It’s still early on in 2021, but I might have already found my favorite game of the year. Loop Hero from Devolver Digital and Four Quarters is a mix of two of my favorite genres: roguelikes and idle games. It sounds like something I’d dream up during an especially great sleep; however, this thing is
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Square Enix continues the retro-collection train with the Collection of SaGA Final Fantasy Legend on the Nintendo Switch. The SaGa collection brings together a series of decades-old games to give new players a look at the roots of the historic mobile franchise. After spending time completing this collection, I’m pleased to say that the experiences
It all comes down to this. With 2020 in the rearview mirror (something we all surely wanted), it’s time to look ahead at 2021 and a new generation of games to play. However, before we completely closed the book on 2020, there was still some discussion to be had on the best games that we
2020 has obviously been a rough one, to say the least. With last year in the rearview mirror and 2021 ahead of us, all of us at DualShockers are looking forward to (hopefully) brighter and better days ahead for everyone in a year that was especially challenging. But before we completely put 2020 to bed, there’s one
The time has finally come. Yes, 2020 is nearing its end–thankfully–but there is still a lot worth celebrating even in a literal dumpster fire of a year. Though the games industry faced substantial challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020, this year still stood out as one of the best years yet
Thankfully 2020 is finally starting to wind down, which I think is something all of us are looking forward to heading into 2021. However, there’s still one quarter left to look back at the best games that have come out in the past few months with Game of the Year around the corner. So, once
We all know dating is hard, especially when it comes to online dating. Granted, 2020 has proven to be extra challenging in the dating field, which makes Five Dates, the newly-released online dating FMV sim, even more of a relatable experience than it already is. Even more impressive is the fact that the game was made
I want to make this clear right off the bat: I really liked The Last of Us Part II. I recognize how divided a lot of fans are about it. Still, I think regardless of whether you liked the game or not, you’ll be able to agree with me when I say that I think
Recently, I’ve been playing a ton of Yakuza: Like a Dragon. It’s a phenomenal new direction for the series that changes things up in major ways while also providing a clear path for moving on from Kiryu’s story. However, there is one major problem: it’s literally tearing my house apart. I’m playing it on PC,
It’s a rare day at DualShockers when a large portion of our staff is able to get together and play a game together, but with the rise in popularity of Among Us over the past month, we knew we needed to set some time aside and give the asymmetrical multiplayer title a shot for ourselves. In
Minecraft Steve is officially heading to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. What was once only thought to be a possibility in memes has now become a reality. Fortunately, we were able to capture our own reaction to the news on camera and can now share it with you. Our own video manager Mario Rivera was joined by
Bartlow’s Dread Machine from Beep Games exists in a world where an old-fashioned pub game makes a reappearance. The game mixes bullet-hell mechanics with an old-timey aesthetic that helps drive how the game plays. Beep Games recently brought the game into early access on PC before its September release. Give some of the early gameplay
Xbox Game Pass Ultimate with its xCloud game streaming will not be heading to the iOS app store, leaving many iPhone-carrying Xbox players out in the cold. According to Statista, in the US alone, over 45% of smartphone owners are using an iteration of Apple’s iPhone. At almost 50% market share, chances are that just
Here’s a hot take for you: Spider-Man Being a PlayStation exclusive character for Marvel’s Avengers sucks. And while this is an opinion being passed around by stalwarts in the Xbox community, a few members of our team (who are primarily PlayStation gamers) share the same opinion. Specifically, that console-locked in-game content is a bad practice
Welcome back to our ongoing Game of the Year 2020 talks! If you didn’t previously hear about our new format in regards to Game of the Year when we launched the series earlier in 2020, essentially, we’re having our conversations about the year’s most prominent releases over the course of the entire year rather than
Just a couple days ago, a remaster for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 was revealed and the DualShockers crew is pumped. News Editor Michael Ruiz (me) and Video Manager Mario Rivera take a moment to discuss their thoughts on the reveal. As always, Mario and I discuss our relationship with the franchise. In
Another day, another discussion on the latest and greatest news happening in the wide world of video games. This time around, News Editor Michael Ruiz, Video Manager Mario Rivera, and Staff Writer Cameron Hawkins take some time to talk about the recent Inside Xbox event focusing on third party titles coming to Xbox Series X.
Another exciting announcement, another discussion video with the DualShockers staff talking about their thoughts. This time, News Editor Michael Ruiz (me) and Video Manager Mario Rivera discuss the Mortal Kombat 11: Aftermath expansion reveal from earlier today. Check out the video below. In the video, Mario and I discuss our connection with Mortal Kombat as
With the first trailer for Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed Valhalla now available for your viewing pleasure, Video Manager Mario Rivera and I (News Editor Michael Ruiz) wanted to discuss our thoughts. You can check out the video below. In the nearly 40 minute video, we begin with our history and general thoughts of the Assassin’s Creed
The lineup of big releases for this spring has spread through a lot of different genres, from intense action games like Resident Evil 3 and Half-Life: Alyx, to platformers like Ori and the Will of the Wisps, to sprawling RPGs like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Persona 5 Royal. However, this week seems to be the time for strategy
When Sony revealed the PlayStation 5’s DualSense controller a couple weeks ago, the initial reaction to it, for the most part, was shock from how different it looked. From its form factor and aesthetic to the name change itself, the DualSense is a pretty drastic shift — relative to its predecessor, that is — from
You might have to wait a few more days to explore the grimy, zombie-filled streets of Raccoon City yourself, but, fortunately for you, a few of DualShockers‘ staff has braved the horrors of Resident Evil 3 and lived to tell about it. Managing Editor Logan Moore, Video Manager Mario Rivera, and I, Senior Staff Writer
Are you ready to jam to the sweet sounds of Mick Gordon as you gruesomely take out an invading horde of demons? Well, now is the time as Doom Eternal is out in the wild. Managing Editor Logan Moore (the dude who reviewed the game) and I, News Editor Michael Ruiz (the dude who helped
At their preview event, Square Enix and People Can Fly gave us a chance to gets hands-on with three of the four characters classes for their upcoming shooter RPG Outriders. Of the three, the Trickster felt the most like a traditional damage-dealer. That isn’t to say the class feels basic, far from it actually. The
Zombie Army 4: Dead War is set to finally release tomorrow, but we got our hands on the Collector’s Edition a little early. The Collector’s Edition will retail for $99.99 and includes a full copy of the game on disc, a special steelbook case, digital vouchers for a soundtrack sampler and the Undead Airman character
DualShockers is happy to announce we’ll be doing a Let’s Play for 13 Sentinels Aegis Rim on PS4. 13 Sentinels launched in Japan on November 28, and I’m recording myself as I discover the game and translate the dialogue. We’ll be publishing videoes every weekend as I play through the game. This Let’s Play will
PS4 exclusive Shin Sakura Taisen released on December 12 in Japan. The game is temporarily titled Project Sakura Wars in the west and will launch here in Spring 2020. We’ve played through the demo, so now we have done a similar Let’s Play video for the first chapter of Project Sakura Wars, live translating on
King of Cards and Showdown will be completing the Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove package next week. Prior to then, DualShockers caught up with Yacht Club Games to reflect on the game’s development and lengthy post-launch support. While you can expect the full interview tomorrow, David D’Angelo from Yacht Club Games did reveal something surprising to
Last week, Activision and Treyarch surprised everyone by adding a brand new Blackout map into Call of Duty: Black Ops 4: Alcatraz and the best part is that it was free for everyone. That being said, it’s possible that not everyone has had a chance to get their hands on the new map and to honor those
Last week at PAX East, SNK’s latest title Samurai Shodown was on full display. DualShockers had the chance to try out the new fighting game and really enjoyed it. Following our time with the game, DualShockers was able to discuss reviving this series for a modern era with some of the game’s developers. Specifically, DualShockers