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Jezebel Laments the Lack of Chun Li in “Mortal Kombat” Film… Yes, Really
You can’t make this stuff up. On Thursday, Jezebel posted an opinion piece focused on the upcoming Mortal Kombat film. The odd part is that
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Illinois Lawmaker to Introduce Legislation Banning “Grand Theft Auto”, Other Violent Games
Earlier this week, an Illinois lawmaker announced that he will introduce a ban on violent videogames in response to a rise in carjackings in the
Sexy Sci-Fi RPG “Subverse” Coming to PC in March
Independent video game developer recently announced that their sexy, sci-fi RPG Subverse will release on 26 March 2021 for Steam PC. Successfully crowdfunded in 2019,
Tonicmole Goes Fourth in “Saving the World”
Over the weekend, independent comic book creator Dusty “Tonicmole” launched a crowdfunding campaign for the latest issue of Saving the World, the fourth in an
Heart in Knotts – 1969’s “The Love God?”
Most are unlikely to equate ‘Sex’ and ‘Don Knotts’ in the same thought or sentence. The comedic actor was known by and large for “G
Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 21 February 2021 Edition
On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Blake Worrell got another
Capcom Censored “Street Fighter II”, One of the Greatest Games of All Time
Last week, Capcom released Capcom Arcade Stadium on the Nintendo Switch, which includes a number of classic games from Capcom’s arcade library. However, it did
Aaron Neff and Garrett Gabbey Bring the Robots in “Mavrics: Origins”
Independent comic book creators Aaron Neff and Garrett Gabbey are both hard at work preparing a crowdfunding campaign for Mavrics: Origns Volume 1, an all-new
Jezebel Laments the Lack of Chun Li in “Mortal Kombat” Film… Yes, Really
You can’t make this stuff up. On Thursday, Jezebel posted an opinion piece focused on the upcoming Mortal Kombat film. The odd part is that
Intellivision Announces New Amico Release Date, Unveils “Breakout” Revival Trailer
Earlier this week, Intellivision announced that their multiplayer-focused Amico console is now planned to release in Autumn 2021. Originally scheduled to launch in October 2020,
Small Packages – Good Things? Meet “Mini-Comic Bundles” (Interview)
In late 2020, independent comic book creators Aaron Guzman and Jason Alexander launched a monthly subscription service for Mini-Comic Bundles, collections of miniaturized comics small enough
Joe Catapano’s Sci-Fi Comic “Star Circuit” Blends Akira with F-Zero
On Tuesday, independent comic book creator Joe Catapano launched a crowdfunding campaign for Star Circuit, a 32-page cyberpunk sci-fi book intended as the first installment
ALL CAPS Comics’ CREED Revival Surges Past $30k on Indiegogo
Over the weekend, ALL CAPS Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for CREED: Re-IMAGINARY, a revival of the 90s fantasy comic series by Trent Kaniuga. Written
Review: “Heroineburgh” Issue 2 and Swag Giveaway!
Combining the talents of dozens of actresses and other creators, Heroineburgh started as a web series featuring the exploits of a large cast of super-powered
Premiere! Friday Night Drives – 12 February 2021
Welcome to the premiere of “Friday Night Drives,” where I do a video recap of this week’s news from The Splintering. I’m hoping to make
“Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed” Headed West this Summer
Publisher XSeed Games has announced that Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed will be receiving a western release in summer 2021 for Steam PC, PS4 and
Alterna Comics to Publish Bryan Baugh’s Horror Series “Wulf and Batsy”
On Wednesday, Alterna Comics founder Peter Simeti announced that Bryan Baugh’s Wulf and Batsy series will indeed be published by Alterna. Intended for mature audiences,
Dave Swartz’s “Confederate Monster” Raises the Dead on Indiegogo
Earlier this week, independent comic book creator Dave Swartz launched a crowdfunding campaign for Confederate Monster, a three-part miniseries that injects a bit of sci-fi
“King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match” Now Available on PS4
On Tuesday, SNK announced that The King of Fighters 2002 Unlimited Match is now available on PS4 for $14.99. While the original KOF 2002 has
Crowdfunding Review: “101 Drawings by P. Craig Russell” Art Book
A crowfunding review of the art book 101 Drawings by P. Craig Russell
Horror/Fantasy Comic “The Tome of Reckoning” Now on Indiegogo
Over the weekend, independent comic book creator Dionysios launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Tome of Reckoning, a 36-page horror/fantasy comic written and illustrated by
Mandy Summers’ “Wart the Wizard” Sequel Casts Its Spell on Indiegogo
Over the weekend, YouTube personality and independent comic book creator Mandy Summers launched a crowdfunding campaign for Wart the Wizard: the Portal of Echoes, a
Steve Inman Parodies “Excitebike” in Recent Comedy Videos
Internet comedian Steve Inman has brought many laughs to what would normally be tragic situation. Whether he is voicing over politics, fist fights, or even
Donkey Madness’ “Shotgun Samurai” Manga Fully Funded on Indiegogo
Over the weekend, Donkey Madness launched a crowdfunding campaign for Shotgun Samurai, a girthy 200+ page manga graphic novel that includes the entire first story
Happy Birthday Number 40: Remembering & Celebrating Ronald Reagan’s Acting Career
This weekend marks Ronald Reagan’s 110th birthday. Born February 6, 1911, Reagan was Number 40 in the line of American Presidents, his two terms in
Update! Richard C. Meyer Relaunches Indiegogo Campaign for “Rock ‘N Roll Ninja” After Feedback
Update: After receiving a less than enthusiastic response to the launch of Rock ‘N Roll Ninja, Splatto Comics founder Richard C. Meyer has abruptly ended
Which “Street Fighter II” characters are least likely to survive their injuries?
Street Fighter II originally landed in arcades on 6 February 1991 (Yep, 30 years ago). To mark the occasion, let’s have some fun with one
No, Marvel’s “Squirrel Girl” Comics Were Never a Success
Certainly Marvel’s The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl has her fans, and they are quite a vocal bunch. A vocal, special bunch. Despite efforts to claim otherwise,
“Mass Effect Legendary Edition” Censored According to Developers
Publisher Electronic Arts finally unveiled the first official trailer for Mass Effect Legendary Edition, a remastered edition of the original Mass Effect trilogy that undoubtedly
Crowdfunding Review: “Ninety Four” Volume 1 by Shelby Robertson
A review of the crowdfunding campaign Ninety Four by Shelby Robertson
Edwin Acevedo Teams with Ibai Canales for Sci-Fi Adventure “The Ace”
Earlier this week, independent comic book creator Edwin Acevedo launched a crowdfunding campaign for Boba Fe The Mandolo The Ace, an all-new, 32-page sci-fi comic.
