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Chained Echoes announces Nintendo Switch physical releaseChained Echoes is receiving a physical release for the Nintendo Switch, published by Super Rare Games. Both standard and deluxe editions will be available for pre-order starting June 18, 2026, with shipping expected in September. Kickstarter backers who originally pledged for a physical copy will receive it at no additional cost.
Chained Echoes Is Finally Getting Its Physical Release, After Last Attempt Ended In A LawsuitChained Echoes is finally receiving a physical release through Super Rare Games, following a lawsuit filed by developer Matthias Linda against the previous distributor, First Press Games. Standard and Deluxe Editions, including the 'Ashes of Elrant' DLC, will be available for pre-order starting June 18th, with shipping expected in September. Eligible Kickstarter backers will receive their copies at no additional cost.
Creator of acclaimed retro-style RPG Chained Echoes prepares a lawsuit against physical game publisher, and looks to…Matthias Linda, the lead developer of the RPG Chained Echoes, is initiating legal action against physical game publisher First Press Games due to a two-year delay in delivering physical copies. Linda has terminated his business relationship with the publisher and will compensate backers who upgraded their orders through First Press Games' store.- Developer sues publisher after leaving backers waiting over two years for promised physical editionsThe developer of the RPG Chained Echoes is suing publisher First Press Games over the failure to deliver promised physical editions to Kickstarter backers. The publisher has reportedly left backers waiting for over two years for these promised physical copies.
- Chained Echoes developer is suing its physical edition publisher for failing to deliver copiesChained Echoes developer Matthias Linda is ending his business relationship with physical edition publisher First Press Games due to failure to deliver copies. Linda plans to find a new publisher to fulfill physical orders for the game.
Dev Offering Refunds, Planning Lawsuit Over Kickstarter Physical Edition FiascoDeveloper Matthias Linda is planning a lawsuit against publisher First Press Games and offering refunds to backers due to significant delays and unfulfilled promises for physical editions of the RPG Chained Echoes. While the game itself has been well-received, the physical release, available for PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, has faced issues since preorders opened in November 2022.
Chained Echoes Dev Is Filing A Lawsuit Against Physical DistributorChained Echoes developer Matthias Linda is severing ties with physical distributor First Press Games and preparing a lawsuit due to a two-year delay in fulfilling physical copies. Only standard PlayStation 4 editions have been released so far. Linda is offering Kickstarter backers refunds or fulfillment from another publisher.
Chained Echoes Creator Matthias Linda Sues First Press Games Over Physical Edition | Console CreaturesChained Echoes developer Matthias Linda is suing publisher First Press Games for failing to deliver physical editions of the game over two years after they were promised. Linda is offering Kickstarter backers a choice between a refund or a new physical edition from a different publisher, while also terminating his relationship with First Press Games.
Chained Echoes Dev Sues First Press Games Over Missing Physical EditionsMatthias Linda, the developer of Chained Echoes, is suing First Press Games due to the failure to deliver physical editions of the game over two years after they were expected. Linda is terminating his business relationship with First Press Games and offering refunds to backers, while also noting that new physical editions may not be produced until the lawsuit concludes.- Are you the absolute maniac who will buy Bob with no Bub ⊟First Press Games is selling individual plushes of the player 2 character, Bob, from the classic game Bubble Bobble, separately from the more recognized character, Bub. Limited editions that play game sounds are also available. The article questions whether there is a market for Bob without Bub, comparing his potential popularity to Luigi.