We first told you about The Grinch: Christmas Adventures back in June, but we did so without much information on actual gameplay. Those wanting to see more have just received an early gift from Outright Games via a new gameplay trailer.

The trailer “…shows off the vibrant and colorful visuals found in the game, authentically recreated from the original illustrations in the book.” That’s good news for Dr. Seuss fans, as the visuals retain their original charm. I think it would’ve been cool to see a fully 2D, hand-drawn approach to the graphics more akin to the book and original cartoon, but the trailer does capture the character’s endearing qualities.

It also highlights some gameplay elements, including platforming and runner sequences along with seasonally appropriate power-ups such as the lasso candy-cane and enemy freezing snowballs. Grinch fans will also want to know that…

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures has been designed with families in mind, with accessibility features for the youngest of gamers, as well as an asymmetric co-op mode where the second player takes control of the Grinch’s canine companion, Max. The upcoming video game is the first in sixteen years to be based on the iconic character and will serve as a brilliant introduction to the world of Dr. Seuss for a new generation of fans.

The Grinch: Christmas Adventures will be available for $39.99 on October 13th. For more information, visit the Nintendo eShop.

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In the fantasy world of The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics, you lead a budding Gelfling resistance against the oppressive Skeksis overlords. You’ll need to assemble your team and master the battlefield to vanquish the ominous-sounding Darkening in over 50 turn-based tactical battles.

Check out the launch trailer below to see the colorful-looking game in action.

The game was developed by BonusXP in collaboration with Netflix. Features include:

• More than 50 unique multi-layered, turn-based tactical RPG battles.
• A variety of vibrant and unpredictable locations, including Gelfling homesteads, deserts, and lush forests, each as dangerous as they are wondrous.
• 14 playable characters, including familiar faces from the new Netflix Original Series.
• The ability to recruit and customize brand new and returning allies – assign them jobs, modify their abilities, and outfit them with new equipment.

The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics is available now on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Are you a fan of the Dark Crystal – the show or the movie? Let us know your thoughts on the tactical style of this new game.

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I’ve been a fan of Samurai Shodown since playing it in arcades back in the 90s. To see the latest iteration in the franchise come to a Nintendo console is great to see! We’ll have to wait a little bit longer (Q1 2020) but SNK is working on making it worth the wait.

For starters, the game will have 5 new characters available as DLC when the Switch version launches (Rimururu, Kubikiri Basara, Kazuki Kazama, Wan Fu, and Hisame Shizumaru)–one of these being in the form of free DLC (Hisame Shizumaru). Also, for those who pre-order the Switch edition, Samurai Shodown! 2 for the Neo Geo Pocket will be included as a bonus. This is the first time that this handheld title will be made available on a new platform.

For more information, check out the official website for the game and stay tuned for more info in 2020.

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Nintendo has quietly introduced the ‘new’ Nintendo Switch to retailers this week and we were able to get one yesterday. If you’re looking for one yourself, call around to some local retailers and ask if they’ve received new shipments of Nintendo Switch systems. Be sure to also ask if these new Switch units have an all-red box–that’s how you’ll know the difference. If you just call retailers and ask if they have the ‘new’ Switch in stock, they’ll probably think you’re talking about the Switch Lite which doesn’t come out til Sep. 20. When I asked about ‘recent shipments of Switch systems’, then I got the information I needed.

New Nintendo Switch model

Old Nintendo Switch model

Nintendo has some details on the battery life of this new Nintendo Switch listed on their website: https://www.nintendo.com/switch/buy-now/. They claim you can get up to 5.5 hours of Breath of the Wild in handheld mode and up to 9 hours with less-taxing games. This may not be an instant-buy for most people, but if you’re looking for more battery life on-the-go without sacrificing the ability to dock your Switch with your TV, this model is your best bet over the handheld-only Switch Lite.

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The trailer introduces the characters before delving into some gameplay action. Even the tune that accompanies the trailer is reminiscent of that crazy 90s show, with a cartoony country twang.

Dead End Job sees players blast their way through a crazy and colorful world, busting ghosts to earn money. As you strap a vacuum pack to your back, you’ll rely on your trusty plasma blaster to send those ghosts back to where they belong. There’s also a co-op mode for two-player action with a buddy.

Dead End Job was developed by Ant Workshop, the Scotland-based studio founded by Tony Gowland. Gowland was previously at Rockstar Games as lead level designer for Red Dead Redemption, and worked on multiple games in the GTA franchise.

Dead End job is set to hit the Nintendo Switch in Q2 2019.

If you’re into ghosts and Saturday morning cartoons, this could be your thing. Check out the trailer and let us know your thoughts.

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The action-adventure Double Cross is set in a multiverse, with the trailer giving us a peek into the diverse inter-dimensional worlds of the game.

Discover the different play styles used in the goo world of Gootopia, the neon robot world of The Funderdome, and the apocalyptic dinosaur world of Reptarria.

13AM Games are no strangers to fast-paced platformers, responsible for the fan-favorite Runbow. In Double Cross, players will use a special slinging mechanic. You can slingshot yourself to unreachable places or grab objects and throw them. The Mega Man-like game also features brawling combat, as well as fireballs and massive dinosaur enemies. To top it off, you can customize your character’s skills as you level up along the way.

The game also features some unique aspects. You’ll be tasked with an investigation, allowing you to choose your next steps on a nonlinear path. Follow the clues to discover the culprit of an attack on your base.

Are you ready to slingshot your way through the multiverse? Double Cross launches on January 10 on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

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The downloadable pack – Aquaman Movie Part 1 – is heavily based on the upcoming DC movie. The DLC trailer even features the aqua hero himself, Jason Momoa, who seems pretty stoked to be a LEGO minifigure. Who can blame him?

The trailer sees our hero take on villains Orm and Black Manta. After all, DC Super-Villains is centered on DC’s bad guys.

The Aquaman Movie Part 1 DLC is available from today for season pass holders, with Part 2 available on January 8 2019. The pass is included in the LEGO DC Super-Villains Deluxe Edition or can be purchased separately for $14.99, and comes with six level packs and four character packs. Players can purchase the Aquaman movie packs in a special bundle for $5.99 from January 8 2019.

Who’s your favorite LEGO minifigure? Let us know your thoughts on the latest LEGO trailer.

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Check out the announcement trailer below:

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Nintendo and Blizzard just confirmed what has been rumored for awhile now: Diablo is coming to the Nintendo Switch in the form of Diablo III Eternal Collection this Fall.

Here are the first details on the game and its exclusive content:

Check out the game’s official site for more information: https://diablo3.com/switch

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We also have a gameplay video to share with you. You may recall Barry Dunne, a talented Irish Youtuber whose MK8 video we featured in the past. He recently posted a new video to his Nintendo Impact Gaming! channel. Give the video a view, and drop a comment saying that PN sent you. Be sure to subscribe for more great vids.

In addition to preparing a review, we are also giving away an Element eShop code on Twitter. So be sure to visit for your chance to win.

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