The House of the Dead: Remake, an updated version of the classic 1996 on-rails arcade shooter, is coming to Nintendo Switch.

Announced as part of Nintendo’s Indie Showcase on Wednesday, The House of the Dead Remake promises updated graphics, updated controls, multiple endings, and the ability to play solo or two-player co-op. The trailer’s description also includes mentions of a “new entourage and gameplay changes,” so it’s possible we’ll see new characters replace the old cast.

That said, Dr. Curien, the first game's antagonist, makes an appearance at the end of the trailer, so at least one familiar face is returning. The remake is being developed by MegaPixel Studios, the team behind the Panzer Dragoon remake.

Check out the screenshots below.

The trailer shows briefly shows off a reimagined version of the opening cutscene, as well as what appears to be the main entrance to the titular house, appropriately surrounded by undead. We also get a quick look at some interior locations, like a lab, as well as some sort of large greenhouse.

The original House of the Dead was released in 1996 by Sega, using a lightgun accessory to let players blast their way through undead. The original game spawned five more core sequels, as well as numerous spinoffs, like well-regarded Typing of the Dead, and the considerably less well-regarded Uwe Boll film.

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The House of the Dead Remake is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2021. MegaPixels has yet to say anything regarding other platforms, or if lightgun peripherals will be useable.

Don't forget to check out everything announced at Nintendo's Indie World Showcase if you're in the mood for some indie gems.

Apex Legends has officially hit 100 million players, developer Respawn announced Wednesday. Respawn also appears to be teasing a new character, and potentially some sort of new location for players to compete in.

100 million strong, and we're just getting started. Thank you, Legends! pic.twitter.com/FlINru0lx5

— Apex Legends (@PlayApex) April 14, 2021

The character in question appears at the 43-second mark, flying over the sky as Mirage exclaims “somebody got the party started.” The figure, shrouded in darkness, appears to be flying upward, or at least in a gentle arc. Aside from Horizon, who can use a jetpack while falling, no other character in Apex Legends really has that kind of maneuverability.

We also see what looks like a new or modified location in Kings Canyon, although it only appears for literally half a second after the new character appears in the sky. Here’s a quick screenshot.

Oddworld: Soulstorm has been a long time coming. A direct sequel to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, Soulstorm is a loosely drawn reimagining of the second Oddworld game, Abe's Exoddus. Soulstorm looks shiny and PS5-new, with beautifully detailed characters and vast sweeping landscapes in its backgrounds, but it has an old soul. Soulstorm's stealthy platforming feels like a throwback: It's unlike any game I've played in a long time, and that's refreshing. But with old-school gameplay, Soulstorm retains some archaic design choices that feel outdated in 2021. The pain from those choices is accentuated by the game's many serious technical issues, which can blow even the most carefully played sequences at the drop of a hat. Soulstorm has a lot of heart, but its poor tuning makes it a bit of a slog.

Like its predecessors, Soulstorm puts you in control of Abe, a now free slave with the ability to take control of his former captors using a special chant. Each level strings together a gauntlet of side-scrolling stealth-platforming puzzles. As Abe, you'll sneak across each stage, jumping across platforms to dodge traps while avoiding conflict as much as possible. All the while, you're searching for your fellow Mudokons, Abe's species of lanky green Oddworlders, most of whom are still slaves in factories and mines. Staying out of harm's way requires careful planning and timing. Like many stealth games, you're carefully monitoring guard movements and vision cones to find the perfect moment to move from one hiding spot to the next, or to dispatch a guard. There's a tense, nail-biting thrill to maneuvering your way into and out of danger.

Though stealth factors into most areas, there are also a fair number of pure platforming sequences. Dodging flamethrowers, buzzsaws, spikes, and other dangers is also often a matter of getting the timing right. Soulstorm's best platforming sequences feel more puzzle-like than a reflex test, balancing time pressure and a need to methodically feel your way through whatever lethal obstacles it throws your way.

Oddworld: Soulstorm has been a long time coming. A direct sequel to Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, Soulstorm is a loosely drawn reimagining of the second Oddworld game, Abe's Exoddus. Soulstorm looks shiny and PS5-new, with beautifully detailed characters and vast sweeping landscapes in its backgrounds, but it has an old soul. Soulstorm's stealthy platforming feels like a throwback: It's unlike any game I've played in a long time, and that's refreshing. But with old-school gameplay, Soulstorm retains some archaic design choices that feel outdated in 2021. The pain from those choices is accentuated by the game's many serious technical issues, which can blow even the most carefully played sequences at the drop of a hat. Soulstorm has a lot of heart, but its poor tuning makes it a bit of a slog.

Like its predecessors, Soulstorm puts you in control of Abe, a now free slave with the ability to take control of his former captors using a special chant. Each level strings together a gauntlet of side-scrolling stealth-platforming puzzles. As Abe, you'll sneak across each stage, jumping across platforms to dodge traps while avoiding conflict as much as possible. All the while, you're searching for your fellow Mudokons, Abe's species of lanky green Oddworlders, most of whom are still slaves in factories and mines. Staying out of harm's way requires careful planning and timing. Like many stealth games, you're carefully monitoring guard movements and vision cones to find the perfect moment to move from one hiding spot to the next, or to dispatch a guard. There's a tense, nail-biting thrill to maneuvering your way into and out of danger.

Though stealth factors into most areas, there are also a fair number of pure platforming sequences. Dodging flamethrowers, buzzsaws, spikes, and other dangers is also often a matter of getting the timing right. Soulstorm's best platforming sequences feel more puzzle-like than a reflex test, balancing time pressure and a need to methodically feel your way through whatever lethal obstacles it throws your way.

Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla’s first expansion DLC, Wrath of the Druids, has been delayed. Ubisoft announced Wednesday that Wrath of the Druids will move from its original date of April 29 to May 13, 2021 in order to “deliver a more refined experience.”

Ubisoft added that it is working on an article that will go further into the reasons for delaying Valhalla’s expansion, which sees Eivor travel to Ireland and face a druidic cult known as the Children of Danu.

Wrath of the Druids is the first major expansion in Ubisoft’s post-launch support for Valhalla, which was revealed prior to the base game’s release in late 2020. Wrath of the Druids will eventually be followed by the Siege of Paris expansion, which aims to let players infiltrate the city of lights and relive the “most ambitious battle in Viking history.”

Ubisoft is far from the only developer/publisher to announce a delay for an eagerly anticipated game or DLC. Arkane’s Deathloop, published by Bethesda, also recently moved its release date back to September 2021. It’s not clear though if Ubisoft has delayed Wrath of the Druids due to work-from-home complications during COVID-19 or for other reasons.

Assassin’s Creed longtime narrative director, Darby McDevitt, also recently announced his departure from Ubisoft after 10 years of work writing on the franchise.

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Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer/Jarl for IGN.