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Limited Run Games Lists Yooka-Laylee And Dust On Website, Prepares For Pre-Orders

Physical video game specialist, Limited Run Games, has two new games listed as “coming soon” on its website. Previously revealed in June, these new titles are Dust: An Elysian Tale and Yooka-Laylee.
Dust will cost $29.99 with pre-orders going live on 31st August and Playtonic’s 3D platformer will be available to preorder on 3rd September for a total of $49.99.

Preorders for both games close later in September and both games will include full color manuals.

Dust also has a reversible cover, which is explained in a bit more detail below:
"This release features reversible cover artwork and a full-color manual. The cover that is sealed facing outwards has been randomized by our factory. If you order two copies we will make sure to send you one of each sealed variant."

Here's a statement about the pricing of Yooka-Laylee as well:
"Please note that the higher price is due to this title's eShop price of $39.99 (most games we sell are priced at $19.99 or less on the eShop)."

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Konami Marks New Record With 70% Profit Increase Driven by Games

Silent Hill and Metal Gear Solid publisher Konami has reported record profits this year, driven largely by its video games and amusements.

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CS76h ago

Interesting that Konami is releasing nothing of note and still enjoying high profits. I guess this is the allure to companies.

VenomUK4h ago

It was probably due to the half-hearted release of the Metal Gear Solid Collection v1.

Imagine the extra sales Konami could’ve made if it had put some effort into it.

SimpleDad6h ago

Of course, they rereleased MGS series on modern platforms. Thank You Mr. Kojima.

shinoff21831h ago

Suikoden 1 and 2 remasters any day now wtf konami

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From Software Parent Company's Profits Drop, but Armored Core Surprises

From Software parent company Kadokawa has released its financials for the year, and while profits are down, Armored Core has performed surprisingly well.

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zaanan6h ago

In other words, FromSoft is kicking ass; other Kadokawa game companies, not so much.

savedsynner3h ago

Name another company that has ever released only games worthy of a 90+ score for over a decade? starting with Demon's Souls, nothing but 90+s...even DS2 was a great game.

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Game Studio Closures, Entertainment News, Disney, And More Skewedcast

The full Skewedcast crew back for this episode and Gareth, Justin, Michael, and JoeyZ at Skewed and Reviewed break down the latest entertainment news qith a focus at 40:00 on the Microsoft Studio Closures and how it impacts the game community and what can be done to help offset this negative trend.