Rogue Games, the meanest publisher in all the West, and dastardly developer David Marquardt Studios have announced that award-winning twin-stick cover-based shooter Dust & Neon will arrive in town February 16 on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Switch gamers can pre-order the game today via the Nintendo Store at 20% off. Watch the Dust & Neon pre-order trailer. Got an itchy trigger finger? A free Steam Next Fest demo of Dust & Neon will be available for a limited time starting February 6. Players can try it out and discover for themselves why it’s earning early rave reviews. Of course, the Steam demo is just a small taste of the sweeping 15-plus-hour experience that awaits in the full game later this month. Watch a developer livestream for Dust & Neon via the game’s Steam page on February 8 at 18:00 UTC/10:00 am PST/1:00 pm […]
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Nintendo Download, February 2, 2023: Strange Things Are Afoot
In addition to video games available at retail stores, Nintendo also offers a variety of content that people can download directly to their systems. Nintendo Download adds new games weekly to Nintendo eShop, which offers a variety of options for the Nintendo Switch family of systems, the Wii U console and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems, Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, but can be used in any Nintendo eShop if the systems are linked to a […]
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World-Building FPS Gunscape Brings Custom Battlegrounds to Nintendo Switch Today
Player-made FPS experiences shared across all major platforms Gunscape, the first-person shooter and world-building hybrid inspired by classic 90s FPSes from developer and publisher Blowfish Studios, constructs worlds ripe for discovery and carnage on Nintendo Switch today. Join a talented collective of community architects empowered to create, develop, and challenge each other with their original visions of the ultimate deathmatch. Employ the tools of an expansive construction kit containing almost every block, biome, weapon, add-on, and adversary any boxy crusader could dream of. Once an arena has been created, unleash all hell on precisely placed units of deadly droids, skillful soldiers, massive beasts, and even dinosaurs – yes, DINOSAURS. If meticulously positioning fine details like walls, weapons, and enemies isn’t on the agenda, enjoy everybody else’s creations and bask in the mayhem. Dive into an impressive collection of fan-created single-player maps, co-op campaigns, and hand-crafted multiplayer arenas. “Gunscape takes the most […]
Continue readingHogwarts Legacy Gameplay Launch Trailer Drops Ahead of Game Release on Feb. 10
Warner Bros. Games and Avalanche Software released today the Hogwarts Legacy launch trailer ahead of the open-world, action role-playing-game’s worldwide launch for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC on February 10, 2023 and Nintendo Switch on July 25th.
In the stunning new trailer, fans are welcomed to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where they will become part of the magic and live out their dreams as a student.
Hogwarts Legacy invites players to embark on an epic journey as a fifth-year student at Hogwarts, gifted with a rare ability to tap into ancient, powerful magic. Guided by the Wizard’s Field Guide and unique instruction from professors and other characters, fans will uncover a compelling storyline filled with thrilling challenges and mysteries.
Faced with perilous dangers, Hogwarts Legacy players will defend Hogwarts against deadly enemies and uncover the secrets of the wizarding world’s forgotten past.
Beware – BROK the InvestiGator rolls on consoles
French developer and publisher COWCAT announces that its critical success BROK the InvestiGator is coming to PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One, Xbox Series (through backwards compatibility) and Nintendo Switch™. Consoles announcement trailer. Players granted it an overwhelming 98% player rating on Steam with more than 480 reviews and reviewers confirmed it with a 83% strong OpenCritic rating. The original PC release also received many improvements according to feedback that this console release will benefit from, in particular more dynamic fights. This innovative mix of Classic adventure with Beat ’em up is voiced by professional voice actors such as Bryan Olson (Max from Streets of Rage 4) and Michael Kovach (Hazbin Hotel, Lackadaisy) voice acting more than 23,000 lines. Brok won’t catch his breath during this adventure spanning 15 to 20 hours (first playthrough) full of action, mystery, and puzzles offering replayability via many choices and multiple endings. BROK the InvestiGator will be available for $24.99 (US price) in USA, Europe and Japan. The PlayStation […]
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Dark fantasy adventure Twice Reborn: A Vampire Visual Novel coming soon
Today Eastasiasoft was proud to announce that choice-driven graphic adventure Twice Reborn: A Vampire Visual Novel will release digitally for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on February 22nd, 2023 in North America and Europe. Twice Reborn: A Vampire Visual Novel is a 2D illustrated graphic adventure with dark fantasy and slice-of-life themes. Players assume the role of teaching assistant Mark Delaware as he is turned into a vampire and forced to make decisions to either embrace this new existence or attempt to reclaim his humanity. The game features 30 possible endings, adding significantly to replay value and player-driven discovery. Twice Reborn: A Vampire Visual Novel is originally developed by First Step Cinematics and has been ported for console by Ratalaika Games in partnership with Eastasiasoft Limited. This version will include text support for English, Spanish, Russian, Korean and Simplified Chinese. Digital pricing is […]
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Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets Slays to the Beat Today
Rhythm Sprout: Sick Beats & Bad Sweets, the deliciously silly rhythm game from developer SURT and publisher tinyBuild, boogies out on PlayStation 5|4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store today. Join Sprout, the Chosen Onion, on a whimsical adventure across the Vegetable Kingdom to save the realm from the threat of King Sugar Daddy’s Bad Sweets army. Attack, dash, and dance across handcrafted, musically themed levels like Fruitopia, Daddy Club, Winter Woods, Haunted Mansion, and more, each with its own original soundtrack. Find Princess Cauliflower, the rightful heir to the throne, to restore order amongst the peaceful fruits and veggies. Perfectly sync to the beat multiple music genres including K-pop, lo-fi, EDM, disco, and metal, while slaying tough bosses like the Candy Mama, Count Arelle, and Chock. And don’t miss King Brock’s calls–the sovereign is always on the lookout for updates! Conquer sickly sweet […]
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Atari and Jeff Minter’s Legendary Akka Arrh Gets a Release Date
It’s almost time to once again dive into the mind of legendary game designer Jeff Minter, as Atari has today revealed February 21, 2023, as the release date of the psychedelic wave shooter Akka Arrh coming to PC, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox S|X, Nintendo Switch, and Atari VCS. A rhythmically flowing arcade shooter experience and psychedelic visual explosion of color, Akka Arrh captures all of the fun of the golden age of gaming and delivers it in an updated, modernized package with vibrant, dreamlike visuals. Tinged with Minter’s sense of humor and prolific graphic style, Akka Arrh is the visionary showcase of his love of hypnotic color and light, combined with his ability to create pure arcade bliss. Players will blast through swaths of enemy waves while manning the titular Akka Arrh, a supped-up cannon just begging to be unleashed. Published by Atari and developed by Llamasoft and legendary game designer Jeff Minter, who […]
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HAVE A NICE DEATH LAUNCHES NEW ”LIFE IN THE AFTERLIFE” FEATURE TRAILER SERIES
First trailer, “Your First Day as CEO”, available now! Darkly charming roguelike Have a Nice Death launches March 22 on Nintendo Switch and PC Today, Gearbox Publishing and Magic Design Studios announced the launch of a new three-part feature trailer series, “Life in the Afterlife” for Have a Nice Death, the darkly charming 2D action roguelike, leaving Early Access and officially launching on Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and Steam Deck) on March 22 for $24.99. Right now, mortals can watch the first trailer in the series, “Your First Day as CEO”, that shows how you’ll need to take on the role of the Underworld boss himself, Death, take charge and show everyone who’s the one-and-only boss of Death Incorporated. Thanks to these mandatory training videos / feature trailers, you’ll be able to learn all you need to know about this delightfully morbid adventure before you hack’n’scythe your way through […]
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Rehabilitation-focused Prison Tycoon: Under New Management Arrives Soon
Heralded publisher of titles both nostalgic and beloved, Ziggurat Interactive, and leading developer Abylight Studios, are excitedly preparing for the upcoming digital console release of Prison Tycoon: Under New Management! Available February 7th on Xbox & PlayStation, and February 9th on Nintendo Switch, this unique take on a Tycoon title challenges players with building and managing a correctional facility to provide rehabilitation for the incarcerated. The console versions will also include the core game and the recently released Roll Call DLC & Maximum Security DLC as well as a creative mode to customize your own unique prisons. Players will now be able to customize their prisons with unlimited money to try out all of the unique therapies, staff, and decorations that Prison Tycoon has to offer. Expand your prison and reach the maximum amount of items that each prison can have! Prison Tycoon: Under New Management is a relaunch of the franchise that takes a fresh approach […]
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