Representing the largest update since the game came out, developer MERJ unveiled a brand new update for Floor Kids that resolves a host of requests and bugs that fans of the unique title have been clamoring for. These new improvements include new localization options, sped up card collection, and being able to handle the rare situation where
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The Nintendo Switch is an especially colorful system thanks to the variety of different-colored Joy-Con controllers, and now those that have been looking for a new set of colors to go along with their system can find the Splatoon 2-themed pair heading to stores in a few weeks. Nintendo of America announced that the neon pink
Coming alongside the release of the Nintendo Switch early last year (and acting as the final game for the Wii U), it didn’t come as too much of a surprise that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild quickly rose up as one of the most critically-acclaimed titles of 2017, and now Nintendo appears to
My first introduction to the SaGa franchise was SaGa Frontier 2 on PlayStation, and to this day I consider it one of my all-time favorite RPGs. However, with having limited to no internet access at the time, I was unaware of most titles that came before it; more specifically, the Romancing SaGa trilogy on Super Famicom.
Back in November, The Game Bakers confirmed that Furi would be making its way to Nintendo Switch sometime in early 2018. Today, we received more details on exactly what is included in the Switch version of Furi and a release date of January 11. The Nintendo Switch version of Furi will cost $19.99, but comes with
Hi-Rez Studios announcements are in full swing this weekend, with them revealing new modes for Paladins: Champions of the Realm, a revamped map and new god for SMITE, and Paladins Strike for iOS and Android. That’s not all though. In a recent interview DualShockers had with Hi-Rez Studio’s CEO Erez Goren, it was confirmed that the
Ever since LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 was originally announced, we knew that developer Traveller’s Tales would be supporting the game with a constant stream of new DLC, and it looks like they are keeping to that promise. Today, the developer revealed a brand new Character Pack for the game, which is set to be titled Champions. First
This morning, Nintendo made an exciting announcement about their latest console. Previously, the Nintendo Switch already outpaced the PS2’s first year of sales in Japan, and took 60% of the market share during the holidays in the Japanese market. Today, the manufacturer revealed that the console has become the fastest-selling home video game system of all
Nearly five years ago, the Android-based micro-console the Ouya was released. Although it was one of Kickstarter’s early hits, the Ouya was a commercial failure to the gaming market. Two years after its initial launch, the assets were acquired by Razer, Inc. who announced that production for the console would end on July of that year. Since
Few people can be said to know the Japanese gaming industry as deeply as Hirokazu Hamamura. He is the current president of Weekly Famitsu’s publisher Enterbrain and he had a long tenure as the magazine’s Editor-in-Chief. As such, his connections run far and wide. Regarded by many as an industry legend, Hamamura-san talked about the
For this week’s DualShockers Community Game Night, we’re playing The Jackbox Party Pack 4. Jackbox has been getting a great reaction on Twitch, so we’re making it a regular thing. Where: https://www.twitch.tv/dualshockerslive/ When: Wednesday, January 3rd at 8:00 pm EDT Here’s the best part: You don’t even need a copy of The Jackbox Party Pack 4 to play. Just join
Flyhigh Works, known for Nintendo Switch titles like Kamiko and VOEZ, revealed today on Twitter that they are working with Circle Entertainment and Altair Works to bring the turn-based strategy game Ambition of the Slimes to Nintendo Switch in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. According to the developers, the game’s release is “not far
Grave Danger, a side-scrolling co-op platformer previously available only on Steam, has announced an Ultimate Edition with added features and availability on both PC and current generation home consoles. Grave Danger: The Ultimate Edition adds ten new levels with all-new mechanics including a rideable robotic bird. Of course, the most exciting part about it is that
Today Square Enix released a large bunch of screenshots of the upcoming Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders. We get a look at a few shots from cutscenes, the male and female heroes that you can select, village rebuilding in the story mode, alongside NPCs, monsters, and quests. More images show the free build
Last week, independent developer Atooi confirmed that they would be bringing “at least” three games to the Nintendo Switch this year. Today, they revealed on Twitter that the first of these titles would be their 2D Metroidvania platformer Xeodrifter. Not much else was revealed about the game, with the developers promising “more intel soon,” but
Splatoon 2 continues its reign as Nintendo Switch’s favorite competitive shooter, and Nintendo isn’t planning on giving up that title anytime soon. Announced in a Tumblr post from Splatoon Labs, the Octobrush Nouveau was released to ring in the New Year. The Octobrush is a main weapon with the roller class, with the Octobrush Nouveau being
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, the simple idea of cars driving around and playing soccer blew up into this really major video game called Rocket League. After initially releasing in 2015, Rocket League slowly became a worldwide phenomenon and now boasts one of the largest on most frequent player bases
For the last week of 2017, Call of Duty: WWII takes the number one spot for the 9th consecutive week on the “Top 40 Entertainment Software (All Prices)” UK chart. The popular series previously achieved such a feat in 2015 for Call of Duty: Black Ops III where it held the number one spot a
Today, British independent studio Sumo Digital announced they have acquired CCP Games’ Newcastle Studio. Thirty-four staff members — including Owen O’Brien who will take the mantle of Studio Director — from the garnered game studio will remain in Newcastle as part of Sumo Digital. Managing Director of Sumo Digital Paul Porter considers the acquisition of
Brawlout from Angry Mob Games was a somewhat late release on the Nintendo Switch in 2017, only coming out on December 19. Fortunately, this meant that the game was poised well on the Switch’s eShop right before Christmas, so Brawlout ended up selling over 50,000 copies of the game during its first two weeks on the
Japan always gets some really cool special editions for games, and the upcoming strategy JRPG Valkyria Chronicles 4 is not going to be an exception. Sega detailed the game’s “10th Anniversary Memorial Box” that will cost 12,990 yen (just north of $115) plus taxes. It will include several goodies into a special box. The 10th
Welcome to 2018 at DualShockers, and let’s ring in the New Year with our most time-honored tradition: reflecting on the previous year’s game and trying our best to rank them. And what a year 2017 was. Continuing from the practice from previous years, our most important awards — Game of the Year (Readers’ Choice) and Most Anticipated
Two months ago, Kharon’s Crypt met its Kickstarter funding goal and has now met its stretch goal for a Nintendo Switch port. While there’s still official filing to be done, developers Andromeda Project has confirmed that Nintendo of Europe has already approved the project for release on Nintendo Switch. One major sidenote mentioned is that the Nintendo
Battle Princess Madelyn is what you get when a game developer has a kid and loves her so much that he puts her in a game. It started as a Kickstarter project, which then quickly met its funding goals, and is set to release in February 2018. Today we got a slew of new screenshots. Chris
It is already 2018 in Japan, so Japan-based publisher CIRCLE Ent. has revealed their teased January 1 Nintendo Switch announcement: strategy role-playing series Mercenaries Saga will be coming to the latest Nintendo platform. As an even better announcement, the game will be Mercenaries Saga Chronicles — most likely an anthology or remaster of the first three games in the series.
As 2017 comes to a close, DualShockers and our staff are reflecting on this year’s batch of games for our official Game of the Year awards. In the lead up to the New Year’s Day reveal, each member of the staff will give their personal top 10 games they played this year. 2017 is arguably
Developer Dodge Roll took to Twitter to announce that their bullet hell title Enter the Gungeon has sold over 75,000 copies in two weeks on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Enter the Gungeon has sold over 75,000 copies on Nintendo Switch in just two weeks, surpassing all expectations. Thanks to all the new Gungeoneers, Nintendo and 22nd Century
Development team Atooi’s first Nintendo Switch title, the Mutant Mudds Collection, became available earlier this month via the Nintendo eShop and the team is showing no signs of a slowdown going into 2018. In a tweet by the company’s founder, Jools Watsham, the team apparently has at least three titles planned for Nintendo’s handheld-console hybrid in 2018. Mutant Mudds
As 2017 comes to a close, DualShockers and our staff are reflecting on this year’s batch of games for our official Game of the Year awards. In the lead up to the New Year’s Day reveal, each member of the staff will give their personal top 10 games they played this year. This year was
Today Koei Tecmo released a new TV commercial for its upcoming anime-inspired game Attack on Titan 2. The commercial sticks to the semi-brief thirty-second format that is common to many TV ads, but manages to stick quite a few scenes in, most of which are rather lovely 3D renditions of scenes of the anime. Add some