Don’t get caught with your pants down this year! There are a ton of great games that have been announced for Nintendo Switch, and we want to make sure YOU have your copy in hand before they fly off the shelves and leave you yearning for the greatest games. Here are the TOP Nintendo Switch […]
[Industry Interviews] Josh Presseisen from Crescent Moon Games
Today, The Switch Effect welcomes Josh Presseisen, Founder and Creative Director of Crescent Moon Games, to Industry Interviews. Crescent Moon Games was founded in 2009 with Ravensword: The Fallen King on mobile devices. Since then, the company has been developing and publishing titles that cover the gamut of genres. Before we get into the intervie
[Industry Interviews/Owner Outreach] Jeffrey Wittenhagen
Do you long for the retro years of gaming? Do you wish books existed that cover the the entire libraries of the NES, Super NES, or even the video game culture of the 90s? Or how about playing a brand new game for the NES? Then get ready for a very special Owner Outreach, where […]
[Gabbin’ with Gamers] Jamie (a.k.a. jamiex66)
Welcome to the newest installment of Gabbin’ with Gamers. Jamie (a.k.a. jamiex66) joins The Switch Effect to answer some questions about his gaming passion. Thank you Jamie for giving us this interview. I came upon your Instagram page and I see that you’re a big collector. Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am a […]
[Review] The Escapists 2 – Nintendo Switch
Check out more reviews by Ricky at Fountain Arcade The Escapists 2 Nintendo Switch Developer: Team 17 Publisher: Team 17 Category: Role-playing, Simulation, Strategy Release Date: 01.11.2018 The Escapists 2 is the latest Nintendo Switch release from the delightful Team 17, and it is a very unique release at that. In The Escapists 2, you take on the
[Industry Interviews] Jaakko Maaniemi from 10tons
Joining The Switch Effect on today’s Industry Interview is Jaakko Maaniemi from 10tons Ltd., a Finland based indie game publisher. Founded in 2003, the company is home to many top-down shooters, sports, puzzles, RPGs and more games over a variety of consoles/platforms. With Nintendo’s newest console, 10tons has been bringing over and revamping many
Nintendo Labo – Genius or Bust?
The internet is in a frenzy over today’s latest news of Nintendo Labo. But what the hell is it? After watching the few minutes long youtube video, I sat back and thought to myself, “Cool…but what the hell did I just watch?” Nintendo Labo “combines the magic of Nintendo Switch with the fun of DIY creations“. Okay,
[Review] World to the West – Nintendo Switch
World to the West Nintendo Switch Developer: Rain Games Publisher: Rain Games Category: Action, Adventure Release Date: 01.18.2018 A Teleportation mishap, a broken contract, a mysterious tree and a foolhardy expedition set the stage for our four heroes. Rain Games is the company that brought us the Indie Hit, Teslagrad. And now, they have brought u
[Industry Interviews] Jo from D-Pad Studio
With us today at The Switch Effect is Jo, the best programmer in the WORLD, from D-Pad Studio. From its early roots in 2007 to forming D-Pad Studio AS in 2011, this indie game studio flew into the gaming world with Savant – Ascent in 2013 and followed up their initial hit with the award […]