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Master Detective Archives Rain Code characters

Spike Chunsoft today shared details about six new characters for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, who are known as Master Detectives. They each possess a special ability or “Forensic Forte”.

Here’s the full rundown on Vivia Twilight, Asphex Logan, Zange Eraser, Zilch Alexander, Desuhiko Thunderbolt, and Halara Nightmare:

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code release date

Spike Chunsoft has nailed down a release date for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. Today, the company confirmed the title launches on June 30, 2023.

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code was originally revealed last September. Bandai Namco initially confirmed a Spring 2023 launch window.

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Switch exclusive

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code writer Kazutaka Kodaka has spoken a bit about having the game be Switch-exclusive. His comments came about as part of an interview published a little while back by Denfaminicogamer.

Spike Chunsoft revealed Master Detective Archives: Rain Code for Switch in a previous Nintendo Direct. The news may have been surprising for some as Kodaka’s previous series, Danganronpa, was largely associated with PlayStation.

Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness update 1.03

Spike Chunsoft is back with another update for Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness – specifically version 1.03.

One of the highlights is that the Deep in Abyss Mode can be accessed immediately. In other words, there are no longer any requirements to unlock it.

The full patch notes are as follows:

A new update has been released for Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness, bringing the game up to version 1.0.3. As well as the usual bug fixes, this update is of particular significance as it removes the requirement that you clear the game’s story mode, Hello Abyss, to access Deep in Abyss, meaning that players will be able to access both modes of the game from the beginning. Full details can be found below:

Master Detective Archives Rain Code introduction

Spike Chunsoft just issued a new introduction trailer for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. In it, Shinigami, the death god contracted to haunt protagonist Yuma, takes fans through the lucid-noir adventure game from the creators of the Danganronpa series.

Here’s some information about the title:

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code Mysteriful Limited Edition

Original (9/20): Spike Chunsoft will release a Mysteriful Limited Edition for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code, it’s been revealed.

In addition to the game, buyers will receive a few extra goodies. An outerbox with exclusive art from Rui Komatsuzaki, a steelbook, spirited 6.5″ Shinigami plush, and Noise of Neon soundtrack composed by Masafumi Takada will be included. You’ll also be getting an art book featuring commentary from Kazutaka Kodaka, Rui Komatsuzaki, and Shimadoriru.

Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack review

System: Switch
Release Date: October 7, 2022
Developer: Mages
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft


The Science Adventure series by Mages has long been a popular series thanks to the explosive Steins;Gate that captivated audiences over a decade ago, but outside of Japan, it has always seen spotty launch schedules and with entries that aren’t necessarily in chronological order. Though this hasn’t been entirely problematic due to the mostly standalone nature of every entry, one of the most highly requested for some time was the game that began it all: Chaos;Head. With the Double Pack on Switch, we’re now finally seeing Chaos;Head localized for the first time with its updated Chaos;Head Noah version seen in 2009 packaged in with Chaos;Child which had been previously released in the west on PS Vita. As masters of the visual novel genre, Mages has once again provided a package that is must-have for fans of the Science Adventure series, and for those that have yet to play any of them, what better place to drop in than with the original games that started it all?

Master Detective Archives Rain Code setting, characters, gameplay mechanics

Spike Chunsoft has provided a fresh set of details about Master Detective Archives: Rain Code covering the setting, characters, gameplay mechanics, and other basic elements. We have the latest screenshots and art as well.

Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Spike Chunsoft:

Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack trailer

Thanks to Spike Chunsoft, we have a launch trailer for Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack. The new release just landed on Switch today.

Get caught up with everything you need to know about both titles below.


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