TetherGeist
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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.
So Videogames Episode 488: So FroggyThis episode of the So Videogames Podcast features host Brad discussing several games including Shadows of the Afterland, Wax Heads, Dungeon Clawler, Tethergeist, Black Jacket, Slots & Daggers, and Froggy Hates Snow. Feedback and mailbag questions can be sent via email or posted in the comments section.
Indiana Jones whips into this week’s Nintendo eShop roundupThe Nintendo eShop has received new releases including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Mixtape, both available on Nintendo Switch 2. The roundup also highlights various games suitable for Mother's Day celebrations and ongoing in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th May)Several Nintendo editors and contributors share their weekend gaming plans, which include titles like Tomodachi Life, Pragmata, Pentiment, and various Metroidvanias. There's also excitement for upcoming releases such as a Star Fox reimagining and a new Mina the Hollower release date.
TetherGeist launch trailer – precision platformer debuts on Nintendo SwitchThe precision platformer TetherGeist has launched on Nintendo Switch, featuring a combat-free adventure where players guide Mae and her axolotl spirit, Bao, on a pilgrimage. The game emphasizes timing, momentum, and expressive use of Astral Projection, while also addressing themes of disability, spirituality, and diverse representation. It was developed by Viridian Software and O. and Co. Games.- TetherGeist Is Out Now on Steam and Nintendo SwitchTetherGeist, a precision platformer developed by O. and Co. Games and Out of Space, is now available on Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a combat-free experience centered around a unique tether mechanic, with a story-rich world, multiple endings, and a focus on character representation and growth. It was previously a finalist at the gamescom latam BIG Festival.
Nintendo Download: An Ode to the Golden DaysThis week's Nintendo Download features new releases like Mixtape and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the Nintendo Switch 2. Several games are highlighted for Mother's Day, including Nintendo Switch Sports and Just Dance 2026. Limited-time in-game events are also available for Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Nintendo Download for 7th May, 2026The latest Nintendo Download update for May 7, 2026, features new releases like Mixtape and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for the Nintendo Switch 2. The update also highlights various games suitable for Mother's Day celebrations, including Nintendo Switch Sports and Overcooked! 2. Several other titles are also available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with some releasing later in May.
Nintendo Download – May 7, 2026 (North America) – Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Mixtape, moreThe North American Nintendo Download for the week of May 7, 2026, features new releases on the Nintendo eShop, including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Mixtape for the Nintendo Switch 2. The update also highlights in-game events for Pokémon Pokopia and Donkey Kong Bananza.
Nintendo Download – May 7, 2026 (Europe)Nintendo has released its latest European download list for the week of May 7, 2026. The update includes a variety of new titles for the Nintendo Switch, such as Blood: Refreshed Supply, This is Fine: Maximum Cope, and Kill It With Fire 2.
Review: TetherGeist (Switch) - Satisfying Platforming That Owes A Debt To CelesteTetherGeist is a highly satisfying precision platformer for the Nintendo Switch that draws inspiration from Celeste but carves its own path with innovative tether mechanics. While the main narrative is somewhat flat and minor visual bugs are present, the game excels with its smart level design, rewarding collectibles, and engaging gameplay that tests both reflexes and intellect. The game offers around 10 hours of content, with ample opportunity for completionists to hunt down hidden items.
Celeste-Like Precision Platformer TetherGeist Is a Coming-Of-Age PilgrimageTetherGeist is an upcoming precision 2D platformer from O. and Co. Games and Out of Space Games, set to release on May 7th, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch. Players control Mae, a young Mountain Shaman with a motor disability, who uses her spirit tether for movement and puzzle-solving in a pilgrimage focused on growth and overcoming limitations.- Tether-Based Precision Platformer 'TetherGeist' Launches May 7 on Steam and Nintendo SwitchThe precision platformer TetherGeist, developed by O. and Co. Games, is set to launch on May 7 for Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a unique tether-based movement mechanic and a narrative focused on a young Mountain Shaman named Mae and her spirit companion Bao. It emphasizes challenging yet rewarding gameplay with frequent checkpoints and instant retries, avoiding combat in favor of exploration and puzzle-solving.
- TetherGeist launches May 7The tether-based precision platformer TetherGeist is set to launch on May 7 for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. The game focuses on precise movement and puzzle-solving mechanics.
TetherGeist receives Nintendo Switch release date, new trailerO. and Co. Games announced that the precision platformer TetherGeist will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 22, 2026. The game features a combat-free adventure focused on growth, exploration, and overcoming challenges through timing and momentum, with themes of disability, diversity, and spirituality.
TetherGeist Launches May 7 on Steam and Nintendo SwitchTetherGeist, a precision platformer focused on movement and traversal using Astral Projection, is set to launch on May 7, 2026, for Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game follows Mae on a pilgrimage, emphasizing momentum-based platforming and a combat-free narrative that explores themes of disability and spirituality. The title has also been recognized as a finalist in multiple categories at the BIG Festival.
'TetherGeist' Featured at The MIX Spring Showcase and Named Finalist in Four Categories at the Upcoming BIG FestivalThe precision platformer TetherGeist by O. and Co. Games was featured at The MIX Spring Showcase during GDC. The game has also been named a finalist in four categories at the upcoming BIG Festival at gamescom LATAM, including Best Game, Best Impact, Best Art, and Best Sound.