Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re featuring Splatto Comics’ Iron Sights, which was successfully crowdfunded into existence in 2018. Following up
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Chomp Bites One Off: The Streets of Rage
Every now and again, we at The Splintering are going to lean on our mascot, Chomp the Termite, to go out into the world of myth and fiction to get the stories that we non-fictional types just can’t get. With the release of Streets of Rage 4 now imminent (30 April!), ladies and gentlemen, please welcome, in all his paved glory, the Streets of Rage!
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Review: “Iron Sights” (Splatto Comics – Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re featuring Splatto Comics’ Iron Sights, which was successfully crowdfunded into existence in 2018. Following up
Impressions: “Gunpowder on the Teeth Arcade” (Switch, Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re picking apart Gunpowder on the Teeth Arcade for the Nintendo Switch. While I would have
Political Thriller “The Recount” Coming Soon from Scout Comics
Scout Comics has officially announced The Recount, a new political thriller written by Jonathan Hedrick (Freakshow Princess) and featuring illustrations by Gabriel Elias Ibarra Nunez
“Epic Battles of the Civil War” (Marvel Comics – Memorial Day Special)
“Early July, 1861. The war has started, and the first major battle is about to take place. The Confederate Army, under General Beauregard, is camped
“Gunman Clive HD Collection” now available on PS4
Well, this is a happy coincidence! We just reviewed the original Gunman Clive game as part of our Monochrome May event, and here comes the
Michael Derrick talks his latest comic book project “Grayskale” (Interview – Monochrome May Special)
In January, writer Michael Derrick launched an Indiegogo campaign for Grayskale, an all-new graphic novel about a superhero with the ability to exploit karma. We have interviewed Derrick previously about other projects, and we were fortunate enough to get a chance to discuss his new Grayskale campaign.
“Baroque: Original Edition” coming to Switch in 2020
On Thursday, game developer Sting Entertainment announced that they will be bringing Baroque to the Japanese Nintendo Switch eShop in the form of Baroque: Original
Indiegogo Campaign for Sci-Fi Superhero Comic “Perfect 10” Rallies in Final Hours
On Tuesday, the crowdfunding campaign for superhero comic Perfect 10 ended successfully, rallying past its base funding goal with just hours to spare. Written by
Review: “Gunman Clive” (Switch/Wii U/3DS/Steam – Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re featuring Gunman Clive, a retro-inspired side-scroller with a distinct sepia-tone aesthetic. Created by Swedish game
Bandai Namco’s “Scarlet Nexus” confirmed for PS4, PS5
Originally announced for PC and Xbox consoles, sci-fi RPG Scarlet Nexus is also coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, Bandai Namco has confirmed. According
Review: “The Electric Black” – an Intoxicating and Addicting Horror Series (Scout Comics)
Scout Comics’ The Electric Black is a horror anthology series by Joseph Schmalke and Rich Woodall. The book centers around a dark, devious, and sinister
“Formula Retro Racing” Now Available for Xbox One, Steam PC
On Friday, Repixel8’s throwback racer Formula Retro Racing landed on Steam and Xbox One. Inspired by classic arcade racing games such as Virtua Racing and
Sean Gordon Murphy’s “The Plot Holes” raises $100k in first day on Indiegogo
On Friday, comic book creator Sean Gordon Murphy (Batman: White Knight) launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Plot Holes, an all-new 100-page graphic novel. The
“Ion Fury” Now Available on Switch, PS4, Xbox One
Voidpoint and 3D Realms’ retro-inspired shooter Ion Fury is now on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One courtesy of publisher 1C Entertainment. Described as a
ALL CAPS COMICS’ “Cyberfrog: Rekt Planet” Annihilates More Crowdfunding Records
Overnight, the crowdfunding period for ALL CAPS COMICS’ Cyberfrog: Rekt Planet came to a close, raising a total of $852,817.* Not only is that girthy
Review: “Batman Black and White” (DC Comics – Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re featuring the trade paperback edition of Batman Black and White, the four-issue anthology miniseries published
Graham Nolan’s New Horror Comic “The Chenoo” Launching Soon on Indiegogo
Celebrated comic book creator Graham Nolan (Batman, Monster Island) is preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign for The Chenoo, an all-new graphic novel project that
Review: “Three Fourths Home: Extended Edition” (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC – Monochrome May Special)
Welcome back to The Splintering’s Monochrome May event! Today we’re going to pick apart Bracket Games’ Three Fourths Home: Extended Edition, a visual novel for
“Ancestors Legacy” coming to Switch in June
Developer Destructive Creations have announced that their real-time strategy title Ancestors Legacy is coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop in June, with a physical edition coming
Keung Lee’s “Battle Maiden Knuckle Bomb” Sequel is Live – and Already Fully Funded – on Indiegogo
Over the weekend, independent comic book creator Keung Lee launched a crowdfunding campaign for Battle Maiden Knuckle Bomb #2, the 64-page follow-up to 2019’s successful
Review: “The Abductables” (Cauldron Comics – Monochrome May Special)
At some point, aliens became a part of horror culture. Why did this happen, exactly? Was it the consistent appearance of Kodos and Kang in
The “Battle Brick Road” is paved with cash! Eric Weathers’ Oz-inspired comic is raking in big Indiegogo bucks
On Friday, independent comic book creator (and quite possibly the most prolific letterer in indie comics) Eric Weathers launched a crowdfunding campaign for Battle Brick
Scout Comics’ “Wretches” to become one-hour sci-fi series
On Thursday, Scout Comics & Entertainment announced that their sci-fi comic book series Wretches is currently being adapted as a one-hour adventure series. Screenwriter Bianca
Ethan Van Sciver’s “Cyberfrog Rekt Planet” Sets New Crowdfunding Record
Overnight, the crowdfunding campaign for Ethan Van Sciver’s Cyberfrog: Rekt Planet crossed the threshold, raising more than $711 thousand at the time of this writing.
Softstar’s action/RPG “Xuan-Yuan Sword VII” receives new scenery trailer
Taiwan-based developer Softstar Entertainment and Domo Studio have released a new trailer for Xuan-Yuan Sword VII highlighting several of the game’s environments. These landscapes include
Review: “Tales from the Suicide Forest” (Amigo Comics – Monochrome May Special)
Written by EL TORRES and featuring illustrations by Fran Galán, Tales from the Suicide Forest is a supernatural horror book set in Aokigahara. As such, the book is not based on any real-world examples of actual suicides, but it consists of disturbing accounts of people who find themselves in dark places.
These “Exploded” Console Prints are the Perfect Complement to your Retro Gaming Room
Have you been spending time at home to upgrade your ultimate gaming lair? If you’re a fan of the late 90s & early 2000s era
Review: “Witch Hat Atelier” (Kodansha Comics – Monochrome May Special)
The world of Witch Hat Atelier is full of engaging action, mischievous magic.
“Monochrome World” coming 7 May to Switch, Steam PC; 20% discount with preorder (Monochrome May Special)
We love how everyone is getting in the Monochrome May spirit! Game publisher CFK has announced that their new action puzzler Monochrome World will release
Supernatural horror comic “Lylith & Mara” takes a hearty bite of crowdfunding cash
Late last week, Scattered Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for a new supernatural horror book, Lylith & Mara. Written by Jason Dube and featuring artwork
