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Nintendo Download: 28th May (North America)The latest Nintendo Download update for North America features a wide array of new games for the Nintendo Switch eShop. Titles include "Mina The Hollower," "Bluey’s Quest For The Gold Pen," "eFootball Kick-Off!," and "FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH," among many others across various genres. Demos and free trials are also available for select titles.
Build An Army Of The Undead In Zombie LegionZombie Legion has launched on Xbox Series X|S for £4.19, developed and published by NOSTRA GAMES. The game challenges players to build and command a zombie horde in arena battles, infecting humans to grow their army and overwhelm opponents. It offers fast-paced arcade gameplay focused on chaos and overwhelming force.
Fool’s Pub Is On Xbox – But Not Everyone Will Walk AwayFool's Pub, a card and risk strategy game developed and published by NOSTRA GAMES, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £5.79. The game focuses on bluffing, luck, and reading opponents, creating a tense and unpredictable experience where players risk everything at the card table.
Sony is aggressively wiping out leech games to keep the PlayStation catalog tidySony has begun aggressively removing low-quality "shovelware" titles from the PlayStation Store, including the entire catalogs of publishers like GoGame Console Publisher, VRCForge Studios, and Welding Byte. This initiative, part of a broader commitment to safer gaming with Xbox and Nintendo, aims to improve the storefront experience, though the problem of low-effort games reappearing under new names persists.
Hole Digging Master Shifts The Dirt On Xbox – Because, We All Just Want To DigHole Digging Master is a casual simulation game available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, featuring a simple yet addictive loop of digging, discovering resources, and upgrading tools. The game draws inspiration from "A Game About Digging A Hole" and offers a satisfying progression system at a budget price point.
As Sony removes over 700 shovelware games from the PlayStation Store, one impacted publisher pledges to continue using Xbox, Nintendo, and Steam: "This was just as unexpected for us as it was for you"Sony has removed over 700 games from the PlayStation Store, primarily from publishers Nostra Games and CGI Lab, as part of an effort to clean up the platform. Many of these titles are described as 'shovelware' and some utilized generative AI assets. Nostra Games has stated they will continue releasing titles on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
'We'll Still Release on Switch, Xbox, and Steam': Dev Responds to Delisting as Sony Axes 1,000s More PS5, PS4 Games from PS StoreSony has delisted thousands of games from the PlayStation Store, targeting shovelware and low-effort titles from publishers like Nostra Games and CGI Lab. Nostra Games, which had nearly 700 titles on the store, stated they were not given a reason for the removal and plan to release games on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and Steam. This crackdown on low-quality content, including games accused of using AI-generated assets, continues Sony's efforts to clean up its digital storefront.
Only Up Rush – Simple… Until You Start Climbing!Only Up Rush, a parkour and climbing game developed and published by NOSTRA GAMES, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and PC. The game challenges players to reach the highest point through precise movement and timed jumps, with a focus on vertical progression and the risk of falling. It also includes time-based challenges to encourage improvement and faster runs.
Nintendo Download: 12th March (North America)The latest Nintendo Download update for North America brings a wide variety of new games to the eShop. Titles include WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE, and numerous other indie titles across various genres.