Update, 6/21 7:40 PM: As expected, Nintendo’s position in the interview was just misstated. Responding to DualShockers, Nintendo PR clarified that Scibatta meant “2018 and beyond” instead of simply “2018.” In other words, don’t expect to see Samus return so soon. Original story follows: How soon do you think Metroid Prime 4 is coming out
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When a major movie hits theaters nowadays, most people expect a cheap tie-in video game to get announced in order to cash-in on the movie’s success. Without hesitation, most people write the game off immediately. So lets cut right to the chase: Cars 3: Driven to Win is most certainly not going to win any
Sumo Digital sent out a press release today detailing their latest patch for the slithery platformer, Snake Pass. This update effects all platforms for the game (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC) but has specific notes for each one. The most notable additions are the two features (time trials, leaderboards) added to the Switch to make
When gamers hear the name “Inti Creates,” it’s often followed by memories of playing the Mega Man Zero series. The developer excels in delivering some of the best 2D action-platformers on the market, and this has been a goal set out by the company since they opened their doors in 1996. Following the developer’s inception,
Today, Media Create released its weekly sales chart of the Japanese video game market. For the week between June 12th and June 18th, it’s one Nintendo Switch game replacing another: with the newly released IP, ARMS, knocking back down Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to the No.2 spot. Interestingly, Nintendo pulled off the trifecta in the
Another year, another E3 — and as is tradition, DualShockers hands out awards to what we (and our readers collectively) think are the best games at the show. This year had some stiff competition, with three games nearly tying for Game of the Show. But, with plenty of arguing, debating, and compromising we have DualShockers’
Last week at E3 2017, we had the opportunity to go hands on with the upcoming “Igavania” title Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Being developed by Inti Creates and published by 505 Games, Bloodstained serves as a spiritual successor to the Castlevania games of yesteryear. For those unfamiliar, Bloodstained began as a Kickstarter project in
E3 2017 has come and gone and hosted many great games: however, some of those titles might have been overshadowed by some of the bigger budget titles 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
42 energy drinks later: E3 2017 is done and in the rear-view mirror. And as it has the last few years, today, ICO Partners released its annual assessment that looks into which companies generated the most press coverage during the super-bowl like trade-show. For the first time since ICO Parnters began with this assessment in
If there has been a sales chart recently: it’s probably been topped by Injustice 2. The new fighting game from developer NetherRealm Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment topped May’s PlayStation Store sales chart. It was alsothe best-selling game for the month in the United States. And now, it’s been revealed as the best-selling
Today the statistics firm Media Create released its weekly analysis of the situation on the Japanese market, and we get an interesting piece of information. After the 15th week on the shelves (as of June 11th), the Nintendo Switch has an attach rate of 1.60. For those unfamiliar with the term, “attach rate” indicates the
During its Treehouse coverage from the show floor at E3 2017 in Los Angeles, Nintendo and Koei Tecmo showcased more gameplay of the upcoming Musou-style game Fire Emblem Warriors. The gameplay, presented among others by Koei Tecmo’s own Keisuke Hayashi, shows a lot of hectic combat, a look at the menus and more. On top
During its Treehouse coverage, Nintendo showcased the first actual gameplay of the upcoming DLC of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, titled The Master Trials. We get to see the the sky platforms, which are basically floating platforms holding treasures and enemies to defeat, new gear for link, a meeting with a Korok
Nintendo’s signature third-person “shooter” Splatoon 2 is right around the corner, and the House of Mario isn’t shy showing off the additions that the sequel is bringing to the table. In Nintendo Treehouse’s E3 Livestream, the Nintendo staff and the Squid Research Lab development team on site demoed Splatoon 2‘s single player mode. The demo
During Sony Interactive Entertainment’s PlayStation Live coverage from the show floor at E3 2017 in Los Angeles, Sega showcased a nice batch of gameplay of its two upcoming Sonic games, Sonic Forces and Sonic Mania. The two games are very different, with Sonic Forces bringing an entirely new direction to the franchise, and even giving
Today developer Traveller’s Tales and publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that their game LEGO Worlds will be getting some new downloadable content very soon. The Classic Space pack will include brand new quests, characters, builds, and vehicles, all inspired by space-themed LEGO sets. Some of these new vehicles include a Space Buggy, Space Cruiser,
Today, during Nintendo’s treehouse broadcast, the console manufacturer from Kyoto showcased the co-op mode of Super Mario Odyssey for the first time. Not only can Mario traverse the new worlds of the upcoming game on his own, but a second player can control Cappy, Mario’s new trusted companion in the form of a hat with
Rogue Trooper Redux has a strange and long history. The series itself started out as a story in the British comic 2000 AD about a genetically enhanced super soldier who happens to be blue. From there these stories garnered a strong cult following and a number of video games were made because of this. In
The biggest gaming conference in the world is in full swing, and there is no better time to be a gamer. With tons of new games announced, brand new hardware gracing the show floor, and hundreds of new trailers revealed — and I literally mean hundreds — E3 2017 wasn’t short on flair. But of
The dust has settled at E3 2017 after all of the press conferences and presentations have ended, and once again E3 brought out some of the biggest announcements, surprises, and reveals that gamers have to look forward to throughout this year, and the coming years. After EA, Bethesda, Microsoft, Ubisoft, Sony, and Nintendo all presented
Today, Media Create released its weekly sales chart of the Japanese video game market. For the week between June 5th and June 11th a familiar face has returned to the top of the software chart: Nintendo’s Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has returned for its fourth week as the big ravioli. Meanwhile, last week’s No.1,
Released alongside the debut of the Nintendo Switch in March, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has quickly drawn substantial critical acclaim and has kept new Switch owners occupied for hundreds of hours on end, with more of the game set to arrive later this year in our first look at its DLC
Today at Ubisoft’s E3 press conference in California, the company officially announced its new dancing game Just Dance 2018. The developer said that this year’s iteration will include 40 songs. The full tracklist has not been made available, however you check out the list of songs that were teased below: 24K Magic – Bruno Mars
The 23rd week of the 2017 UK Sales Chart are in, and unlike last week, and the week before that, a fighting game is no longer the chart topper, but rather the newly released WipEout: Omega Collection from Sony Interactive Entertainment is. Notably, the series that first debuted along the launch of the PS1 in
During Microsoft’s E3 press conference, Mojang announced that they would be bringing cross-platform play to Minecraft for all consoles and devices. The trailer showed off new massive servers as well that will be able to host more players than Minecraft’s current console lobbies. Mojang also announced that Minecraft will be in 4K exclusively on Xbox
Back on June 5th — exactly five days ago — EA unveiled FIFA 18 and its cover star, recent Champions League winner, Christiano Ronaldo. Additionally, it revealed that the game will once again launch on September 29th, on PS4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox 360, PS3, and Switch. At the time, EA also revealed — though
Thomas Happ Games and BadLand Games officially announced a Nintendo Switch version of the popular indie Metroidvania Axiom Verge today. This port of the game will also get a physical release alongside the previously announced PS4, PS Vita, and Wii U versions called Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition. Axiom Verge: Multiverse Edition contains the following items:
Today, Media Create released its weekly sales chart of the Japanese market. For the week between May 29th and June 4th, we have yet another new top-dog on the software charts. As you may know, last week, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was finally dethroned after being king for three straight weeks by Ys VIII: Lacrimosa
As it announced it would yesterday, today, EA unveiled FIFA 18 and its cover star — and recent Champions League winner — Christiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid to the world. The reveal comes in the form of an announcement cinematic trailer that centers around the superstar going up against recent Premier League winners Chelsea. As
EA announced today on social media that fans will get their first look at FIFA 18 tomorrow, June 5, in a reveal trailer. EA posted on Twitter, updated their cover photo, and took to Facebook to announce the first look of “The World’s Game.” While no set time has been announced for the reveal trailer,