Dead Cells (Switch) News Articles
Friday7th Dec 2018
News Celebrate The Game Awards With These Switch eShop Deals (North America)
Up to 50 percent off
If you happen to live in North America, you're in for a treat. In celebration of The Game Awards, Nintendo is offering up to 50 percent off the eShop versions of all nominated games and has also reduced the prices on a few other games that were previously nominated. Nintendo's Super Mario Odyssey is 30 percent off its regular...
Wednesday14th Nov 2018
News Switch Nindies Nominated Across Multiple Categories At The Game Awards
Will Celeste be the best?
It's that time of year again where you can now vote for your favourite games. Yes, this year's Game Awards have arrived. Once again, Nintendo releases dominate the family category along with Ubisoft's Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Team 17's Overcooked 2. Square Enix's Switch exclusive
Tuesday9th Oct 2018
News Motion Twin Releasing Dead Cells Soundtrack On Vinyl
A partnership with Laced Records
Dead Cells doesn't just look and play great, it also sounds great. The Bordeaux-based composer Yoann Laulan is responsible for the game's entire soundtrack. In celebration of his efforts, the title's developer Motion Twin has partnered with Laced Records to release the Dead Cells original soundtrack on deluxe double...
Sunday23rd Sep 2018
News Motion Twin's "Band-Aid" Patch For Dead Cells On Switch Adds 30fps Option
Promises bigger fixes are on the way
The long-awaited Dead Cells patch for the Nintendo Switch version has finally arrived. This follows Motion Twin's recent update via its Steam page about future content planned for the game. The patch is described as a band-aid solution to combat
Friday21st Sep 2018
News Motion Twin Outlines Upcoming Dead Cells Content, Wants To Know What Players Would Like
Looking ahead
Following a positively-received launch on all platforms, Dead Cells developer Motion Twin is now looking towards the game's future. Even though most of its staff are currently on a well-deserved break after three years of solid development, two of the game's team members took time out to explain some of the post-release content...
Friday7th Sep 2018
News Ex-Motion Twin Marketing Manager Reveals The Tactics Behind Dead Cells' Huge Success
A slightly unconventional approach
To say that Dead Cells was (or is) a success is a gross understatement; the game achieved wonderfully high scores across the board from critic reviews, has been received in a very positive light from fans around the world, and has managed to shift a fair few copies in the process. The Switch has played a large part...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Dead Cells On Switch Is Outselling The PlayStation 4 Version
More indie success
Motion Twin's Dead Cells is one of the standout indie releases of the year so far and for good reason. It's an excellent roguelike game mixing nonstop action sequences with gorgeous vistas and an addictive loop of unlocks and rewards. In our review, we gave it nine stars out of ten and said it was an absolute blast to play. It...
Monday27th Aug 2018
Gallery This Dead Cells Book By Third Editions Looks Beautiful And Informative
Out February 2019
Dead Cells is a beautifully designed game, so how about a special book to go with it? The Heart of Dead Cells book, produced in collaboration with the game's developer Motion Twin, is part "making-of" and part art book. It offers a plethora of illustrations and exclusive behind the scenes information about the game's universe,...
Friday17th Aug 2018
News Treat Yourself To The Dead Cells Signature Edition With A Second Chance To Pre-Order
Standard physical edition also available
Physical editions of the critically acclaimed Dead Cells have launched today, bringing with them another chance to pre-order the super fancy Signature Edition bundle. If you're not up to speed on this recent roguelike/Metroidvania hit, Dead Cells is an addictive, difficult, and fun little title which we...
Saturday11th Aug 2018
News Motion Twin Apologises For Frame Rate Drops In Switch Version Of Dead Cells
Aims to resolve issue as soon as possible
Dead Cells has been well-received since its release earlier this week on Switch, but according to Kotaku, one player who admits they are sensitive to "frame-drops and performance issues" has posted a public service announcement on Reddit to notify
Thursday9th Aug 2018
Nintendo Download 9th August (Europe)
Overcooked 2! Okami HD! Dead Cells!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch - New Releases: Dead Cells (Motion Twin,...
Thursday2nd Aug 2018
Nintendo Download 2nd August (North America)
Overcooked 2, Dead Cells and Flipping Death!
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and a comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Overcooked 2 (Team 17, Tue...
Wednesday11th Jul 2018
News The Roguelite Platforming Of Dead Cells Has A 7th August Release Date On Switch
Dead good news
August is just around the corner and there are already plenty of new titles headed to Nintendo Switch, including the roguelite platforming action of Dead Cells. The 'roguevania' indie is already available via Early Access on Steam, but it'll be getting a full release everywhere on 7th August. Developer Motion Twin has also teamed...
