For all of the months of build-up, here we are: the sober day after E3 2019 and in full-on conference withdrawal. However, with all of our staff traveling back, our votes tallied, and our awards distributed, it’s time that we showcase what was DualShockers’ top picks in Los Angeles for this year’s E3. And what
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It is now a tradition at every major trade show for our DualShockers Awards to include a Reader’s Choice Award, voted by you, to honor the favorite title among our readers. Of course, E3 is no exception, so it’s time to cast your vote! After all, it isn’t very fun if we do all the choosing on our
Daigo Umehara, FGC pro-player and one of the best fighting game competitors in the world, recently showed off his new hit-box controller in a new livestream. Using Street Fighter V (with his main Guile of course), he demonstrates the differences between this controller and the GafroBox he used previously. The original video, which was originally
FGC pro-player Daigo Umehara recently responded to Capcom’s decision to ban the use of his hit-box controller from the Combo Breaker tournament, as well as their subsequent tweet on the matter. The original video, which was originally posted on Umehara’s Twitch account, has been subtitled courtesy of Youtuber FGC Translated: For reference, here is the original
Each year, ReedPOP and Penny Arcade hold a variety of PAX events around the world were developers indie and AAA alike can show off their games to both regular attendees and press. Today, PAX West 2019 finally went on sale as the show’s official dates were set in stone and some new changes for this
If you’re planning on attending E3 2019 in Los Angeles this summer, then now seems like a good time to start getting hyped. Earlier today, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) released the first official floor plans for the showcase and it shows off where most publishers and developers will be located, although there are still
Twitter user piercesword revealed that Sega recently snagged a trademark in Japan for the Super Monkey Ball franchise, the tentative title being Tabegoro! Super Monkey Ball. The “tabegoro” in the title means “good for eating,” “ripe enough for eating,” or “in season” which hints at the overall aesthetic and theme of this possible upcoming new entry. Interesting
There was a collective cheer from the internet when it was revealed that the design of Sonic from the upcoming Paramount film Sonic the Hedgehog would be changed. After some sustained blowback surrounding the uncanny valley-like design of Sonic, a key voice has surfaced about the new direction. Specifically, the co-creator of Sonic the Hedgehog and former head of
A recent collaboration between Capcom’s Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition and Japanese footwear and fashion brand company Onitsuka Tiger resulted in some pretty awesome looking sneakers worn by one of the main fighters in the long-running franchise — Chun-Li. There will only be 5,000 pairs of these released, so needless to say they’re pretty limited
Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission is a bit of an anomaly compared to other Dragon Ball games on the market right now like Xenoverse 2 and FighterZ. Whereas those games are hands-on fighters, World Mission is a turn-based card game that still maintains the speed longtime fans of Dragon Ball expect from the series. While the game does suffer in some aspects due to the transition
During Sega Fes 2019’s first day, Sega revealed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee to develop and publish multiple official Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. The first game is plainly titled Tokyo 2020 Olympic The Official Video Game and will be releasing worldwide on PS4 and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2019. It’s a realistic Olympic video
Arc System Works announced today on Twitter that BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle will receive its 1.5 update this May. The update will add the multiple new characters recently revealed with a trailer. The update will also include balance adjustments, which will be made to the arcade version as well, synchronizing the two versions. The actual
Square Enix revealed today that Dissidia Final Fantasy NT will be getting a free to play version. Titled Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Free Edition, this version will be launching on PlayStation 4 and Steam on March 12. You can check the game’s Steam page here. Square Enix also confirmed that the full game, currently only available on PS4,
Retro gaming behemoth SEGA is well known for the flashy, fast-paced, and colorful games it released during the 1980s and early 1990s. Iconic characters such as Sonic the Hedgehog have become household names while frantic titles such as Space Harrier and Altered Beast hold a special place in the hearts of old school gamers. One
It’s time once again for the Cooperation Cup, a Japanese Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike tournament featuring the best players in the world. Coming in its 17th installment, this long-running 5v5 tourney brings the fighting game community together to enjoy some classic Street Fighter. The tournament runs this weekend from January 5-6 in Asakusabashi, Japan. The Cooperation Cup, or
It’s both unusual and delightful to see classic fighting game Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 making headlines recently. The title has seen a lot of love from its endlessly passionate fanbase mainly thanks to a tournament called Battle of the Strongest organized by popular fighting game personality IFC Yipes. The event, unlike most fighting game events
While Street Fighter V has remained in the competitive fighting game scene since its launch in 2016, one of the controversial components of the game in recent memory was the inclusion of in-game advertisements (in exchange for players getting extra fight money to earn). After fan criticisms grew to a fever pitch, it appears that some change
For a while now, purchasers of the Xbox One S Fortnite Eon Bundle have been complaining that the bundle had deceptive/misleading marketing to make it seem like it would include the Save the World mode when it actually didn’t. Now, the developer is trying to do right by the community, as it’s announced that anyone who
Good morning and Merry Christmas everyone! This is Lou Contaldi, friendly neighborhood Editor-in-Chief at DualShockers, and I just wanted to check in with the best part of our site–readers–for the holiday season. First, and most importantly, let’s set the mood — go ahead and start playing this video below: Next, let’s knock the normal relative
The sponsored content seen on costumes, loading screens and in the stages displeased many fans of Street Fighter V with its recent inclusion in-game. In response to fan criticism from the past week, Yoshinori Ono gave us an update about the situation today. Ads for the many DLC costumes, characters and stages have been a
Who would have thought that 2019 would be such a prospectively amazing year for gaming. However, we have compiled a list of every game coming out and it is time to pick what is your most anticipated game of 2019! You’re given the ability to change your vote at any time before the cutoff time, which will be December
It’s that time of the year again, and you’re now called to decide DualShockers’ annual honor: Game of the Year 2018 – Reader’s Choice Award. Without question, our community is the best part of DualShockers, so we (and the developers and publishers we chat to) know that the Reader’s Choice Award is one of the best
Hey everyone, long time no chat! This is Lou Contaldi, Editor-in-Chief of DualShockers and I’m looking for your help. If you’ve been a frequent reader, you may have noticed that DualShockers design looked… dated. Not much has changed since when DualShockers first started in 2009. While it may be a streamlined way to get to
Over four years ago, the first plans to adapt Console Wars, a book detailing the titular ” console war” between SEGA and Nintendo in the 1990s, were announced. Back then, the adaption was poised to be a movie by Sony Pictures that was directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, but the production has been fairly
As 2018 draws to a close, more and more large-scale competitive games are setting up for next year’s eSports circuits. The hugely popular battle royale title PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is also preparing to join in with the 2019 festivities. Announced recently, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds will be beginning its own large-scale eSports league in 2019. The season will
The opening of the Exhibitor Hall for the Portland Retro Gaming Expo marked the opening of the convention in full. Tons of exhibitors filled the entire hall with their wares. Essentially a flea market fully stocked with retro games and related media and hardware. Everything from the Magnavox Odyssey and Atari 2600 to the PlayStation
For the first day of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo only the Arcade side of the convention floor was open to the public, containing tons of old consoles, arcade cabinets, and pinball tables. Those walking in will first come across tables set up in a giant H with everything from Apple II to Dreamcast and
Arcade shoot’em up Fast Striker is launching on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on October 16, 2018 from NGDev and Eastasiasoft. Originally released for the NeoGeo MVS, this version is based on their 1.5 update. NGDev has also developed Gunlord, Neo XYX, Razion, and Kraut Buster, all based heavily in classic arcade gameplay. As with
Square Enix announced during a livestream from Tokyo that its arcade fighting game Million Arthur: Arcana Blood will come to PS4. The game will release in Japan on November 29th, and it will add Yamaneko Arthur from Han-Gyaku-Sei Million Arthur, alongside two crossover characters. Koume Saiyama will be added from Square Enix’s own Lord of Vermillion IV, and Iori
This weekend saw an incredible assembly of fighter game players attending the UK’s VSFighting event, featuring some of the biggest names in the business. The UK is well-known for its colossal fighting game tournaments, but it’s rare that it sees such a star-studded line-up of players. This past weekend VSFighting took place at Millennium Point