As packages of original art continue to arrive at homes across the country – nay, the world – we are reminded that two weeks ago
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Retro Review: “E.T. the Extraterrestrial” – Too Many Holes (Atari 2600)
As reviews for E.T. The Extra Terrestrial have piled up over the years, I’m here to talk about one aspect of the game that could
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“Puzzle Bobble VR: Vacation Odyssey” Coming in May
Game publisher Taito has announced that Puzzle Bobble VR: Vacation Odyssey will launch for Oculus Quest and Quest 2 on 20 May. Here’s what Taito
“The House of the Dead: Remake” Announced for Nintendo Switch
Forever Entertainment recently announced The House of the Dead: Remake is on the way to the Nintendo Switch. HotD Remake is a recreation of SEGA’s
Indiegogo Campaign for ImaginAction Comics’ “Raptor” Ends Successfully; Still Available In Demand
This past weekend, the crowdfunding campaign for ImaginAction Comics’ Raptor: The Preamble ended successfully, raising more than $4 thousand from 92 backers at closing time.
“Riot Control Simulator” Coming Soon to Steam PC, Consoles
In what is quite possibly the best idea for a video game ever, publisher Ultimate Games S.A. has announced Riot Control Simulator, a police management
Looking Back at Red Valkyrie’s First “Underground Art Auction” (Interview)
As packages of original art continue to arrive at homes across the country – nay, the world – we are reminded that two weeks ago
“Tales From Kerra Prime” by Brian Silverbax Now on Kickstarter
Veteran independent comic book creator Brian Silverbax is back at the crowdfunding grind with Tales from Kerra Prime, a follow-up campaign to Kerra Prime Handbook
José Garcia’s “Lumina Vhox” is a Visual Tour de Force (Crowdfunding Spotlight)
Earlier this week, independent comic book creator José Garcia launched a crowdfunding campaign for Lumina Vhox, an 80-page space fantasy book that, at the time
Retro Review: “Speedy Gonzales – Los Gatos Bandidos” (Super NES)
The early nineties was the golden age of the character platforming game, with many developers struggling to find their own twist on a genre dominated
“Black Sun” Creator Joseph Abbott Talks Samurai, Myth, and Learning From Past Failures (Interview)
Independent comic book creator Joseph Abbott recently launched his second Indiegogo campaign, this time for Black Sun, a samurai action adventure featuring creatures from Japanese legend. We
Sci-fi Western Platformer “They Always Run” Coming To Steam Later This Year
Game developer Alawar Premium recently announced that their 2D platformer They Always Run will be coming to Steam PC in 2021. The game is a
Riot Press Productions’ “Ultra Star” Fully Funded in 20 Minutes
On Sunday, Riot Press Productions founder and independent comic book creator Patrick Thomas Parnell launched a crowdfunding campaign for Ultra Star: Operation Super N.O.V.A. 5,
Don’t Call Him Geode! “Life on Cora: Oktaz Climbs” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)
The independent comic book creative team at Faeries and Ents launched a crowdfunding campaign for issue 3 of their fantasy series Life on Cora, which
Perform Alchemy with Friends in “Potion Party” Now Available on Nintendo Switch
On Thursday, publisher Top Hat Studios released their multiplayer puzzle game Potion Party for the Nintendo Switch. Featuring a colorful retro aesthetic, Potion Party invites
New “Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World” Trailer Released
Publisher ININ Games has released a new trailer for Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World, Studio Artdink’s modern update of Monster World IV. The new
Second Issue of Supernatural Fantasy “Nyobi Birthright” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)
Earlier this week, independent comic book creator Larry Higgins launched a crowdfunding campaign for the second issue of Nyobi Birthright, a 24-page book that combines
Under the Radar: “Destroyer Duck” #1 – First Appearance of Groo the Wanderer
Welcome to another edition of Under the Radar, a segment where we will spotlight comic books that don’t have the widespread attention of the comic
“Castlevania: Resurrection” Prototype for SEGA Dreamcast Discovered
A prototype of the cancelled SEGA Dreamcast Castlevania game has been discovered by Sega Dreamcast Info Preservation Games, a French Dreamcast preservation website. Titled Castlevania:
Pixel to Cel: “The Legend of Zelda” Cartoon Series, 1989
It is hard to imagine gaming without The Legend of Zelda. Made up almost exclusively of hits and only a few misses (thank you CD-i),
“BEARDZZERKER” Creator Don Chin Talks Heavy Metal, Keanu, and What He Really Thinks of Millennials! (Interview)
Veteran comic book creator and Parody Press founder Don Chin recently launched his second Indiegogo campaign, this time for BEARDZZERKER, a parody of Boom Studios’ BRZRKR
Comic Review: “White Ash Presents – Glarien” (Scout Comics)
First off, it admittedly took me a bit longer than I would have like to finish this review, but White Ash Presents: Glarien is a
Lovely Ladies Are Master Shaft-Handlers in Recurve Comics’ “Amazon Arrow” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)
Earlier this month, Recurve Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for Amazon Arrow: Immortal Reign, a 60-page graphic novel that combines superhero tale with mythological elements
Nosebleed Interactive’s Arcade Management Adventure “Arcade Paradise” Coming to PC, Consoles
Game publisher Wired Productions has announced Arcade Paradise, an arcade management game for PC and consoles. Developed by Nosebleed Interactive, Arcade Paradise is scheduled to
Retro Review: The Death and Return of Superman (SEGA Genesis, Easter Special)
It’s that time of year again. The time when we believers all take a step back and remember the sacrifice. We remember the selflessness. We remember the death and resurrection of our lord and savior, Superman, the last son of Krypton.
Ethan Van Sciver’s “CyberFrog 2: Rekt Planet” Closes Big – Raises $1.2 Million
The crowdfunding campaign for the massively successful CyberFrog 2: Rekt Planet came to a close on Thursday, raising more than $1.2 million from nearly 12
Pagan Demons Come to Life in Irene Strychalski’s “FIENDISH” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)
Mainstream comic creator Irene Strychalski recently made the jump to crowdfunding with chapter one of FIENDISH, a fantasy story that combines elements of seinen manga
Steve Inman Parodies “Punch-Out!” in Latest Comedy Video
We recently highlighted the comedy of Steve Inman, an internet funny man who makes light of tragic events by providing play-by-play voice over akin to
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While we here at The Splintering try to have fun and embrace escapism as much as possible, sometimes we may go too far and miss
Konami Issues Safety Recall for “Justifier” Light Gun 30 Years Later
Konami has issued a safety recall for the “Justifier,” a light gun peripheral used with the Lethal Enforcers series for SEGA Genesis and SEGA CD,
Xbox Acquires Exclusive Rights to Multiple SEGA IPs
According to renowned German gaming publication Der Weltspieler, Microsoft has inked an exclusive licensing deal with SEGA for timed distribution rights to several SEGA properties.
Marvel Comics to Remove Guns from the Punisher, Other Superheroes
Marvel Comics has announced that as of this summer, their heroes will no longer be using guns or firearms. Of course, this will affect characters
