Hey detectives,

We have released a patch for Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark that fixed some hotspot inconsistencies and placements which could interfere with the players’ inventory, fixed an issue with some achievements not firing, and more. You can read the full patch notes below.

• Fixed an issue with some achievements not firing
  
• Fixed some hotspots inconsistencies and placements which could interfere with the players’ inventory
  
• Fixed some dialogue errors and typos
  
• Fixed some visual and sfx glitches which would appear after a save/load
  
• Fixed an issue where resetting the game caused the Power Button to show in the the Main Menu on Consoles
  
• Optimisation and improvements to performance and load times
  
• Fixed some gameplay blockers where players where unable to progress past certain screens
  
• Fixed issues with remapping controls
  
• Added some missing localisation
  
• Fixed issue with the Face Buttons not showing on the PlayStation How to Play Screen
  
• Fixed issues with Restarting a Case taking you to the wrong Case
  
• Fixed issues with dialogue Choices not saving
  
• Fixed other issues with starting the game from a fresh Save
  
• Fixed the slower cursor slower in Case 9
  
• Fixed not being able to use the Pause Menu in the Christmas Case
  
• Minor bug fixes

- Riv Otter

Bug Fixes:

• Controller Issue related to dragging Items
  
• run.exe minigame does not work

Hey, detectives!

There are 13 days left to fund the Dooley and McQueen plushies!

Mcqueen is 71% funded and Dooley is 69% funded. If you purchase both the plushies you will get 10% off your order! Remember: In order for these cuties to get shipped out, we need the campaign to reach 100%!

https://shop.makeship.com/3Jggm4P

While you wait for the campaign to reach 100% (after telling your pals, of course), head on over to your local coffee shop with some pals, and you may see some familiar faces while you grab a bite together. Can you find ALL of the different easter eggs in the art?

-Riv Otter

Hey, detectives!

We’re teaming up with Makeship to develop Dooley and McQueen plushies!

We’re thrilled to announce the crowdfunding campaign for Dooley and McQueen plushies with Makeship. Take Dooley and McQueen with you on your own investigations! These plushies have velcro on their hands to hold items like hotdogs, a magical occult book or even… each other’s hands. 👀

Pre-orders start now until March 7th! As this is a crowd-funding campaign, in order for these to be made and shipped to you all, the campaign must reach 100%!

https://shop.makeship.com/3Jggm4P

-Riv Otter

If you were watching the Akupara section of MIX Next Publisher Spotlight you would have seen that the final case, Tales From The Darkside, is now available for you to enjoy! If you missed the trailer you can view it here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFF5ef-WU5U

This one case is actually three mini cases back to back where you’ll join the fan favorite side characters to solve the mysteries of Twin Lake! Will the Bloodwolves, the Brightside Division, and Rexa each solve their cases and save Twin Lake?

-Riv Otter

Hey, detectives!

I have found some clues about where to find the next announcement for the final case. Darkside Detective: Fumble in the Dark will be featured in the MIX Publisher Spotlight with new exciting announcements about the upcoming free update. The MIX Publisher Spotlight is a special section of MIX Next, the Akupara Publisher Showcase will announce details about upcoming titles, drop new content for our released games and even reveal the next, new Akupara game!

The MIX Publisher Spotlight will go live on October 27th at 12pm PST | 3PM EST.
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mediaindieexchange

https://youtu.be/ACYgi2G1u5M
-Riv Otter

Hey Detectives!

With Halloween almost here, I’m excited to announce the first ever, very special one-of-a-kind, three-in-one bonus case coming to The Darkside Detective: A Fumble in the Dark! You’ll join fan favorite side characters from all throughout the series and solve these back-to-back anthology cases!

The Bloodwolves tackle a cryptic new threat from deep beneath the waves– all while trying to win the championship pennant as a little league baseball team. Can Devon keep his mouth shut long enough to hit a home run? Can Emily refrain from using her baseball bat as a deadly weapon? Will Dooley coach these kids in the fine art of detective work to solve the case and win the big game? Not really! But it’s fun nonetheless.

The Brightside Division investigates the dangerous new drug kingpin taking over the criminal underworld of the Darkside. Streets flooded with heinous drugs, like dish detergent. Portals opening up to crazy alternate dimensions, like the beach! And a dark conspiracy to bring the magic of the Darkside to bear on everyone in Twin Lakes. Get to the bottom of this case with McScream and Ghoulie!

Raxa watches in horror as her most valuable possession in the world is ripped from her very hands… A hacker has taken over every computer in Twin Lakes! But who could be behind this scheme in the shape of a pyramid? Detective McKing? El Doolio? Queen Cleopatra returned from the grave? Who can never be sure? You’ll need to download more RAM, delete system 32, and unfrag your hard drives by drilling a hole through them if you want to learn the answer!

I can’t wait to share more information on the cases in the future and dive into the mysteries in Darkside Detective!

-Riv Otter