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Japanese co-op adventure game GooNECT√2 announced
Phoenixx and Bandai Namco Studios announced GooNECT√2, a sequel to the co-op adventure game GooNECT, for Nintendo Switch launching in May. The game features two players holding hands to navigate randomly generated stages, with mechanics focused on pulling, launching, and using each other as platforms. Players can achieve a 'Bestie Level' based on performance.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Release Date Announced
Nintendo has announced that Yoshi and the Mysterious Book will launch on May 21 for the Nintendo Switch. The game features Yoshi exploring habitats within a talking book named Mr. E, discovering and interacting with various creatures. Bowser Jr. also makes an appearance in the game.
Ariana and the Elder Codex for PC launches April 29
Idea Factory International announced that the side-scrolling action RPG Ariana and the Elder Codex will launch for PC via Steam on April 29, one month after its console release. The game previously launched in Japan on August 21, 2025, and will be available physically and digitally for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on March 24 in the west.
MOTORSLICE Launching This Spring, Drops New Trailer | Console Creatures
MOTORSLICE, an action-adventure game from Regular Studio and Top Hat Studios, is set to launch this Spring on PC via Steam. The game features parkour, platforming, and fast-paced combat, with a narrative focusing on a girl within a corporate structure. A new trailer and a playable demo are now available.
Second Stone: The Legend of the Hidden World gets new overview trailer
Skyward Entertainment has released a new overview trailer for their upcoming action RPG, Second Stone: The Legend of the Hidden World. The game fuses platforming with fast-paced combat, allowing players to traverse between two parallel worlds and explore interconnected environments with procedurally generated roguelike temples. It is currently in development for PC via Steam.
SNES Review – Super Adventure Island
Super Adventure Island on SNES is a 2D platformer that follows Master Higgins on a quest to save Tina. While it features improved graphics and a tension-adding time meter, it lacks features from previous NES titles like dinosaur companions and item storage, leading to a less engaging experience. The music is also considered a downgrade, making the game feel smaller and less adventurous despite its playable nature.
