June2022
Feature Zero Escape Creator Discusses The Cast Of 'AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative'
A deeper look at new and returning characters with Kotaro Uchkoshi
We're just a little under a month away from the unexpected murder mystery, AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative. This sequel to Spike Chunsoft's 2019 original, AI: The Somnium Files, sees the return of everyone's favourite pipe-wielding badass Mizuki, now an ABIS special agent...
News Anime And Manga Series 'Made In Abyss' Locks In September Release For Switch
Physical pre-orders now live
Following on from an update in April - revealing Akihito Tsukushi's long-running anime and manga series Made in Abyss would be coming to the Nintendo Switch this Fall, Spike Chunsoft has now locked in a date. This game will be arriving on Switch, PlayStation 4 and Steam in both North America an
May2022
News AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative Reveals Brand New Somnium Features
And even more characters
With AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative launching next month, we're taking another dive into the minds of Spike Chunsoft to see what improvements are being made to the game. Unique to this detective game is the ability to dive into a character's "Somnium", a dream world where a person's memories manifest. You must...
News Spike Chunsoft Releases "Free Demo" For Research And Destroy On Switch eShop
Download it today
In addition to a new trailer for AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative, Spike Chunsoft has also released a new demo for Implausible Industries' new spooky-themed turn-based action game, Research and Destroy. This demo should be available to download now from the Switch eShop and Nintendo's website and comes packed with the...
News AI: The Somnium Files Sequel Gets A New Trailer Showing Off Its Eclectic Cast
nirvanA will be here soon
Sony has published a new trailer for Spike Chunsoft's upcoming murder mystery sequel, AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative featuring a bunch of new and returning characters. We're already well acquainted with Mizuki, Aiba, Iris Sagan, and Amame Doi — who are all returning from the first game. New joint-protagonist...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Delayed By Two Weeks In Europe
Australia and New Zealand too
Spike Chunsoft has announced that its upcoming murder mystery sequel, AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative, has been delayed in Europe. The game was originally scheduled to release on June 24th alongside the North American release, but in Europe and Oceania, Switch owners will need to wait until 8th July to get...
Update: Solve the mystery
Update [Mon 9th May, 2022 14:30] Spike Chunsoft has now officially announced that Hidden Bats is actually an alternate reality game (ARG) where people online need to solve a missing persons case. An ARG is a kind of interactive game that uses the real world to help tell a story across multiple platforms. Hidden Bats asks...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Highlights New And Returning Characters
Plus new gameplay elements and screens
Spike Chunsoft's AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative isn't hiding much when it comes to detail. The company has sharedeven more information about the upcoming sequel, which sees fan favourite character Mizuki take centre stage along with a brand new investigation agent, Ryuki. Between these two...
April2022
Feature 'AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative' Director Talks New Gameplay Features
We delve into the Somnium of Akira Okada
As we approach the summer release of AI: The Somnium Files - nirvanA Initiative, we've been introduced to a new protagonist, new gameplay elements, and a brand new mystery. The blend of character interaction and unusual detective elements from the predecessor look like they'll be amped up to eleven in the...
News Cartoon Co-op Shooter 'Research And Destroy' Explodes Onto Switch Soon
RADical
Spike Chunsoft has announced that they will be publishing the strategic co-op shooter Research and Destroy on Switch on 25th April! You may have read the headline and thought, "wait, how do you combine turn-based combat with action gameplay?" Well, developer Implausible Industries has said that you plan your attacks ahead of time before...
Video AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative New Gameplay Trailer Released
Learn about "Investigation" and "Somnium"
Spike Chunsoft is bringing AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative to Switch on 24th June in North America and Europe. In the lead-up, it's been sharing more and more information, and now we've got a new gameplay trailer, introducing players to the two-part gameplay system. "This gameplay trailer...
News Anime And Manga Series 'Made In Abyss' Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This Fall
Its first ever video game adaptation
Last May, we found out Akihito Tsukushi's long-running manga and anime series Made in Abyss would be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Now, in a new update, Spike Chunsoft and Chime Corporation have announced that the video game adaptation Made in Abyss: Binary Star Falling into Darkness will be arriving on the...
March2022
News Chaos;Head Noah And Chaos;Child Double Pack Heading To Switch This October
Update: Pre-orders now open
Update [Fri 11th Mar, 2022 13:30 GMT]: It's official! Spike Chunsoft has now confirmed that the Chaos;Head Noah / Chaos;Child Double Pack will be launching on 7th October. Pre-orders are also now open for the Standard and Steelbook Launch Editions. You can also check out the official website to see what's in store...
February2022
Download it now
It's been just over a few months now since Spike Chunsoft released the Danganronpa series on the Nintendo Switch but it hasn't forgotten about it just yet. In a message over on social media, the company announced it had issued a new patch for the series on Switch - Danganronpa Decadence (specifically - Danganronpa: Trigger Happy...
January2022
News Spike Chunsoft Switch eShop Sale Is Live, Discounts Up To 85% Available (North America)
Steins;Gate, AI: The Somnium Files, PixelJunk Monsters and more
Spike Chunsoft has discounted a whole bunch of its publishing catalogue on the Switch eShop in North America, with discounts of up to 85% off a selection of titles — some of them rather tasty. The sale began yesterday (6th January) and runs until 16th January, so there's plenty of...
December2021
News Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls Isn't Coming To Switch, But It Could
"If you’d like to see it, please speak out!"
Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls was not included in the recent four-game compilation, Danganronpa Decadence, that came to Switch on December 3rd. For the most part, it seems that fans didn't mind — the games that were included were the more traditional, story-based ones, and Ultra...
November2021
News The Danganronpa Team Is Working On A New "Dark Fantasy Mystery" Game
Introducing Enigma Archives: Rain Code
Update [Tue 30th Nov, 2021 05:30 GMT]: Spike Chunsoft has now released an official trailer on its English YouTube channel. Original story [Sun 28th Nov, 2021 07:05 GMT]: Spike Chunsoft and Tookyo Games have announced a new "dark fantasy mystery" game titled Enigma Archives: Rain Code. It brings together the...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Official Box Art Reveal
Here's your first look
Earlier this year, Spike Chunsoft announced it would bring AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative to Switch in Spring 2022. It's a sequel to the original 2019 detective mystery adventure release, and now, the developer has shared a look at the official box art (drawn by Yusuke Kozaki) for the standard and collector's...
October2021
Feature We Take A Peek At Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp's Hype Cards And Story
Plus details on the Danganronpa 10th Anniversary: Ultimate Class Reunion
Danganronpa Decadence is coming to Switch on 3rd December and will pack a whopping four games in one bundle, all available separately on the Switch eShop, if you prefer. It will include the three main games in the visual novel adventure series (Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc...
September2021
News Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp Will Have Gacha-Style Microtransactions
Spike Chunsoft confirms on their blog
The Danganronpa Collection is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year, on the 3rd of December, but only one part of it is Switch-exclusive: Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp, an expanded standalone version of the board minigame "Ultimate Talent Development Plan" in Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. Ultimate...
July2021
News Danganronpa: Decadence Locks In A December Release For North America And Europe
Four games in one collection
One of the highlights for many during Nintendo's E3 Direct last month was the announcement the Danganronpa series would be coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year. Spike Chunsoft has now announced it will bring Danganronpa: Decadence - the four-in-one collection to the system on 4th November in Japan and 3rd of...
News AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative Announced For Nintendo Switch
Arriving in Spring 2022
Spike Chunsoft has just announced AI: The Somnium Files – nirvanA Initiative is coming to Switch in Spring 2022. It's a sequel to the original 2019 detective mystery adventure release. The reveal trailer has also confirmed a physical edition is on the way, including a collector's version which comes with multiple goodies...
June2021
News Spike Chunsoft Has A Mysterious New ARG Website... Could It Be About Zero Escape?
The eyes have it
Stay calm, everyone — but Spike Chunsoft, makers of the brilliant Zero Escape series, the excellent Danganronpa series, and many other visual novels and narrative adventures, is teasing something new. The website features nine eyes, each with puzzles on them. Clicking on each puzzle will allow you to type in the answer — in the...
Talking Point Our Favourites From E3 2021
It's been one week since we watched E3
You're probably tired of E3 coverage by now, and believe us, so are we. But it's been a week since Nintendo's Direct, and now that the dust has settled, it's time for us to pick our actual favourites rather than just following our adrenaline-fuelled gut feelings. Of course, this year was a little strange. In...
News Danganronpa: Decadence Brings Four Murder-Mayhem Games To Switch Later This Year
We can't BEAR it
You know, there haven't really been that many games on Switch that involve a maniacal, homicidal teddy bear slowly killing off teenagers. But wait... what's that? Danganronpa is coming to Switch? Oh, well, never mind then! If you've always felt like Ace Attorney needed a lot more death, then Danganronpa is the game for you. You'll...