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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Neverway by Celeste artist, blends cosy life sim and dark fantasy horror in 2026 release
Coldblood Inc. has announced that its upcoming title, Neverway, a pixel-art life simulation RPG with a darker twist, will launch in 2026. The game was featured during Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase, offering a first look at its unique blend of life-sim mechanics and supernatural themes. The project is co-directed by Pedro Medeiros, best known for his art on Celeste, alongside other experienced indie developers. Described by the studio as a 'nightmarish life sim RPG,' Neverway retains familiar gameplay elements such as farming, crafting, cooking, fishing, combat, and building relationships with non-player characters, while introducing a more unsettling narrative layer. In Neverway, players take on the role of a new resident in a rural setting, only to discover that they are the immortal herald of a dead god. This premise shapes the core storyline, with the game's Steam description urging players to 'make friends, fight through horrors, and pay your debt' with a recurring warning that debt must be repaid 'at all costs.' The trailer showcased a range of in-game scenes, from peaceful farming to encounters with eerie creatures such as crawling ghouls and floating skulls. This combination of pastoral life and horror elements aims to set Neverway apart from traditional life sims, which typically focus on lighter themes. With Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe shifting focus to his upcoming project, Haunted Chocolatier, Neverway may capture the interest of fans looking for a fresh but familiar experience with added narrative depth. Players will be able to purchase Neverway on PC via Steam, with further platform availability yet to be confirmed. Coldblood Inc. has not announced a specific release date for 2026.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
UFO 50 launches on Nintendo Switch 2 after surprise Indie World Showcase reveal
Nintendo's latest Indie World Showcase included a surprise announcement as Mossmouth's UFO 50 arrived on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 immediately after the event. The game is available now for $25 via the Nintendo eShop. Originally released on PC in 2024, UFO 50 was recognised by CNET as one of the year's standout indie titles. The game is notable for featuring 50 different retro-inspired 8-bit style games spanning genres such as platformers, shooters, and role-playing games. Each title was created by a different independent developer but is tied together by the fictional backstory of UFOSoft, a make-believe studio that supposedly produced the games decades ago without releasing them. Some of the included titles are designed for single-player experiences, while others support multiplayer gameplay. Although the collection draws heavily on the look and feel of classic NES-era games, Mossmouth has incorporated modern design elements to ensure the games appeal to contemporary audiences. In addition to UFO 50, the Indie World Showcase revealed more than a dozen other indie titles. Highlights included Little Kitty, Big City, Content Warning, Winter Burrow, and Mina the Hollower. Release dates vary, with some arriving in the coming weeks and others scheduled for 2026. A physical edition of UFO 50 is also available for preorder through Fangamer for $35. Players can choose to experience the collection on either the original Nintendo Switch or the newer Switch 2, with both versions offering the full set of games. Nintendo's presentation once again demonstrated its commitment to bringing a wide range of independent titles to its consoles, with UFO 50's surprise launch standing out as one of the event's most unexpected announcements.
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Nintendo Stock (NTDOF) Dips Following Indie World Showcase
Nintendo (NTDOF) stock was down on Thursday following the video game company's latest Indie World Showcase. This presentation included footage and details of upcoming indie games on the Switch and Switch 2. The standout game of the presentation was Mina the Hollower, created by the developers of the Shovel Knight series. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. Other games shown off during the Indie World Showcase included: Well Dweller Neverway Herdling Is This Seat Taken? Little Kitty, Big City Content Warning Ball X Pitt Ultimate Sheep Raccoon Glaciered UFO 50 Winter Burrow Undusted: Letters from the Past Tiny Bookshop Caves of Qud Strange Antiquities OPUS: Prism Peak Go-Go Town! One game that was missing from the Nintendo Indie World Showcase was Hollow Knight: Silksong. Fans have awaited more information about this game since it was announced in 2019. The sequel to 2017's Hollow Knight wasn't mentioned in the presentation, despite its developers planning to release the game before the end of 2025. It's possible the game will still show up in a future presentation. Nintendo Stock Movement Today Nintendo stock was down 1.2% on Thursday, but remained up 59.59% year-to-date. The shares have also increased 66.58% over the past 12 months, largely due to investor and consumer excitement around the Switch 2, which was released in June. Gamers and investors have continued to track Nintendo's presentations in hopes of getting glimpses of new games coming to this handheld/home console hybrid. Is Nintendo Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Turning to Wall Street, the analysts' consensus rating for Nintendo is Moderate Buy, based on nine Buy, two Hold, and one Sell rating over the past three months. With that comes an average NTDOF stock price target of $98.32, representing a potential 6.82% upside for the shares.
The Verge
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
All the news from Nintendo's August Indie World showcase
Nintendo's latest livestreamed event is highlighting the smattering of indie games coming to the Switch consoles later this year, and the Indie World Showcase is scheduled to start on Thursday, August 7th, at 9 AM ET. Hades 2 might make an appearance, and there's a slim chance the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong might show up as well. It's a 15-minute showcase, and while I'm not expecting any earth-shattering announcements, I am looking forward to seeing the games that'll pad my Switch 2 library while I wait for news on the bigger titles like Metroid Prime 4. In its recent earnings report, Nintendo shared that it sold nearly six million Switch 2 consoles since the system's launch in June, so there are a lot of people waiting for some new games to play, indie or otherwise. Nintendo has also raised the price of the original Switch in response to US tariff policy. Even though there aren't that many Switch 2 exclusives out there yet, Nintendo, through back-to-back directs, is working to ensure people know what other games will be available to play. This event is streaming live on YouTube, and you can read on below for all of the updates as they're announced.
