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Shack Chat: What's your Game of the Mid-Year?Shacknews staff members share their personal favorite games released in the first half of 2026. Titles like Pragmata, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, Star Fox, and Marathon are highlighted for their engaging gameplay, compelling stories, and unique experiences.
Indie Selects for July 2026: Gameplay That Will Make Summer PopXbox highlights five indie games for July 2026: Mina the Hollower, Realm of Ink, Bellwright, Coffee Talk Tokyo, and NBA The Run. These selections feature strong personalities, rewarding progression, and distinct worlds, offering a variety of genres from action-adventure and roguelites to survival and visual novels.
Now Playing at SUPERJUMP, Issue 41This issue of SUPERJUMP's 'Now Playing' features a diverse lineup of games, including the cozy simulation Tiny Bookshop, the Pokémon Trading Card Game with its new Chaos Rising expansion, and classic titles like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX. The article also touches on Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux, Resident Evil Village, and the retro-inspired Mina the Hollower, highlighting personal experiences and game design elements.
Like the Elden Ring publisher shoveling help at fans crushed by the DLC, Mina the Hollower devs tell players how to make…Yacht Club Games has released tips to help players struggling with the difficulty of their indie title, Mina the Hollower. The developers acknowledge the game's challenging nature, drawing comparisons to soulslike games, and have provided strategies, upgrade advice, and highlighted helpful trinkets. This follows a similar move by Bandai Namco and FromSoftware regarding Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's difficulty.
Mina the Hollower has a secret ending, but good luck seeing itYacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower features a secret ending with an extremely convoluted unlock requirement. Players must avoid a long list of actions, including harming characters or restoring the Hollower Guild, while also completing specific tasks like rescuing children and helping beggars. This 'blameless' path leads to a hidden conclusion, though it significantly increases the game's difficulty and makes many side quests inaccessible.
Mina The Hollower Spoiler Interview: Sequel Talk, Chrono Trigger Homages, And That EndingIn a spoiler-filled interview, Yacht Club Games' David D'Angelo discusses the dark and thought-provoking ending of Mina The Hollower, drawing parallels to Victorian literature like Frankenstein and Dracula. He also touches on the game's narrative choices, the inspiration drawn from Chrono Trigger for its courthouse scene, and the potential for a sequel, hinting at future story possibilities.- ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 204 - Yacht Club Games Mina the Hollower interviewYacht Club Games programmer David D'Angelo and director and designer Sean Velasco were interviewed about the development of their upcoming game, Mina the Hollower. The discussion focused on the game's creation process and design.
"We're completely blown away": 2026's best-rated game sold half a million copies in its first week, and the indie devs behind it are stunnedYacht Club Games announced that its new Castlevania-inspired title, Mina the Hollower, has sold over 500,000 copies in its first week. The game, which was considered make-or-break for the studio, has also received critical acclaim, becoming the best-rated game of 2026. The developers expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support, noting that the adventure is just beginning.
Mina the Hollower sells 500k copies less than two weeks after launch as Yacht Club Games teases "the adventure is just getting started"Yacht Club Games' Mina the Hollower has sold over 500,000 copies in less than two weeks since its launch. The studio expressed gratitude for the player support and teased that the adventure is far from over. This sales milestone follows an already strong debut, with 300,000 copies sold in its first weekend.
Mina the Hollower Well on Its Way to Saving Dev, Sells Half a Million CopiesYacht Club Games' indie title Mina the Hollower has surpassed 500,000 copies sold, significantly aiding the developer's financial stability. Co-founder Sean Velasco had previously stated that 200,000 units needed to be sold for the company to remain viable. The game has also received critical acclaim, holding the highest Metacritic score for a 2026 game.
Mina The Hollower Has Now Sold Half A Million CopiesYacht Club Games has announced that Mina The Hollower has sold over half a million copies since its launch on May 29, 2026. This sales milestone, achieved across all platforms including the Nintendo Switch, means the studio will not need to make cuts or seek outside investment. Studio founder Sean Velasco had previously stated that 500,000 sales would be a "golden" outcome for the game.
One year later: is the Nintendo Switch 2 everything we hoped for? Pure Nintendo Podcast E165This podcast episode discusses the Nintendo Switch 2's first year, covering its launch, highlights, missing features, and future prospects. The hosts also touch upon third-party support and recently announced titles from Summer Game Fest.- One year later: is the Nintendo Switch 2 everything we hoped for? Pure Nintendo Podcast E165This podcast episode discusses the Nintendo Switch 2's first year, covering its launch, highlights, missing features, and future prospects. The hosts also touch upon third-party support and recent game announcements from Summer Game Fest. The discussion includes mentions of specific games and events like Kong Off, Mario Kart 64, and Goldeneye competitions.
Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects (May 2026)Nintendo Life has revealed its top three eShop-only releases for May 2026. Mina the Hollower took first place, followed by Mixtape and Sektori. The article details the selection process, which involves staff votes on reviewed digital-only Nintendo Switch titles.
Shovel Knight 3D is "close to being showable," but after Mina the Hollower's explosive success the devs…Yacht Club Games is considering its next project, with a 3D Shovel Knight game being close to showable but not yet confirmed as the studio's next release. The success of their recent game, Mina the Hollower, has given them more confidence in exploring diverse game development paths beyond direct sequels.
3D Shovel Knight game still in developmentYacht Club Games confirmed that its 3D Shovel Knight project is still in development and progressing well, despite the studio's current focus on their new title, Mina the Hollower. The studio indicated that the 3D Shovel Knight game is nearing a point where it can be publicly shown. Mina the Hollower has already achieved significant sales across multiple platforms since its release.
Microsoft and Valve sued, PlayStation's first party downturn, and could a UK social media ban impact games? - Patch Notes #55Microsoft and Valve are facing a lawsuit alleging collusion on PC game pricing and release dates. Separately, PlayStation's first-party game sales have declined since 2020, and Nintendo will comply with EU regulations requiring replaceable batteries in hardware. A potential UK social media ban could also extend to video game platforms.
Yacht Club Games Teases Some "Very Secret Things" In Mina The HollowerYacht Club Games developers David D'Angelo and Sean Velasco have teased that players are missing a significant portion of content in their new game, Mina The Hollower. They suggest that some playthroughs only uncover 50-70% of the game's secrets and items, with even more hidden elements yet to be discovered by the community.
Review: Mina the Hollower (Nintendo Switch 2)Mina the Hollower is a retro-inspired action RPG from Yacht Club Games, featuring a top-down perspective reminiscent of classic Zelda titles. The game presents a challenging experience with over 1,200 handcrafted screens, a unique tunneling mechanic, and a deep customization system through trinkets. Despite a lack of an in-game map by default and a steep learning curve, its charming graphics, engaging exploration, and robust design make it a standout title for the Nintendo Switch.
Think you've got a handle on Mina the Hollower? Yacht Club reckons many playthroughs are "missing 50 percent of the game", and "there are a few very secret things" players are yet to findDeveloper Yacht Club Games suggests that many players are missing significant portions of Mina the Hollower, with playthroughs typically only completing 50-70 percent of the game. The studio highlights that numerous secrets and hidden elements remain undiscovered by the community, despite active online discussion and collaboration.