Another Crab's Treasure devs talk inspiration, accessibility features, scope and more
Snipping some interview clips
In the video above, Future Games Show talked with Nick and Caelan from Aggro Crab Games about Another Crab’s Treasure, their new Soulslike game launching later this month. Another Crab’s Treasure is unlike any Souls game you have ever played, set in a vibrant undersea kingdom on the verge of collapse, a hermit crab embarks on a treasure hunt to buy back his repossessed shell.
You can see a complete breakdown of what’s discussed in this video via the timestamps below.
- 00:00 Another Crab’s Treasure Developer Interview
- 00:47 What is Another Crab’s Treasure?
- 01:05 Inspiration
- 02:54 Mixture Of Humor and Dark Intensity
- 04:10 Is Another Crab’s Treasure a Soulslike?
- 05:59 Assist Modes and Accessibility
- 06:20 How Difficult Is Another Crab’s Treasure?
- 07:39 The Gun
- 09:30 Anor Londo in Another Crab’s Treasure?
- 10:51 Side content
- 11:48 Another Crab’s Treasure is TOO BIG
- 12:56 How Long Does Another Crab’s Treasure Take To Beat?
- 13:44 How Are The Devs Feeling Before Launch?
- 14:28 Release Date and Platforms
Another Crab’s Treasure is a soulslike adventure set in a crumbling underwater world plagued by a mysterious curse. As Kril the hermit crab, you’ll need to wear the trash around you as shells to withstand attacks from enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your repossessed shell, and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean. The title comes to Switch on April 25th, 2024.
ATLUS has started off what will be a very lengthy video series for Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. This series is going to offer up a video a day to showcase every single monster you’ll find in the game. Today starts up the line of videos with a look at Nahobeeho. You can learn all about the monster above, and we’ll keep updating this post with subsequent videos as the series continues.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance delivers a full-fledged RPG that can be enjoyed by existing and new fans. At the start of the game, players will choose between two paths: the story told in the original Shin Megami Tensei V, the Canon of Creation, or the brand-new Canon of Vengeance. This dramatic new tale of revenge introduces brand-new characters, an enigmatic cohort of demons called the Qadištu, a new dungeon and a new map to explore. Additionally, the original Shin Megami Tensei V battle system, demon merging and field exploration have been evolved and expanded in this newest entry in the series.
UPDATE: The second video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Glasya-Labolas.
UPDATE: The third video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Pellaidh.
UPDATE: The fourth video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Amabie.
UPDATE: The fifth video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Artemis.
UPDATE: The sixth video in this series has been released and you can check out the latest monster profile below. Today’s video spotlights Kaichi.
RetroMania Wrestling "Magnum T.A." entrance theme
Locked and loaded
5 NEW Legends are coming to RetroMania Wrestling! Ax and Smash of Demolition, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, and Magnum T.A.! These five wrestling superstars will be available in the next DLC download. Today, you can check out the entrance music for Magnum T.A. in the video above.
Since RetroMania Wrestling was first announced in 2019, Demolition and has undoubtedly been the most requested tag team by the fans, and along with the legendary multi-time Tag Team Champions, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express, the RetroMania Wrestling tag team division will never be the same. And of course, the very highly-requested Magnum T.A.!
These 5 legends will be part of the next DLC download, and there will be more included in this DLC download, but details will be shared on that at a later time. The cost of the next DLC download is yet to be determined,
Grounded "Switch Vs. PS5" graphics comparison (UPDATE)
Not too shabby!
Grounded, a title published by Microsoft, has just made its way to Switch today with Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition. That same game also released on PS5 as well, so of course we have to see how the two versions compare visually. Check out the video above for some side-by-side comparisons and more.
The world of Grounded is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunken to the size of an ant. Explore, build, and survive together in this cooperative survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?
How did you wind up so small? Who did this to you? How do you go home? These are all answers you will uncover as you play through the story. You can face the backyard alone or together, online, with up to three friends. Not only that, but with the Shared Worlds feature, you can continue to play in your shared world even if the original host is not on, with all your progression saving!
Creatures can be found roaming the yard in a multitude of environments, such as the depths of the pond, the caverns of the termite den, and even the sweltering heat found in the sandbox. You can even attract them to different places in the yard by activating the MIX.R devices. However, the more you interfere with the creatures in the yard, the higher the chance that they come knocking at your own door, so you better prepare.
Use the in-game customization systems such as Mutations and Milk Molars to activate the bonuses and perks you want for your character. Not only that, but craft and upgrade your armor and weapons to give your character the stats and advantages you need in order to take on the perils of the backyard.
It’s time to go big, or never go home!
UPDATE: Another comparison has come around, and this time it pits the Switch version against the Xbox side of things. You can also get a bit of a performance review in this video as well. Give it a watch below!
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU's Director Explains The Metroidvania's Spirit
Exploration of one's self
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, the upcoming Metroidvania and debut game from Surgent Studios, is inspired by Bantu cultures and the creative director’s experience dealing with grief. In the video above, IGN’s Jada Griffin and Brian Altano sit down with Tales of Kenzera: ZAU’s Abubakar Salim to discuss the his journey while making the game.
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is set to arrive April 23rd, 2024. This title is a side-scrolling platformer developed by Surgent Studios and published by Electronic Arts. Prepare to adventure into the beautiful and treacherous lands of Kenzera as Zau, a young shaman who bargains with the God of Death to bring his Baba back from darkness.
Embark on a poignant single-player story shaped by actor Abubakar Salim’s own experience with grief, discovering how love gives us the courage to press on after devastating loss. Wield powers from the Sun and the Moon to defeat restless spirits in rhythmic combat and become a worthy Nganga: a spiritual healer. Discover a rich universe with untold lore of chaos and order and journey through mystical 2.5D realms awash with color and depth, emboldened by multi-award-winning composer Nainita Desai’s enchanting original score.
Crafted by Surgent Studios, the entertainment studio founded by actor Abubakar Salim (Assassin’s Creed: Origins, Raised by Wolves) and published by EA Originals, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU takes you on a thrilling emotional journey inspired by the rich myths of Bantu cultures.
The Holy Gosh Darn now slated for Summer 2024 release
A gosh-darn delay
Back in February of last year, Yogscast Games announced that The Holy Gosh Darn, a hilarious comedy adventure with a time-travelling twist, was coming to Switch in late 2023. That obviously didn’t happen, but now the publisher is back with a new trailer and release date. We can now expect this title to arrive sometime in Summer 2024.
From the creators of Manual Samuel and Helheim Hassle, The Holy Gosh Darn is a laugh-out-loud narrative adventure that puts players in the role of Cassiel, an angel who must prevent an army of Phantoms from overrunning Heaven - which is really annoying because that’s where you live.
Discovering the existence of the Holy Gosh Darn, a mysterious artefact created by God thousands of years ago, you must strap on your time-travelling watch and set about hopping between the past, present and future, meeting a cast of ridiculous characters across dynamically changing locations in a bid to uncover the secret to life, universe and… well, everything.
Use your powers of time travel to jump freely through time across Heaven, Hell, Earth and Helheim. Uncover information in one timeline to alter things in another in a bid to stop your universe from going bang. Again. Expect outrageous humour, inventive puzzles and laugh-out-loud set pieces with Metroidvania-style progression – all expertly crafted by developer Perfectly Paranormal.
Milestone and Dorna Sports S.L. are excited to reveal one of the most requested and long-awaited features by the MotoGP™ community, as MotoGP™24 career mode marks the introduction of the Riders Market.
Besides enhancing the game’s main mode engagement and dynamism, the feature will extend longevity and replayability as players will see roster updates in every in-game season, thus finding new exciting challenges and scenarios to experience every year. The possibilities are endless, as both the AI and players might be proposed to change teams as seasons progress. Just like in real life, previous performances will determine what kind of offer will be received. Failure to achieve the current team’s goals could put the seat for next season at risk, forcing players to accept offers from smaller teams. On the contrary, great performances will be rewarded with first-class contracts from top teams. Importantly, players’ behavior on and off the track will greatly influence such dynamics. Rivalries with other riders as well as likes and replies on the fictional Social Network will in fact fuel rumors about possible transfers.
In addition to the Riders Market, MotoGP™24 will continue to deliver the stunning graphics, realistic physics, and extensive customization options that fans have come to expect from the franchise. The introduction of the Riders Market adds the last missing piece, delivering an unprecedented level of depth and authenticity to the virtual racing experience.
Featuring all the official riders and tracks of the 2024 season for the MotoGP™, Moto2™, and Moto3™ categories, as well as the FIM Enel MotoE™ World Championship, MotoGP™24 will be available on May 2, 2024, on Switch.
Our Field Trip Adventure heads to Switch April 25th, 2024
Let's hit the road
Nagoya-based developer SAT-BOX releases news for the upcoming entry in the “Bokura” series for Nintendo Switch, “Our Field Trip Adventure”. The game has an anticipated release date of April 25, 2024 and will be featured as downloadable software on the Nintendo eShop.
The “Bokura” series includes acclaimed past titles such as “Our Fantasy Quest,” “Our Summer Sports,” and “Our Ninja World.” In “Our Field Trip Adventure,” play as Yuto and his friends as they enjoy a school trip in a traditional Japanese setting. Play single player or share Nintendo Joy-Con™ for up to 4 players to join in the fun.
A school trip is all about learning and having fun, having a blast and making memories with your friends! Join Yuto and the usual crew as they embark on a school trip adventure! Share Joy-Con™ and play with up to 4 players! Enjoy “Pillow Fight,” “Rickshaw Race,” “Souvenir Battle,” and more for a total of 10 different missions! Try gathering the Collection Coins for yourself or challenge all missions in order to become a true “Field Trip Master!”
Minigames:
- [Pillow Fight] Throw your pillow and fight to win!
- [Karaoke Battle] Sing your heart out in karaoke!
- [Rickshaw Race] Carry your passengers to the goal on a rickshaw!
- [Hide from the Teacher] Stay up late playing and chatting and avoid getting caught!
- [Souvenir Battle] Help at the store and deliver souvenirs!
- [Grand Spy Operation] Sneak your way to the top floor as a master spy!
- [Sightseeing Snapshots] Go sightseeing and take the best snapshots!
- [Pottery Experience] Make pottery to match the picture!
- [Speed Showdown] Make quick decisions and win in a game of Speed!
- [Gather the Deer!] Gather deer in your enclosure and disrupt other players!
Wartales "The Tavern Opens" DLC detailed
What'll it be?
Wartales, the beloved medieval open-world tactical RPG boasting nearly 20,000 positive Steam reviews with over 90% of them positive, taps the frostiest kegs and invites mercenaries to take a seat at The Tavern Opens! DLC, which will be launching for Switch at a later date.
The base game welcomes a new profession – the Brewer – as well as the highly requested ability to leave companions in reserve. In The Tavern Opens DLC establishes a prosperous tavern, the tried-and-true sanctuary of all soldiers of fortune, travelers, and ruffians. Assemble a loyal staff, recruiting civilians or assigning companions to uphold customer satisfaction, master cooking, and brewing techniques.
Unlock specialized tools to build and design the interior to attract deep-pocketed patrons. Keep an eye on the clientele, there are 15 factions that can visit, each with preferences in food, drinks, music, and decorations. Monitor and climb the tavern ranks to reach heavenly profits. Study and cripple the competition through strategic infiltration.
Send crew members to rival taverns to steal gold and soil their prestige, or instruct Cooks and Brewers to pilfer secret recipes. After all, all’s fair in beer and war! With the right team, tasty ale, corporate espionage, and a little luck anyone can establish a premiere tavern and secure a new funding path for a band of sellswords. Upon resting, manage the tavern remotely, adjust menus, and withdraw profits to fuel a path of tyranny, justice, and infamy.
Disney Speedstorm’s New Wreck-It Ralph Inspired Season Available Now
Try not to wreck out there
Gameloft, a leader in the creation and publishing of games, today announced that Disney Speedstorm’s Season 7 update, “Sugar Rush,” is now available for Nintendo Switch along with several game enhancements. Players can also enjoy daily login rewards from today through April 24 to celebrate the game’s one-year anniversary.
The latest season in this cross-platform combat racing experience introduces 5 new Racers, including Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz, Sergeant Calhoun, Fix-It Felix, and King Candy, a new racing environment “Candy Kingdom” inspired by the Sugar Rush game from Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph, new Crew Members, and a mid-season surprise Racer’s debut from a beloved franchise.
Today also marks the launch of several in-game changes and improvements that will enhance the racing experience. These include giving players access to current and past seasonal content via the World Map, a streamlined progression system, improved game UI, and expanded customization options, giving Racer vehicles a more unique look.
You can read much more on today’s Season 7 update for Disney Speedstorm at the game’s official blog.
Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling Preorders Open 4/25, New Screens and Website Update Live
I'll take sweet over spicy, please
Are you ready for dessert? Preorders for the otome visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling go live on April 25! Along with the preorder start date announcement, fans can also head to the official website and check out new dialogue screenshots in the Gallery and the new System and Sound pages. The dialogue screenshots are a peak into the minds of each love interest from the game.
Fans can check out the latest website update to learn about the Modes and Basic Systems of Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling, including the After Drama, New Parasite, and Bonus Episode modes. Alongside the System update, fans can also check out the credits for the music of Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling with the latest Sound update.
Satiate your sweet tooth and spice up your life when the otome visual novel Cupid Parasite: Sweet and Spicy Darling launches physically and digitally in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Switch™ on May, 28 2024. While working for a major marriage agency named Cupid Corporation, Cupid the goddess of love herself, strived to become the top bridal advisor. She was assigned five hopeless clients known as the Parasite 5!
MARS 2120’ "Mission to Mars" campaign aims to encourage scientific curiosity about space exploration
Fight back before Mars attacks!
Developer and publisher QUByte Interactive has launched a promotional campaign calling all volunteers for a ‘Mission to Mars’ ahead of the launch of their upcoming game MARS 2120, a modern metroidvania game set on the planet Mars, launching on Steam and consoles. Throughout the game, protagonist Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte must explore the human facilities on the planet to find out what caused a distress signal from the Martian colony. She needs your help! - Enlist here for the Mission to Mars!
This ‘Mission to Mars’ campaign combines fantasy with real science and space exploration, simulating the search for a volunteer crew to board the fictional UNSS-1826 Baumfree spacecraft, the ship in MARS 2120 that takes Sergeant Charlotte to explore the red planet on an adventure filled with danger and discovery.
All players who sign up for the mission via the website will be entered to win digital copies of MARS 2120, as well as items linked to the mission such as official UNSS-1826 Baumfree crew T-shirts and a ship’s captain’s jacket!
Prize draws will include 24 players who will have their names listed in the credits of the MARS 2120 game as the official UNSS Baumfree crew who valiantly undertook the rescue of the colony on Mars. This crew will also be announced on the developer’s social networks along with a special series of posts celebrating humanity’s progress in exploring space, the importance of scientific knowledge and, above all, the crucial role of female scientists and explorers throughout the history of space exploration.
The UNSS-1826 Baumfree’s name pays homage to the many achievements and the courage and bravery of real women who have made history. The number and name of the spacecraft are a reference to Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, a woman, abolitionist and civil rights activist for African Americans. The number 1826 refers to the year in which Baumfree escaped from slavery and began her journey. Not coincidentally, Sojourner is the name of the first rover to land on Mars in 1997.
Apex Legends "Urban Assault" Collection Event Launches April 23rd, 2024
Can you be the urban champion?
Start gearing up as EA and Respawn have just revealed the latest Apex Legends Urban Assault Collection Event, taking place from April 23 – May 7. Players can dive into the action of Apex Legends: Breakout with the official introduction of the all-new tournament system Apex Rumble, an electric return of the fan-favorite Three Strikes LTM, 24 limited-time cosmetics including Octane’s Prestige Skin “Apex Riptide” and more.
Apex Rumble Drops In - Introducing an all-new in-game tournament system where players can play at their own pace to fight to the top of the global leaderboard. Stay tuned for even more Apex Rumbles in upcoming seasons and events!
Three Strikes Is Back - Returning with vengeance, the popular LTM is returning better than ever.
Event Offers & Rewards Track - Boasting fresh event offers, players may storm the streets in 24 limited-time event cosmetics. If they manage to unlock all 24 limited-time items before the event ends, they can get their hands on Octane’s Prestige Skin “Apex Riptide”!
Additional details about the event can be found below as well as in the blog post here.
MomoCon 2024 Announces Suda51 as Keynote Speaker
Worth the price of admission alone!
MomoCon, the largest celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, returns to the Georgia World Congress Center from Friday, May 24, through Monday, May 27, 2024, and the legendary Suda51 joins as this year’s keynote speaker.
Goichi “Suda51” Suda, renowned director, writer, and game designer from the No More Heroes series, Shadows of the Damned, and killer7 among many other projects, will take the stage on Saturday, May 25, at 4 pm, for an intimate keynote speech about his career, game development, and his upcoming projects.
Furthering the excitement, MomoCon has added Japanese idol group BABYBEARD to this year’s performance lineup. Following the success of the singles NIPPON KARA KONNICHIWA (Hello from Japan) and PIENNIZER, the group will take the stage for “An Adorable Assault on the Senses” on Saturday, May 25, at 2:30 pm.
The show will also host several video game tournaments, with three major brackets for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 3 to create the ultimate Nintendo brawl. Get those fight sticks ready for Street Fighter 6, Tekken 8, Guilty Gear -Strive-, and Mortal Kombat 1 brackets throughout the weekend, alongside tabletop and card game faceoffs. Learn more and register through the MomoCon 2024 Start.GG page.
On the show floor, guests will have a host of gaming demos and merchandise to check out, including the latest from indie exhibitors MultiPath, NerdBurger Games, Universe of Legends TCG, When Suddenly! Games, Sliced Kiwi Studios, Aleth Labs, and Slap Stag, to name a few.
Stay up to date with all confirmed 2024 guests, concerts, panels, and more on the MomoCon’s official website. An official schedule and a full list of events will be revealed closer to the event.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Fast & Furious Expansion Pack Available Now
New DLC joins the family
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged developer Milestone is loading up new content from the Fast & Furious saga in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences with the Fast & Furious Expansion Pack, available now. Adding four new turbo-charged vehicles and a themed environment, players can blaze past the competition in one of the cars made iconic by this acclaimed franchise.
Holding a special place in the hearts of fans worldwide, the iconic 1970 Dodge Charger R/T is now available. Its muscular frame and powerful stance will make it instantly recognizable on the track, striking fear into all opponents. Fast & Furious is the essence of adrenaline-filled action, and the Charger isn’t the only new souped-up vehicle. Just like Brian O’Conner earned Dom Toretto’s respect, his Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 will quickly conquer players in the game with its all-wheel drive and massive twin turbos. Nevertheless, the most nostalgic fans of the saga will be eager to drive the ‘95 Mitsubishi Eclipse in the game, the compact sports car that marked O’Conner’s entry into the underground racing scene.
Moreover, the W Motors Lykan HyperSport will add a touch of flair to the pack with its futuristic, luxury design.
The Fast & Furious Expansion Pack also includes Dom’s Garage, a mixed environment featuring the garage itself and Dom’s backyard where players will experience the atmosphere inspired by one of cinema’s most popular global franchises.
The Fast & Furious Expansion Pack is included in both the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Legendary Edition and the Season Pass Vol. 2. This expansion can also be purchased separately.