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SEATTLE, WA – Dec. 11, 2018 – Salt and Sanctuary, Ska Studios’ brutal hand-drawn 2D Soulslike platformer with over 900,000 downloads, is now available in stores throughout North America as the Drowned Tome Edition, a special physical package for Nintendo Switch published by Leadman Games.

Salt and Sanctuary: Drowned Tome includes a Nintendo Switch game cartridge, a full manual, a double-sided poster featuring the Sodden Knight on one side and a hand-drawn world map of the island on the other, and a download code for the Salt and Sanctuary original soundtrack, all for $29.99.

Following a devastating encounter with an eldritch beast, a single survivor from a condemned ship crew washes ashore. An elderly figure greets them as they wake, referring to this lonesome soul as the Saltborn. Realizing that this is just the beginning of their nightmare, the Saltborn begins the seemingly-impossible task of escaping an island teeming with hellish beasts and vengeful undead.

Weather the storm alone or with a friend via local co-op: Salt and Sanctuary pits its hero, or heroes, against more than twenty cruel and horrifying bosses. Always tough, but never unfair, characters can slay the island’s unsettling abominations however they see fit. Create a character with choosing from a vast pool of weapons, armor, spells, prayers and a massive skill tree that expands upon progression.

After uncovering the haunting past of the land, the Saltborn can return to the island for further punishment. Customize characters to challenge death again and again, as New Game+ breathes new life into weary heroes and every build changes the gameplay entirely. For those interested in a more brutal experience, modes like no blocking, no rolling, and permadeath continue to satisfy the desire for an unforgiving Soulslike experience.

“After so much support and enthusiasm for Salt and Sanctuary, it feels great to be able to bring fans this special physical edition on Switch,” said Michelle and James Silva, co-creators at Ska Studios. “We welcome you to our cursed realm with open arms. And claws. Very, very sharp claws.”

Salt and Sanctuary: The Drowned Tome Edition, published by Leadman Games, is now available for $29.99 via both brick-and-mortar and online retail stores in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

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Hamburg, Germany – December 11th, 2018 – Independent developer ROCKFISH Games announced today that EVERSPACE, the surprise hit on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, is now also available on Nintendo Switch. Following a successful Kickstarter campaign in 2015, the intense sci-fi roguelike space shooter has chalked up outstanding success on Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One and now concludes its long and fruitful journey with the launch of the EVERSPACE™ – Stellar Edition on the Nintendo eShop, today. A boxed version will hit brick & mortar as well as online retail stores in Europe and North America early next year, too.

EVERSPACE – Stellar Edition features the base game, the Encounters add-on, the original soundtrack with over 60 titles as well as an interactive art book in-game. Furthermore, the full set of 33 achievements has been implemented directly into the game. Both, the digital and the boxed version retail for $39.99 / €39.99 / £35.99.

“We’re thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited launch of EVERSPACE – Stellar Edition on Nintendo Switch, which looks and plays stunningly after updating the entire project to Unreal Engine 4.20 and some further optimization deep down in the game code”, said Michael Schade, CEO at ROCKFISH Games, “We believe that EVERSPACE is a must buy for every space game enthusiast on Nintendo Switch not only because it is one of the prettiest action games on the platform. Thanks to its roguelike mechanics and bite-sized game sessions it is also the perfect fit for some intense space action anywhere at home and on the go, and we look forward to adding loads of new interstellar pilots to our roster.”

The independent developer’s debut game and Kickstarter hit (€420,252 was raised) features a modern interpretation of popular roguelike game mechanics and fast-paced 3D space combat with tight shooter-style controls. Driven by a captivating storyline, EVERSPACE sends players on an action-packed journey through dozens of procedurally-generated levels, challenging even the most daring pilots in an all-out fight for survival within a beautiful yet treacherous space environment. Plus, a stand-alone Hardcore Mode, featuring true perma-death and a new boss fight in an entirely revamped end sector, offers an extra challenge for all die-hard roguelike fans and veteran players.

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Get ready to be hit with a bout of nostalgia with the 11 free bonus titles for SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION for Nintendo Switch, available today! Dive into a bit of history with Ozma Wars, SNK’s very first shooting game, or traverse through history itself to find your missing comrades in Time Soldiers!

The full list of titles is as follows:

• Munch Mobile
• Fantasy
• Sasuke vs. Commander
• Chopper I
• Time Soldiers
• Bermuda Triangle
• Paddle Mania
• Ozma Wars
• Beast Busters
• SAR: Search and Rescue
• World Wars

9 are available via patch, while Beast Busters and SAR: Search and Rescue will be available as a free DLC bundle on the Nintendo eShop under SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION’s store page.

So what are you waiting for? Get your blood pumping with these intense classics at no extra cost in SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTIONon Nintendo Switch, and complete the collection at 24 astounding games!

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Toronto, Canada Dec 10, 2018 — This weekend, Lightning Rod Games had the pleasure of showing off a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming title A Fold Apart during the Kinda Funny Showcase.

The upcoming puzzle-driven narrative adventure is inspired by the real-life story of designer Mark Laframboise, and the relationships we have with those we care about while separated by long distances. Explore the complexity of (mis)communication and reunite two people greatly in love through the mechanics of folding paper.

A Fold Apart unfurls a tale of an Architect and a Teacher who have been forced apart by their careers, and the difficulties they encounter while separated. By puzzling through their beautiful paper worlds, we experience firsthand the emotional challenges of living apart. A Fold Apart shares an incredibly relatable narrative and shows that in a world built of paper, there are two sides to every story.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA – December 4, 2018 – ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove!, the upcoming fourth entry of the beloved, funkadelic action roguelike series from HumaNature Studios, helmed by original co-creator Greg Johnson, puts the “fun” in funky on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on Friday, March 1.

The iconic ‘90s alien duo is back. ToeJam and Earl, hoping to impress Latisha and Lewanda, have…”borrowed” the Rapmaster Rocket. One black hole-related accident later, they are back on the floating remnants of Earth, scrambling to pick up the pieces of their ship before their home planet of Funkotron notices anything missing.

Hidden throughout the procedurally-generated levels are presents with random effects that help the duo find their ship parts. Rocket skates, Icarus Wings, Boomboxes and more than 60 other presents make each run feel fresh. Characters and unlockable hats that offer awesome hidden powers persist across playthroughs so there’s more to strive for beyond getting back home.

You would think a three-legged alien in dope threads would be the weirdest thing on the planet, but Earthlings give ToeJam and Earl a run for their money. Sneak around humans like the Hula-Girl so you don’t get hypnotized into shaking your hips, leaving you vulnerable to attacks. Over 50 Earthlings ranging from King Tut, armies of chickens and Internet Trolls roam around each level, so get to know which are friends and which are foe.

Back in the Groove’s got all the classic moments which made the series a staple of ‘90s gaming with modern improvements like online play, all in a nostalgic underground comic style.

Up to four friends can play together through online multiplayer and choose from nine characters — some blasts-from-the-past, some new and funky fresh. Each character has their own stats and special abilities. Console players can enjoy couch co-op with two players total, while PC will enable local co-op accommodating four players.

Minigames keep ToeJam and Earl on their toes. The side-scrolling HyperFunk Zone from Panic on Funkotron is back so players can earn extra presents and cash. Feeling the beat? Jump into a rhythm-based dance-off. Get ready to jam out with your homies to more than 30 groovy tunes, including classic remixes from the original games.

“ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! is what I’ve been wanting to do for the series for over 20 years,” said Greg Johnson, founder of HumaNature Studios. “We’ve included pretty much all of the original “old skool” characters and presents, and we have a TRUCKLOAD of new surprises, many of them fan-inspired. I think we’ve captured the spirit of the original game, as well as a lot of what people loved about game two. I think this is what our fans have been waiting for. I can’t wait to see what they think!”

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove! will be available in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Latin America), and Brazilian Portuguese for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC for $19.99 USD on March 1.

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SINGAPORE – Dec. 10, 2018 – As revealed Saturday, Dec. 8 in the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG, the surreal Japanese-style RPG set at the end of last millennium from Ysbryd Games and Ackk Studios, arrives on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC and Mac on Jan. 17, 2019. A PS Vita version will follow down the rabbit hole later in 2019.

After witnessing a woman vanish from an elevator, college graduate Alex embarks on an adventure to rescue her, which spirals into an epic quest with stakes higher than he could have ever imagined. Alex’s search for the woman and the truth behind her disappearance lead him and his companions on a journey rife with mystery and danger.

Traverse dungeons littered with puzzles, traps and bizarre monsters with a party whose members can be swapped out mid-battle on the fly in a combat system that blends twitchy minigames with turn-based combat. Brandish records, cameras, musical instruments and more against enemies ranging from floating, yammering skulls to tortoise samurais.

YIIK has more than 30 hours of content including a fully-voiced main story campaign featuring talents such as Chris Niosi (Tales of Zestiria, Disgaea 5), Clifford Chapin (Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Attack on Titan, RWBY) and more.

Polygonal rendering, lack of textures and a rich, saturated color scheme lend to the dreamlike, otherworldly qualities of the environments and their inhabitants. The soundtrack – including contributions from composers such as Toby Fox (Undertale) and Hiroki Kikuta (Secret of Mana) – is as eclectic as the gameplay, featuring an electroacoustic fusion of jazz, funk, traditional JRPG-style tunes and swing.

“YIIK is an unusual mix of almost hallucinatory imagery and cross-genre gameplay,” said Andrew Allanson, founder and co-director, Ackk Studios. “These elements will draw the player deep into a bizarre, dreamlike world as Alex pursues his quest for answers. But what truths will he discover? How many layers does the onion have?”

YIIK: A Post-Modern RPG will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam for $19.99 and support English and Japanese. The Steam version will also support Simplified Chinese at launch.

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If you could shape the world, what form would it take? Would you believe it if someone told you they discovered the lost city of Atlantis, or dismiss it as some ludicrous farce? Most importantly, will you ever discover the famed land of “Zipangu”? Seek your answers in Neo ATLAS 1469, developed by studio ARTDINK and available physically for Nintendo Switch in April 2019!

Revisit 15th century Europe as a starting trader! With the aid of your crew, establish trade routes while discovering new lands and hidden treasures during these voyages. Choose to “approve” or “disapprove” your admirals’ reports to mold the world as you see fit.

Set sail in this epic journey towards riches, fame, and glory in Neo ATLAS 1469, coming to Nintendo Switch™ as a physical edition April 2019! May your travel be safe and rewarding–just be aware of what lurks beneath the waters!

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We’re excited to bring you our treasure-filled, high-speed adventure Lapis x Labyrinth for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in 2019!

A struggling adventuring town is on the brink of bankruptcy, but not before its last adventurers come to visit the labyrinth below it, seeking the treasures and gold hidden within. But great rewards come with great risks, so prepare to wager your lives!

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Hilariously intense multiplayer battle arena! You only have one ammo to defeat your opponent. Miss your target and you will have to pick it back up or steal your enemy’s!

Enjoy a new “couch game” with your friends and family, presented by the publishers of the best-selling Astro Bears Party.

No luck, just skill and rage!

FOUR WEAPONS:

• Hammer: You can dash over walls and ammos with this melee weapon. If you load the hammer, you will dash even further
• Bow: The snipers’ favorites. If you load the bow, your arrow will be extremely fast, if not it will have some auto aiming.
• Boomerang: This very fast weapon always comes back. If your load the boomerang, it keep spinning on one spot and comes back when you decide.
• Slingshot: Each shot bounces three times before stopping. It’s a very tricky weapon! If you load the slingshot, the projectile becomes faster, but smaller.

3 GAME MODES:

• Multiplayer: fight with up to 4 players.
• Challenges (solo mode): 45 challenges to bring out your best moves.
• Endless (cooperation mode): battle with friends against waves of monsters. The map changes dynamically for each wave! You will have to survive Mages, Chargers, Supports, Ranged and Melee monsters.

Wondershot lands December 22nd on Nintendo Switch. It is now available on pre-order on the Switch eShop.

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