Gamescom 2022 has only just began, but we already have dates for the 2023 expo.
A display at the show confirms that next year’s event will kick off with the Opening Night Live showcase on August 22, 2023. That’ll be followed up with the main expo between August 23 and August 27.
Denuvo by Irdeto, known for its anti-tampering and digital rights management protection on PC, has now announced that it is introducing “a revolutionary technology to protect games launching on Nintendo Switch from piracy.”
Today’s announcement notes that any Switch title can be emulated from day one and played on PC, “bypassing the strong protections offered on the PC version.” But with the Nintendo Switch Emulator Protection, it’s claimed that “anyone wishing to play the game has to buy a legitimate copy.”
Mojiken Studio and Toge Productions, the primary developers of A Space for the Unbound, have announced that the game has been delayed indefinitely in light of accusations against PQube.
The issue comes down to PQube obtaining a diversity fund. While it was intended for developers, the company is accused of “intentionally withheld information about the grant and used it as a leverage for their own commercial gain.” It was further explained that PQube “hid the facts about the grant’s award and added it as a recoupable minimum guarantee and then used it to negotiate the increase of their revenue share.”
Publisher Assemble Entertainment have announced that Fall of the Porcupine will launch for Switch next year. Developed by and BUNTSPECHT.GAMES, the game is a story adventure inspired by Night in the Woods, and will explore themes such as the difficulties faced by healthcare workers whilst the player looks to uncover the mysteries surrounding the town of Porcupine.
Additional information about the game is expected to be revealed this coming Friday, August 26, as part of IGN’s Awesome Indies Show at Gamescom, and a free prologue titled Last Days of Summer is already available on Steam, although it is not currently known if this will come to Switch.
Hamster has announced that the arcade classic Super Volleyball will be the next Arcade Archives title making its way to Switch. Here is some more information on the game.
Super Volleyball was originally released by Video System back in 1989. The game is notable for its high-level manoeuvring, and allows the player to utilise techniques such as staggered attacks and back attacks against opponents.
Arcade Archives Super Volleyball will release digitally on Switch tomorrow, August 25.
Mages has announced that it has delayed the Switch versions of Bullet Soul and Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst. Both will now launch on September 29 worldwide.
Originally, Bullet Soul and Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst were lined up for September 9 in the west. The Japanese release was planned for September 29.
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Those that plan to pick up Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival physically on Switch next month might be interested to know about a new pre-order bonus from GameStop.
By reserving the title at this retailer, buyers will be given a couple of enamel pins. There’s one for Don and another for Katsu. We have a look at the designs above.
