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SANTA ANA, California, May 22, 2018 — Nicalis, Inc. today announced that the physical version of Runner3 on Nintendo SwitchTM is now available at retailers across North America. The game features a colorful cast of comedic characters and their endless platforming adventures as they run and jump to the beat of the game’s infectious soundtrack.

In addition to the unflappable main character who is simply known as CommanderVideo, Runner3 includes several surprising playable guest stars, including Shovel Knight and Eddie Riggs (from Brütal Legend). The legendary Charles Martinet performs double duty in the game as both a playable character and the narrator.

Runner3 includes many wonderful features that are new to the series, like branching paths, item shops and vehicles that players can take for a spin. The game also offers new playable characters, new gameplay modes, new moves and an assortment of Hero Quests and Retro Challenges.

Published by Nicalis and developed by Choice Provisions, the physical release of Runner3 on Nintendo Switch is rated “E10+” by the ESRB and is available now for $39.99 MSRP. The launch edition includes the game card, a full-color instruction booklet, a soundtrack sampler mini CD and a CommanderVideo character strap that lights up.

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Your very own creative adventure in Happy Birthdays begins now! The free demo is now available for download on Nintendo Switch eShop. Shape the land, grow your own critters, and look forward to what evolution has in store!

Want an in-depth look at how worlds are formed? Be sure to check out the Creations Trailer. In it, you will see how lands are shaped, what climates and their accompanying critters await you. Happy Birthdays launches on June 5 for Nintendo Switch.

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LOS ANGELES – May 22, 2018 – Sleep Tight, the adrenaline-inducing arcade-style twin-stick shooter with base-building elements, will have a neighborhood full of playable characters when it releases on July 26 for Nintendo Switch and PC. The game will also feature Mixer functionality that allows viewers to interact with streamers during their broadcasts and participate in the experience in fun and exciting ways.

Created by a veteran team of Hollywood film artists and AAA game developers, including VFX artist Maxx Burman (Far Cry 5, Iron Man 3, Game of Thrones) Disney illustrator Dylan Ekren (Wreck It Ralph, Zootopia), and Ubisoft designer Oscar Mar (Far Cry 3, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Conviction, Rainbow Six Siege) Sleep Tight harnesses that talent to deliver an experience that will appeal to the kid in all of us.

In Sleep Tight, players choose between a cast of 12 kids whose bedrooms are assaulted every night by hordes of monsters pouring out from the dark corners of their homes. Using an array of toy weapons ranging from dart guns to water balloons, players hold the frightening creatures at bay until sunrise. Then they can cash in their piggy banks to build elaborate pillow forts, construct turrets, and buy various other upgrades that will better help them survive increasingly difficult evenings to come.

Each of Sleep Tight’s dozen heroes comes with their own exclusive ability and playstyle. For example, the trigger-happy Tommy starts each match with 500 darts and gets discounts on Weapon Skills, while the comic book fan Dexter has superpowers that give him discounted power-ups, and Rosie uses her building skills to engineer turrets that deal more damage and extra strong pillow fort walls. Every child has their own specialty that keeps the game fresh no matter how many midnight monster hunts players go on.

“Sleep Tight has been such a special project to work on,” said Maxx Burman, co-founder and creative director at We Are Fuzzy. “While our team has been lucky to work on so many amazing properties over the course of our careers, it’s been amazing to create such a warm, pure, nostalgic experience, and we look forward to sharing it with everyone when we launch this July.”

To learn more about Sleep Tight, please explore the game’s official website.

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MUNICH – May 17, 2018 – FOX n FORESTS, the retro action platformer from developer Bonus Level Entertainment and publisher EuroVideo, springs onto Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Mac and Linux today, with a release on Xbox One to follow in the upcoming weeks.

Take control of Rick, a mischievous fox who embarks on a quest to free the forest from a mysterious power. Wield his magical crossbow against hordes of monsters and enchanted animals. Change between two different seasons in each level, manipulating the environment to create falling leaf platforms in autumn, freeze enemies in winter and more.

The mystic forest is full of hidden secrets waiting to be explored with this powerful ability. Uncover the truth behind the fifth season by solving puzzles with power-ups which become available after defeating gigantic bosses.

FOX n FORESTS takes the most beloved aspects of timeless classics such as the Castlevania, Mega Man and Zelda series to combine nostalgic gameplay with modern game design. Developed completely in 16-bit graphics, FOX n FORESTS uses an SNES art style and a chiptune soundtrack to recreate the look and feel of one of the most cherished consoles of all time.

Successfully funded via Kickstarter in 2016, FOX n FORESTS will be the first title from EuroVideo’s new games label Wild River.

For more information on the title, please visit the official website and follow FOX n FORESTS on Facebook or Twitter.

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Los Angeles, CA – May 15th,  2018 – Flying Tiger Entertainment presents the Japanese arcade hit, Super Burger Time.  This is the fourth action game released from Johnny Turbo’s Arcade featuring classics by Data East.

Super Burger Time is a sequel to the original hit 80’s Burger Time Classic game with updated graphics and game play with 2-player competitive Co-Op play action. You’ll play as Peter Pepper Jr. and complete burgers, but will you need to watch out for Mr. Hot Dog, Mr. Egg and the dangerous Mr. Pickle and many more new enemies.

This time you have help with your Brother. Pick up the power ups Spatula, Frying Pan,  and tame those burgers.

• 2x the fun
• Great Power-up’s
• 2 players Co-op
• Larger Playfield

You’ve got to complete the BURGERS to win!

Super Burger Time: Use your Spatula, Pepper and Frying pan and Rule the Burger Kingdom!

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VANCOUVER, Canada (May 16, 2018) — Without you, will the forest still come alive? Kickstarted in 2015, Shape of the World – the upcoming first-person explorer from developer Hollow Tree Games – is set to release on June 5, 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Steam and on June 6 on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One. Hollow Tree Games has made a new trailer available for the occasion.

The world that grows around you… The environment and flora continuously flourish and fade as you wander in Shape of the World, a serene and surreal first-person explorer. You’ll travel through dream-like forests, aquatic caves and peaceful shores accompanied by psychedelic wildlife. No ticking clock or hidden perils laying in wait will prevent you from enjoying your journey… Experience a couple of hours escape from work, anxiety and stress.

“I’m thrilled to officially announce that Shape of the World is coming to multiple platforms this June,” said Hollow Tree Game’s founder, Stu Maxwell. He also works as a senior VFX artist for The Coalition, the studio behind Gears Of War 4. “After four years of developing the game in my own time after work, it’s exciting to see my project finally hitting the (digital) shelves.”

Game features:

• First-person explorer: Unwind as you wander at your own pace in surreal environments that beckon you to explore, hinting at distant landmarks and encouraging you to delve deeper into the woods.
• 4K support: Enjoy the experience in native 4K on PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X.
• Play with an organic and mysterious ecosystem: Interact with graceful animals, ephemeral flora, and intriguing monoliths. Your actions will alter the world you discover in vibrant and unexpected ways, leaving you to wonder what will happen with each new path you forge, each abandoned hollow you stumble upon.
• A living world: The forest only materializes as you move through it, and regrows anew as you pass through areas you’ve previously explored. The handcrafted world offers you landmarks and familiar terrain to guide you through to the end of your trip.
• A dynamic soundtrack that responds to the player’s travels: The audio shifts along with the visuals, providing an enveloping aural experience to match your psychedelic journey and amplify your immersion. Listen to a sample of the soundtrack by Brent Silk here: https://brentsilk.bandcamp.com/releases

Shape of the World will launch on June 5, 2018 on PlayStation 4 and Steam and on June 6on Nintendo Switch and Xbox One

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CARACAS, Venezuela – May 16, 2018 – VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, the booze em’up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life with more than 200,000 copies sold on Steam from Ysbryd Games and Sukeban Games, will launch on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in Q1 2019.

VA-11 HALL-A puts a twist on traditional point and click games with the story branching based on bartending decisions. Chat with customers and serve them life-changing drinks as Jill, a bartender at a dive bar frequented by average citizens in a cyberpunk future ruled by megacorporations.

With 24 drinks to concoct, there is no one correct drink to serve in any given situation, as characters are impacted by whatever cocktail they are poured. Every character that comes through has a story to tell which reveals more about both their lives and the futuristic Glitch City, run by the mysterious Zaibatsu Corp.

Explore what it means to be human by creating bonds with characters while listening to Garoad’s pulsating electronic soundtrack, customized in a jukebox-style playlist. Discuss transhumanism with Stella Hoshii, a human who has cat-like genetic modifications. Debate the finer points of morality with Dorothy Haze, an android sex worker. These are just two of the bar’s regulars, depicted in a cool, subdued pixel art style infused with anime and modern influences.

“We were inspired by old-school adventure games, and really wanted to create a narrative experience without the pressures of obtaining a particular ending,” said Christoper “Kiririn51” Ortiz, co-founder, Sukeban Games. “Every story you hear is important, and drinks served to even the supporting characters can have tangible impacts on progression through the game.”

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is currently available on Steam and PS Vita for $14.99 USD and supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.

For more information, please visit the official website or follow @YsbrydGames and @SukebanGames on Twitter.

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The very well received 8-bit adventure game Alwa’s Awakening is landing on Switch this summer. After making a splash on PC it’s finally making its’ first ever console debut. It’ll run deliciously in 60 fps and will include HD Rumble and an all-new optional Assist Mode, which enables you to play the game in any way you want.

Alwa’s Awakening is a game that tries to stay as close as possible to the authentic 8-bit look with sweet pixel art, a soundtrack filled with catchy chiptunes and so much charm it’ll bring you right back to the NES era. With easy to understand controls the game is easy to learn but tough to master, just like how games were in the old days!

• A new challenging NES-inspired adventure game

• Use the magic staff to solve puzzles and defeat enemies

• Find and unlock upgrades to your items and abilities

• Explore a large interconnected map in true ‘Metroidvania’ style

• Listen to a completely new 8-bit soundtrack with over 25 new original tracks

• Optional Assist Mode – Quick respawn and option to turn on/off item locations

From indie company Elden Pixels, which consists of former Image & Form and Zoink Games employees comes a game that’s very true to the feel, look and design of actual NES games. With inspirations that range from old classics like Battle of Olympus to newer games like Trine 2, Alwa’s Awakening is bound to make an impact when it launches this summer.

“Ever since the Switch console was first announced people have been asking us for a port and now we’re finally able to say – Yes, Alwa’s Awakening is coming to Switch!” says lead designer Mikael Forslind. He continues, “When we made Alwa’s Awakening we stayed true to the old NES limitations as much as we could. So much that we actually released the soundtrack on an actual cartridge.”

Alwa’s Awakening will launch on Nintendo Switch this summer with a price of $9.99 / €9,99 or the equivalent.

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Austin, Texas / Vienna, Austria, May 11th, 2018: Critically acclaimed dungeon crawling / JRPG-style Battle Chasers: Nightwar finally comes to Nintendo Switch™ on May 15th 2018. A brand new gameplay trailer shows off the game’s tactically demanding turn-based combat and how it’ll look on the Switch.

Thanks to its successful Kickstarter campaign back in 2015, where 14,175 backers made the development possible, the team of Airship Syndicate were able to create a unique game that pays homage to the famous console greats. Here’s what the press had to say about the game:

“A surprising amount of depth” – 8/10 Polygon

“A grand achievement” – 9/10 PlayStation Universe

“You need this game” – 5/5 The Xbox Hub

“A true golden age JRPG experience” – 9/10 Expansive

“Tactically exciting and complex” – 84/100 Gamestar

“Will conquer you from the beginning” – 8.7/10 IGN Italia

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is already available on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation®4 and will come to Nintendo Switch on May 15th for an SRP of $39.99 / €39.99 / £34.99 from both digital and retail distribution:

About Battle Chasers: Nightwar

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the classic console greats, featuring deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in a classic JRPG format, and a rich story driven by exploration of the world. It features classic turn-based combat with a unique overcharge mana system and incredible Battle Bursts. Players can explore beautiful, randomly-generated dungeons loaded with traps, puzzles, secrets and loot and an overworld peppered with hidden dungeons, rare bosses and randomly appearing friends and foes. Build your adventuring party by choosing three of six available heroes from the classic Battle Chasers comic series, each with unique abilities, perks, items and dungeon skills.

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