In 2011, id Software and Bethesda released a brand new IP called Rage for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. The hype for the game leading up to its launch was palpable winning multiple awards from various outlets for its gorgeous graphics and great gameplay. When the public finally got its hands on it —
Month: July 2018
Earlier today, Bandai Namco released a Japanese trailer for its Souls-like action-JRPG Code Vein, featuring companion character Louis. Just a few minutes ago they followed up with the English version of the trailer, and not only we get more insight on Louis’ backstory in English, but we also receive a sample of his voice acting for North America and
E3 2018 has come and gone and hosted many great games: however, some smaller indie titles might have been overshadowed by some of the bigger budget games seen on stage. Despite the huge amount of games announced during the event, we here at DualShockers have put together a convenient list of great indie games that
Today, publisher Microïds and developer OSome announced Asterix & Obelix XXL 3, a new entry in the video game series based on the French comic Asterix for a late 2019 release. They also revealed that a remake of Asterix & Obelix XXL 2 will hit PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Switch on November 29. Asterix & Obelix XXL
Today Sega released the demo of the upcoming adventure game Yakuza Kiwami 2 both in North America and Europe. You can download it right now on the North American PlayStation Store, or on the European one, for a full ten gigabytes of Yakuza goodness. Digital pre-orders are also live on the PlayStation Store, according to
The Bioshock games have done something interesting where they not only combine fantastic gameplay and story, but they do it all within some genuinely fascinating worlds. Unfortunately, Bioshock: Infinite was released in 2013, and ever since then I’ve had this desire for a game set within mysterious and detailed worlds, but it seemed like interest in those types
In just eleven days, SEGA will release Sonic Mania Plus, a physical edition of the hit 2017 that also adds new content, including playable characters Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel. In addition to hyping the game up with the animated Sonic Mania Adventures series, the publisher has released the first of two
Despite my absolute love for story and narrative-based games, I still enjoy titles that focus exclusively on gameplay. Titles like Minecraft and most recently Fortnite have no story but I still enjoy them for their refined gameplay, but one of my favorites has to be Trials Fusion. While, of course, it’s not the first entry in the series, I bought
The Nintendo Switch has received a bevy of interesting ports since launch, and it seems like the Surgeon Simulator will be added to that lineup soon. Developer Bossa Studios released a brand new video titled Surgeon Simulator: BONE-SHATTERING NEWS today, which teases a Switch version at the very end. This teaser is quite short, clocking in at
Today Japanese developer Frontwing hosted a panel at anime expo, announcing the release window of its visual novel Island. The game will launch on Steam this summer, and the listing should already be available here. If you’re not familiar with the title, you can read an official description below. “The story of ISLAND revolves around
During a panel at Anime Expo 2017 in Los Angeles, Into Creates showcased a brand new trailer of Dragon: Marked for Death. The game also got a more specific release window, which is “this winter,” so we still have a few more months to wait to get our hands on it. In case you’re unfamiliar
Today Arc System Works hosted a panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles and unveiled more of the Kill la Kill game created in collaboration with anime creators Studio Trigger. The full title is Kill la Kil The Game: IF, and it will come to PS4 and PC in 2019. The first trailer was also showcased on stage, and
Today Bandai Namco Entertainment released a brand new trailer of its upcoming Souls-like action-JRPG Code Vein. The trailer features Louis, who is one of the AI buddies that will accompany the players during their story in the world of the game, and help out in dungeons. After meeting the hero, Louis is astonished by discovering the
Much has been said about Yu-No: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of this World, and it’s finally coming west courtesy of Spike Chunsoft, as announced during a panel at Anime Expo in Los Angeles. The game will release for PS4 and Steam (the original Japanese launch was for PS4 and PS Vita,
Today, during a panel at Anime Expo 2018 in Los Angeles, Zero Escape series creator Kotaro Uchikoshi and Spike Chunsoft finally revealed the game previously code-named Project Psync. The game is AI: The Somnium Files, and it will come for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Unfortunately, there is no release window disclosed at the moment. Yet, we did
Back in August of last year, Dodge Roll Games promised an additional set of free downloadable content for the roguelike shooter Enter the Gungeon, titled “Advanced Gungeons & Draguns.” After a long wait, Dodge Roll has announced on Twitter that the update has been submitted for console certification, bringing the DLC closer to release. Advanced
If you’ve ever wanted to start playing fighting games but repeatedly found yourself getting pummelled while struggling to figure out the controls, breathe easy, as Cardboard Robot Games’ simple, two-button fighting game Pocket Rumble is now available on the Nintendo Switch. 🎈 Happy #PocketRumble day! 🎈 The beginner-friendly 2D fighter by developer @CardboardRobotG is out
After spending several years in development, the battle royale title Darwin Project — which is especially known for its unique “social interaction” elements through livestreaming — has undergone some major shifts by implementing a free-to-play model on PC, and now Xbox One owners can get a taste of the game for free right now. Developer Scavengers
Coming off a fiery E3 2018 presentation chock full of great games to look forward to in the coming years, now might be a great time to jump in and get an Xbox One if you’ve been on the fence on getting one, and two new bundles have arrived featuring some of the most popular
Back in March, Spike Chunsoft announced that Steins;Gate Elite would come west in 2018. This isn’t the case anymore as announced during a panel at Anime Expo 2018 in Los Angeles. The game is now slated for a western release in North America and Europe for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC in early 2019. As previously
As announced last month, the Muv-Luv mobile game by DMM Muv-Luv Alternative: Strike Frontier was shut down today, after a period in which players could enjoy most of the game’s content very easily thanks to the title’s last event. In order to provide a few last goodies, the team at developer âge released today a few
Rare is celebrating the 20th anniversary for everyone’s favorite bear-bird combo by releasing a Banjo-Kazooie-themed in-game item for Sea of Thieves. Also releasing with the new item are some updates to the game in a new patch. These include cannonballs rocking boats upon impact, a PC exit-to-desktop function from the front end, a reduction of
Warriors Orochi 4 was announced for the west earlier this year by Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo, and while it’s fairly traditional in many areas, it makes some interesting changes with both the addition of both Greek Mythology and a Magic System. During a recent interview with DualShockers, Warriors Orochi 4 Producer Masaki Furusawa explained why the developers
Today NIS America capped its Anime Expo reveals with a new trailer of the upcoming Disgaea: Hour of Darkness remaster Disgaea 1 Complete. The video introduces the angels of Celestia and shows Nintendo Switch footage. Of course, the spotlight is on the ditzy trainee Flonne, but we also see the Archangel Vulcanus and the Seraph Lamington for good measure.
If you want to see more of BioWare’s upcoming online action-RPG Anthem, you have come to the right place. Today, the developer and Electronic Arts released an extensive gameplay video showcasing the full E3 demo of the game, giving those who weren’t in attendance a chance to see how it plays. The demo is commented
Today NIS America released a brand new trailer of the upcoming dungeon-crawling JRPG Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk to celebrate the beginning of Anime Expo. Today’s trailer is basically an overview of the major characters appearing in the game, including the witch Dronya, the annoying kid Luca, the governor Petrone, his right-hand man Klaus, the weirdo
On May 30, Intellivision Entertainment, which is by Tommy Tallarico, announced their plans to release a brand new Intellivision console that would focus on being “simple, affordable, family, and fun”. While the company won’t officially unveil the console until October 1, a recent interview with IGN revealed a ton of new details on the system’s
Today Bandai Namco revealed another returning character for its upcoming fighting game SoulCalibur VI. We finally get to see the return of Talim. The last princess of the wind still fights using her dual elbow blade, and she looks really, really good. Talim also showcases great agility thanks to the power of the wind. It’s been
Today Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer for its upcoming anime-inspired game Black Clover: Quartet Knights. The trailer focuses on many aspects of the game, starting with the roles, that see players selecting their battlefield specialization between fighter, shooter, support, and healer. We also get to take a look at the battle stage and the
Today Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new batch of screenshots of SoulCalibur VI, showcasing the story mode of the game. The campaign, which is called “Soul Chronicle,” depicts a “magnificent story of souls and swords” through 2D cutscenes, 3D cutscenes, illustrations, dialogue scenes, and battles. There is even a chronological menu that lets you see