On Wednesday, Nintendo hosted its annual Nindies Spring Showcase. Running for nearly 30 minutes, the Direct-style video presentation provided us with a look at a bunch of new games headed to Nintendo Switch this year, including a couple that are available right now.Among the highlights of the event was word that Cuphead, previously an Xbox One and PC exclusive, is headed to Switch. We also learned of a Zelda-themed successor to Crypt of the NecroDancer called Cadence of Hyrule. Below, you`ll find a roundup of all the games and news from the event, along with many of the best new trailers. For more, check out our coverage of the new Switch game sale that`s now live on the Eshop in the US.Also of note, this presentation didn`t include all of the day`s Nintendo Switch news. Separately, during Epic`s GDC keynote, publisher Funcom and developer The Bearded Ladies announced that XCOM-like game Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden will release for Switch on June 25. It will launch alongside a new DLC expansion.Cadence of Hyrule - Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring the Legend of ZeldaBrace Yourself Games is making this spin-off follow-up to its 2015 indie hit. Cadence of Hyrule takes the familiar rhythm gameplay from Crypt of the NecroDancer, but this time Cadence finds herself in the land of Hyrule, assisted by Nintendo`s Link and Zelda. It`s coming this spring.Switch Gets Zelda-Themed Crypt Of The NecroDancer Crossover This SpringCupheadThe acclaimed 2D action game Cuphead, noted for its gorgeous 1930s cartoon-style visuals and brutal difficulty, is officially coming to Switch. Notably, the Studio MDHR-developed game was previously an Xbox One and PC exclusive. The showcase specifically shouted out Nintendo`s `friends at Microsoft` for helping to make this port possible. The game releases on April 18.Cuphead Coming To Nintendo Switch Next MonthStranger Things 3: The GameThe retro Netflix show is getting a game to match, with this co-op action game that sports a 16-bit style ...
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