{"id":13265,"date":"2018-03-20T21:32:30","date_gmt":"2018-03-21T01:32:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=13265"},"modified":"2018-03-20T21:32:30","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T01:32:30","slug":"nintendo-switch-kicks-off-its-second-year-with-a-preview-of-indie-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2018\/03\/nintendo-switch-kicks-off-its-second-year-with-a-preview-of-indie-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Switch kicks off its second year with a preview of indie games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a Nindies Showcase video released during this year\u2019s Game Developers Conference, Nintendo featured more than a dozen independent games coming to Nintendo eShop on the\u00a0Nintendo Switch\u00a0system in 2018.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nindies&#8221; is of course the term for independent developers making games for Nintendo systems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince the launch of Nintendo Switch, we\u2019ve continued to be blown away with the amount of high-quality games coming from our passionate Nindie developers, and the positive fan reception for those experiences,\u201d said Damon Baker, Nintendo of America\u2019s Senior Manager for Publisher &amp; Developer Relations. \u201cThis talented and ever-growing community of Nindies has found a home on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and we absolutely welcome their inventive and visionary contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You can check out the full video below, but take a look at a synopsis of the games featured today from Nintendo below.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights of the presentation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><b>Mark of the Ninja Remastered\u00a0<\/b><\/i><b>from Klei Entertainment<\/b>: Originally released in 2012, this high-definition remaster of the critically acclaimed stealth action game is coming this fall. The game really makes players feel like a ninja, as they use silence, agility and wits to navigate beautifully designed 2D levels.<\/li>\n<li><i><b>Banner Saga 3<\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Versus Evil<\/b>: As the epic conclusion to the award-winning Banner Saga trilogy of mature, story-driven role-playing games, players will need to brace themselves for tough battles, difficult choices and tragic losses.\u00a0<i>Banner Saga 3<\/i>\u00a0launches this summer. The original two games,\u00a0<i>Banner Saga<\/i>and\u00a0<i>Banner Saga 2<\/i>, are also coming to Nintendo Switch. Players\u2019 personal stories, progress and choices from the first two games will carry over to\u00a0<i>Banner Saga 3<\/i>.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/lumines-remastered-switch\">LUMINES REMASTERED<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/i><b>from Enhance Games<\/b>: A bombastic harmony of light, sound and intense puzzle action make this HD remake of the original critically acclaimed\u00a0<i>LUMINES<\/i>\u00a0as unforgettable to play alone as it is with a friend in local multiplayer.\u00a0<i>LUMINES REMASTERED<\/i>launches on Nintendo Switch in spring.<\/li>\n<li><i><b>Just Shapes and Beats<\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Berzerk Studio<\/b>: This \u201cmusical bullet hell\u201d game might be a genre all its own! Navigate deadly shapes solo or in local or online co-op multiplayer, all to a soundtrack composed by 20 chiptune artists.\u00a0<i>Just Shapes and Beats<\/i>\u00a0launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/reigns-kings-and-queens-switch\">Reigns: Kings &amp; Queens<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Nerial and Devolver Digital<\/b>: As a monarch of the modern age, players face a seemingly never-ending series of requests from peasants, allies and enemies. By swiping left or right in the game, players impose their will on the kingdom. The Nintendo Switch version of\u00a0<i>Reigns: Kings &amp; Queens<\/i>, which launches this spring, features an exclusive local co-op multiplayer mode.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/the-messenger-switch\">The Messenger<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Sabotage and Devolver Digital<\/b>:\u00a0<i>The Messenger<\/i>allows players to transform the game from an 8-bit platformer into a gloriously rendered 16-bit time-traveling adventure. Players will find upgrades, new abilities, hidden levels and great speed-running opportunities as they journey through a cursed land.\u00a0<i>The Messenger<\/i>launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/fantasy-strike-switch\">Fantasy Strike<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Sirlin Games<\/b>: In a world where fantasy meets martial arts, anything can become a weapon. This gorgeous fighting game employs nuanced mechanics with simple combos and easy-to-perform special moves in local or online multiplayer modes. (Additional accessories required for local multiplayer mode; sold separately.)\u00a0<i>Fantasy Strike<\/i>\u00a0is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/pool-panic-switch\">Pool Panic<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Rekim and Adult Swim Games<\/b>: More than 100 levels await players in this game, in which everything \u2013 from jungles to deserts to cities \u2013 is one giant cartoon game of pool. The weird and wild game has the option to play in local multiplayer with up to four players. (Additional accessories required for local multiplayer mode; sold separately.)\u00a0<i>Pool Panic<\/i>\u00a0launches first on Nintendo Switch later this year.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/garage-switch\">Garage<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from tinyBuild Games<\/b>: Inspired by the gloriously gory VHS era of B-movies,\u00a0<i>Garage<\/i>\u00a0is a top-down shooter set in a gritty underworld. Slay hordes of the living dead using a variety of weapons and skills.\u00a0<i>Garage<\/i>\u00a0launches first on Nintendo Switch this spring.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/light-fall-switch\">Light Fall<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Bishop Games<\/b>: This platforming adventure takes players to the forgotten world of Numbra, where they\u2019ll have to master their surroundings by manipulating the Shadow Core, a magical box used to propel them into the air. In Speedrun Mode, players can race their friends or even the fastest players in the world to place on the online leaderboards.\u00a0<i>Light Fall<\/i>\u00a0launches first on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive this spring.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/bomb-chicken-switch\">Bomb Chicken<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Nitrome<\/b>: Who\u00a0<i>wouldn\u2019t<\/i>\u00a0want to play a good old-fashioned chicken platformer? That\u2019s the question asked by\u00a0<i>Bomb Chicken<\/i>, a fast-paced game that combines action, puzzles and arcade gameplay. Lay bombs to escape tricky situations and discover secret areas when\u00a0<i>Bomb Chicken<\/i>\u00a0launches first on Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/pode-switch\">Pode<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Henchman &amp; Goon<\/b>: Two unlikely travel companions embark on an adventure in this co-op exploration puzzle game.\u00a0<i>Pode\u00a0<\/i>is inspired by Norwegian art and culture, resulting in stunning environments and gameplay.\u00a0<i>Pode<\/i>launches this spring.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/west-of-loathing-switch\">West of Loathing<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Asymetric<\/b>:\u00a0<i>West of Loathing<\/i>\u00a0is a slapstick comedy stick-figure Wild West adventure role-playing game. How\u2019s that for a genre? The hilarious game, full of puzzles, quests and turn-based combat, launches on Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive this spring.<\/li>\n<li><i><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/bad-north-switch\">Bad North<\/a><\/b><\/i><b>\u00a0from Plausible Concept and Raw Fury<\/b>: Arm troops, shore up defenses and protect citizens in this rogue-lite real-time strategy game. The Viking-themed\u00a0<i>Bad North<\/i>launches first on Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0NWKUHl6JLY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a Nindies Showcase video released during this year\u2019s Game Developers Conference, Nintendo featured more than a dozen independent games coming to Nintendo eShop on the\u00a0Nintendo Switch\u00a0system in 2018. &#8220;Nindies&#8221; is of course the term for independent developers making games for Nintendo systems. \u201cSince the launch of Nintendo Switch, we\u2019ve continued to be blown away [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":13266,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1530],"tags":[1386,1789],"class_list":["post-13265","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nintendo-switch","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-switch"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/DygIvcMriYBJARI_5TTDOf3ArsSNeIwy-e1521583095804.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6HXYU-3rX","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15810,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/03\/new-nindies-showcase-nintendodirect-coming-wednesday-nintendoswitch\/","url_meta":{"origin":13265,"position":0},"title":"New Nindies Showcase Nintendo Direct for Nintendo Switch coming Wednesday","date":"March 19, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"This Wednesday, March 20th at 12noon ET Nintendo will be hosting a new Nindies Showcase video presentation featuring about 30 minutes of information on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch. 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