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Dat Ass! 11 of Gaming’s Most Remarkable Rear Ends
The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body, and it’s high time that this sinewy mass gets the respect it deserves. While many
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Richard C. Meyer Launches “Iron Sights 3” & “Impossible Stars 2” Combo Crowdfunding Campaign
On Sunday, independent comic book creator and Splatto Comics founder Richard C. Meyer launched a crowdfunding campaign for both Iron Sights 3 and Impossible Stars
Card-Battling Adventure “Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition” Now on Nintendo Switch
Indie game developer Gambrinous has officially launched Guild of Dungeoneering Ultimate Edition the Nintendo Switch eShop. Guild of Dungeoneering is a card-battling, fantasy dungeon crawler,
Joe M. Sonntag’s “Reaper Destroyer” Reaps Massive Cash on Indiegogo
He reaps and destroys! Or maybe he destroys reapers! Either way, he’s well financed. Comic creator Joe M. Sonntag recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for
Data East’s “Trio the Punch” Now on Nintendo Switch and PS4 via the Arcade Archives
Game publisher Hamster has announced that side-scrolling action game Trio the Punch is now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch as part of the digital
Orwellian Themes Abound in “Phonopolis”; Coming Soon to Steam
Amanita Design has announced that their new adventure game Phonopolis is coming soon to Steam PC (and perhaps some other unconfirmed platforms). Phonopolis creates an
Bullet-Hell Shooter “Rolling Gunner + Over Power” Now Available on PS4
Publishers ININ Games and Mebius recently released 2D bullet-hell shoot ‘em up Rolling Gunner + Over Power for the PS4. Directed by ex-Cave developer Daisuke
Review: “The DeaDBeat” (Alterna Comics, Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to Monochrome May, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things color deficient. Speaking of deficient, today we’re going to take a look at The
Retro-Inspired 3D Platformer “Lunistice” Coming this Fall to Nintendo Switch and PC
DECK13 recently announced that the upcoming 3D platformer Lunistice is scheduled to release on 2 September for PC and Nintendo Switch. Developed by A Grumpy
New “Kao the Kangaroo” Trailer
Tate Multimedia recently released a new trailer for Kao the Kangaroo, the retro revival platformer set to launch on 27 May for PS5, PS4, SeXbox,
“Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell” Now on Steam PC
On Thursday, City Connection released Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell on PC via Steam. The game is a 2D action platformer based
Haunted House Sim “Horror Tycoon” Announced for Steam PC
Publisher Gameparic recently revealed Horror Tycoon, a simulation title with a Halloween-themed hook. Developed by Smidge Games, Horror Tycoon gives players the chance to create
Comic Review: “Decimators” (Ibai Canales, Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to Monochrome May, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of black and white entertainment. No, not that kind…. Written and illustrated by Ibai Canales (Iron
“Super Trunko Go” Demo Now Available on Steam PC
Independent game developer 88 Polygons recently released a free demo for their upcoming title Super Trunko Go which is coming soon to Steam PC. Super
Underwater Adventure “Silt” Announced for Nintendo Switch
Publisher Fireshine Games has announced that their 2D adventure title Silt is coming to Nintendo Switch in June 2022, right alongside the previously announced Steam
“Al Capone, Vampire” is Back for a Big Score… Your Blood!
Independent comic book creator J.C. Vaughn launched a crowdfunding campaign for Al Capone: Vampire issue 1, a 32+ page horror/crime comic. The project is already
Charlie Chaplin Biographic Novel “Charlie’s London: From Walworth to Wartime” Fully Funded on Indiegogo
Earlier this week, the crowdfunding campaign for “biographic novel” Charlie’s London : From Walworth to Wartime went live on Indiegogo. The project is already fully
Co-Op Puzzle Adventure “We Were Here Forever” Now on PC
On Tuesday, Total Mayhem Games released their co-op puzzle adventure We Were Here Forever for PC. A console release for PlayStation and Xbox platforms is
Star Cross Comics’ “The Relentless Tin Soldier” Returns for Issue 2
Star Cross Comics recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for issue 2 of The Relentless Tin Soldier, a 28-page book part of an ongoing series. The
Lovecraftian Fantasy Comic “Black Rhapsody” Now on Indiegogo
Over the weekend, independent comic book creator S. Sanchez (yep- just “S”) launched a crowdfunding campaign for Black Rhapsody part 1, a 35+ page, black-and-white,
World War II Narrative Adventure “Attentat 1942” Coming to Nintendo Switch on 12 May
Over the weekend, Charles Games announced that their narrative adventure Attentat 1942 is scheduled to release for Nintendo Switch on 12 May. The game has
Legendary Comic Book Artist George Pérez Passes Away at 67
On Friday, comic book legend George Pérez passed away following complications from stage 3 pancreatic cancer. He was 67. Over his career, George Pérez contributed
Mecha RPG “Wolfstride” Coming to Nintendo Switch on 10 May
We at The Splintering love it when people get into the Monochrome May spirit, so we were especially happy to see game publisher Raw Fury
Retro-Inspired Space Shooter “Remote Life” Coming to Consoles on 27 May
Indie publisher Ratalaika Games has announced that 2D space shooter Remote Life is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox and Nintendo Switch on 27 May.
Review: “Alterna Anniversaries” (Alterna Comics, Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to Monochrome May, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of colorless creativity. Despite the frustration in doing so, I like to review anthology books from time to
Taito’s “Fighting Hawk” Joins the Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and PS4
Game publisher Hamster has announced that 2D vertical shoot ‘em up Fighting Hawk is now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch as part of the
Visual Novel/Racer Hybrid “Nirvana” Coming to Nintendo Switch on 6 May
On Thursday, publisher RedDeer.Games announced that the futuristic racing/visual novel hybrid is coming to Nintendo Switch tomorrow, 6 May. Developed by Dev9k, Nirvana is inspired
Silent Movie Review: “Gypsy Blood” (Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to Monochrome May, The Splintering’s month-long celebration of all things ashen and old. And we do mean old, because today we’re going to take a
Bullet Hell Dungeon Crawler “Wildcat Gun Machine” Now Available on PC, Consoles
On Wednesday, publisher Daedalic Entertainment released Wildcat Gun Machine for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam, Epic, GOG). Developed by Australian developer Chunkybox
Open-World RPG “Unexplored 2” Coming Soon to PC
Publisher Big Sugar recently announced that procedural open-world RPG Unexplored 2: The Wayfarer’s Legacy is set to release on 27 May for PC (Steam, Epic
Crowdfunding Review: “The Cryptidnals” (656 Comics, Monochrome May Special)
A review of the crowdfunded campaign “The Cryptidnals” by 656 Comics.
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