Nintendo Switch Exclusive Games News, Details: More Games Confirmed as Console Launches March 3
The upcoming hybrid console, Nintendo Switch, has ramped up promotions as it is going to be released this March 3.
Although the lineup of games during launch is not that extensive, Nintendo promised that players will get more throughout the year - with a current total of 60 indie games confirmed to be released for the console this 2017.
Through its Nindies Showcase, the gaming company announced that "SteamWorld Dig 2," "Runner 3," and "Shakedown April" will be released for the console this year.
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Furthermore, "Runner 3" is confirmed to be a Nintendo Switch-exclusive, but the game is not set for release until this fall. It is part of the Bit.Trip series which consists of seven games that are developed by Choice Provisions for Nintendo and Wii.
"Runner 3" is an adventure game wherein players are tasked to help CommanderVideo retain peace, happiness and love in the community. It also offers new quests, modes, items and playable characters.
2D action-adventure game "Blaster Master Zero" is also slated to be exclusively released for Nintendo Switch on Thursday, March 9, and it will support a two-player mode. "Pocket Rumble," another 2D fighting game is also coming to the console within the month.
Nintendo Switch also has a couple of multiplayer games in its lineup. These include strategy game "Wargroove," which could support up to four players, and "Stardew Valley" which is expected to be released this summer - making it the first multiplayer game for the console.
As for "Wargroove," an exact release date is not yet known, but it is estimated to come out by the later part of 2017.
Upon its launch tomorrow, Nintendo will hold an event at the Madison Square Garden in New York City from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.
The hybrid console is tagged at $299 and it comes in two different variants - one with gray-colored Joy-Cons, and the other with neon red and blue Joy-Cons.
