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Donkey Kong 64 now available on Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has added the 1999 Nintendo 64 title Donkey Kong 64 to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Developed by Rare, the 3D platformer allows players to control five Kong characters to thwart King K. Rool's plans.
Ubisoft is planning a new, "more adventurous 3D Rayman" game – but only if "everything goes well" with its Rayman Legends Retold remake
Ubisoft is considering a new 3D Rayman game, potentially following the remake of Rayman Legends Retold. Brand producer Loïc Gounon stated that the team sees a market for "more adventurous 3D Rayman games" and is setting up a new team to reset the franchise's foundation. This new 3D title is planned if the current remake project "goes well."
FZ Play streamar PaperKlay – Indiespelklubbens nya spel!
PaperKlay, a 3D platformer set in a cardboard world filled with collectibles, is the featured game for the third period of Indiespelklubben. The game will be streamed live tonight at 7 PM on FZ Play via Youtube or Twitch. New members can join to access future games, and current members can purchase PaperKlay separately.
MegaGum Revealed as a Bubble-Punk 3D Platformer From N-Zone
Independent developer N-Zone has unveiled MegaGum, a new 3D bubble-punk platformer featuring platforming, environmental puzzles, light combat, and a story-driven exploration. Players control Uja, a young girl searching for her missing parents within a factory powered by a substance called Gum, aided by a sentient gummy creature named Minigum. The game emphasizes gum-powered traversal abilities and dual character gameplay, though a release window has not yet been announced.
PaperKlay är Indiespelklubbens nya spel
Indiespelklubben has chosen PaperKlay as its game of the month, a colorful 3D platformer developed by Kevin Andersson. The game features a unique art style resembling paper and clay crafts, with gameplay focused on exploration and collecting items. This marks a shift from the previous month's game, Core Keeper, offering a more immediate and vibrant experience.
3D action platformer Junkster announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: release date]
Stormcloud Games has announced Junkster, a 3D action platformer for the Nintendo Switch 2, set to release on June 16, 2026, for $9.99. Players control a construction bot named UM-13 who must repair his ship and recover lost cargo on a junkyard planet, featuring a building mechanic and comic book-style issues.
Donkey Kong 64 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch Online, so you can experience never completing it as an adult either
Donkey Kong 64 is being added to the Nintendo Switch Online service's Nintendo 64 library on June 4, 2026. The game, known for its extreme collectathon gameplay and numerous collectibles, will feature save states and a rewind feature. This marks the first time the 1999 Rare-developed 3D platformer will be playable on a handheld Nintendo console.
Donkey Kong 64 coming to Switch Online + Expansion Pack next week
Nintendo announced that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service on June 4, 2026. The 1999 Rare-developed 3D platformer will be available through the "Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics" app for subscribers.
[INTERVIEW] From student project to viral hit: the story behind Pizzapocalypse 2
Monkey Strike Games discusses the evolution of Pizzapocalypse 2 from a student project to a viral hit, highlighting its unique pizza-based movement mechanics and expanded scope. The developers also touch on the game's surprising social media success, inspirations drawn from classic and modern platformers, and the studio's simultaneous development of another title, Drink Up, Cowboy!.
Bubsy 4D Review – Don’t Call It A Comeback
Bubsy 4D is a new 3D platformer from Fabraz, who previously developed Demon Tides, under Atari. While it offers extensive platforming options and some enjoyable boss fights, the game is plagued by significant flaws, including empty levels, camera issues, and finicky controls. Despite its improvements over previous Bubsy titles, it struggles to compete with the genre's best and is not wholeheartedly recommended.
TooneQuest to Feature in Steam Next Fest this June; Exclusive New Demo Available Now!
Enders Workshop announced that their upcoming 3D creature collection adventure, TooneQuest, will be featured in Steam Next Fest this June, with an exclusive demo available now. The game is a casual 3D platformer where players explore islands to find and capture creatures. TooneQuest is slated to launch on Steam in July 2026.
Bufo Jump Is a Tiny, Cosy 3D Platformer from the Makers of Slime Labs
Neutronized has released Bufo Jump, a new 3D platformer for mobile devices where players control a frog. The game features colourful low-poly graphics, simple controls, and collectible fruits, reminiscent of PS1-era platformers. Bufo Jump is available for $3.99 on the Google Play Store.
Bubsy Returns in Bubsy 4D, A Modern Intergalactic Platforming Adventure, Out Today
Bubsy 4D, a new intergalactic 3D platforming adventure starring the infamous bobcat, is now available on Xbox platforms. Developed by Fabraz, the game aims to revitalize the character with modern gameplay mechanics and "expressive platforming" options, including double jumps, gliding, and a hairball transformation. The title is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud.
Bubsy 4D Might Be Gaming’s Weirdest Comeback
Bubsy 4D, the latest installment in the infamous mascot platformer series, has been released by Atari and developer Fabraz. Available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, the game features the character in a new intergalactic adventure with expanded movement mechanics. This release marks a potential comeback for the character, with the developers aiming to provide a more modern platforming experience compared to previous entries.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? Atari and Fabraz's Cult Classic Mascot Returns in Bubsy 4D, Out Now
Atari and Fabraz have released Bubsy 4D, the latest installment in the Bubsy franchise, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. This 3D platformer features the return of the mascot in a new adventure to reclaim the Golden Fleece, incorporating modern movement mechanics, new outfits, and online time trials.
Bubsy 4D Review 🧶
Bubsy 4D is a quirky and fun 3D platformer developed by Fabraz, offering a nostalgic '90s throwback experience with charming visuals and humor. While its gameplay can be sloppy, relying on chaining jumps and creative mechanics, it provides significant replay value through challenges, collectibles, and unlockable upgrades. Despite its limited number of levels and occasional camera issues, the game is considered the best in the Bubsy series.
Bubsy 4D review for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch
Bubsy 4D is a fun and enjoyable 3D platformer developed by Fabraz and published by Atari, available on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2. The game offers both exploration-based collect-a-thon gameplay and time-trial modes, featuring abstract level design and a humorous narrative. Despite minor visual pop-in and collision detection issues, the title provides a satisfying experience for its $20 price point.
Bubsy 4D Review – Born-Again Bubsy
Bubsy 4D is a surprisingly exceptional 3D platformer that marks a high-quality return for the franchise. The game features smooth movement, well-balanced challenge, and charming dialogue, with only minor camera issues reported. Fabraz has successfully revitalized the series, offering engaging gameplay for both casual players and speedrunners.
Bubsy 4D Review | Giant Bomb
Bubsy 4D is a surprisingly fun 3D platformer that revitalizes the sarcastic cat character with a robust movement system. Despite its uninspired environments and brief campaign, the game's core mechanics and challenging obstacle-course-like levels make it the best Bubsy game to date. Developed by Fabraz and published by Atari, it is available on PC and PlayStation.
The new Bubsy is better than I expected, but its hackneyed '90s nostalgia is exhausting
The new Bubsy 4D game from Fabraz and Atari offers surprisingly robust 3D platforming mechanics, allowing for complex aerial maneuvers. However, the game is heavily weighed down by its exhausting and cringeworthy '90s nostalgia, particularly its hackneyed humor and nonsensical level design, making it difficult to recommend despite its gameplay potential.
