{"id":16625,"date":"2019-12-10T23:00:29","date_gmt":"2019-12-11T04:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=16625"},"modified":"2019-12-11T00:04:06","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T05:04:06","slug":"axiom-verge-2-sports-story-among-many-new-indie-games-coming-to-nintendo-switch-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/12\/axiom-verge-2-sports-story-among-many-new-indie-games-coming-to-nintendo-switch-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Axiom Verge 2, Sports Story Among Many New Indie Games Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/indieworld.nintendo.com\/showcase\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">new Indie World video<\/a>, Nintendo, accompanied by independent developers from around the world, previewed an extensive variety of indie games coming to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nintendo Switch<\/a>\u00a0system in 2020. They also surprised fans with a pair of games that will be launching later today. The diverse lineup of games highlighted in the video includes\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/axiom-verge-2-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Axiom Verge 2<\/a><\/em>, the sequel to the critically acclaimed\u00a0<em>Axiom Verge<\/em>;\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/sport-story-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sports Story<\/a><\/em>, from the creators of the popular Nintendo Switch exclusive\u00a0<em>Golf Story<\/em>; and retro-inspired beat-\u2019em-up\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/streets-of-rage-4-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Streets of Rage 4<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Launching today,\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/the-talos-principle-deluxe-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/dauntless-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dauntless<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>round out 2019\u2019s strong lineup of indie content for Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we close out another year full of amazing indie game releases for Nintendo Switch, this new Indie World video offers a glimpse of what\u2019s to come as we kick off 2020,\u201d said Kirk Scott, Nintendo of America\u2019s Indie Partner Manager of Publisher and Developer Relations. \u201cWe continue to be humbled by the innovative games our indie partners are creating around the world. You can bet our support for them will continue going strong into next year and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\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\/67P8PDCV82M?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<ul>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/axiom-verge-2-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Axiom Verge 2<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Thomas Happ Games<\/strong>: Discover the origins of the\u00a0<em>Axiom Verge\u00a0<\/em>universe in the long-awaited sequel to the critically acclaimed game.\u00a0<em>Axiom Verge 2<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch in fall 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/sport-story-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sports Story<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Sidebar Games<\/strong>: From the creators of\u00a0<em>Golf Story<\/em>\u00a0comes a new adventure full of golf, tennis, dungeons, espionage, mini-games and plenty of friends \u2013 and enemies \u2013 to meet along the way.\u00a0<em>Sports Story<\/em>\u00a0launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch in mid-2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/dauntless-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dauntless<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0from Phoenix Labs:<\/strong>\u00a0Join millions of players in\u00a0<em>Dauntless<\/em>, the fastest-growing online action-RPG, and explore a massive, free-to-play online world. Stand together and slay Behemoths with your friends from all over the world with true cross-play when\u00a0<em>Dauntless<\/em>\u00a0launches later today on Nintendo Switch. Exclusive to Slayers on Nintendo Switch, the Skyfighter Armor and Skymetal Weapon Set ensure that you look your best on the hunt. This cosmetic set includes weapon skins for all seven weapon types in\u00a0<em>Dauntless<\/em>\u00a0and a stylish armor set.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/the-talos-principle-deluxe-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0from Croteam:<\/strong>\u00a0Tasked to solve a series of more than 120 complex puzzles, players will divert drones, manipulate laser beams and replicate time to prove their worth.\u00a0<em>The Talos Principle: Deluxe Edition<\/em>\u00a0will be available for Nintendo Switch later today!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/the-survivalists-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Survivalists<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0from Team17:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>The Survivalists<\/em>\u00a0combines crafting, base-building and survival, along with a few surprises, in a new adventure set within the Escapists universe. And on Nintendo Switch, up to four players can play together in local wireless* and online multiplayer**.\u00a0<em>The Survivalists<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch in 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/streets-of-rage-4-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Streets of Rage 4<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Dotemu \/ Guard Crush Games \/ Lizardcube:<\/strong>\u00a0<em>Streets of Rage 4<\/em>\u00a0builds upon the legendary\u00a0<em>Streets of Rage<\/em>\u00a0trilogy\u2019s beat-\u2019em-up gameplay with new mechanics, a fresh story and a gauntlet of dangerous stages with a serious crime problem. There will be plenty of braised chicken lying around on plates and bad guys to beat down when\u00a0<em>Streets of Rage 4<\/em>\u00a0comes to Nintendo Switch in the first half of 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/gleamlight-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gleamlight<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0from D3PUBLISHER<\/strong>: Using a stained-glass motif, this unique game puts players in the role of a sword (that\u2019s right: a sword) in a terrifying, sad, but warm story drawn in a beautiful glassy world. From the developers of\u00a0<em>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/em>\u00a0comes\u00a0<em>Gleamlight<\/em>, launching for Nintendo Switch in early 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/skatebird-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SkateBIRD<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Glass Bottom Games<\/strong>: Look at these cute little birds shred! Whether they\u2019re grinding on bendy straws, kickflipping over staplers or carving lines through a park held together by sticky tape, skate birds always try their best \u2013 and look adorable doing it.\u00a0<em>SkateBIRD<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch in late 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/bake-n-switch-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Bake \u2019n Switch<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Streamline Media Group<\/strong>: In this party brawler that\u2019s all about food, up to four players*** work as a team to punch, combine and bake dough before times runs out.\u00a0<em>Bake \u2019n Switch<\/em>\u00a0cooks up something special on Nintendo Switch in summer 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/supermash-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>SuperMash<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Digital Continue<\/strong>: A love letter to video game culture,\u00a0<em>SuperMash<\/em>\u00a0is set in a game shop owned by a brother and sister who discover a mysterious game console. Players will never know what to expect in\u00a0<em>SuperMash<\/em>\u00a0as the game mashes together video game genres and creates a different experience every time.\u00a0<em>SuperMash<\/em>\u00a0will shake things up on Nintendo Switch in May 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/sail-forth-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Sail Forth<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from David Evans<\/strong>: There\u2019s nothing quite like a high-seas adventure combining classic naval action with exploration. In\u00a0<em>Sail Forth<\/em>, the entire map is procedurally generated, with players discovering islands to explore, quests to take, sailors to rescue and pirates to loot.\u00a0<em>Sail Forth<\/em>\u00a0docks on Nintendo Switch in 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/murder-by-numbers-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Murder by Numbers<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Mediatonic<\/strong>: From TV studios to glitzy award shows, players must uncover a tangled web of conspiracy, deception and, of course,\u00a0<em>murder<\/em>, as they piece together the truth one pixel at a time. Featuring music from Masakazu Sugimori, the composer behind\u00a0<em>Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Viewtiful Joe<\/em>,\u00a0<em>Murder by Numbers<\/em>\u00a0launches first as a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch in early 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/liberated-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Liberated<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Atomic Wolf<\/strong>:\u00a0<em>Liberated<\/em>\u00a0blends the art of cyberpunk, hand-drawn graphic novels with interactivity and action to create a seamless experience. As players flip between pages, side-scrolling stealth gunplay and platforming action, they must view what transpires from many points of view to parse the truth.\u00a0<em>Liberated<\/em>\u00a0launches first as a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch in 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/boyfriend-dungeon-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Boyfriend Dungeon<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Kitfox Games<\/strong>: In this dating sim-dungeon crawler mashup, players forge precious memories with many different loves, and then use their individual combat styles to clear out monsters and uncover the dungeon\u2019s secrets.\u00a0<em>Boyfriend Dungeon<\/em>\u00a0wants to be more than friends with Nintendo Switch in 2020.<\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/dreamscaper-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dreamscaper<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0from Afterburner Studios<\/strong>: Sometimes the only way to face a tough subject is head on \u2026 even if that means battling a nightmarish depression living inside a young woman\u2019s subconscious. Combining a brawler, a top-down shooter and a dungeon crawler,\u00a0<em>Dreamscaper<\/em>\u00a0launches first on Nintendo Switch as a timed exclusive on consoles in early 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/oddworld-strangers-wrath-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oddworld: Stranger\u2019s Wrath<\/a><\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0from Oddworld Inhabitants:<\/strong>\u00a0In this classic action-adventure game, players will wield Stranger\u2019s unusual crossbow that fires off rounds of literally live ammo \u2013 from rodents to bugs. With updated first-person shooter controls and gyroscopic aiming, the definitive version of this classic launches for Nintendo Switch in January, with pre-purchase available today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember that Nintendo Switch features\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.nintendo.com\/parents\/crash-courses\/parental-controls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">parental controls<\/a>\u00a0that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/switch\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a\u00a0new Indie World video, Nintendo, accompanied by independent developers from around the world, previewed an extensive variety of indie games coming to the\u00a0Nintendo Switch\u00a0system in 2020. They also surprised fans with a pair of games that will be launching later today. The diverse lineup of games highlighted in the video includes\u00a0Axiom Verge 2, the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16627,"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":[1472],"class_list":["post-16625","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nintendo-switch","tag-nindies"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/indie_world.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6HXYU-4k9","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":18141,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2021\/08\/new-indie-world-showcase-arrives-on-august-11th\/","url_meta":{"origin":16625,"position":0},"title":"New Indie World Showcase shows off upcoming titles","date":"August 10, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"A new Indie World Showcase was revealed today. 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