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Coming Out in gaming this week — May 25, 2026Several new games are launching the week of May 25, 2026, across various platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Notable releases include the life simulation game Paralives, the roguelike Enter the Chronosphere, and the action-adventure Yerba Buena. Other titles span genres like creature collection, souls-like, visual novels, and sports.- Mina The Hollower Is Creating An Unexpected Problem For Other GamesYacht Club Games' upcoming action platformer, Mina The Hollower, has caused several other games to adjust their release dates to avoid direct competition. Developers of games like Emuurom and Dark Scrolls have postponed their launches to give Mina The Hollower space, with some even expressing excitement to play it themselves. The game's successful Kickstarter and subsequent delay for polish have contributed to its anticipated impact on the release schedule.
Mina The Hollower Is Creating An Unexpected Problem For Other GamesThe upcoming release of Yacht Club Games' action platformer Mina the Hollower has caused other developers to adjust their release dates to avoid direct competition. Games like Emuurom and Dark Scrolls have been moved to earlier or later dates, respectively, to give them more breathing room. This phenomenon highlights the significant anticipation for Mina the Hollower, which successfully raised over $1.4 million on Kickstarter.- A Worldwide Lineup of Indies Comes to BitSummit PUNCH!Ukiyo Studios is collaborating with various developers and publishers to showcase over 50 indie games at BitSummit PUNCH in Kyoto. The exhibition will feature diverse titles ranging from platformers and racing games to mysteries and horror, with unique interactive experiences like playing Graveyard Keeper 2 inside a coffin and No, I’m not a Human with a real door.
Round Up: Mina The Hollower Gets Glowing Comparisons To Zelda & Soulsborne In Final PreviewsMina the Hollower is set to release on May 29th, with previews highlighting its similarities to The Legend of Zelda and FromSoftware's Bloodborne. Developers at Yacht Club Games have refined the game, which features punishing yet empowering combat and extensive customization options. The game will also feature difficulty modifiers and a 120fps boost on the Nintendo Switch 2.
Mina the Hollower Release Date Falls in May 2026Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower will be released on May 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC with a digital price of $19.99. The game experienced several delays due to the need for final polish and balancing, with the latest delay pushing its release back by approximately 30 weeks from its initial Halloween 2025 target.
Yacht Club Games "make-or-break" moment Mina the Hollower gets a May release dateYacht Club Games has announced that their new action-adventure title, Mina the Hollower, will be released on May 29th for $19.99. The studio considers the success of this game, which follows their Shovel Knight-focused output, to be a critical moment for their future. The game is described as a Zelda-like experience with a gothic vibe reminiscent of Castlevania.
Mina the Hollower release date confirmed for May 29Yacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower will be released on May 29 for the Nintendo Switch. This action-adventure title, inspired by classic Zelda games and featuring 8-bit visuals, was initially planned for an October 31 release but was delayed. The game will include a variety of moves, weapons, trinkets, and a leveling system, all set to a soundtrack by Jake Kaufman.
My most-anticipated but frequently delayed Zelda-like is finally releasing later this month after 6 years in developmentYacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower, a top-down action RPG inspired by classic Zelda titles, is set to release later this month after a development period spanning since 2020. The game, known for its 8-bit inspired pixel art and Castlevania-like aesthetic, faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic and industry challenges. The studio considers the game's success crucial for its future, aiming to sell at least 200,000 copies.
Mina The Hollower Is Officially Launching This MonthYacht Club Games' new title, Mina the Hollower, is set to launch on May 29 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC, priced at $19.99. Despite a successful Kickstarter campaign, the company is facing financial difficulties and has stated that the game's sales are critical for its survival.
Mina the Hollower gets new release date after previous delayYacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower will launch on May 29, 2026, for $19.99. The game was previously delayed from its initial late October 2025 release. Mina the Hollower will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and features a retro-inspired aesthetic reminiscent of classic top-down Zelda titles.- Mina the Hollower gets release date (again) after previous delayYacht Club Games has announced a new release date for Mina the Hollower: May 29, 2026, with a price of $19.99. The game was previously delayed from its original October 2025 release. Mina the Hollower will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, featuring retro-inspired visuals and music.
After 6 years, Zelda-like Mina the Hollower gets May release date in "make-or-break" moment for Shovel Knight…Yacht Club Games announced that Mina the Hollower will release on May 29 for $19.99 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This Zelda-like, Game Boy Color-inspired 2D platformer is described as the studio's most ambitious game to date and is considered a make-or-break title for the developer.- Mina the Hollower, from the studio behind Shovel Knight, arrives on May 29Mina the Hollower, a gothic horror-inspired action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, the studio behind Shovel Knight, is set to release on May 29. The game promises a new experience from the acclaimed developers.
Mina the Hollower Finally Has a PS5 Release Date, and It's Very SoonMina the Hollower, a GBC-style action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, will be released on PlayStation 5 on May 29th for $19.99. The game, first announced in 2022, features pixel-perfect graphics, exploration, and combat. The developers, known for Shovel Knight, have expressed that the success of Mina the Hollower is crucial for the studio.
Mina the Hollower finally reveals Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch release dateMina the Hollower, the upcoming action-adventure game from Yacht Club Games, will be released on May 29, 2026, for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The title, known for its authentic 8-bit visuals and modern gameplay enhancements, was originally funded via Kickstarter and is priced at $19.99 on the Nintendo eShop.
Mina The Hollower Finally Has A Release Date, At Long LastYacht Club Games has announced that Mina The Hollower, a retro-style action-adventure game, will be released on May 29 for $19.99. This marks the first new intellectual property from the studio since Shovel Knight in 2014. The game will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Mina the Hollower Launches on May 29thYacht Club Games has announced that Mina the Hollower will launch on May 29th for $19.99 across multiple platforms including Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. The game's release was previously delayed from October 31st for additional polish, a period during which the studio also underwent staff layoffs and paused development on a 3D Shovel Knight title to focus on Mina the Hollower's success.
Shovel Knight Fans Will Really Dig Crypt Of The NecroDancer's New Crossover DLCBrace Yourself Games has released a new crossover DLC for Crypt of the NecroDancer, adding Shovel Knight as a playable character. The DLC, available now on the eShop, allows players to use Shovel Knight's signature Shovel Drop move and features original music by Jake Kaufman. This follows a previous crossover where Shovel Knight's music was added to Rift of the NecroDancer.
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