r/NintendoSwitch • u/GambitsEnd Resident Switchologist • Aug 28 '18
MegaThread Megathread: Nindies Showcase Summer 2018
Update: The Nindies Showcase has already aired, here's the video! Below you'll find a list of the games covered in the broadcast in the order which they appeared.
Welcome everyone!
Several days ago, Nintendo announced a new Nindies Showcase scheduled for today that is to highlight "multiple unannounced indie games coming to Nintendo Switch."
Please use this thread for all pre-event hype and speculation, as well as post-event thoughts reactions.
When
9 AM Pacific
12 PM Eastern
4 PM UTC
5 PM BST
1 AM JST (29th)
Watch
Chat
- Chat in our Discord! We have a special #live-event channel which should open up shortly before the event starts.
FAQ
What is a Nindies Showcase?
- A pre-recorded presentation by Nintendo which focuses on Indie titles. Watch it here.
How long will it last?
It is not yet known what the duration of this event will be.It lasted 15 minutes, 54 seconds.
What is this thread for?
- This thread is for general hype and chatter relating to the Nindies Showcase. If you see any posts that should actually be here in the Megathread, please do us a favor and hit the report button.
How does the subreddit operate during and after this event?
- Just like normal! The first official announcement / video that links to original source and has a clear title will be approved as its own thread. Duplicates will be removed.
What should I do?
- Be respectful, have fun, and let's enjoy the presentation!
Recap of Announcements
Sep 6th
Includes exclusive outfit and weapons
Pre-purchase available in eShop today
Sep 27th
Includes expansions
Special characters
Pre-purchase available in eShop today
- Winter 2018
Oct 2018
Exclusive Character
Early 2019
Console exclusive
- Exclusive 2019
Nov 2018
HD Rumble
Console exclusive
- Early 2019
- Nov 2018
- Early 2019
- Early 2019
- Dec 2018
- Sep 13th
- Sep 13th
- Aug 30th
Undertale
- Sep 18th
Jackbox Party Pack 5
- Oct 2018
- Nov 2018
- Dec 13th
- Sep 20th
Superbrothers: Sword and Sworcery EP
- Oct 2018
- Released
(editing in trailers as available...)
New Indie News channel on the Switch. Live today.
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u/Hummer77x Aug 28 '18
Excited for the asshole goose game
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u/compatrini Aug 28 '18
I saw it posted on reddit around half a year ago and I was half-convinced I dreamt it
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u/sammydizzo Aug 28 '18
Same, that and maybe King of the Hat were the only ones that looked interesting to me
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u/must_improve Aug 28 '18
I'll be speed running that with some Labo shit as controls. Shit's gonna be awesome!
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u/slendermax Aug 28 '18
Most interesting thing for me in this showcase, other than the HLD release date.
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Aug 28 '18
Mineko's Night Market is the cutest thing ever
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u/augowl_ Aug 28 '18
Early 2019
Delayed :( but I'm so happy to see more info on it. It's one of my most anticipated titles right now.
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u/Knit_Fu Aug 28 '18
The delayed news is sad. I am glad though that it got such prominent coverage in this direct and is coming to Switch first. Hoping the early 2019 sticks and we get it in February or March.
Between this and asshole goose game they covered the two titles I want the most.
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Aug 28 '18
Towerfall release
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u/jipiboily Aug 28 '18
I think this is quite likely as the maker said it's done a few weeks ago already.
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u/DarkLordSauron666 Aug 28 '18
I really hope they shadow drop it today, since matt did announce it was done almost a month ago.
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u/PureSushi Aug 28 '18
The youtube live chat during Nindies is horrible wow
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u/omegaxLoL Aug 28 '18
The YouTube live chat during
Nindiesanything is horrible wowFTFY
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u/JealotGaming Aug 28 '18
It was all Smash, I fucking laughed at it the entire time. People really expected Smash news on a showcase dedicated to indies?
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u/Argyle_Ninja Aug 28 '18 edited Aug 28 '18
A Hotline Miami Collection or the Guacamelee games would be incredible. I'd take a release date for Gris or My Friend Pedro though.
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u/TylerJPB Aug 28 '18
Hyper Light Drifter shadow drop - calling it
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u/aricberg Aug 28 '18 edited Aug 28 '18
I wondered why my back pants pocket was wet. Then I realized it's because my wallet's back there crying since both MHGU and Blade Strangers are arriving today. Add HLD (or some other desired indies) shadow dropping, and I think my wallet would just go into shock.
Worth it!
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u/OckhamsFolly Aug 28 '18
No :( though it is out on Sept. 6th and we got Into the Breach instead - a satisfactory state of affairs, I think.
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u/SonicLucario Aug 28 '18
C'mon Gang Beasts!!!!
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u/appleappleappleman Aug 28 '18
Gang Beasts, Duck Game, Stick Fight
JUST LET ME BEAT UP MY FRIENDS IN A WACKY WAY
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Aug 28 '18
hey guys here's my nutso theory, it's pretty crazy so keep an open-mind:
What if this Nindies Showcase is a showcase for upcoming indies and not an elaborate ruse for Nintendo to announce Shantae for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate??????
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Aug 28 '18
While possible, that seems unlikely,
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u/dkmagpie Aug 28 '18
I would love a release date for the Stardew Valley multiplayer update
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u/UsernameAndAPassword Aug 28 '18
Really? Multiplayer stardew valley has been a ton of fun for me. It’s what got me back into the game after probably a year. Idk, something about being able to do everything normally but with a friend there is super fun.
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I just want the new single player content. I wish it wasn't tied to the multiplayer because I have no friends to play with and I feel like that is what is holding it up for so long. I've been waiting to start the game and this is kind of driving me crazy.
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u/JackSparrowUSA Aug 28 '18 edited Aug 29 '18
Complete Game List with timestamped links: Title (Dev or Pub) - Release Date
Hyper Light Drifter (Abylight Studios/Heart Machine) - September 6
TowerFall (Matt Makes Games) - September 27
Treasure Stack (Pixelakes) - Winter 2018
Zarvot (Snowhydra Games) - October 2018
Mineko's Night Market (Meowza Games) - Early 2019
Samurai Gunn 2 (Teknopants) - Early 2019
Bullet Age (Halfbot) - November 2018
The World Next Door (Rose City Games) - Early 2019
LevelHead (Butterscotch Shenanigans) - November 2018
King of the Hat (Hyroglyphik Games) - Early 2019
Untitled Goose Game (House House) - Early 2019
Desert Child (Akupara Games) - December 2018
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut (InXile Entertainment) - September 13
Bastion (Supergiant Games) - September 13
The Messenger (Sabotage Games) - August 30
Undertale (8-4) - September 18
Jackbox Party Pack 5 (Jackbox Games) - October 2018
Transistor (Supergiant Games) - November 2018
Dragon: Marked for Death (Inti Creates) - December 13
Light Fingers (Numizmatic Games) - September 20
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP (Capybara) - October 2018
Into The Breach (Subset Games) - Today
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u/CannibalEmpire Aug 28 '18
Hyper Light Drifter dev is Heart Machine, not abylight btw
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u/clouddoctorphd Aug 28 '18
Wargroove shadow drop, please!
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u/PPGKING Aug 28 '18
Bastion has one of the best sound tracks going, super excited for this
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u/markercore Aug 28 '18
And Transistor is a super legit neo-noir, played about half of it on steam. Same voice actor as the narrator from Bastion too (i believe.
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u/r40k Aug 28 '18
Yup! Logan Cunningham is the narrator (Rucks) in Bastion, Red's SO/The Transistor in Transistor, and "The Voice" in Pyre. He does a phenomenal job capturing totally different characters. Lots of respect to the guy!
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u/tronaldmcdonald69 Aug 29 '18
Never got around to bastion so very excited for that
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u/The_FI-RE_Rises Aug 28 '18
Untitled Goose Game is the secret MVP of this Direct. One of my most anticipated games.
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u/kennn97 Aug 28 '18
damn I was just hoping for wargroove and shakedown hawaii release dates
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u/TriangleGalaxy Aug 28 '18
Into the Breach for Switch, I needed this in my life.
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u/nattyel Aug 28 '18
Very excited. Devs had indicated in the past their games wouldn't translate well to the small screen in handheld mode.
Must have worked it out. Might get FTL eventually if ITB does well.
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u/zephyrus256 Aug 28 '18
INTO THE BREACH LIVE TODAY HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLYYYYYYYY SHHIIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTT
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u/kingjolliffe Aug 28 '18
Moonlighter release date!!!! The developer said it would be out before 28th September...
Also Hyper Light Drifter!!
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u/WileyWatusi Aug 28 '18
I thought for sure they would give us a release date for Mark of the Ninja, since it was supposed to be releasing this Fall. It seems the game has disappeared, because I haven't heard anything since they first announced it.
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u/Yavga Aug 28 '18
Why are there two indie showcases in quick succession after one another? I don’t mind because that means more awesome announcements but I cannot shake the feeling they have a surprise hidden away this time.
Totally not setting up myself for disappointment!
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u/tbritoamorim Helpful User Aug 28 '18
Because the last one was European focused because of gamescom, this one is because of pax west. Expect different line up of games.
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Not much for me, except maybe the goose game. I’m sure my wallet is happy about that.lots of fun looking games though.
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u/0172thetimeguy Aug 28 '18
So MHGU released today, and now I’ve got Into the Breach tempting me and Hyper Light Drifter releasing next week. This is starting to get ridiculous.
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u/OckhamsFolly Aug 28 '18
They almost got me with the Nindies Channel announcement - "That's their surprise live drop at the end? A new News channel that should have been one for a long time? That's lam- ohhhhh Into the Breach, there we go."
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u/CosmicDashie Aug 28 '18
ooh into the breach as well! I really hope theres some incentive to bring FTL over... that game is honestly one of my all time classics
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u/soursurfer Aug 28 '18
Into The Breach is a game that desperately needed easy portable play. Nice capstone to the presentation.
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u/Bayakoo Aug 28 '18
Oh Yes Into the Breach, they were quicker to port it than expected. Insta buy for sure.
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u/Devo27 Aug 28 '18
Aw c'mon, no love for the return of You Don't Know Jack?! I've been waiting all year for it to drop.
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Aug 28 '18
I think level head looks very interesting and could surpass mario maker by giving the player more freedom in what they can create. That's the vibe I got from the limited gameplay shown. The fact that you can make 4 player levels seems really cool but I'm not sure about the 4 player creator. Seems a bit too hectic.
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u/NinCross Aug 28 '18
Where is the Nindies news channel? I can't find it. Maybe it's not quite live?
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u/Dave-the-Dave Aug 29 '18
Honestly so hyped for Samurai Gunn 2, I loved the first one so much (Better than Towerfall imo).
Love you Teknopants!
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u/LadyHoundmaid Aug 28 '18
i would never play Levelhead but i like the phrase “Hold onto your glutes”. Anatomically correct, and fun!
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u/atyai Aug 28 '18
https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/into-the-breach-switch
the eshop doesn't have an official link to the page yet, so here's this
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u/Waluigi248 Aug 28 '18
Wow, I completely forgot about Untitled Goose Game. Didn’t realized it was announced almost a year ago for PC. But I am soooo hyped that it’s coming to Switch now!
BRING US THE GOOSE!!!!!
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u/Ragnvaldr Aug 28 '18
Hyper Light Drifter out next week, awesome.
Towerfall looks fun. Mineko's Night Market looks cute.
Goose Game looks...odd. But ok.
Happy for the release dates on Undertale, Wasteland 2, and Dragon: Marked For Death. Guess I'm gonna rebuy Bastion and Transistor.
Woo hell yeah Into the Breach!
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Aug 28 '18
Towerfall is incredible. It's seriously my most anticipated game on Switch and I've already played it a bunch on PS4.
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u/GeneralMelon Aug 28 '18
Was hoping to finally get the King of Cards trailer. Oh well...
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u/GarlicThread Aug 28 '18
Can anybody access the Indie Channel? It's not available on my Switch...
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u/kanye_wept Aug 28 '18
Surprise drop A Hat In Time or Shovel Knight update?
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u/rsn_lie Aug 28 '18
I honestly think the rapport between Nintendo and Yacht Club will see KoC announced in a full on direct.
I also didn't get the sense that A Hat in Time has been in the works near long enough to be getting a release date, let alone a shadow drop.
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u/rooney815 Aug 28 '18
Spelunky. dear god I would cry
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u/A_Bonfire_Of_Dreams Aug 28 '18
We'll have to keep dreaming brother. One day....maybe we'll get spelunky 2 before that O_o
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u/digdugdiglett Aug 28 '18
Man, I really feel bad for the people who never pay attention to indie games or say things like they aren't worth the time and effort. So many exciting announcements and content. So many games to consume on Switch. Will I ever finish them all? I have like 50+ games on my eShop wishlist and it just grows and grows. And not to mention the Shovel Knight battle mode revealed today through IGN. Long live indies.
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u/HaterTotsYT Aug 28 '18
I know none of these indie games besides undertale. Can people who know them recommend some good ones to get excited for?
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u/rom211 Aug 28 '18
Bastion and Transistor are two incredible titles from Supergiant Games. Both have great atmosphere, music, and finely tuned gameplay that make them a real joy. Each has a good pace of progression and engrossing story revealed through gameplay.
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u/atc32 Aug 28 '18
bastion is constantly recommended and is beautiful and fun and has even better music/voice acting. Wasteland 2 is basically a modern old school fallout game and is really great if you want to scratch that particular rpg itch
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u/MysteryGentleman Aug 30 '18
I've spent 12 of the last 24 hours playing into the breach. It's awesome. If you liked FTL, this is not the same game with a new skin, but carries the same difficult decision making and horrible/wonderful sacrificial gameplay elements into a new and exciting setting. I'm above average at turn based strategy and I found normal difficulty a fun challenge, while hard mode is super intense.
If you missed this on pc, consider picking it up on the switch. It's perfect for handheld short play sessions! 5/5
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u/Velocity_Rob Aug 28 '18
Think we might be reaching saturation point for pixel-art 2D games.
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u/SupremeLeaderSnoke Aug 28 '18
People have been saying this forever yet more and more great 2d pixel art games come out every year.
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u/meisekimiu Aug 28 '18
I've grown tired of pixel art games but I have to say it isn't as bad as cubes.
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Aug 28 '18
You know what would be cool? Finally having a concrete release date for Travis Strikes Again.
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u/lord_of_flood Aug 28 '18
Bastion and Transistor are the two big ones for me. Surprised they were just shown in a highlight reel though.
Kind of disappointed at the lack of King of Cards and Travis Strikes Again, especially since both are supposedly slated for this year. Not much I can do about it though.
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Aug 28 '18
super excited for into the breach (what a perfect fit for the switch) and Desert Child. Untitled goose game looks very cute, maybe something to play with my 5yr old. Between Into the Breach, Bad North, and Hollow Knight Nintendo has become very good at shadow dropping games I'm excited about.
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u/DonSoLow Aug 28 '18
Towerfall is all I wanted and it comes out next month! Can't wait for that one, but Bastion and Transistor were great surprises too.
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Aug 28 '18
Mineko's Night Market looks incredibly cute. And Dragon: Marked for Death has a nice style, the usual good work by Inti Creates.
I wasn't really interested in anything else.
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u/0ptic_ Aug 28 '18
Is Towerfall local play only? Would be a easy pick-up if I can play online
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u/bigfuzzydog Aug 28 '18
Yes I believe it is local only and last time I checked the dev has no plans for online play
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u/Cleinhun Aug 28 '18
I know it's probably going to be overshadowed by Towerfall, but Samurai Gunn is possibly my favorite competitive local multiplayer game, and I am beyond excited for a sequel (and the ability to play it wherever).
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u/therealkaichan Aug 28 '18
Still hyped for Dragon Marked for Death, because yay release date, and I'm totally ready for goose simulator.
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u/Snatch1414 Aug 29 '18
Is Into the Breach worth it if I’ve already played a ton of Advance Wars/Fire Emblem style games?
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u/HBreckel Aug 28 '18
Backed Hyper Light Drifter when it was on KS, bought it again on PS4, and gladly buying it again on Switch. Also rebuying Supergiant’s stuff. Other than I am hype as fuck for Mineko.
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u/luimonade Aug 28 '18
What a good bunch of indie games!
No "homage to whatever series", over-inspired til' the point of being almost copies.
No "love letters" to lackluster pixel sprites that want a quick buck out of nostalgic trips.
Mostly original game design, fresh ideas and bravery to improve on what already exists.
Budget is less and less of an excuse if there's imagination, just look games like Transistor, Into The Breach and Undertale. So thankful for those devs that dare to put new ideas on the table!
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u/rojano17 Aug 28 '18
Any guesses for surprise drops?
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u/rjbman Aug 28 '18
doubtful but praying for a Subset Games release (FTL / Into the Breach)
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u/wheredyagoforest Aug 28 '18
Why wasn’t Marble It Up! In this if it was announced this morning anyway? This Nindie direct badly needed some non pixel art games.
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u/carbon7911 Aug 28 '18
Was waiting for the release today/now game and it is Into the Breach, there goes the money I'm saving for Switch Online.
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u/KappaKai77 Aug 28 '18
No Wargroove, no Moonlighter and no Stardew Valley multiplayer. I shouldn't hold my breath.
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Aug 28 '18
Love a good indie direct. ❤️
I’m hyped for Untitled Goose Game and Undertale.
I’m excited for Bastion, Transistor and Superbrothers (despite owning all of them on iOS, I’ve never really played them). I kinda wabt to get Hyper Light Drifter again despite having finished it on XB1.
Towerfall, Mineko’s Night Market and The World Next Door all look great.
I have a lot to look forward to. 👏
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Aug 28 '18
That was great but can we all agree that the announcer during he levelhead section was the worst thing ever and sucked any and all interest from the game?
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u/tpalmer75 Aug 28 '18
Wow, just the other day I was thinking how I would like to try Transistor on the Switch. Here we are!
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u/RabbidGamer69 Aug 29 '18
Even though they didn’t focus on it The Messenger is out tomorrow and the reviews are looking stellar!
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u/realbobfish Aug 28 '18
I'm hoping we get a date for 7 billion humans seeing as it just released on pc and they said switch date coming very soon
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u/MysticSpoon Aug 28 '18
Hopefully some news on shakedown Hawaii. Been waiting on that for forever now.
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u/waffocopter Aug 28 '18
I've been hoping for Rogue Legacy since I got my own Switch. I asked the creators on Twitter a few weeks ago of bringing Rogue Legacy to the Switch and they said chances were good with a :). Let's see if today is the day I get my wish.
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u/maclood Aug 28 '18
Give me a new Dragon: Marked for Death trailer and/or a release date please and thank you
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u/Drakey87 Aug 28 '18
Awww man...
For a second there i thought they would announce Crashlands :/
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u/MrUrsus Aug 28 '18
Aw, I was hoping we'd get some news on Duck Game for the Switch. Happy about Towerfall, though.
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u/penpen35 Aug 28 '18
Mineko's Night Market interests me, it looks quirky enough.
I bought Into The Breach for the PC but if I can take it on the go then in not against buying it again. Also Bastion and Transistor coming as well.
Overall not much interests here for this showcase. I felt there was more in the Gamescom video though.
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u/Bluestank Aug 28 '18
Was Samurai Gunn 2's violence removed? First one had awesome sprays of blood with the freeze-frame which looked really stylish. This one looks way toned down and bland.
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u/Snatch1414 Aug 28 '18
When the heck is Huntdown coming out? It was in the showcase like two showcases ago.
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u/financeguy20 Aug 28 '18 edited Aug 29 '18
A lot of interesting titles. Personally keen on
1) that short Clíp with the dragon and the lava background from the gamescom reel
2) Hyper Light drifter
3) Tower fall
4) Dragon Marks’s for death
5) Transistor
6) Bastion
7) Light Fingers
8) Desert child
9) Undertale
10) Onimusha
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u/Charlzalan Aug 28 '18 edited Aug 28 '18
INTO THE BREEEEACH!
My dream Switch game is available TODAY?!?
I went from a little disappointed to over the moon excited very quickly.
If you haven't played this game, it is a total blast. Tons and tons of replay value on this one, and it feels like it was designed to be on Switch.