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Dispatch devs share storytelling and co-dev secrets
Adhoc Studios' narrative game 'Dispatch' has become a surprise hit, praised for its superhero story and development process. Co-directors Nick Herman and Dennis Lenart share insights into their interactive storytelling techniques and the challenges overcome during development, including a last-minute investor dropout that was resolved with help from Critical Role.
The Biggest New Game Releases Of July 2026
July 2026 is set to bring a diverse lineup of new game releases across multiple platforms including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. Notable titles include Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations, Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Resynced, and the 1.0 release of Palworld. The month also features updates and remasters like Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok and Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Dispatch cleared the way for medieval narrative RPG Sovereign Tower as its developer says the line up was 'actually…
The developers of the upcoming medieval narrative RPG Sovereign Tower have cited the superhero management game Dispatch as a significant inspiration. Creative director Antoine Tabouret-Loudeac explained that observing Dispatch's mechanics helped them refine Sovereign Tower's own systems, particularly regarding character leveling and traits. The success of Dispatch also validated the market for this style of game, comforting the development team in their direction.
Nintendo Switch eShop charts – June 20, 2026 – top 10 is looking very familiar
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of June 20, 2026, show a remarkably consistent top ten, with Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream retaining the number one spot. All positions within the top ten remained unchanged from the previous week, indicating strong sustained popularity for established titles.
Weekend Console Download Deals for June 19: Dispatch your wallets
This article highlights various digital game sales available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch for the weekend of June 19. It features discounts on a wide range of titles, including notable games like Resident Evil 4 Gold Edition, Dave the Diver, and Grand Theft Auto 5, across different storefronts and subscription services.
Dispatch tackles Nintendo's Switch censorship requirements with a brilliantly named HR Violations update and an oozing jam donut where the dong should be
AdHoc has released an 'HR Violations Pack' update for its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, addressing Nintendo's censorship requirements. Players can now choose to enable or disable various visual elements, though some audio censorship remains. The game, which has sold over 1 million copies, will also receive these options on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox.
D&D-inspired Critical Role's homegrown videogame is coming along well, says Laura Bailey: 'There's a…
Laura Bailey, a voice actor for Critical Role, has provided an update on the development of the franchise's homegrown video game, stating that progress is being made. The game, based in the Exandria setting, is being developed in partnership with AdHoc. Bailey indicated that while she cannot share many details, the project is actively moving forward.
Dispatch developer provides new censorship options in HR Violations update
AdHoc Studio has released the 'HR Violations' update for its game Dispatch, adding new censorship options for nudity and language. While these options are available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, the Switch version remains more heavily censored than others, with AdHoc Studio citing Nintendo's policies. An Xbox version is also planned for release later this year.
Dispatch HR Violations Pack Update Restores Content on Nintendo Switch
AdHoc Studios has released a free update for Dispatch, titled The HR Violations Pack, addressing player concerns about censorship on the Nintendo Switch version. The update restores previously censored content and introduces new filtering options, including a chaotic mode with absurd visual replacements, while also being available on PlayStation 5 and PC. Some restrictions remain due to Nintendo's requirements, but the studio aims to provide more transparency and player choice.
Dispatch on Nintendo Switch 2 gets censorship toned down but it’s still there
The game Dispatch has received an update that tones down its censorship on the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. While the community initially reacted negatively to the heavy censorship upon release, the new update addresses some of these concerns, though certain aspects remain censored.
Dispatch Has Found The Funniest Possible Way To Fix Its Switch Censorship
Developer AdHoc has released a "HR Violations Pack" patch for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch, addressing player complaints about censorship. The patch introduces options to reveal previously censored content, though some restrictions from Nintendo remain. The studio apologized for the initial censored release and stated the success of the game allowed them to rectify the situation.
Dispatch ‘HR Violations Update’ now available, addresses some censorship on Switch 2 and Switch
AdHoc Studio has released the free "HR Violations Update" for Dispatch, adding optional censorship features to the PlayStation 5 and PC versions, and addressing censorship on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The update allows players to choose between partial or full coverage for visual and audio content, with different styles like Mosaic, Chaotic, and Blackout available depending on the region.
Dispatch just got a Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch update to reduce censorship
AdHoc Studio has released a "HR Violations" update for Dispatch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, addressing player concerns about censorship. While some content like genitalia remains censored due to Nintendo's requirements, the update tones down other restrictions and adds new visual filters for customization across multiple platforms, including PC and PlayStation 5.
Dispatch's Free 'HR Violations Pack' DLC Removes Some Censorship On Switch
AdHoc Studios has released a free DLC called the 'HR Violations Pack' for the Nintendo Switch versions of Dispatch, addressing censorship options. While it adds a 'Partial Coverage' toggle for nudity and profanity, some content remains censored due to Nintendo's requirements, with full frontal nudity and explicit audio still unavailable. The developer apologized for not making the censorship differences clear at launch.
Dispatch update rolls back most of its Switch censorship
AdHoc Studio has released an update for its narrative game Dispatch, rolling back most of the censorship previously implemented in the Nintendo Switch version. The HR Violations update restores content like nudity and middle fingers, aligning it with other platforms, though some content remains restricted per Nintendo guidelines. New visual censorship options have also been added.
The 6 biggest surprises at Summer Game Fest 2026, from a new Resident Evil game to Final Fantasy 7 Revelation
Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous major announcements, including the remake of Resident Evil Veronica for 2027 and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation launching simultaneously on all platforms in spring 2027. Other reveals included Alien Isolation 2, Star Wars Zero Company set for August 2026, The Wolf Among Us 2 in 2027, and Guild Wars 3, a prequel launching on PS5 and PC with a closed beta this year.
Feature: Nintendo Switch 2: Year One - Looking Back, How Would You Rate It So Far?
This article looks back at the first year of the Nintendo Switch 2, which launched in June 2025. It recaps the major game releases, including both new titles and enhanced versions of existing games, and discusses the challenges faced by Nintendo and the industry during this period. The piece also includes impressions from the editorial team and reader polls to gauge satisfaction with the console's debut year.
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts – May 24, 2026 – Yoshi holds off Pokemon Pokopia, Tales of Arise debuts
The latest Nintendo Switch 2 eShop charts for the week of May 24, 2026, show Yoshi and the Mysterious Book holding the top spot, followed by Pokemon Pokopia. Tales of Arise debuted with two editions in the top ten, while other notable titles like Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza also charted.
My incredibly late list of the 10 best games of 2025 - Reader's Feature
A reader has compiled a late list of their top 10 games from 2025, highlighting titles across various genres. Despite industry challenges, the year proved to be strong for gaming, with standout titles including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades 2, and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
