The Nintendo Switch version of the game Dispatch was released recently, but it's notable for its censorship differences compared to other platforms. On non-Switch versions, users can opt to censor explicit content, while on Switch, such content is censored by default, with black rectangles covering up characters' bodies and a more pronounced "flipping the bird" gesture.
This discrepancy has raised questions about Nintendo's content guidelines and how they apply to different games released on their platforms. The situation serves as a reminder that console manufacturers often have specific rules in place for the types of content allowed on their systems.
On a separate note, new indie games are worth checking out this week. Highguard is a 3v3 raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, featuring a unique blend of hero shooter and MOBA elements. The game has been getting attention for its fast-paced gameplay and snappy gunplay, although it may not be a standout in the arena shooter genre.
Another new release to consider is Don't Stop, Girlypop!, an arena shooter with chaotic hyperpop-inspired visuals. While the game's aesthetic is undoubtedly eye-catching, the gameplay experience fell short of expectations for some players, who found the visual clutter and fast pace overwhelming. However, customization options and a fun soundtrack are definite positives.
Cairn is also out now on PS5 and Steam, offering an isometric climbing adventure with procedurally generated worlds and "massive events" that threaten your entire world. This game seems to have broadened in its appeal, offering both solo and co-op gameplay for those who enjoy the thrill of scaling massive structures.
Upcoming indie releases include Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, a stock market sim where you speculate on babies' futures; I Hate This Place, an isometric survival game with a comic book aesthetic; Rebadge, a puzzle platformer that draws inspiration from games like Baba Is You; and Good Boy, a petroidvania with a creature-collecting twist.
This discrepancy has raised questions about Nintendo's content guidelines and how they apply to different games released on their platforms. The situation serves as a reminder that console manufacturers often have specific rules in place for the types of content allowed on their systems.
On a separate note, new indie games are worth checking out this week. Highguard is a 3v3 raid shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, featuring a unique blend of hero shooter and MOBA elements. The game has been getting attention for its fast-paced gameplay and snappy gunplay, although it may not be a standout in the arena shooter genre.
Another new release to consider is Don't Stop, Girlypop!, an arena shooter with chaotic hyperpop-inspired visuals. While the game's aesthetic is undoubtedly eye-catching, the gameplay experience fell short of expectations for some players, who found the visual clutter and fast pace overwhelming. However, customization options and a fun soundtrack are definite positives.
Cairn is also out now on PS5 and Steam, offering an isometric climbing adventure with procedurally generated worlds and "massive events" that threaten your entire world. This game seems to have broadened in its appeal, offering both solo and co-op gameplay for those who enjoy the thrill of scaling massive structures.
Upcoming indie releases include Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, a stock market sim where you speculate on babies' futures; I Hate This Place, an isometric survival game with a comic book aesthetic; Rebadge, a puzzle platformer that draws inspiration from games like Baba Is You; and Good Boy, a petroidvania with a creature-collecting twist.
i dont mind the censored switch version of dispatch at all! its cute how they try to cover up those "mature themes" 
anyway im so hyped for new indie games this week!! highguard and don't stop girlypop sounds like so much fun 
cant wait to check them out!! and oh my goodness cairn is so cool i love the idea of procedurally generated worlds 
whats your fave game release so far?
. i mean, it's not like they're gonna be playing the game on their kid's console or anything... but at the same time, it's a bit weird that they're censoring it by default. maybe they should just have a toggle for it or something? also, have you tried any of these new indie games this week? i'm kinda curious about highguard - that 3v3 raid shooter sounds like so much fun! 
. who thought it was a good idea to censor explicit content by default? 
like, isn't that what the 'opt in' option is for? and why do they have these weird black rectangles covering up characters? 
it's just so...different.
, seems pretty intense. but don't stop girlypop!'s visuals are WILD 
, maybe too much for me, tbh. cairn looks really fun, tho 
, the isometric climbing thing sounds so satisfying.
. these new releases have me excited, but also kinda overwhelmed 
. anyone play rebadge or good boy yet? 
they're also coming out w/ don't stop girlypop! which looks super colorful but i heard the gameplay was kinda overwhelming for some people 
cairn sounds pretty cool though, idk about the procedurally generated worlds tho 
. At least they're being clear about it, right? 
... I'm curious to try Don't Stop, Girlypop! out for its visuals alone – those hyperpop-inspired graphics are calling my name 
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. Rebadge and Good Boy seem solid puzzle-platformers, but I'll need to try them out for myself 
It's like, why the difference on other platforms? Are they trying to shape public opinion or something? 
And don't even get me started on this indie game stuff... Highguard sounds cool and all, but is it too little, too late? Or maybe Cairn is the one that'll blow us away. But, you know what's really got my attention? Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator... babies as stock market speculators? It just feels too good to be true... 
? like what even is that? and don't even get me started on how it affects gameplay experience... black rectangles are so last gen 
. highguard looks like a sick raid shooter with fast-paced action 
, but I heard the gameplay might not be that unique in the genre? still worth a shot for fans of arena shooters though 
but maybe got a bit too much to handle for some players 
️. solo or co-op gameplay sounds like a great combo for fans of climbing adventures 
It's like they're being extra protective of our eyeballs or something 
. i mean, what's up with that? other platforms let us opt out, so why not on the Switch too? 
it just seems like a weird exception to me... and btw, any devs out there got some insight on this? 
. on the flip side, customization options and that sick soundtrack are major wins 
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. can't wait to dive into some of these new indie releases 
. This is the 3rd time this year we've seen censorship differences for Dispatch on different consoles 
. It's kinda weird that they're treating it differently 
I mean, don't get me wrong, some people might not want to deal with explicit stuff, but it's all about personal choice, right? 
Still, it's interesting to see how different consoles handle things. Maybe Nintendo wants to keep their platform family-friendly or something... 
Highguard sounds like a blast, and I'm intrigued by Don't Stop, Girlypop!'s unique visuals 
. Cairn's climbing adventure has me hooked too! 
Can't wait to check out those upcoming releases... 
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