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Supamonks business and news from across the web.- ABSOLUM STRIKES NINTENDO SWITCH 2 PHYSICAL SEPTEMBER 17The roguelite game Absolum is set to release physically on the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17, 2026, for £44.99 / €49.99 / $49.99. Developed by Silver Lining Interactive, Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, the game features fast-paced combat and roguelite progression. Special editions of the original Absolum for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch are also available.
Game Maker's Sketchbook announces selections for 2026 showcaseThe Game Maker's Sketchbook has announced its selections for its fifth annual showcase, highlighting concept art, environment art, character designs, and storyboards from games including Pragmata, Borderlands 4, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Monument Valley 3. The works are featured in an online gallery and will be exhibited at Summer Game Fest: Play Days in Los Angeles, with prints available for pre-order to support non-profit initiatives.- THE REVOLUTION GOES NEXT-GEN: ABSOLUM COMES TO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 ON PHYSICALSilver Lining Interactive, in collaboration with Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, has announced that the roguelite beat 'em up Absolum will receive a full-cartridge physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Pre-orders are now open for the new physical edition, while limited stock of the original Absolum Special Edition for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch remains available.
Absolum coming to Nintendo Switch 2Absolum is set to release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in Q3 2026 with a physical cartridge version. The game, already available on the original Nintendo Switch, combines beat 'em up combat with roguelite elements in the fantasy world of Talamh. Developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush, and Supamonks, it features multiple playable characters and a story about overthrowing an oppressive regime.- Absolum coming to Switch 2Publisher Dotemu, alongside developers Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, announced that the arcade-style beat 'em up Absolum will be released on the Nintendo Switch. Further details regarding the release date were not provided.
What happens when story serves art direction in Absolum - Narrative Notebook #2This article explores how the narrative in Absolum serves its art direction, prompting players to engage with the environment for gameplay purposes. Developers Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks use environmental storytelling and quests that direct players to specific locations without UI navigation, encouraging close observation of visuals. This contrasts with games like Hades II, where narrative and art are less directly tied to moment-to-moment gameplay mechanics.- Dotemu's Acclaimed Rogue 'em Up Absolum Now Available on Xbox, Game PassDotemu's roguelite beat 'em up Absolum is now available on Xbox and PC Game Pass. The game, co-developed with Guard Crush Games and Supamonks, previously launched on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. Absolum features branching pathways, quests, and challenging bosses, blending classic brawler mechanics with roguelite replayability.
- Absolum Launches on Xbox Series X|S March 25Dotemu and Guard Crush Games announced that their beat 'em up game Absolum will launch on Xbox Series X|S and via Game Pass on March 25, 2026. The game features a story about a resistance against the Sun King Azra, combining arcade-style combat with roguelite elements like branching paths and unlockable upgrades. Absolum is also available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
- Absolum coming to Xbox Series on March 25The arcade-like beat 'em up Absolum, developed by Guard Crush Games and Supamonks and published by Dotemu, is set to release on Xbox Series X on March 25. The game features classic arcade gameplay.
Expedition 33 Wins Yet Another GOTY--See All The Winners From The 2026 Game Dev AwardsClair Obscur: Expedition 33 was the big winner at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards, taking home Game of the Year, Best Visual Art, Best Narrative, Best Audio, and Best Debut. Blue Prince also received multiple awards, including Best Design and Innovation. Don Daglow was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award, and Rebecca Ann Heineman received the Ambassador Award posthumously.
2026 Game Developers Choice Awards winners announcedThe winners for the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards have been announced. Several titles were recognized across various categories, including Best Audio, Best Debut, Best Design, Innovation Award, Best Narrative, Best Technology, Best Visual Art, Social Impact, and Audience Award. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Blue Prince were among the most nominated games.
Check out an official music video for AbsolumAbsolum, a "rogue 'em up" beat 'em up game developed by Dotemu, Guard Crush Games, and Supamonks, has released a new trailer focusing on its soundtrack. The game, featuring a character named Brome, will launch on Nintendo Switch on October 9th, 2025. The soundtrack includes contributions from Gareth Coker, Mick Gordon, Yuka Kitamura, and Motoi Sakuraba.