22 Games Featured in March 17’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase

Nintendo held another Indie World Showcase to give fans around the world a glimpse at what independent games they will be playing on Nintendo Switch in the near future. Here is every game featured in March 17's Nintendo Indie World Showcase: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=22-games-featured-in-march-17s-nintendo-indie-world-showcase&captions=true"] [poilib element="accentDivider"]

Blue Fire

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 30-51 screenshotFrom Graffiti Games and Argentina-based Robi Studios, embark on a journey through a long-forgotten land. Blue Fire features 3D platforming challenges in a strange place called the void. It will launch first on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020.

Baldo

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 32-25 screenshotFrom Naps Team in Messina, Italy, Baldo looks to take inspiration from action-adventure RPGs and Japanese Anime. It takes place in a magical world with dungeons and puzzles to solve. It features a art-style that reminds a bit of Ni no Kuni and will be released as a timed-console exclusive in Summer 2020.

I Am Dead

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 33-14 screenshotFrom Annapurna Interactive, Richard Hogg, and Hollow Ponds, takes place on a small island in the North Atlantic called Shelmerston, one that has a "long, strange history." The island is filled with both people and anthropomorphic animal, and you play a museum owner who has died and needs to use the powers of his new perdicimant to unravel the mystery of Shelmerston. I Am Dead will launch as a timed-exclusive in 2020.

B.ARK (Bio-Interstellar Ark Bark)

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 35-2 screenshotDeveloped by Tic Toc Games, B.ARK (Bio-Interstellar Ark Bark) is a 2D side-scrolling co-op space shooter that has you playing as one of four ferocious animal astronauts trying to liberate the earth from crazy robots. B.ARK will be released on Nintendo Switch as a timed-exlusive in late 2020.

Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 36-5 screenshotFrom Explosm Games and Serenity Forge, this new game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world that destroyed everything and left everyone "horribly mutated." Players will be tasked with solving puzzles and surviving in what's left of our world. Cyanide & Happiness - Freakpocalypse will launch first on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020.

Summer In Mara

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 7-48 screenshotFrom Spanish-based Chibig, Summer in Mara is a tropical adventure that tells the story of Koa, and is a tale all about growing up and protecting nature. She has to leave her home and discover the secrets that are kept by the ocean. Koa will need to farm and take care of her own island, while also traveling by boat to 30 islands and helping more than 20 characters along the way. Summer in Mara will be available as a Nintendo Switch timed-exclusive in Spring 2020.

Quantum League

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 9-4 screenshotFrom Argentinian-based Nimble Giant Entertainment, Quantum League is a time-paradox first-person shooter that has players teaming up with their past selves in 1v1 and 2v2 matches. In each round, players will automatically create clones that will echo your past actions. You must work together with your past selves to trick and outmaneuver your enemies. Quantum League will be available in late 2020.

The Good Life

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 10-29 screenshotFrom Swery and White Owls Inc., The Good Life puts players in the shoes of a journalist from New York that is sent to research Rainy Woods, the "world's happiest town in the English countryside." However, on full-moon nights, the inhabitants of Rainy Woods turn into dogs and cats. The Good Life is a "debt repayment RPG" that will have players turning into dogs and cats and solving a murder in a unique titles headed to Switch in 2020.

The Last Campfire

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/17/the-last-campfire-official-trailer"] From No Man's Sky developer Hello Games, The Last Campfire has players discovering a beautiful wilderness filled with lost folk, strange creatures, and mysterious ruins. The Last Campfire stars Ember, who is lost and must traverse this world to light the titular last campfire and find his way home. The Last Campfire will launch on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020.

PixelJunk Eden 2

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 13-21 screenshotFrom Q-Games, PixelJunk Eden 2 will have players controlling Grimps to jump, spin, swing, and defeat invading creatures to collect pollen and grow gardens back to full bloom. Stages will generate in real-time based on your actions and will produce a "distinct sensory experience." PixelJunk Eden 2 can be played solo or with a friend in local co-op and will be available in Summer 2020.

Faeria

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 13-53 screenshotFrom Abrakam SA, Faeria is a strategic card game that has players crafting their decks and the battlefield itself. Cards can be unlocked by playing the solo campaign, draft mode, or pvp battles. There are also puzzle modes and co-op options. Nintendo Switch's version of Faeria will arrive with four free cosmetic packs for a limited time when the game launches in later in March 2020.

Eldest Souls

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 14-35 screenshotFrom Fallen Flag Studio, Eldest Souls is set in a grim, dark fantasy world and is a boss-rush game with a high level of combat customization, talents, and abilities. Eldest Souls will launch as a timed exclusive for the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020.

Blair Witch

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/02/blair-witch-game-review"] Blair Witch makes its way to the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020 after releasing on other platforms in 2019. In our review of Blair Witch, we said that it "is a harrowing walk in the woods that deserves a spot in the horror game pantheon alongside Amnesia, Silent Hill, and their like."

Ghost of a Tale

Switch-GhostOfATale-04From SeithCG, Ghost of a Tale follows the courageous minstrel Mouse named Tilo, who must escape the dungeons of Dwindling Heights Keep to "discover the fate of his true love, Merra." Ghost of a Tale is set in a medieval world where Rats rule over all creates, and "combines classic adventure, action-RPG, and exploration with a rich and highly immersive visual style."

Sky: Children of Light

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/07/18/13-minutes-of-sky-children-of-light-gameplay-thatgamecompany"] From Journey developer thatgamecompany, Sky: Children of Light released on iOS and Android devices in 2019, and it will be making its way to Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020. In our review of Sky: Children of Light, we said it "is a breathtaking follow-up to thatgamecompany’s previous hit, Journey, that surprised and delighted me from start to finish with its subtle story of exploration and healing."

Sky Racket

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 15-52 screenshotFrom Double Dash Studios, Sky Racket is game about "just you, a stylish scarf, a laser tennis racket and a horde of fluffy enemies trying to blow you back to the ground." Sky Racket combines the gameplay of classic shoot-'em-ups and block breakers and will be released on Nintendo Switch later today!

Superliminal

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/07/superliminal-launch-announcement-trailer"] From Pillow Castle, Superliminal is a first-person puzzle game that released on PC in late 2019. It models its gameplay elements after optical illusions and forced perspectives and will be released on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020.

Wingspan

Switch-Wingspan-heroFrom Monster Couch, Wingspan is a "relaxing strategy game about birds for 1 to 5 players." It is also the officially licensed digital adaptation of Wingspan, the "winner of the prestigious 2019 Kennerspiel des Jahres board game award." Players are tasked with building up their nature preserves and attracting over 170 unique birds to their side. Wingspan will fly to the Nintendo Switch in Spring 2020.

Dicey Dungeons

Nintendo Switch - Indie World Showcase 3.17.2020 16-22 screenshotFrom Distractionware Limited, Dicey Dungeons is a "fast-paced deckbuilding roguelike from Terry Cavanagh, Chipzel, and Marlowe Dobbe." As your progress through each run, players will fight monsters, collect loot, level up their heroes, and work together to destroy the "Goddess of Fortune, Lady Luck herself." Dicey Dungeons features six characters with unique playstyles and will be released in Late 2020.

Bounty Battle

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/17/bounty-battle-ultimate-indie-brawler-trailer"] From Dark Screen Games, Bounty Battle is the "ultimate indie fighting game." It is a 2D fighter that features characters from Guacamelee!, Dead Cells, Darkest Dungeon, Owlboy, and more. Each fighter comes with their own Minion companion and unique abilities. Bounty Battle will be released on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020.

Moving Out

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/04/moving-out-release-date-trailer"] From SMG Studio/DevM Games, Moving Out is an "action-, puzzle-, physics-based moving simulator that brings a whole new meaning to "couch co-op." Players can play alone or locally with friends in over 50 levels across arcade, story, and versus modes. Moving Out will be available on Nintendo Switch on April 28, and a free demo is available now in the Nintendo eShop.

Exit the Gungeon

[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/09/23/exit-the-gungeon-launch-trailer"] From Dodge Roll & Singlecore Games, Exit the Gungeon is a "bullet-hell dungeon climber" that immediately follows the events of Enter the Gungeon. Players are armed with an ever-changing weapon and must loot and doge rolls their way to victory in "their own unique route of increasingly perilous elevators." Exit the Gungeon was released on Apple Arcade in 2019, and will be available on Nintendo Switch later today! [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

GOG Is Giving Away a Massive Pack of Free Witcher Goodies

If you find yourself with some extra time on your hands, but you're not looking to spend a lot of money, Good Old Games has stepped up to answer your needs with a free "Witcher Goodies Pack" as part of its spring sale, happening right now.

Download the Witcher Goodies Collection at GOG

[poilib element="commerceCta" json="%7B%22image%22%3A%7B%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.ignimgs.com%2F2020%2F03%2F17%2FWitcher1584459979017.jpg%22%2C%22styleUrl%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.ignimgs.com%2F2020%2F03%2F17%2FWitcher1584459979017_%7Bsize%7D.jpg%22%2C%22id%22%3A%225e70f0cde4b0e6d43845f1f2%22%7D%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fr.zdbb.net%2Fu%2Fbqda%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Witcher%20Goodies%20Collection%22%2C%22store%22%3A%22GOG.com%22%2C%22additionalInfo%22%3A%22%22%2C%22ourPick%22%3Afalse%7D"] The goodies pack can only be claimed today, but the GOG Spring Sale is going on so there are plenty of other chances to save some money if you miss out on the freebies. The Witcher Goodies Pack appears in your account' game collection after you click the claim-link, and has a respectable amount of content inside. Among the free Witcher stuff included with the Goodies Pack are Witcher comics, soundtracks, original art, art books, and more. All told, it's a 4.35 GB compressed download, so that should give you a little hint at just how massive the amount of free content really is. There are even printable templates to create your own papercraft Witcher characters. It's delightful. Eredin You have until the end of today to claim your Witcher Goodies Collection, and really, you have nothing to lose, so why not? If anyone needs me later, I'll be building my papercraft Geralt and watching The Witcher on Netflix. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Seth Macy is IGN's tech and commerce editor and just wants to be your friend. Find him on Twitter @sethmacy.      

GOG Is Giving Away a Massive Pack of Free Witcher Goodies

If you find yourself with some extra time on your hands, but you're not looking to spend a lot of money, Good Old Games has stepped up to answer your needs with a free "Witcher Goodies Pack" as part of its spring sale, happening right now.

Download the Witcher Goodies Collection at GOG

[poilib element="commerceCta" json="%7B%22image%22%3A%7B%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.ignimgs.com%2F2020%2F03%2F17%2FWitcher1584459979017.jpg%22%2C%22styleUrl%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fassets1.ignimgs.com%2F2020%2F03%2F17%2FWitcher1584459979017_%7Bsize%7D.jpg%22%2C%22id%22%3A%225e70f0cde4b0e6d43845f1f2%22%7D%2C%22url%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fr.zdbb.net%2Fu%2Fbqda%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Witcher%20Goodies%20Collection%22%2C%22store%22%3A%22GOG.com%22%2C%22additionalInfo%22%3A%22%22%2C%22ourPick%22%3Afalse%7D"] The goodies pack can only be claimed today, but the GOG Spring Sale is going on so there are plenty of other chances to save some money if you miss out on the freebies. The Witcher Goodies Pack appears in your account' game collection after you click the claim-link, and has a respectable amount of content inside. Among the free Witcher stuff included with the Goodies Pack are Witcher comics, soundtracks, original art, art books, and more. All told, it's a 4.35 GB compressed download, so that should give you a little hint at just how massive the amount of free content really is. There are even printable templates to create your own papercraft Witcher characters. It's delightful. Eredin You have until the end of today to claim your Witcher Goodies Collection, and really, you have nothing to lose, so why not? If anyone needs me later, I'll be building my papercraft Geralt and watching The Witcher on Netflix. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Seth Macy is IGN's tech and commerce editor and just wants to be your friend. Find him on Twitter @sethmacy.      

Final Destination Producer Discusses Possible New Plot and Creative Kills

Final Destination series creator Jeffrey Reddick and producer Craig Perry have spoken about their prospective plans for the next movie, which will be the sixth overall entry in the successful horror franchise. In an interview with Digital Spy, Reddick and Perry offered new details about the next instalment, which comes nine years after the last entry, 2011's Final Destination 5, as they both assured fans that it wouldn't feel like a "cash-grab." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/01/11/final-destination-reboot-coming-from-saw-writers"] "The horror geek in me is excited when they're doing a new one, I really like those writers a lot," Reddick said. "I've been talking to Craig and the concept behind it is unique. I think reboot is probably too strong of a word, it makes it sound like they're going to change everything, but it's definitely a Final Destination movie." He added, "Craig is the master of coming up with crazy openings and set pieces. He's told me a couple of things that happen in this one and it's going to be a lot of fun. It's not going feel like cash-grab Final Destination film." The creative duo went on to suggest that the sixth movie would follow a similar formula to the others in the franchise, wherein a group of people cheat death, and then death comes back to claim them by using any means possible, which leads on to some very elaborate and unexpected death sequences. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2006/02/13/final-destination-3-movies-cheating-death-the-making-of-final-destination-3"] "We're toying with having it take place in the world of first responders: EMTs, firemen and police," Perry revealed. "These people deal with death on the front lines every day, and make choices that can cause people to live or die. "We rely on their good judgement, expertise and calm demeanour. So why not put those people in the nightmare situation where every choice can bring about life and death – but now for themselves? We're thinking that world might be an interesting way into a Final Destination movie, and one which can also generate unique set pieces in a very credible way." Perry also reflected back on some of the most creative kills from the series so far, as he admitted that they have often tried to "come up with scenarios that every day people find themselves in, and play on those fears" before teasing one potential death in the upcoming movie, saying, "I don't think anybody will look at a revolving door in the same way again." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=horror-movie-franchises-that-never-stopped-being-entertaining&captions=true"] Final Destination 6 was first reported to be in the works in January 2019 when Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the writers behind Saw IV, V, VI and Saw 3D, were initially attached to pen the script for the long-gestating sequel. The franchise was originally launched with the release of Final Destination in 2000. Four sequels followed, with the last entry, Final Destination 5, being released in 2011. Collectively, the franchise has earned over $665 million at the global box office, per Box Office Mojo, making it a huge commercial success. For more on the most successful horror movie franchises in history, take a look at our rundown of scary sequel-spawners that have never stopped entertaining audiences. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Final Destination Producer Discusses Possible New Plot and Creative Kills

Final Destination series creator Jeffrey Reddick and producer Craig Perry have spoken about their prospective plans for the next movie, which will be the sixth overall entry in the successful horror franchise. In an interview with Digital Spy, Reddick and Perry offered new details about the next instalment, which comes nine years after the last entry, 2011's Final Destination 5, as they both assured fans that it wouldn't feel like a "cash-grab." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/01/11/final-destination-reboot-coming-from-saw-writers"] "The horror geek in me is excited when they're doing a new one, I really like those writers a lot," Reddick said. "I've been talking to Craig and the concept behind it is unique. I think reboot is probably too strong of a word, it makes it sound like they're going to change everything, but it's definitely a Final Destination movie." He added, "Craig is the master of coming up with crazy openings and set pieces. He's told me a couple of things that happen in this one and it's going to be a lot of fun. It's not going feel like cash-grab Final Destination film." The creative duo went on to suggest that the sixth movie would follow a similar formula to the others in the franchise, wherein a group of people cheat death, and then death comes back to claim them by using any means possible, which leads on to some very elaborate and unexpected death sequences. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2006/02/13/final-destination-3-movies-cheating-death-the-making-of-final-destination-3"] "We're toying with having it take place in the world of first responders: EMTs, firemen and police," Perry revealed. "These people deal with death on the front lines every day, and make choices that can cause people to live or die. "We rely on their good judgement, expertise and calm demeanour. So why not put those people in the nightmare situation where every choice can bring about life and death – but now for themselves? We're thinking that world might be an interesting way into a Final Destination movie, and one which can also generate unique set pieces in a very credible way." Perry also reflected back on some of the most creative kills from the series so far, as he admitted that they have often tried to "come up with scenarios that every day people find themselves in, and play on those fears" before teasing one potential death in the upcoming movie, saying, "I don't think anybody will look at a revolving door in the same way again." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=horror-movie-franchises-that-never-stopped-being-entertaining&captions=true"] Final Destination 6 was first reported to be in the works in January 2019 when Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan, the writers behind Saw IV, V, VI and Saw 3D, were initially attached to pen the script for the long-gestating sequel. The franchise was originally launched with the release of Final Destination in 2000. Four sequels followed, with the last entry, Final Destination 5, being released in 2011. Collectively, the franchise has earned over $665 million at the global box office, per Box Office Mojo, making it a huge commercial success. For more on the most successful horror movie franchises in history, take a look at our rundown of scary sequel-spawners that have never stopped entertaining audiences. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.

Tom Nook’s at It Again: Animal Crossing Water Bottle Pre-Order Price Is Over $13,000

Update: And like that, the listing is no longer available. Most likely, someone realised something had gone very, very wrong and removed the listing. But there is the outside possibility that someone paid over $13,000 for the only Animal Crossing water bottle. If you are that person, please let us know. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Bells just aren't enough for our supposed friend Tom Nook. He's after our dollars now, and an Animal Crossing-themed water bottle is up for pre-order with a price tag of over $13,000. Not $13. Not $130 dollars. Not even $1300, but legitimately $13,000. You can check out the continually on-the-rise pre-order price on Amazon. The bottle is currently selling for $13,228. You can check out the bottle below, which went up for pre-order with a price of $19.99 before soaring into the thousands. Twitter replies to the tweet above chronicle this water bottle's rise to extreme prices. Roughly 10 hours after the above tweet went up, the bottle hit a new price of $102. The price was at $2,617 three hours later. One hour later, the price rose to $3,831 and it's now sitting with a price tag over $13,000. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-animal-crossing-game-review&captions=true"] Now, it's clear that there's some serious demand or finicky work going on behind-the-scenes of the bottle's listing page, but one can't rule out the possibility of Tom Nook's involvement. An Animal Crossing-themed water bottle hits the pre-order market just days before the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and reaches an astronomical $13,228? We're onto you, Nook. What's not $13,228 is the new Animal Crossing game. You can check out our review of the game, which we thought was amazing, giving Animal Crossing: New Horizons a 9 out of 10. Check out one of the latest trailers for the game here before reading up on all the new changes. You can also read up on how an Animal Crossing-loving grandmother seems to be a character in the game now. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/20/animal-crossing-new-horizons-direct-2202020"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.  

Tom Nook’s at It Again: Animal Crossing Water Bottle Pre-Order Price Is Over $13,000

Update: And like that, the listing is no longer available. Most likely, someone realised something had gone very, very wrong and removed the listing. But there is the outside possibility that someone paid over $13,000 for the only Animal Crossing water bottle. If you are that person, please let us know. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Bells just aren't enough for our supposed friend Tom Nook. He's after our dollars now, and an Animal Crossing-themed water bottle is up for pre-order with a price tag of over $13,000. Not $13. Not $130 dollars. Not even $1300, but legitimately $13,000. You can check out the continually on-the-rise pre-order price on Amazon. The bottle is currently selling for $13,228. You can check out the bottle below, which went up for pre-order with a price of $19.99 before soaring into the thousands. Twitter replies to the tweet above chronicle this water bottle's rise to extreme prices. Roughly 10 hours after the above tweet went up, the bottle hit a new price of $102. The price was at $2,617 three hours later. One hour later, the price rose to $3,831 and it's now sitting with a price tag over $13,000. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-animal-crossing-game-review&captions=true"] Now, it's clear that there's some serious demand or finicky work going on behind-the-scenes of the bottle's listing page, but one can't rule out the possibility of Tom Nook's involvement. An Animal Crossing-themed water bottle hits the pre-order market just days before the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and reaches an astronomical $13,228? We're onto you, Nook. What's not $13,228 is the new Animal Crossing game. You can check out our review of the game, which we thought was amazing, giving Animal Crossing: New Horizons a 9 out of 10. Check out one of the latest trailers for the game here before reading up on all the new changes. You can also read up on how an Animal Crossing-loving grandmother seems to be a character in the game now. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/02/20/animal-crossing-new-horizons-direct-2202020"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.  

Nintendo’s Online Services Are Down

Nintendo’s online services such as the Switch eShop and multiplayer networks are temporarily down. Downdetector shows that the Nintendo Network is experiencing problems, and that there are ‘possible problems’ with both Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo eShop. IGN’s own testing has revealed that it’s currently not possible to access the eShop. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/09/13/nintendo-switch-online-features-trailer"] The Nintendo of America online service status page also notes problems on all network services across Switch, Wii U, 3DS, and web portals. Similar information has also been posted on Nintendo’s Japanese-language Twitter feed, explaining that network services have failed. Recovery work is apparently ongoing. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=igns-top-25-nintendo-switch-games&captions=true"] This outage follows quickly after Microsoft’s Xbox Live system went down for an evening on March 15. It also comes ahead of Nintendo's release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Hopefully the service will resume normal operation by the time the game launches. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter

Nintendo’s Online Services Are Down

Nintendo’s online services such as the Switch eShop and multiplayer networks are temporarily down. Downdetector shows that the Nintendo Network is experiencing problems, and that there are ‘possible problems’ with both Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo eShop. IGN’s own testing has revealed that it’s currently not possible to access the eShop. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/09/13/nintendo-switch-online-features-trailer"] The Nintendo of America online service status page also notes problems on all network services across Switch, Wii U, 3DS, and web portals. Similar information has also been posted on Nintendo’s Japanese-language Twitter feed, explaining that network services have failed. Recovery work is apparently ongoing. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=igns-top-25-nintendo-switch-games&captions=true"] This outage follows quickly after Microsoft’s Xbox Live system went down for an evening on March 15. It also comes ahead of Nintendo's release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Hopefully the service will resume normal operation by the time the game launches. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matt Purslow is IGN's UK News and Entertainment Writer. You can follow him on Twitter

Doom Eternal Review In Progress

Editor's note: We will be finalizing this review once Doom Eternal has officially released and its multiplayer servers become available. Look out for an update after the game launches on March 20; for now, read on for our full thoughts on the single-player portion.

Id Software's return to Doom in 2016 was a phenomenal update of the franchise's classic shooter formula. It was fast and intense, full of huge monsters and scorching metal tracks, modernizing the feel of the 1990s original while adding some new-school flourishes. Where Doom 2016 brought the original Doom into the present, Doom Eternal feels like a big step forward in making the franchise something new: It's a master class in demon dismemberment after the introductory course to ripping and tearing of four years ago. Like its predecessor, Doom Eternal makes you feel like a monster-shredding badass--not just because you're the strongest Doom Slayer, but because you're also the smartest.

Doom Eternal is all about effectively using the huge amount of murder tools at your disposal. Health, armor, and ammo pickups are at a minimum in Eternal's many combat arenas, and the game instead requires you to earn these by massacring monsters in a variety of different ways. Stagger an enemy and you can tear them apart with a brutal glory kill, which refills your health; douse a demon with the new flamethrower and they'll start to spout armor pickups; or cut them in half with the chainsaw to grab some much-needed ammo.

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