Round Up: 12 Switch 1 & 2* Games We Played At BitSummit 2026 - Here's What We Thought
BitSummit 2026 showcased a variety of indie games for the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. The event highlighted 12 games, including titles like Penguin Colony and Pro Jank Footy, which are set to release on the new consoles. Developers expressed enthusiasm for their projects, despite challenges with obtaining dev kits from Nintendo.
- ▪BitSummit is Japan's indie gaming convention, known for its vibrant atmosphere.
- ▪The event featured 12 games confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2.
- ▪Developers are eager to bring their games to the new consoles despite limited access to dev kits.
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FeaturesNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2BitSummitJapanRound UpPolls Round Up: 12 Switch 1 & 2* Games We Played At BitSummit 2026 - Here's What We Thought *Hiccups/dev kits permitting by Lowell Bell4 mins ago Share: Image: Nintendo LifeI’ve covered a lot of gaming conventions in my time. Innumerable PAXes, E3 once, and a few Tokyo Game Shows. None of them match the immaculate vibes of BitSummit, Japan’s indie gaming convention. Image: BitSummit From developers fresh out of University to seasoned vets striking out on their own, an infectious enthusiasm for this hobby we all love takes over Kyoto for a weekend – made all the better this year as the showrunners bumped BitSummit up from a sweltering July to a bearable May.
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