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Dead by Daylight has been updated to Ver. 7.7.1. You can see the patch notes for this update below.
Content
Modifiers
Modifier: Chaos Shuffle opens at May 16th at 11:00:00 AM Eastern Time. This Modifier also features an event tome, opening at the same time.
Perk Updates
Ultimate Weapon
Now causes Survivors within 32 meters of the locker to scream and show their position (was based on the Killer’s position) then gain Blindness for 30 seconds (as before).
Demo available for Overdriven Evolution
Old game, new demo
Overdriven Evolution came to Switch all the way back in September 2022, but if this one has flown under the radar for you ever since, today’s the perfect opportunity to check this one out. A new demo has been added to the Switch eShop, and it gives players a small taste of what to expect when they boot up the full version Overdriven Evolution.
Destroy Huge Bosses, dodge thousands of bullets, and resolve quick puzzles with your powerful spaceship!
Overdriven Evolution takes you on a challenging journey through the Kruuthian empire with an ever-changing, expertly crafted universe full of action.
Embark on an epic voyage to destroy huge bosses. Be ready for an action-packed experience by dodging thousands of bullets and completing quick puzzles with your powerful spaceship. Prepare for deadly challenges that require both good gear and mastery of controls.
In each exciting run, you will face more enemies, more bullet patterns, and improved bosses, ensuring countless hours of thrilling gameplay. Enjoy new and improved stages, graphics, and 3D environments. The entire game can be played as a single-player or local co-op with up to 4 players. Join in on the adventure to defeat the Kruuthian Emperor.
FEATURES:
- STORY: 4 Difficulties: EASY · NORMAL · HARD · NIGHTMARE
- ARCADE: Can you beat the game with only a few continues?
- MANIC: Test your true arcade skills with no health bar.
- THE LINE: Use all your knowledge and mastery to keep enemies away from the red line.
- 10 CHALLENGES: Replay each stage with a specific goal.
- COLOR-REFLEX: Involving 56 new and improved Puzzle-Maps mixing match3 and shmup!
- BOSS-RUSH: Use everything you have as an expert pilot to beat all the bosses at once.
Devolver Digital co-founder says Nintendo fans more open to "interesting concepts and gameplay"
Time to path ourselves on the back
Devolver Digital is one of the biggest indie publishers out there, and they’ve got a serious collection of hits under their belt. If there’s any studio out there that knows indie gaming and has their fingers on the pulse of indie fans, it would be Devolver.
In a recent interview with Games Industry, Devolver Digital co-founder Nigel Lowrie says he’s heard about indies skipping the Xbox and PlayStation side of things with their efforts, and it’s all because those audiences don’t seem to be all that interested in what indies are offering. According to Lowrie, the situation is quite different with Nintendo.
**“They’ve (Nintendo) created an ecosystem – and therefore a user base – that is really open to interesting concepts and gameplay ideas. The PlayStation and Xbox user, for as long as I’ve been doing this… there’s a lot of people that still like indie games, don’t get me wrong. Cult of the Lamb has done very well on those platforms. But I think the large majority of those people buy those platforms to show off what they can really do. They’re looking at Destiny. They’re looking at Helldivers. They’re looking at Starfield. They definitely push those.
I think the platforms themselves all are really strong believers in indie games. They really do push them. I think on the other end, the consumers – as big as they might be – there’s still a smaller portion than we would like on Xbox and PlayStation that are open to looking at a pixel art platformer and going, ‘I’ll give this a shot.’“**
It’s wild to think that Nintendo sits at the forefront of indie gaming nowadays, at least when it comes to consoles. Nintendo started this push back in the Wii days, and they’ve only grown efforts since. Now indies are a huge part of Nintendo’s gaming catalog, and it’s clear Nintendo fans are just as engaged with that side of the industry.
Nintendo looking to add 3 more women to board of directors
Ladies, do I have at least 3 numbers right?
Nintendo shared a wealth of information during their fiscal year 2023/2024 report, giving us all sorts of sales updates, install base figures, revenue data and more. Turns out they also have some plans to expand their board of directors with 4 new members, 3 of them being women.
Nintendo has said multiple times in the past that they’re looking to bring more women into the fold, and they’ve slowly but surely been doing that. In the latest example of Nintendo staying true to their word, the company has nominated 3 women to join their board of directors. If all is approved, the trio will join on June 27th, 2024.
The lineup of new board members includes Miyoko Demay, Eiko Osawa and Keiko Akashi. You can see their professional/corporate history in the breakdown below.
Poppy Playtime: Orientation Notebook now available
Look at what popped up!
Learn all about Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, and all of your favorite toys in Poppy Playtime with the Poppy Playtime: Orientation Notebook.
The Orientation Notebook even includes exclusive secrets not found in the factory. It may be your first day on the job, but don’t worry, this notebook will show you the ropes. Just remember, feel free to explore… uncover secrets and most importantly, survive.
Filled with lore straight from the game’s creators, handwritten notes, incident reports and so much more. This in-world notebook is sure to delight fans of the hit horror video game! The book includes 144 pages and is priced at just $12. If you’re interested, you can pick up a copy through Amazon.
Super Famicom prototype pulls in $3 million bid via online auction only to mysteriously vanish
Are Nintendo ninjas to blame?
A holy grail of Nintendo collectibles made its way online via Yahoo! Auctions Japan, only to mysteriously disappear a day later.
Out of nowhere, a listing for a Super Famicom prototype made its way onto Yahoo! Auctions Japan, and it instantly garnered all sorts of attention. This is the kind of Nintendo collectible that you rarely ever see, as it’s not even clear how it made it from Nintendo’s inner sanctum to the public’s hands. Obviously Nintendo doesn’t want it out there, which only adds to its rarity, mystique, and of course, value.
The major differences in this Super Famicom prototype versus the final design are the red power button, a headphone jack and a volume dial on the side, and an expansion port on the front. It certainly would have been nice to have that headphone jack/volume dial on the final console, but for whatever reason, Nintendo decided to ditch those ideas for the retail release.
The Yahoo! Auction for this prototype managed to climb ridiculously high in a very short amount of time. Within 24 hours of posting, the auction had reached an astronomical $3 million bid…and then poof, it was gone. We have no word on why the listing was yanked, nor do we know if it’ll return. Perhaps the powers that be had the listing pulled, or maybe the person selling the prototype got cold feet. Whatever the reason, one major piece of Nintendo history has up and vanished, and we can only hope it pops up again soon.
First 4 Figures Metroid Prime "Meta Ridley" Statue Up For Pre-Order
Got $600 to drop?
First 4 Figures is proud to present the highly anticipated Metroid Prime - Meta Ridley statue.
Leaving Samus Aran alive as a child was a mistake that Ridley would soon regret for the rest of his days. The Space Pirate general would fall at the hands of his archnemesis, only to see the light of day once again as a cybernetically enhanced reincarnation.
Product Features
- 37 x 33 x 22 inches (94cm x 84cm x 56cm)
- Made of resin
- Glow in the Dark Wings
- Highly detailed base inspired from the theme and style from the Metroid Prime game
- Full color packaging
If you’d like to pre-order the Metroid Prime “Meta Ridley” statue, you can do so for $600 through this link.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes "Accolades" Trailer
Hundreds of accolades
505 Games and Rabbit & Bear Studios released Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, the No. 1 funded Kickstarter game of 2020, and one of the most anticipated JRPGs in recent memory, on Switch recently. Wondering if it’s any good? You can check out the accolades trailer above to see what the press had to say!
Featuring a finely crafted six-character battle system, meticulously created 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds, over 100 playable characters and engaging gameplay designed to bring players a modern take on classic JRPGs, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has been brought to life by the legendary Yoshitaka Murayama’s (Suikoden I & II) and Junko Kawano (Suikoden I & IV).
The No. 1 funded Kickstarter game of 2020, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is a JRPG from legendary game developers Yoshitaka Murayama’s (Suikoden I & II) and Junko Kawano (Suikoden I & IV) which takes the turn-based strategy game experience to the next level. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes features a finely crafted six-character battle system, meticulously created 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds, a riveting story with over 100 playable characters and engaging gameplay designed to bring players a modern take on classic JRPGs.
Yogibo has returned to Pokémon Center with a collection of supercomfy, supersoft bean bag chairs that bring a delightful Pokémon presence to your home, dorm room, or office!
Just the right size for one person, the Yogibo Pod X is filled with beads that conform to your body, helping you lounge in supreme comfort no matter where you are. The supersoft, stretchy fabric cover shows off the Pokémon’s cute smiling face and round body, and the cover can be removed for washing.
- Removable, washable fabric cover
- Cover is interchangeable with other Yogibo Pod X covers (sold separately)
- Child lock on inner zipper to prevent access to filling
- Item Dimensions: 30 x 30 x 30 IN
- Country Of Origin: Assembled in the USA with domestic and imported (China) parts.
- Materials: Cover: 89% cotton,11% elastane / cover details: 100% polyester fill / liner: 87% polyester, 13% elastane / fill: 100% polystyrene foam beads
- Item Weight: 12 LB
There are Gengar, Jigglypuff, and Lechonk versions of these bean bag chairs available, and each one is priced at $300. If you’d like to take a closer look or lock in a purchase, you can do so through this link.
Over the years, Nintendo has released a series of classic controllers for the Switch that go along with their various Switch Online offerings. Here in the states, Switch Online members could purchase a variety of legacy controllers, and that included NES-style designs. Over in Japan, the situation has been exactly the same, but with the NES controller swapped for a Famicom design.
Ever since these controllers launched, the only way to get them was by being a Switch Online member. If you were a member, you had a chance to buy them through Nintendo’s store as long as stock was available. Apparently, at least in Japan, that’s going to change in the very near future.
Nintendo has announced that the Switch Online Famicom controllers are soon going to be put up for sale to the general public. The kickoff comes July 18th, 2024, no doubt to coincide with the release of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Of course, now the question is whether Nintendo will do the same for the NES controllers in NA/EU. We’ll keep an eye out for that information!
Pokémon X Hatsune Miku "Project Voltage" collaboration gets another supplemental illustration
The art just keeps coming
A few months back, we reported on the collaboration between The Pokémon Company and the renowned Japanese Vocaloid, Hatsune Miku, titled “Project Voltage 18 Types 18 Songs.” This project promised 18 songs and accompanying illustrations, each representing a unique Pokémon type.
The eighteenth and final illustration was released back in late September, but it turns out there’s even more art to look forward to. These supplemental art pieces will release on random dates, but they’ll continue to showcase Hatsune Miku and Pokémon together. Along with that, the art will spotlight some other Vocaloid idols as well.
Today’s art is titled “18 / Voltage,“ and it was created by artist Kiya Machi. Will this be the final release in this series? Only time will tell!
If you’re a longtime Nintendo fan, you no doubt remember certain launches that were hampered by supply issues. The Wii was hit hard by low stock for years and years, and the Switch went through something similar. Nintendo knows this was quite a rough situation for consumers, and they’re looking to avoid that fate with Switch’s successor.
In recent years, multiple tech companies have had trouble securing the parts they need to create their hardware. Even Nintendo had mentioned in past years that they struggled to find companies who had what they needed and could manufacture the Switch at a decent rate. Thankfully, it appears those supply issues have cleared up in 2024, and Nintendo expects smooth sailing ahead.
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa would very much like to keep stock issues a thing of the past when it comes to the Switch’s successor, and he believes the company is in good shape going forward to produce the units they need. You can read his comments on the matter below.
(Please note that this is a fan translation of the Japanese transcripts of the Q&A, courtesy of Nicolas10111 on Reddit.)
“Regarding the supply of the successor model to Nintendo Switch, we have not yet talked about the release timing, so we cannot give a specific answer, but at this point there is no shortage of supply of semiconductor parts, etc., as there was until the year before last. We do not anticipate that the supply of such products will become a major problem when a successor model is released.”
Nintendo admits they're focusing on Switch successor, but new Switch titles are coming
Not all next-gen yet
With Nintendo officially announcing that they’ll pull back the curtain on the Switch’s successor this fiscal year, we can officially consider the Switch as riding off into the sunset. That said, there’s still some life left in the system, and Nintendo will be providing some of that support.
During Nintendo’s investor Q&A following their fiscal results, one investor noted that the Switch software lineup for this year seems rather light. They asked if this was due to focusing on development for the Switch successor, to which Nintendo president Shuntaro Furkawa responded with the following:
(Please note that this is a fan translation of the Japanese transcripts of the Q&A, courtesy of Nicolas10111 on Reddit.)
“Since it takes years to develop a new successor, it is true development resources are being considered for it at the moment. However we’re still developing new software for the Switch so please look forward to the June Direct.”
So, while Nintendo is up front about working on games for the Switch’s successor, they’re not quite done with Switch yet. We’ll have to hold out until June to see what new Nintendo titles will be the platform’s last hurrah, and let’s hope they’re big ones!
Check Out Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex and more from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade
New deck sneak peek!
The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade expansion welcomes players to Kitakami, a land where people and Pokémon live harmoniously with nature. Of course, while they might live harmoniously, you can still enjoy fierce Pokémon TCG battles! If anything, the fearsome Pokémon ex and highly useful ACE SPEC cards ensure that plenty of dramatic matches lie ahead. And as always, the artwork is also a journey in and of itself, offering a fresh perspective on some of your favorite Pokémon.
Now, let’s take a peek at some of the memorable art and cards you’ll find in the Scarlet & Violet—Twilight Masquerade expansion, officially available May 24, 2024.
Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon ex
Artist Yano Keiji created a stunning, fierce, fiery Pokémon with their vision of Ogerpon in its Hearthflame Mask. Opponents will feel the burn with its Wrathful Hearth attack that does 20 damage for each damage counter on Ogerpon. Conjure a conflagration with the Dynamic Blaze attack, which dictates that if your opponent’s Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, the attack does 140 damage on top of the standard 140 damage—a whopping 280 damage in all! The caveat is that you have to discard all Energy from Ogerpon after utilizing this tactic. Additionally, Ogerpon has defensive capabilities: as long as it’s on your Bench, it can prevent all damage done to it by attacks (both your own and those of your opponent). Like all Pokémon ex, your opponent gets to claim two Prize cards when Ogerpon is Knocked Out, but it’s well worth the sacrifice to have this smoldering Mask Pokémon at your side.
To see a sneak peek at even more cards, check out the full feature on Pokemon.com.
Square Enix shares another round of "Video Soundtracks" for Final Fantasy VIII
More timeless tunes
Multiple installments in the Final Fantasy series have stood the test of time due to their amazing gameplay, characters, and more. Truth be told, sometimes it’s the game’s soundtrack that helps elevate it to an amazing degree, and that is without a doubt true of Final Fantasy VIII.
In honor of the amazing tunes of Nobuo Uematsu, Square Enix has started a Final Fantasy VIII video soundtrack series on YouTube. The series pulls unforgettable tunes from Final Fantasy VIII and mixes them with gameplay straight from the original version of the game. We’re not sure how many of these video soundtrack releases there will be, but the latest batch is available to stream right now, and you can enjoy them below.
