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Oh cool, sure these look fun! I’ll do a few of the food ones since they’re super cute!

Publishers Joystick Ventures and Playworks, and developer Pengonauts will release roguelike deckbuilder StarVaders for Switch, the companies announced. A release date was not announced.

StarVaders first launched for PC via Steam on April 30.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

The alien invasion has shattered Earth’s defenses. Pilot, the fate of humanity now rests in your hands. Take the helm of a powerful mech and fight off the invasion—one card at a time. StarVaders combines tactical grid-based combat with deckbuilding strategy, placing you in command of a formidable mech during humanity’s last stand against the invaders. Build up a deck of powerful cards, unleash devastating combos, and defend the Earth at all costs!

Pilot Your Mech Into Battle

Every mech in StarVaders has its own squad of pilots. Each mech introduces unique cards and mechanics, while your pilot further enhances your strategy with their distinct, powerful abilities. Take command of the Gunner Mech to unleash an endless flurry of bullets and explosions, get up close and personal with the ninja-like Stinger Mech, or unleash the powerful spells and summons of the Keeper Mech!

Discover Game-Breaking Combos

Unleash game-breaking combos, outsmart the invaders, and push your build to the limit against ever-escalating threats. With hundreds of cards, artifacts, and upgrades, no two runs are ever the same. Missed a perfect combo or found yourself cornered by the invaders? Use a Chrono Token to rewind time and rewrite your fate.

Endless Replayability

After each run, unlock powerful new cards, pilots, and deadlier enemies and bosses that raise the stakes in future battles. There’s an endless supply of builds and combos to discover every time you play. Ready to push your limits? Take on the various Challenge Modes or dive into the Daily Run to really prove what you’re made of!

Key Features

Craft the ultimate deck from the over 400 unique cards and artifacts available!

Choose from three powerful mechs, each with completely distinct playstyles and mechanics

Master 10 diverse pilots, each adding new cards, mechanics, and a personal backstory!

Use Chrono Tokens to rewind time, undo mistakes, or land that perfect combo

Battle through the multi-part story campaign and uncover a secret finale!

Endless replayability with ascending difficulties, daily runs, and challenge modes

Designed for clarity and intuition—no long tutorials, no wiki required, just pure tactical deckbuilding

Watch a new trailer below.

Switch Announce Trailer

Hey Thespians! If you are interested in developing new plays and musicals written by Thespians just like you then stop by the Next Generation Works table in the Lied Center lobby! National Office staffers Greg, Nate, and Claire will be happy to help you get signed up to audition!

Thespian Playworks

Supported by Samuel French, Inc., four new plays by Thespian writers will come to life this week in a series of workshops and scripts-in-hand readings with Thespian actors and a Dream Team of stage managers and designers! 

This year’s plays are :

Talking to Your Child About Death, by Bella Yaguda, Troupe 7903, Mission College Prep Catholic High School, San Luis Obispo, California

Waylen, by Kayla Temshiv, Troupe 4268, Edward S. Marcus High School, Flower Mound, Texas

Pigeon!, by Garrett M. Ryan, Troupe 3681, Widdifield Secondary School, North Bay, Ontatio

Flopsie, by Nick Krentel, Troupe 7014, Seven Lakes High School, Katy, Texas

Thespian Musicalworks

Supported by TRW, this year’s Musicalworks musical is Guilty, book, music, and lyrics by Michael Banwarth and Eric Leigh, Troupe 3842, Wahlert Catholic High School, Dubuque, Iowa.

ANNNNND a special commissioned play by Thespian alum Max Posner...

On Sunday, September 14th, SE 79th Avenue will close to traffic from SE Stark Street to SE Pine Street for a family-friendly event series called Play Streets. The national nonprofit Playworks is partnering with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) to present a free three-part gathering in the Montavilla neighborhood, running from 10 a.m. to noon. Organizers will create a car-free play…

Cody Rhodes is doing a meet and greet before AEW Dynamite this week to benefit Playworks. It's Wednesday at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ starting at 5 PM ET. Click the link for more details.