Nintendo is rolling in the dough right now. With the release of the Nintendo Switch in 2017, the handheld/home console hybrid has made most of the right moves to put itself in the position that it is currently in. Released with one of the greatest games ever made? Check. Put out not one, but two of
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Reggie Fils-Aime announced today that he will be retiring in April. While Reggie has spent nearly 13 years as Nintendo of America’s President, he has given the gaming community more than leadership of Nintendo through the Wii era, Wii U, and now the beginning of the Switch. Reggie is known for blessing the Internet with
There have been a lot of thoughts and hot takes going around the Internet lately regarding Anthem, BioWare and EA’s upcoming shared-world loot shooter. Of all those chiming in there with their own opinions on the game though, we here at DualShockers have been quiet about the game for now simply because, well, we’re not actively
Just last week Nintendo announced that they are remaking The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for the Nintendo Switch. With the hype building into a fever dream state, fans are digging up old promotional material for the original game on Game Boy. Some ads may have been better left alone though. Sparked by a reddit post
When it comes to understanding the visual media I’m wanting to consume, subtitles help me follow the dialogue. Subtitles help indicate sounds I may not have been able to hear, they help me follow spoken dialogue. It’s not just me, they help other Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and even hearing people alike. When games offer subtitles that
Super Mario Maker 2 surprised Nintendo fans last week with its out-of-the-blue reveal at the start of the Nintendo Direct. Thankfully, it’s not just a port of the Wii U title; Super Mario Maker 2 looks like it is fully deserving of the 2 at the end of its title. The Mario community feverishly began combing
I’ve always been a sucker for zombie-esque games, even when the thought of real-life zombies scares the living hell out of me. But thankfully, at least unless 28 Days Later happens–let’s not even think about that–at least they are confined to my console, for now. My very first zombie gaming experience was all the way
Nintendo’s plans for 2019 have come much more into focus thanks to the Nintendo Direct that aired yesterday. In the latest Direct, the Big N has provided a little more for Switch owners to be excited for throughout the year and their 2019 is shaping up to be one of their biggest and best yet. That
When you’re spending dozens upon dozens of hours playing a video game, you can’t help but grow attached to certain characters. No, not in a weird way…just in the kind of way that makes us love them from the start of a journey to reaching the very end, and seeing how they’ve grown and changed
I played Ashen for the first time at E3 in 2017. Back then, in the Annapurna cubicle, I played a game that I thought would scratch that Souls itch I’ve had since I stopped playing Dark Souls 3. The demo featured a more reasonable co-op system than the game it was inspired by and also
Disclaimer: The names/handles mentioned in this piece have been edited for the sake of anonymity, but are only a few of the experiences I’ve had. “No, no, no! NO!” The ball bounced a few feet in front of my Twinzer after being delicately knocked over by another player on the opposing team. As the ball
After a surprisingly busy January full of games releases that either hearkened back to old series or outright remastered them, we’ve entered the incredibly busy month of February. While this is usually a slower period for game releases, that is not the case in 2019. February is poised to be chock full of games, and
The world of Red Dead Redemption 2 is a stunning one. Running on Rockstar Games’ custom RAGE engine, the game hosts arguably one of the most beautiful experiences on a console to date. However, in an era of gaming in which “photo modes” are becoming increasingly popular – from the addition of such features in
For over two decades, Resident Evil has been in the forefront in revolutionizing the horror genre in the gaming space. From 1996’s Resident Evil to 2005’s Resident Evil 4, Capcom has set the “gold standard” for survival horror. The series definitely had its fair share of upsets (we’ll get to that in just a bit) but
The new year has kicked off with the fantastic remake of Resident Evil 2, likely causing gamers around the world to promptly shit their pants at its harrowing corridors and immensely unsettling enemies. No enemy encapsulates this game’s horror quite like “Mr. X,” or “T-00” if we’re going by the lore. This walking brute force has become the talk of
This January has been quite crowded with game releases, most of which are capitalizing on beloved series, whether that be via remasters, full-on remakes, or continuations of long-dormant but beloved series. This continues into the final week of January as well, as this week’s releases are headlined by the Square Enix’s long awaited Kingdom Hearts III.
Metroid is fine. Yes, it’s one of Nintendo’s most popular first-party franchises. Yes, Samus has become a gaming icon over the years. And yes, the idea of a cool sci-fi bounty hunter game where you’re fighting dragons, pirates, and weird jellyfish-looking things sounds rad as can be. The only problem is that I don’t think any
After 20+ years since players first ventured into Raccoon City, Resident Evil 2 is back this week with a built-from-the-ground-up reimagining that looks to make this terrifying chapter in the Resident Evil series even more terrifying. With completely remade visuals and a host of tweaks to the original experience, Resident Evil 2 should give fans of survival-horror the exact
Editor’s Note: As we’ll dive into the explanations behind each of the Kingdom Hearts games’ titles and meanings (or try to), some spoilers will follow for the past series entries before Kingdom Hearts III‘s release. Kingdom Hearts III is dangerously close to release, and like a bunch of high school students cramming the night before a test
Hey Electronic Arts and EA Sports, want some unsolicited advice? Don’t worry — this isn’t about your use (or lack thereof) of the Star Wars license, nor a screed about microtransactions in game. No, this is something much simpler. Make NHL’s most beloved mascot, crown-jewel, and breakaway success–Gritty–the cover star of NHL 20. And you should make it
Optimism is becoming a scarce commodity. The year 2018 was particularly one rife with internal anxieties, external fears, and existential dread. As that year progressed, I kept thinking about a talk I saw in person one year ago—it was Waypoint’s Austin Walker at the NYU Game Center, about where video games belong in a time
It seems like a super obvious thing to be excited for Kingdom Hearts III. When I was asked to whip up this editorial, I hopped onto it like Sora hopping around on a Dreameater. As I sit down to write it through, a swirl of emotions takes hold. I like to joke that I have
Resident Evil has been one of my favorite franchises since I was a kid, even when I was terrified of its creepy zombies. I still fondly remember the moment when I was around 11 or 12 and rented the remaster of the original Resident Evil, only to immediately return it to my local Blockbuster the next day
Hasbro, Lionsgate, and developer nWay were all set to announce Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid next Tuesday, January 22. Unfortunately, the YouTube channel Dante Nintendo Switch World posted the trailer and press release early, leading to the game being revealed on the same day Mortal Kombat 11 was fully unveiled. Still, nWay took this early
During the Mortal Kombat 11 reveal event this week, we got a look at a small chunk of the cast for the anticipated fighting game. New faces like the time-shifting Geras, as well as old favorites like Baraka, will certainly make things super violent; probably more than ever, since it seems that each iteration of NetherRealm Studios’
If you are developing a game, whether it be a development team of under ten people or a hugely expensive title spanning several worldwide offices, it’s likely that your game is going to be delayed. Whether it be because of missed milestones, a packed release week, or you’re a billion dollar company that didn’t have
Game development is often a process that lasts several years with teams big and small working hard and chipping away day after day on a title they are truly passionate about. That being said, some games and ports don’t always fit this mold, resulting in quirky, out of the ordinary development timelines. The Nintendo Switch
As the spiritual successor to Wii Fit, Fitness Boxing has–naturally–flown under the radar. Its release seems to have been aimed at cashing in on those of us who are looking to start off 2019 with a workout routine or, at least, some way to justify our “new year, new me” attitude. But now that reviews
I don’t see many Switch owners gassing up Marvelous’ Daemon X Machina, a mech-based title that’s launching in 2019. Upon seeing the game’s initial reveal trailer during the opening of Nintendo’s E3 Direct in 2018, I immediately fell in love with the game’s art style and epic gameplay. Daemon X Machina is set in a world where the
It’s been a over a decade since the Kingdom Hearts series has seen a numbered entry. After being announced all the way back in 2013, Kingdom Hearts III has been a hotly-anticipated game from Square Enix. With seven spin-offs, three remastered collections, and one all-inclusive bundle, there has been a lot going on in the
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