{"id":18141,"date":"2021-08-10T19:17:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T23:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=18141"},"modified":"2021-08-11T23:05:36","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T03:05:36","slug":"new-indie-world-showcase-arrives-on-august-11th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2021\/08\/new-indie-world-showcase-arrives-on-august-11th\/","title":{"rendered":"New Indie World Showcase shows off upcoming titles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new Indie World Showcase was revealed today.<\/p>\n<p>During a new Indie World presentation, Nintendo highlighted a wide selection of games coming to the\u00a0Nintendo Switch. The presentation included seven games that will launch today, including\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/axiom-verge-2-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Axiom Verge 2<\/a><\/em>, as well as other highlights, like the announcement that\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/eastward-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Eastward<\/a><\/em>\u00a0will arrive as a timed exclusive on Sept. 16 with digital pre-orders beginning today in Nintendo eShop and on Nintendo.com.<\/p>\n<p>Other games featured in the showcase include\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/bomb-rush-cyberfunk-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bomb Rush Cyberfunk<\/a><\/em>, a graffiti-action-adventure from Team Reptile;\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/loop-hero-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loop Hero<\/a><\/em>, an innovative card-based RPG from Four Quarters and Devolver Digital;\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/metal-slug-tactics-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metal Slug Tactics<\/a><\/em>, a fresh new take on the\u00a0<em>Metal Slug<\/em>\u00a0franchise from Leikir Studios and Dotemu;\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/tetris-effect-connected-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tetris Effect: Connected<\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>the classic game with a competitive and cooperative twist from Enhance, Monstars Inc., Resonair and Stage Games<em>;\u00a0<\/em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/necrobarista-final-pour-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Necrobarista: Final Pour<\/em><\/a>, an anime-style visual novel about coffee and death from Route 59 and Coconut Island Games; and\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/shovel-knight-pocket-dungeon-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon<\/a><\/em>, an action-packed puzzle-adventure mashup from Vine and Yacht Club Games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis latest Indie World showcase features a diverse selection of indie games from our independent development partners all over the world,\u201d said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America\u2019s Senior Vice President of Publisher and Developer Relations. \u201cNintendo Switch continues to be the ideal platform for players who want a wide variety of indie games that can be played at home or on the go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Bomb Rush Cyberfunk<\/em>\u00a0from Team Reptile: In this graffiti-action-adventure, grind, paint and combo your way up to become an All City King, one of the best graffiti artists in a sprawling metropolis. Expand your crew with additional playable characters and make use of the intuitive trick system to get around town. All of this is backed by beats from genre-breaking artists, including Hideki Naganuma.\u00a0<em>Bomb Rush Cyberfunk<\/em>\u00a0launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch in 2022.<\/li>\n<li><em>Axiom Verge 2<\/em>\u00a0from Thomas Happ Games LLC: In this prequel to the original\u00a0<em>Axiom Verge<\/em>, a new hero fights for her life, empowered by the same microscopic machines that gradually consume her humanity. With two interconnected worlds to explore and fight through, it\u2019s time to discover the origins of the\u00a0<em>Axiom Verge<\/em>\u00a0universe.\u00a0<em>Axiom Verge 2<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch \u2026 later today!<\/li>\n<li><em>Eastward<\/em>\u00a0from Pixpil \/ Chucklefish: Discover a beautifully detailed post-apocalyptic world in\u00a0<em>Eastward<\/em>, an action-adventure RPG with puzzle-solving and dungeon elements. In a near-future society on the brink of collapse, a hardworking miner called John discovers a young girl named Sam in a secret underground facility. This unlikely pair will embark on an emotional journey to discover the truth, traveling across a wonderfully weird world and exploring bustling towns, curious campsites and shady forests.\u00a0<em>Eastward<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive on Sept. 16, with pre-orders beginning on Nintendo eShop later today.<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/toem-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TOEM<\/a><\/em>\u00a0from Something We Made: A laid-back, hand-drawn adventure game in which you set off on a delightful expedition and use your photographic eye to uncover the mysteries of the eponymous TOEM. Talking to quirky characters and solving their problems by snapping neat photos, you can make your way through a variety of different, relaxing regions inspired by the Scandinavian countryside.\u00a0<em>TOEM<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this fall.<\/li>\n<li><em>Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon<\/em>\u00a0from Vine \/ Yacht Club Games: With Puzzle Knight as your guide, fight foes, recover relics and battle bosses both new and familiar in this action-packed puzzle-adventure mashup. Group together enemies to unleash massive chain attacks, and grab keys, potions and treasure as you try to escape the mysterious Pocket Dungeon. Over 10 heroes will be available, each with their own special power and play style. You can even take on a friend head-to-head in local multiplayer mode.* As an exclusive feature for Nintendo Switch,\u00a0<em>Shovel Knight<\/em>\u00a0series amiibo can be used to call on a familiar fairy friend.\u00a0<em>Shovel Knight: Pocket Dungeon<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this winter.<\/li>\n<li><em>Metal Slug Tactics<\/em>\u00a0from Leikir Studio \/ Dotemu: A fresh take on\u00a0<em>Metal Slug<\/em>\u00a0that moves the classic action franchise into a new dimension,\u00a0<em>Metal Slug Tactics<\/em>\u00a0retains fan-favorite elements such as the detailed pixel art and explosive action, but adds tactical combat mechanics and roguelike elements to the mix. Control familiar\u00a0<em>Metal Slug<\/em>\u00a0heroes such as Marco, Tarma, Fio and Eri in fast-paced, dynamic battles. As a tactical game, positioning is key \u2013 placing your troops correctly on the battlefield can activate the Sync skill, where multiple heroes deal extra damage to the enemy. Get ready for an all-new\u00a0<em>Metal Slug<\/em>\u00a0experience when\u00a0<em>Metal Slug Tactics<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch in 2022.<\/li>\n<li><em>Tetris Effect: Connected<\/em>\u00a0from Monstars Inc., Resonair and Stage Games \/ Enhance: This version of the acclaimed\u00a0<em>Tetris Effect<\/em>\u00a0features the single-player Journey mode, but also the competitive Zone Battle mode (available locally* or online**) and the cooperative Connected mode. It also includes cross-platform multiplayer, so it\u2019s easier to find people to play with \u2013 or against. Take the\u00a0<em>Tetris Effect<\/em>\u00a0experience with you on the go when\u00a0<em>Tetris Effect: Connected<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 8.<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/far-changing-tides-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAR: Changing Tides<\/a><\/em>\u00a0from Okomotive \/ Frontier Foundry: Set sail for a new journey in this atmospheric vehicle adventure set in the post-apocalyptic universe first introduced in\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/far-lone-sails-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FAR: Lone Sails<\/a><\/em>. Captain your own seafaring vessel and explore a vast flooded landscape, tackle mighty storms and overcome conundrums while embarking on a voyage to find a new home. It\u2019s an emotional, meditative journey that doesn\u2019t require prior knowledge of the\u00a0<em>FAR<\/em>\u00a0series.\u00a0<em>FAR: Changing Tides<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch in early 2022.<\/li>\n<li><em>Loop Hero<\/em>\u00a0from Four Quarters\/Devolver Digital: Instead of playing as the hero in this innovative card-based RPG, you must craft the world that the hero travels through. Using an expanding deck of mystical cards, place enemies, buildings and terrain along each unique expedition loop that the hero explores. Powerful loot can be recovered and equipped for each class of hero, and the more loops you complete, the more your options expand, with new cards, hero classes and guardian bosses being unlocked along the way.\u00a0<em>Loop Hero<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this winter.<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/boyfriend-dungeon-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boyfriend Dungeon<\/a><\/em>\u00a0from Kitfox Games: In this heartfelt dungeon-crawling dating sim, use the in-game cash you earn from fighting monsters to woo your weapons on romantic outings. Multiple combat styles just mean more cuties to forge relationships with!\u00a0<em>Boyfriend Dungeon<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch \u2026 later today!<\/li>\n<li><em>Necrobarista: Final Pour<\/em>\u00a0from Route 59 \/ Coconut Island Games: In a story about coffee and death, this anime-style visual novel follows a dynamic cast of characters as they navigate a fantasy Melbourne\u2019s coffee culture, the questionable ethics of necromancy and the process of letting go. This expanded Director\u2019s Cut of the original game features new story content and remastered visuals. There\u2019s even a new Studio mode where players can create their own dialogue and stories.\u00a0<em>Necrobarista: Final Pour<\/em>\u00a0will launch as a timed console exclusive for Nintendo Switch \u2026 later today!<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/islanders-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ISLANDERS: Console Edition<\/a><\/em>\u00a0from GrizzlyGames \/ Coatsink: This relaxing, procedurally generated strategy game sees you developing an island by placing buildings from your inventory. Score enough points and you\u2019ll get more buildings with which to keep growing your island settlement. Then, when you can\u2019t build any further, just start from scratch and do it all again on a different island. With its minimalist approach, intuitive mechanics and almost infinite colorful islands to build on,\u00a0<em>ISLANDERS<\/em>\u00a0lets you create the city of your dreams over and over in no time at all.\u00a0<em>ISLANDERS: Console Edition<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive \u2026 later today!<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/garden-story-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Garden Story<\/a><\/em>\u00a0from Picogram \/ Rose City Games: Become the Guardian of the Grove and explore a vibrant island to inspire its inhabitants, fend off the invasive Rot and rebuild your home. Take on requests from villagers, solve puzzles and do everything you can to help restore the community!\u00a0<em>Garden Story<\/em>\u00a0launches as a timed console exclusive \u2026 later today!<\/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\/QDclD1QMmYM?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>A new Indie World Showcase was revealed today. During a new Indie World presentation, Nintendo highlighted a wide selection of games coming to the\u00a0Nintendo Switch. 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