You may have heard in recent days that Humble Games, which is now owned by Ziff Davis through its IGN Entertainment subsidiary, has suffered some serious layoffs. While first reports said the publisher was being shuttered, further reports state that it’s been severely gutted, but not officially closed. Not surprisingly, this is causing issues for a number of games under the Humble Games umbrella, Coral Island being one of them.
The Switch port of Coral Island has been a long-time coming. Fans have been waiting years to get their hands on that version, and some even backed the game’s original crowdfunding campaign in order to get a Switch version. Unfortunately, that Switch release is now in question, and may never see release.
Developer Stairway Games has released a lengthy statement on Coral Island’s future on all platforms, Switch included. It sounds like the situation is the worst for Switch, which may never get the game after all. The situation is so dire that Stairway Games is letting Switch backers swap out their Switch plans for a Steam code if they so desire.
You can read the full statement from Stairway Games in the image below.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble updated to Ver. 1.11
Rolling out soon
SEGA has announced that Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble has been updated to Ver. 1.11. You can see the patch notes for this update below.
Netflix lowers budget, lessens scope of the BioShock movie
Consider us BioShocked
Back in February of 2022, we learned that Netflix had commissioned a BioShock movie. As is usually the case with videogame-to-movie adaptations, that reveal was followed by months and months of nothing. We really haven’t heard too much since, but today brings us a sizable update, but it’s one that might leave fans disappointed.
BioShock movie producer Roy Lee was part of a Comic-Con 2024 panel, and he spoke a little bit about the upcoming adaptation. According to Lee, the change of regime at Netflix, from Scott Stuber to Dan Lin, has impacted the budget of the film. In turn, that also has lessened the scope.
“The new regime has lowered the budgets. So we’re doing a much smaller version… It’s going to be a more personal point of view, as opposed to a grander, more epic project.”
Hopefully the lessened budget doesn’t impact the writing or direction, as that’s certainly what matters most. Until we actually get to see more from the film, we’ll just have to keep fingers and toes crossed.
Pikmin Bloom Aug. 2024 Big Flower Forecast, Community Day Set For Aug. 17th/18th, 2024
Get your steps, but stay hydrated!
This August, Pikmin Bloom is welcoming white, yellow, red, and blue morning glories! Additionally, during this month, Pikmin with morning glories blooming on their head will be stronger against mushrooms. Be sure to feed them some morning glory nectar before your next battle!
Throughout August, Big Flowers may occasionally bloom into hibiscus, frangipanis, sunflowers, spider lilies, water lilies, and morning glories when you plant regular red, yellow, white, or blue petals around them.
During August, fruit obtained from tackling mushrooms will give either regular, hibiscus, frangipani, sunflower, spider lily, water lily, or morning glory nectar.
In August, Community Day will be held on the following dates: August 17th and 18th. Details to follow soon.
Ninjala Anime Episode 127 now available to stream
The Search for Gumchi
The newest episode of the Ninjala anime series has been released online, titled “Big Boss Battle” The 23-minute episode will be available to view for free until Aug. 1st, 2024, so check it out while it’s available! A plot synopsis of the episode reads:
Burton realizes that they may be able to take down the Boss Yokai with the help from Gumchi. When Burton explains the plan to Genshusai, Genshusai tells the group a story passed down from the ancestors about a creature that resembled Gumchi arriving in Oedo long ago in the past. That creature was named “Dangochi” and currently lives with Genshusai’s twin brother, Genkusai. After hearing about the legendary folklore, Burton and the other ninjas decide to visit Genkusai to seek out the mythical creature…
'TIEBREAK: Official game of the ATP and WTA' coming to Switch
No super powers on this one
Developed by Big Ant Studios and produced by Nacon, “TIEBREAK”, the official game of the ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) and WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) was recently announced and will be coming to the Nintendo Switch.
The game does have a release date of August 22nd on other platforms, but we don’t have a set date for the Switch version yet. It has been confirmed by the trailer above and by the official Twitter and Reddit pages that the game will be on Switch, we’ll just have to wait a bit longer until that happens. We will be sure to let you know as soon as we find out more.
At San Diego Comic-Con 2024, Bandai Namco announced a new tie-in Fortnite game mode inspired by the Netflix movie “Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance.”
Developed by Look North World, this free Team Deathmatch mode will bring the movie’s world to Fortnite. A new trailer for the movie also revealed its release date of October 17, 2024, and showcased updated designs of classic mobile suits.
While no release date has been set for the game mode, we do know it will be coming shortly after the release of the movie.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door has gotten now three different Japanese commercials all featuring different transformations. This time, the focus is on Boat Mode!
You can check out the new commercial above.
Nintendo Switch Sports received a free update earlier this month with Basketball, one of the favorite among fans of the Nintendo Sports series.
In case you haven’t been able to try the full game yet, Nintendo has shared an overview trailer focusing on all the sports including basketball. Check it out above!
Pokémon UNITE's latest Battle Pass is now live, adds Dark Lord Style Charizard & Dark Magicial Style Delphox Holowear
Pokémon x Yu-Gi-Oh! crossover when?
Pokémon UNITE received the 1.15.1.3 update earlier today which brought adjustments and bugfixes to the game. Now the latest Battle Pass is also live and this one includes two brand new Holowear for your battlers. These are:
- Dark Magician Style for Delphox
- Dark Lord Style for Charizard
Will you be picking them up? Let us know!
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 'Dondozo' Tera Raid Battle and 'Tatsugiri' Mass Outbreak Events Now Live
All you can catch buffet
Two new events are now available for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet players: Mighty Dondozo Tera Raid Battle Event and the Tatsugiri Mass Outbreak Event.
For the Tera Raid Battle Event, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet trainers can look forward 7-Star Tera Raid Battle. This event will feature a battle against Dondozo with the Water Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark. Please note that Dondozo can only be caught once per save file. Fore more details you can go to Serebii here.
For the Mass Outbreak Event, the Pokémon featured will be Curly Form Tatsugiri in Paldea, Droopy Form Tatsugiri in Kitakami and Stretchy Form Tatsugiri in the Blueberry Academy. For more details, you can go to Serebii here.
Both event will run until August 8th, 23:59 UTC.
Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age "Eleanora" Gameplay Trailer
Kill 'em with style
Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age was revealed back in June on the PC Gaming Show, introducing a brand-new style of fighting game from Modus Games. Developed in-house by Modus Studios, this completely fresh take on the genre sees players engaging in 2v2 matches within an innovative 3-lane system against a gorgeous, hand-drawn Dieselpunk backdrop.
Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age will launch on Switch at a later date, but today brings us a new trailer that highlight what moves Eleanora has to offer. The smooth-talking mobster Eleanora knows a thing or two about fighting dirty to get what she wants– fame, money and glory.
The bustling metropolis of New Libertis, known by residents as The Iron City, is a dieselpunk-inspired technological marvel. This is all thanks to FALCORP Industries, a corporation seeking to usher humanity into a higher state of existence. Of course, this ascension doesn’t include the city’s working class. Left to fend for themselves in the streets of The Iron City, a battle for the fate of tomorrow emerges.
Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age flips the traditional fighting genre formula by placing 2v2 local and online co-op matches front and center in the arena. The game features 10 playable characters at launch (four of which are available to play now in the open beta), offering distinctly devastating attacks and meaningful shifts to team dynamics and matchups.
With combat playing out across three lanes, strategy is a key element of any Diesel Legacy clash. Will you swap to another lane and surprise attack your enemy from behind, or will you instead retreat to regain your bearings while your partner takes the heat? If your partner does, in fact, take too much heat, they’re not out of the fight completely. Upon defeat, knocked-out fighters can assist from beyond the grave to parry attacks for their teammate, channeling energy to help their ally out of sticky situations.
Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age makes use of Modus Studios’ brand-new proprietary RealMatch™ rollback netcode, ensuring you don’t miss a single punch in any online match. Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age also features comprehensive training and story modes and allows players to go against AI opponents to hone their skills.
Whether you’re looking to simply grasp the basics or analyze hitboxes and the frame data of Diesel Legacy’s crisp, hand-drawn 60fps animations, you’ve got all the tools you need to enter the arena at any skill level. Make a mistake once you enter the arena? Diesel Legacy’s advanced replay system allows you to rewatch a match and jump in whenever you’d like to make sure you don’t make the same mistake again.
Sandbox dating simulator "Date Everything" announced for Switch
Want to go steady?
Welcome to Date Everything! A cheeky, wildy interactive, new dating sim from familiar voice actors turned developers Ray Chase, Robbie Daymond, Max Mittelman and Amanda Hufford! No release date has been shared for Date Everything at this time, but more info should be coming soon.
Date Everything is a sandbox dating simulator set in the comfort of your own home, featuring 100 fully voice acted datable characters! Let the romance flow between your bed, smoke alarm and… Overwhelming Sense of Existential Dread? Are you ready to Date Everything?
Find the object of your affection in Date Everything! 💘
- 💑 Sandbox dating simulator
- 🥰 100 Dateable Characters
- 🎤 Fully Voice Acted
- 🏠 Set in your home
- 💞 At Least 3 Endings Per Dateable Character
License Global is back with their latest yearly report on global licensors, and once again Pokémon Co. has made the top 10.
According to License Global’s data, Pokemon Co. managed to take in $10.8 billion in revenue at retail in 2023. This was enough to land them in the 7th spot overall for global licensors in 2023. Believe it or not, this $10.8 billion is actually down by a staggering $800 million compared to 2022, but that’s because Pokémon Scarlet/Violet launched that year.
With the 2023 figures accounted for, that means total revenue from licensing for Pokémon Co. is now over $91.6 billion, making it the highest figure for a media franchise.
Wondering what else made the top 10 for 2023? You can see the complete breakdown below.
LEGO Islands introduces LEGO Battle Arena in Fortnite
A whole new way to battle it out
Will you be the next Spinjitzu master? Enroll in special training at the Dojo with Lloyd and the Masters of Spinjitzu. Compete against other trainees, using your new abilities and power-ups to knock them out of the arena.
LEGO Islands are a series of family-friendly experiences that the LEGO Group has created using Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN)! You can visit the LEGO Battle Arena Island by using the Island Code: 0312-7365-5770.