Tag: Dispatch
News 'Everyone Told Us Not to Do It': Dispatch Producer Says Episodic Release Was Deemed 'Insane'
Week link
It sounds like Dispatch developer AdHoc Studio knew it was taking a risk by adopting an episodic release schedule — but the decision paid off in the end. The interactive superhero drama dropped its first two episodes — of eight total — on the 22nd October, and then proceeded to launch two new episodes every following week. In years...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Dispatch?
A heroic effort?
Now that all of its episodes are out — and we've had time to actually process AdHoc Studio's interactive superhero show — we want to know what you think of Dispatch. For those completely out of the loop, Dispatch is a pretty casual, choice-driven adventure based around a superhero dispatch service, and its story is spread...
News Dispatch's Latest PS5 Update Fixes Bugged Trophy, Platinum Now Finally Possible
Hacked by Robert
If you've been enjoying Dispatch on PS5, you might've been considering going for the Platinum Trophy. Unfortunately, one of the other Trophies on the list is currently bugged — though it sounds like a patch is on the way. The Trophy named H4ck3d by R0b3rt currently refuses to unlock for those that have met its requirements, and...
News Episodic Hit Dispatch Is Only Getting More and More Popular
Now at two million copies sold
PS5, PC story game Dispatch continues to go from strength to strength now all its episodes are out, with AdHoc Studio confirming the title has now surpassed two million units sold. Across social media, the LA developer said: "We're also sad there are no new episodes this week, but thank you to the 2 million players...
News Superhero Adventure Dispatch Projected to Hit Three-Year Sales Target in Three Months
Super speed
Developer AdHoc Studio has shared that its debut game Dispatch is seriously outperforming its sales expectations. As reported by Gamesindustry.biz, the episodic adventure game, which combines workplace comedy with superheroes, is projected to hit its three-year sales target in its first three months on the market. While we don't know...
Review Dispatch (PS5) - Interactive Superhero Show Is a Damn Good Time
Cape diem
It only takes playing through one or two episodes of Dispatch to realise that this superhero comedy-drama has bags of potential. But spread between a total of eight instalments, does it stick the landing? The thing about Dispatch is it's not really much of a game in the traditional sense. This is more about watching than interacting, and...
News Final Dispatch Episodes 7 and 8 Out Now on PS5
The end
Well, it's time to find out what happens at the end of Dispatch. The interactive superhero story has captivated players since its initial episodes launched a few weeks back. And now, its final two episodes — Episode 7 and Episode 8 — are available on PS5. As with previous instalments, the new episodes are added through an update...
News Dispatch Season 2 Seems Inevitable, But Dev's Only Just Starting to 'Think About' It
Flying high
Given just how popular Dispatch has turned out to be, we would have bet on a seemingly inevitable Season 2 being announced in the not-too-distant future. But apparently, developer AdHoc Studio hasn't actually thought that far ahead. Yet. Speaking on the most recent Friends Per Second podcast, studio co-founders Nick Herman and Pierre...
News Dispatch Episode 5 and 6 Out Now on PS5
Dream team
Another week, another healthy dose of Dispatch — the interactive superhero story that seems to be making (very positive) waves amongst players. This week, it's time for Episode 5 and Episode 6, as the plot really starts to ramp up towards its conclusion. Just like with Episodes 3 and 4, all you need to do is download the latest update...
News Dispatch Proves the Telltale Model Can Still Work, Sells 1 Million Copies
Will be complete from 12th November
Only half of Dispatch is available at the moment, but it's already proving a success for AdHoc Studio as the PS5 title has now sold more than one million units. The Los Angeles developer announced the sales milestone in social media posts, as it looks to release another four episodes in the coming weeks. Episodes...
News Dispatch Episode 3 and 4 Out Now on PS5
Dispatched
Just a reminder: Episode 3 and Episode 4 of ongoing superhero game Dispatch are out now on PS5. Those who own the title should be able to go and grab the new episodes with no fuss. You don't need to hit up the PS Store or anything — you'll simply download them as an update, before accessing them through the game's episode selection...
Preview Dispatch's Superpower Is Its One-Two Punch of Management and Narrative Choice
Man in the chair
AdHoc Studio is a development team led by some ex-Telltale Games talent, and it really shows in its debut game, Dispatch. It's a workplace comedy starring superheroes, and by and large, it looks as though it plays out in much the same way as titles such as Tales from the Borderlands. Dispatch is a mostly linear, narrative-focused...
News Superhero Adventure Game Dispatch Confirmed for PS5, and It's Releasing Episodically
Time to clock in
Dispatch is a game that immediately caught our attention back when it was announced nearly a year ago, and now, we know when and where we can play the superhero narrative adventure game. Developer AdHoc Studio has officially confirmed its debut title is coming to PS5, and what's more, we have launch information — it's being...
News Ex-Telltale Talent Announces Dispatch, a Superhero Comedy Adventure Game
Another day at the office
AdHoc Studio, a team including former Telltale Games writers and directors, has just announced Dispatch — a comedy narrative adventure about working the desk behind a team of superheroes. Citing previous work on beloved games like The Wolf Among Us and Tales from the Borderlands, this new game is looking great in its...
