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Manga-inspired Comic “Battle Maiden Knuckle Bomb” returns to Indiegogo
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Review: “Superman Peace on Earth” (DC Comics, Jolly Jinglings Special)
Welcome back to the Jolly Jinglings holiday event here at The Splintering! As part of our celebration of the Christmas season, we’re focusing on a
“Vanquish” remaster announcement leaked by Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store has listed a remastered version of Platinum Games’ Vanquish for Xbox One, set to release 18 February 2020. Originally published by SEGA
Top Cow to republish classic “Witchblade” comics in new collected edition
On Wednesday, Top Cow announced that they are partnering with Image Comics to bring the classic Witchblade comics back to print, starting with a collected
YouTube hits “Alice” developer American McGee with false copyright claims for his own game
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How to enjoy holiday splendor and goodness at a theater near you (Jolly Jinglings Special)
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Playstation Store confirms existence of “Resident Evil 3” remake
Cover artwork for Capcom’s Resident Evil 3 (aka Biohazard 3) remake have surfaced on the PlayStation Store, confirming that the rumored project will indeed become
Square Enix launches mysterious “Nier” 10th anniversary website
Square Enix has launched a special NieR 10th anniversary website. There isn’t much to it at the moment, as currently the site features a 10th
Alterna Comics launches “Twelve Days of Alterna” charity event (Jolly Jinglings Special)
On Monday, Alterna Comics founder Peter Simeti (aka Publishing Pete, aka Saint Peter of the blessed Newsprint) launched “Twelve Days of Alterna” a special charity
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” creator to host charity livestream for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Five Nights at Freddy’s creator Scott Cawthorn has announced that he is co-hosting a special livestream with YouTube creator “MatPat” to raise money for St.
Artgerm Lau’s patriotic “Wonder Woman” #750 variant now available for preorder
On Sunday, preorders went live for Stanley Artgerm Lau’s variant cover for the landmark Wonder Woman #750. Lau is renowned for his ability to illustrate
DC Comics bends the knee to China, censors “The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child” promo art
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Unboxing Nasser Rabadi’s “Trixie Cain: Blood Reaper” graphic novel
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Announcing The Splintering’s “Jolly Jinglings” holiday event!
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“SEGA Ages Fantasy Zone” for Nintendo Switch launches 28 November in Japan
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Indie comics creators Alex Garcia and Ibai Canales bring “Johnny’s Law” to Indiegogo in 2020
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“Blacklisted” horror RPG “Sense – 不祥的预感: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story” coming to Steam PC, consoles in 2020
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Roguelike RPG “Omega Labyrinth Life” busts onto Steam in December; new trailer released
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Cecil goes it alone! (sort of) First teaser image of revamped “Cash Grab” revealed
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John Hervey’s martial arts action graphic novel “Black Tiger: Legacy of Fury” hits Indiegogo
Late last week, independent comic book creator John Hervey launched a crowdfunding campaign for Black Tiger: Legacy of Fury, a 158-page action/adventure graphic novel collecting
Ashcan Comics Pub. launches “Flash Fiction Force” crowdfunding campaign
Ashcan Comics Pub. (aka ACP Studios) has launched a crowdfunding campaign for Flash Fiction Force Anthology – Year One, a 120-page, black and white book
Rumor: Capcom to release “Resident Evil 3 Remake” in 2020
According to reports received by VGC and YouTube gaming news channel Spawn Wave, Capcom intends to release a remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in
Arkane Studio veterans form new game development studio “WolfEye”
On Wednesday, Arkane Studios veterans Raphael Colantonio and Julien Roby (both key developers of the Dishonored series) announced the creation of a new video game
Tactical RPG “Arc of Alchemist” coming to the West in early 2020 for PS4, Switch
Earlier this week, Idea Factory International announced that that tactical action RPG Arc of Alchemist will launch in North America on 30 January 2020 and
From “Star Trek” to “Star Wars” – The Rise of J. J. Abrams (opinion)
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Indie comic creator Simon Pothier teases new supernatural adventure “Daemona #1”
Independent comic book creator Simon Pothier (Bloodhunt, Doom Fate) has teased Daemona #1, new supernatural-inspired project coming soon to Indiegogo. The titular heroine is described
2D brawler “Fight’N Rage” arrives on PS4 in December
Seba Games Dev has announced that the PS4 version of Fight’N Rage will be released on 3 December. Priced at $19.99, Fight’N Rage is a
Unboxing the “Shenmue III” Kickstarter Edition
Shenmue III is now in the hands of rabid retro SEGA fans worldwide, including mine! As a backer of the original 2015 Kickstarter campaign, I
Marvel and DC Comics artist Tom Lyle passes away at 66
Longtime comic book artist Tom Lyle has passed away at the age of 66. Though the the cause of death has yet to be announced,
Comic book legend Frank Miller sues ex-wife Lynn Varley for stealing, selling his artwork
According to a new court filing, Legendary comic book creator Frank Miller (Sin City, The Dark Knight Returns) has alleged that his ex-wife and former
