Nintendo Dazzles Fans With Multiple Indie Games at the Recent Showcase

Published 11/10/2022, 1:50 PM EST

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Nintendo is one of the biggest gaming franchises of the modern era. It caters to millions of fans, providing a massive library of games to choose from. The franchise specializes in multiple areas, producing games in the arcade, action, adventure, strategy, and a lot more.

Plus, it’s not like the franchise only features AAA titles, as it also provides shelter for budding developers. Nintendo gives them a platform to showcase their talent, allowing them to publish their games on Switch. 

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Recently, the Japanese giant hosted an ‘Indie Games’ showcase, inviting thousands of fans to have a look at the fresh entries. Nintendo gave each of the developers a time slot to feature the trailers along with the game ideas, helping fans understand the concepts. The showcase was a massive hit, as it grabbed over 500k in viewership just in 14 hours. So, what games were they? 

Nintendo dazzles fans with fresh Indie-game additions for the future

It is no secret that Nintendo gives a platform to budding creators to showcase their talent to the world. They allow them to publish games on their consoles and allow fans to have a taste of these marvels. Here are some of them. 

Have a nice death 

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A Magic Design Studios game, Have a nice death takes us back in time. It features a 2D action model where players play as ‘an overworked Death, whose employees have run rampant, completely throwing off the balance of souls – and his vacation plans.’ The game challenges players to restore order, fighting enemies with their shiny scythes. 

Aka

Nowadays, simulation games have stormed the markets as players dive into them after a long day of work. Animal Crossing can be one of the best examples to prove it as it is one of the biggest games on Switch. However, we have another game today, ‘Aka‘ that features a similar idea. Cosmo Gatto, a french developing house, has created the game. It will release on December 15, 2022. 

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Coffee Talk: Episode 2

Some games are just developed to sit back and enjoy while chilling with the animated characters. Coffee Talk is one of those, as it invites players to listen to the character’s stories over coffee.

Plus, it allows them to customize drinks while diving deep into the history of the game’s characters. So, if you’re up for storytime, keep an eye on this one. 

Desta – The Memories Between 

We all wonder what it would be like to live life, like the ones in our dreams. So, Ustwo, a London-based developer, decided to put the idea into use, making a game based on it. And that’s when the world learned about Desta – the Memories Between. It is a story ‘of fractured relationships, words left unsaid, and the chance to explore your dreams with turn-based tactics!’

Sports Story 

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Every game has its story. It revolves around the characters, building suspense and intriguing the players. However, some games are stories in themselves as they run on a single idea. But what if we tell you that we have a game that runs with both ideas?

Sports Story is one of those that allures sports lovers to dive deep and test their skills across various games. Plus, it later takes them on an adventure, allowing them to relax at the mall, explore dungeons, and a lot more. This Sidebar Games development takes us back in time as it has the graphics of the ones found in arcades. So, brace yourselves for this sporty adventure. 

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With that being said, this list may turn into a never-ending one, as we have thousands of developers putting in their hard work to create a masterpiece. So, do check out these indie creators, and look out for more, cause you never know what might surprise you! 

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Atharv is an eSports writer at EssentiallySports. Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Journalism from Mumbai University, Atharv has a keen eye for writing engaging content. He enjoys all kinds of games but thoroughly follows FPS games such as Call of Duty, Apex Legends and Fortnite.
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