks.

After a confrontation with an eldritch beast from the dark depths of the sea slaughters a pirate crew, a lone survivor washes ashore. An old man proffers ominous riddles to this person, calling them the Saltborn. Seeking answers, the Saltborn arms themself and sets out across an island haunted by all manner of undead monstrosities.

Create a character, customizing everything from physical appearance to weapon choice, and explore this forgotten land either alone or with another Saltborn via local co-op. Make a character build ranging from a measured, patient swordswoman who cuts only at opportune times to a wicked spellcaster that manipulates the elements to their advantage. Sixteen weapon types, more than fifty sets of armor that offer stats, abilities, and change appearance, and a massive skill tree offer the chance to survive Salt and Sanctuary in near-infinite ways.

The cruel, aberrant creatures that prowl these cursed lands stop at nothing to purge the Saltborn from their territories. Over twenty brutal bosses, from the jawless Queen of Smiles to the dreaded Witch of the Lake, eviscerate interlopers on sight. Cautious adventurers can best these challenges in tough-but-fair combat however they wish. Dodge, block, cleave, and scorch adversaries in hopes of revealing the horrifying secrets of the island and its drowned denizens.

Even after discovering the truth, sinister tribulations provide reasons to play Salt and Sanctuary multiple times. Difficult New Game+ and Challenge Modes including permadeath mean that masochists always have a thrilling trial ahead.”

“Together, we’ve crafted a dark world that both tests and rewards those daring enough to enter,” said Michelle and James Silva, co-creators at Ska Studios. “Welcome, Switch adventurers, to our ghoulish island, where mystery and death loom.”

Salt and Sanctuary is available digitally for $17.99 USD for Nintendo Switch on the Nintendo eShop in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Leadman Games’ Salt and Sanctuary: Drowned Tome Edition for Nintendo Switch will be coming to retail stores this holiday.

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VANCOUVER – August 2, 2018 – Guilt Battle Arena, the frantic one-bullet gunfight party game with local multiplayer for up to four people from publisher Forward XP and developer Invincible Cat, today receives version 3.0 as a free update to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam.

In this hyper-cute couch-competitive game, each player has a gun with only one bullet. After firing it, the only way to get it back is to go pick it up, dodging shots all the while. Guilt Battle Arena’s two-button controls make it accessible for anyone, and its heart-thumping action guarantees nonstop fun.

Guilt Battle Arena returns with six new game modes in version 3.0, bringing the total to 13 and offering twice the content for solo play and local multiplayer. Fight through a gauntlet in Cup mode – alone or with three friends – and try to unlock all the medals. Add insult to injury in Heart Stealer mode by taking enemies’ hearts to heal when they’re defeated. Battle alongside a pet in Alien Pet mode, where one character’s gun is swapped with a damage-dealing creature.

Each match in Guilt Battle Arena brings even more shenanigans thanks to four new modifiers – Short Range, Low Gravity, Fast Bullet, and Shoot Behind – bringing the total to 10! Combine multiple modifiers to shake up matches and add flair to kills. Use Low Gravity with Trampoline to simulate fighting in space! Take customization even further with up to 79 insanely adorable costumes for the cartoonish characters.

Those who want to take a breather from competition can set out to defeat the Dreadful Judge and his minions by unlocking levels in Horde mode. Up to two players battle increasingly chaotic streams of enemies to beat your high score and earn bragging rights.

“Guilt Battle Arena is a true learning experience for me, and I’ve loved hearing what people have to say about it,” said Tim Verrouil, sole developer at Invincible Cat. “By implementing that feedback, I’ve made this new version into something I can’t wait to show everyone.”

Guilt Battle Arena is available in English, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Italian, Russian, Polish, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese on the Nintendo eShop, PlayStation Network, Microsoft Store, and Steam for $9.99 USD. Version 3 releases as a free update for those who already own the game on August 2.

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August 2, 2018 — It’s time to plunder, impale, and get barbaric: Vile Monarch is pleased to launch their retro RTS Crush Your Enemies on Nintendo Switch today. Available on the Nintendo eShop for digital download, Crush Your Enemies celebrates old-school strategy goodness while doing away with the long-winded matches we’ve come to expect as synonymous with the genre. Players can expect fast-paced skirmishes brimming with deep strategic options, barbarian humor, and downright ridiculous boss battles.

Choose your units, manage resources, capture enemy territory, and outwit your oaf-like opponents!

Game Features:

• Super simple controls: Despite the depth of its systems, the game can be controlled even with one Joy-Con™
• Epic Single-Player campaign: The game features hours of strategic single-player goodness
• Online and local multiplayer: Play against your friends and loved ones. The battle never has to end!
• Weird Boss Battles: Have you ever battled a Giant Death Snail that has a passion for head-butting? No? What are you waiting for!?
• Story filled with Naughty Humor: So your momma won’t mistake the game for her favourite Medieval Village Clickfest!

Channel your inner barbarian whenever and wherever with Crush Your Enemies on Nintendo Switch!

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In this all new teaser Causal Bit Games are pleased to reveal that Maldita Castilla’s Don Ramiro will join Madelyn on her epic quest to save her family!

The official Discord is now open, where fans, press and influencers alike can share their enthusiasm and excitement for Battle Princess Madelyn.

Battle Princess Madelyn will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U and PC.

About Causal Bit Games
Causal Bit Games is an independent developer based in Canada. Owner and Creative Director, Christopher Obritsch is a young, retired professional graphic designer and creative director and long-time hobbyist-turned-indie game dev. His partner in crime, Daven Bigelow, is the coding brains of the operation and works on hitch hiking robots in his spare time! Last but not least, we have the keeper of the cheese, Angelina Obritsch who is in charge of the finances, as well as hiring.

About Hound Picked Games
Brought to you by the award winning team at PR Hound – Hound Picked Games specialize in, teaming up with, and co-publishing the quintessential indie game releases.

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Our characters that call Netherworld home take center stage within Disgaea 1 Complete. Meet Laharl, Etna, Vyers Mid-Boss and our punching-bag, Prinny! This world is filled with a myriad of reckless demons who do whatever they want, you can never predict what will happen next in this over-the-top Strategy RPG!

Check out the Denizens of the Netherworld Trailer now to learn more about the young prince Laharl and his loyal(?) vassals. Disgaea 1 Complete arrives on PS4 and Nintendo Switch October 9!

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Yep, you heard me! Flipping Death arrives at your digital doorstep in less than a week. On August 7th, it’s your job to use the powers of your ghastly scythe to possess humans, aid ghosts, and solve mysteries in the town of Flatwood Peaks.

Starting next Tuesday, owners of Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC alike will be able to take on the not-always-so-easy job of temping as Death in the comedy adventure game Flipping Death. You’ll leap between platforms, solve puzzles, and help the dead rest in peace by possessing the living and making them dance around at your merest whim. The problems of the dead are brought life through the hilarious writing of Eisner award-winning Ryan North and a wonderful cast of voice actors.

Us at Zoink Games have been working hard on Flipping Death for years and we’re sooo ready to unleash it to the world of the living. We’re confident that you’ll love it as much as we are!

Key Features

• Flip between worlds: Move swiftly between the living and the dead.

• Possess the living: Control their limbs and read their minds to solve puzzles.

• Play as Death: You’re just a temp, but the ultimate power of life and death is in your hands.

• Dive into a rich, colorful world: Explore vivid environments in a pop-up book style and make your way through a completely original storyline!

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Staffordshire, UK – Lightwood Games has announced the latest add-on packs for Pic-a-Pix Deluxe, their popular picture puzzle game for Nintendo Switch.

Pic-a-Pix Deluxe is the only picross game for Nintendo Switch to include touch screen controls, a four player multiplayer mode and regular monthly content updates.

August will see the release of five new packs of puzzles as low-price downloadable content on the Nintendo eShop.

On August 2nd, Classic Puzzles 8 adds another 60 familiar black-and-white picross puzzles to the game.

Pic-a-Pix Deluxe is best known for its full colour puzzles and there will be even more content available on August 16th with the release of three additional packs in a choice of sizes.

For casual players, Small Puzzles 8 includes 45 puzzles using only 10×10 and 15×15 grids.

For the more adventurous, Large Puzzles 8 contains 30 puzzles at the 15×20 and 20×20 sizes.

For those who can’t decide – or who just can’t get enough – Mixed Puzzles 8 features another 30 puzzles across all those sizes.

On August 30th, Giant Puzzles 3 will be added. Giant Puzzles are an occasional update, featuring the largest and most challenging puzzles in the game.

Version 1.20 of Pic-a-Pix Deluxe, releasing later this month, adds support for even larger puzzles and Giant Puzzles 3 will include new 40×30 and 45×35 grid sizes. These brand new puzzles are certainly not for the faint of heart!

With 300 puzzles included in the base game and 30 add-on packs already available, Pic-a-Pix Deluxe is the new king of picture puzzle games! In total, there are more than 1,500 puzzles to solve – and more will continue to be added every month!

Packs are available as downloadable content on the Nintendo eShop. Players can jump directly to the add-on list from the “Extra” section of the game.

A free downloadable demo of Pic-a-Pix Deluxe is also available on the Nintendo eShop.

Prices:
Colour Packs: USD $ 1.99 / GBP £1.99 / EUR €1.99 / CAD $2.99 / AUD $2.99
Classic Packs: USD $ 2.99 / GBP £2.99 / EUR €2.99 / CAD $3.99 / AUD $3.99
Giant Packs: USD $ 2.99 / GBP £2.99 / EUR €2.99 / CAD $3.99 / AUD $3.99

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SANTA ANA, California, July 31, 2018 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Code of Princess EX is ready for battle and releases today in digital and physical form on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Studio Saizensen, Code of Princess EX remains true to the classic action RPG, while introducing new HD graphics, a local co-op option and numerous other gameplay additions and enhancements including smarter AI, updated balancing, a new character leveling-up system and overall better playability.

Code of Princess EX features classic “hack-and-slash” gameplay where players can freely move between three different planes of action and attack enemies using a variety of powerful fighting combos, lock-on and burst systems. There are over 50 different playable characters in the game who can be leveled up throughout multiple game modes, including Campaign, Free Play and Bonus Quests.

The main storyline in Code of Princess EX focuses on Princess Solange of DeLuxia, who is thrust into the role of guardian and protector of the legendary sword DeLuxcalibur after her family’s castle is overtaken by a siege of rampaging monsters. Venturing out beyond the castle walls, she soon discovers that the monster onslaught has blanketed the entire kingdom with terror and oppression. As she fights to restore order, Solange selectively recruits a diverse team of powerful and agile combatants in an attempt to bring peace to the land.

Code of Princess EX is developed in Japan by Studio Saizensen (Blade Strangers) in collaboration with Kinu Nishimura (longtime Street Fighter artist), Tetsuhiko Kikuchi (Guardian Heroes director/character designer) and Masaki Ukyo (Guardian Heroes lead programmer). Former Capcom artist Bengus (a.k.a. Gouda Cheese) also contributed to the in-game artwork.

Published by Nicalis, the digital and physical release of Code of Princess EX is rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB and is available now on Nintendo Switch for $39.99 MSRP. The launch edition of the retail version includes the game card along with a full-color instruction booklet and a 3-inch audio CD soundtrack sampler inside the game package.

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SAN DIEGO, CA – July 31, 2018 – Independent video game developer and publisher, Psyonix, in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, today announced that Rocket League: Ultimate Edition will be available in retail stores in North America beginning August 28 and in retail stores in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and a handful of other territories beginning August 31. Ultimate Edition will feature 16 DLC Battle-Cars plus a collection of cosmetic items and will be released physically on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $39.99 USD (or regional equivalent) and Nintendo Switch for $49.99 USD (or regional equivalent).

Rocket League: Ultimate Edition will contain the base game plus all of the content from Rocket League Collector’s Edition and additional DLC packs. Content included in the Ultimate Edition is:

• Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Car Pack
• Chaos Run DLC Pack
• DC Super Heroes DLC Pack
• Revenge of the Battle-Cars DLC Pack
• Supersonic Fury DLC Pack
• Aftershock, Esper, Marauder, Masamune, Proteus, Triton and Vulcan DLC Battle-Cars

For the full list of territories, please go HERE

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NIS America’s excited to announce that we’re headed to EVO next week! Find us at our booth (we’re smack dab in the middle of the exhibit hall, dood!) and get first dibs on the launch day build of SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy! We’re also going to be revealing our final brawler very soon. Can you guess who she is? All we can say is, she sure is a Fatal Cutie! 😉

In addition to SNK HEROINES, we’re also bringing the retro classics from SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION! Want to dig your hands into Crystalis? How about Ikari Warriors or Alpha Mission? How about ALL of them!? Head on over to our booth to give it a shot. We’ll also be handing out some awesome swag, so you won’t wanna miss out!

For more information about EVO 2018, please visit the official website.

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