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Kalanoro launch trailer
The official launch trailer for Red Raketa's action-adventure game Kalanoro has been released, coinciding with its launch on Nintendo Switch. The game features platforming, combat, and light management elements, all set in a world inspired by Malagasy folklore where players must rally musicians to fight against the witch Raneny.
Get Your Groove On With Kalanoro
Kalanoro, an action platformer inspired by Madagascar folklore, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC for £16.74. Developed by Red Raketa Studio and published by New Tales, the game tasks players with fighting an evil witch using hair-based powers, improvised weapons, and music. Players recruit musicians to form a band, manage a tour bus, and engage in fast-paced combat and platforming challenges.
Nintendo Download – September 24, 2026 (North America) – Dragon Quest 11 S for Switch 2, EA Sports FC 27, more
The North American Nintendo Download report for September 24, 2026, details new releases and sales on the Nintendo eShop for both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Notable new titles include Dragon Quest 11 S and EA Sports FC 27 for the Switch 2, alongside various other retail and digital releases. The report also highlights ongoing eShop sales and a Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave sweepstakes.
Nintendo Download – September 24, 2026 (Europe)
Nintendo has released its European download list for the week of September 24, 2026. The list includes retail and digital titles for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases and some previously announced games.
Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch file sizes – The Witcher 3 Remastered, Dragon Quest 11 S for Switch 2, more
Nintendo eShop listings have revealed file sizes for numerous games on both the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and the current Nintendo Switch. Titles include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered at 43.5GB and Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition at 23.4GB for the Switch 2, alongside a wide variety of smaller titles for the current Switch.
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Folklore platformer game Kalanoro launches in August
Publisher New Tales and developer Red Raketa Studio announced that Kalanoro, a colorful platformer inspired by Madagascar folklore, will launch on August 27th for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. Players control Kalakely, a Kalanoro chosen by prophecy to recruit musicians, build a band, and overthrow a tyrannical witch through platforming, combat, and musical road trip elements.
Kalanoro launches August 27
Kalanoro, an action-adventure platformer developed by Red Raketa Studio, is set to launch on August 27. The game features a unique blend of platforming, combat, and band-building mechanics, set in a world inspired by Malagasy folklore and music. Players will embark on a musical roadtrip to overthrow a witch's tyranny, utilizing hair-powered abilities and recruiting musicians to form a band.
All Nintendo Games from AG French Direct | May 27, 2026 - NintendoFuse
The AG French Direct showcase, organized by ActuGaming, revealed several upcoming indie games for the Nintendo Switch. Titles announced include Deer & Boy, Nocturnal, Gobliiins Collection, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Heave Ho 2, among others, with various release windows throughout 2026.
Kalanoro Weaponizes Hair and Folklore in Summer’s Most Chaotic Musical Adventure
Red Raketa Studio and New Tales announced Kalanoro, a colorful action-adventure game inspired by Malagasy folklore, set to launch in Summer 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Players will embody Kalakely, who must recruit musicians and use music as a form of resistance against the witch Raneny's tyranny.
Kalanoro Brings Malagasy Folklore and Musical Action to PC and Consoles in Summer 2026
Kalanoro, an action-adventure game inspired by Malagasy folklore, is set to launch in Summer 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Madagascar-based Red Raketa Studio and published by New Tales, the game features platforming, combat, and band-building elements, with a demo available now on Steam.
KALANORO HITS THE ROAD, TURNS UP THE VOLUME, AND BRINGS THE CHAOS
Kalanoro, a joyful action-adventure game inspired by Malagasy folklore, is set to release in Summer 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Red Raketa Studio and published by New Tales, the game features platforming, combat, and music-driven storytelling where players form a band to save the world. The game utilizes Unreal Engine and showcases colorful hand-drawn visuals.
Platforming Adventure 'Kalanoro' Announced for Summer 2026 with Demo Available on Steam
Publisher New Tales and developer Red Raketa Studio have announced Kalanoro, a platforming action-adventure game launching in Summer 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A demo is available on Steam. The game features a creature inspired by Malagasy folklore who must stop a ruler by assembling musicians, incorporating unique combat abilities and a hub vehicle for managing the band.
Kalanoro Is Turning Music Into Mayhem This Summer
Kalanoro, an action-adventure platformer developed by Red Raketa Studio and published by New Tales, is set to release in Summer 2026 for PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique premise where players recruit musicians to form a band and battle a tyrannical witch, blending platforming, combat, and storytelling inspired by Malagasy folklore and music.
How Kalanoro Mixes Malagasy Folkore, Lemur Bands, and Witches in This Charming Debut Indie Game
Kalanoro, a single-player action-adventure game inspired by Malagasy folklore, is set to launch on Xbox Series X|S in Summer 2026. Developed by Madagascar-based Red Raketa Studio and published by New Tales, the game features a young hero named Kalakely on a mission to rescue lemur musicians from an evil witch. The game blends platforming, combat using makeshift weapons, and light management elements within a moving taxi-brousse home base.
Action adventure game Kalanoro announced for Nintendo Switch
New Tales and Red Raketa Studio have announced Kalanoro, an action-adventure game coming to Nintendo Switch this summer. Players will embark on a journey to defeat the witch Raneny by recruiting lemur artists to form a band, blending platforming, combat, and musical elements with a vibrant tribute to Malagasy culture.
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Malagasy folklore-inspired action adventure game Kalanoro announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC
Publisher New Tales and developer Red Raketa have announced Kalanoro, a new action adventure game inspired by Malagasy folklore. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.