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14 amazing video games that were let down by awful marketing
This article discusses numerous video games that suffered from absent, misguided, or bizarre marketing campaigns, impacting their sales despite their quality. Examples range from Nintendo underselling Yoshi And The Mysterious Book to Square Enix's poor promotion of Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy and EA's controversial tactics for Dead Space 2 and Dante's Inferno.
Tossdown coming to Nintendo Switch
Acclaim and Fer Factor have confirmed that Tossdown will be released on the Nintendo Switch, though a specific launch date has not yet been announced. The game, inspired by the Dreamcast era, tasks players with delivering packages while surviving hazards and enemies using wacky power-ups and perks.
Ground Zero Hero launch trailer – chaotic roguelike horde survival game launches on Nintendo Switch 2
Ground Zero Hero, a hand-drawn roguelike horde survival game, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Players explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, battling mutants and collecting mutations to become the ultimate mutant. The game features a dynamic soundtrack and unlockable abilities.
Pixel Washer confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Acclaim, in partnership with Valadria, has confirmed that the cozy, retro-inspired power-washing simulation game Pixel Washer will be released on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Players will control Pigxel, a pig tasked with cleaning up various grimy pixelated environments using a power washer, with features including multiple power washers, vehicles, and a chill soundtrack.
Ground Zero Hero now coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Ground Zero Hero is now slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 on August 20, 2026, with a listing appearing on the Nintendo eShop. The game is an action roguelite featuring bullet hell combat and survival mechanics, where players absorb enemy remains to evolve and create unique builds. It will be priced at $9.99, with a 10 percent pre-order discount available.
Talaka Closed Beta Registration Now Open, Bringing Afro-Brazilian Mythology to a Hand-Painted Roguelite World
Publisher Acclaim and Brazilian studio Potato Kid have opened registration for the closed beta of their upcoming roguelite, Talaka. The game features Afro-Brazilian mythology in a hand-painted world and will be available on PC and modern platforms in early 2027. The closed beta runs from July 16th to July 30th, offering access to the first two biomes.
Talaka Closed Beta Next Week
Acclaim, the revived publisher, has announced that the hand-painted roguelite game Talaka will begin its closed beta testing next week. Registration for the beta is currently open on Steam.
Talaka Closed Beta Registration Now Open, Bringing Afro-Brazilian Mythology to a Hand-Painted Roguelite World
Publisher Acclaim and Brazilian studio Potato Kid have opened registration for the closed beta of their hand-painted roguelite, Talaka, which features Afro-Brazilian mythology. Players can register on the PlayAcclaim Discord server until July 16th, with the beta running from July 16th to July 30th, offering access to the game's first two biomes. Talaka is slated for release on Steam and modern platforms in early 2027.
Blacknut and Acclaim Announce New Multi-Title Partnership Bringing Classic Energy and Fresh Arcade Spirit to Cloud Gaming
Blacknut and Acclaim have announced a new partnership that will bring four Acclaim titles—The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest, Katanaut, GRIDbeat!, and Basketball Classics—to Blacknut's cloud gaming catalog. This collaboration aims to increase the accessibility of these arcade-style games across various platforms. The games are expected to join the Blacknut platform in the summer of 2026.
GRIDbeat! Update 1.0 Adds Zen Mode And a Wave of Quality-of-Life Upgrades
Acclaim and Ridiculous Games have released Update 1.0 for their rhythm-based dungeon crawler, GRIDbeat!, adding a new Zen Mode with ten levels, new music, and quality-of-life upgrades. The update, available on Steam and Nintendo Switch, also includes adjustable difficulty, UI improvements, and gameplay enhancements. Zen Mode offers a more relaxed experience for players to enjoy the game's music and mechanics.
Clemmy's Best Indie Games Summer Showcase Returns Tomorrow, June 2nd!
Clemmy's Best Indie Games will host its Summer Showcase on June 2nd, featuring world premieres, release date reveals, and updates for numerous indie titles. The event will be broadcast on YouTube and accompanied by a Steam sale featuring participating games.
Kidbash: Super Legend announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Kidbash: Super Legend, a roguelike action-platformer from Indonesian studios Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, is slated for release in early 2027 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. The game features a claymation-style aesthetic, weapon mixing inspired by Kirby, and village building elements. Acclaim is publishing the title, with director Marc Anthony Rodriguez praising its unique style and gameplay.
Kidbash: Super Legend Is a Roguelike Action-Platformer Coming to PC and Consoles
Kidbash: Super Legend is a new roguelike action-platformer with a claymation art style, developed by Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, and published by Acclaim. The game is set to release on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox Series in early 2027, featuring a weapon mixing system inspired by Kirby 64 and randomized mods for replayability.
Kidbash: Super Legend launches in early 2027
Publisher Acclaim and co-developers Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon have announced that Kidbash: Super Legend, a roguelike action platformer, is set to launch in early 2027 for PC and unspecified consoles. The game features a weapon combining system, fast-paced platforming, and a village-building progression system.
Acclaim Brings "Nostalgic Roguelike Action Platformer" Kidbash To Consoles In 2027
Acclaim announced that Kidbash: Super Legend, a nostalgic roguelike action-platformer developed by Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, will be released in early 2027 for PC and consoles. The game features a claymation-style aesthetic, weapon mixing, village building, and meta-progression, drawing inspiration from classics like Mega Man and Kirby 64.
Kidbash: Super Legend Announced
Revived publisher Acclaim has announced Kidbash: Super Legend, a roguelike action-platformer developed by Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon. The game is slated for release on Windows PC early next year.
Kidbash: Super Legend Coming to Steam and Consoles in 2027
Acclaim will publish Kidbash: Super Legend, a roguelike action-platformer from Indonesian studios Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, in early 2027 for PC and consoles. The game features a claymation art style, weapon mixing mechanics, and meta-progression tied to rebuilding a village. It draws inspiration from classic action-platformers like Mega Man and Kirby.
Acclaim Claims BITSummit With Kidbash: Super Legend and HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate
Publisher Acclaim announced at BITSummit that it will publish two indie titles: Kidbash: Super Legend, a roguelike action-platformer from Indonesian developers Authentic Remixes and Fat Raccoon, and HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate, an arcade snowboarding racer from Mexican studio Wabisabi Games. Both games are available for hands-on demos at the event in Kyoto, Japan.
Mortal Kombat II Review — Does it Still Kick Butt?
This review assesses Mortal Kombat II on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Sculptured Software and published by Acclaim. While not as graphically sharp as the arcade original or Sega Genesis version, the SNES port retains all twelve characters and their signature fatalities, delivering a competent and enjoyable two-player experience. The game's legacy includes its role in the controversy surrounding video game violence and the eventual establishment of the ESRB rating system.
Comedic Microvania The Prisoning: Fletcher’s Quest Launches on GOG.com Today
The surreal comedic microvania, The Prisoning: Fletcher's Quest, developed by Elden Pixels and published by Acclaim, has launched on GOG.com. The game is available for $14.99 with a 20% launch discount for a limited time. This release marks Acclaim's first title on the GOG platform, with further collaborations expected.