Author Archives: Blake Worrell

“The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature” Coming Soon to PS4, Xbox One

Game publisher Hidden Trap recently announced that The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature will be released on 15 March for PS4 (in North America), while Xbone and European PS4 release will be a day later (that’s 16 March 16 for the integer-challenged). Developed by La Belle Games and ARTE France, The Wanderer: Frankenstein’s Creature is described as an “exploration adventure” where players

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Retro Parody Game “VanillaBeast: Ace in the Hole” Coming to Consoles, Steam PC in 2023

Vanilla Gaming Company recently announced that their upcoming adventure game VanillaBeast: Ace in the Hole is planned for release for PC and consoles sometime in 2023. The game is a genre mishmash that parodies 80s and 90s games and pop culture, where players take control of a secret agent who must save a town’s loveliest ladies from a “mysterious evildoer.”

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Chinese Folklore-Inspired RPG “Daomei Village” Coming Soon to Steam

Developer Gameparic recently announced that their Chinese folklore-inspired RPG Daomei Village is coming soon to Steam PC. Featuring a throwback pixelated aesthetic, Daomei Village puts players in the role of a criminal who has found himself on the wrong side of the Emperor, but you’re given a chance to redeem yourself… if you play your cards right. Here’s the official

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The “Black Owl” Flies Again on Indiegogo

Over the weekend, veteran comic book creator Mark Poulton launched a crowdfunding campaign for Black Owl Book I, a 48-page, squarebound graphic novel. The project is already fully funded, having raised nearly nine thousand dollars at the time of this writing. Written by Poulton and illustrated by Gregg Paulsen, Black Owl is an all-new spin on a classic classic superhero

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Bizarre Platformer “Will You Snail” Coming to PC, Consoles on 9 March

Publisher No Gravity Games recently announced that the unique action game Will You Snail will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam PC on 9 March. Developed by one-man development team and YouTube personality Jonas Tyroller, Will You Snail is a platforming game where an evil AI can predict your movement, placing traps and obstacles in your way.

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Genuine Comics’ “Perfect 10” Returns to Indiegogo for Issue 3

On Thursday, independent comic book creator Dave Brink launched a crowdfunding campaign for Perfect 10 Issue 3, a 32-page sci-fi superhero book. The book is written by Brink (Earthling, Dreamgirl Sleeper Agent) and featuring line art by Pow Rodrix (Wolverine, Justice League of America), colors by Daniel Rodrigues (Earthling: Indie Wars), and letters by Joel Saavedra (Yi Soon Shin, Lovecraft

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“Tempest 4000” Coming to Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS in March

Atari recently announced that Tempest 4000, the latest installment in the classic arcade shooter series Tempest, is scheduled to release on Atari VCS and Nintendo Switch on 22 March 2022. Developed by Llamasoft and Tempest 2000 game designer Jeff Minter, Tempest 4000 is a unique, visually psychedelic shooter coupled with an intense techno soundtrack. You can check out the latest

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Taito’s “Highway Race” Joins the Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and PS4

Game publisher Hamster has announced that 2D vertical racer Highway Race is now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Taito in 1983, this Arcade Archives release is the first home console port of Highway Race. Highway Race is a 2D, vertically scrolling racer that takes players through

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Narwhal’s “Nosferatu” Bleeding Wallets Dry on Indiegogo

Earlier this week, independent comic book creator Per Berg (aka Narwhal) launched a crowdfunding campaign for Nosferatu, a vampire horror.* The campaign was fully funded almost immediately, having raised more than $24 thousand at the time of this writing. Adapted and illustrated by Berg (Earthbound, Foreign Agent), Nosferatu is a retelling of the classic German Expressionist silent film by F.W.

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“Wonder Boy Collection” Coming Soon to PS4, Switch

ININ Games recently announced that the Wonder Boy Collection will be coming soon to Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the celebration of the series’ 35th anniversary. A digital version will be published by Bliss Brain, and Strictly Limited Games will release exclusive two retail editions: Limited and Collector’s Edition. The collection will include the following four titles: Wonder

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“Jack Irons: The Steel Cowboy” Returns to Indiegogo for Issue 4

Late last week, independent comic book creator Cody Fernandez launched a crowdfunding campaign for Jack Irons: The Steel Cowboy issue 4, the latest adventure in the Jack Irons saga. Written by Fernandez and featuring illustrations by Maxi Dall’o and colors by Steven Canon, Jack Irons: The Steel Cowboy is a sci-fi/western genre mishmash intended for mature audiences. Here’s the official

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“Truth Justice American Way” Now on Indiegogo; Fully Funded in Opening Hours

On Monday, veteran comic book creator Gabe Eltaeb launched a crowdfunding campaign for Truth Justice American Way, a 64-page book featuring an all-new trio of aspirational superheroes. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $18 thousand at the time of this writing. Created by David Williams and Gabe Eltaeb, Truth Justice American Way features the following creators

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Ninja Hack’N Slash “Ganryu 2” Coming to Consoles in April

Publisher Just For Games recently announced that the side-scrolling hack’n slash game Ganryu 2 is coming to PS4, Xbone and Nintendo Switch on 22 April. Developed by Storybird Studio, Ganryu 2 is a true sequel to the NeoGeo original released in 1999. The game features classic, 2D ninja action coupled with a throwback pixel-art aesthetic, so the retro gaming enthusiast

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“Airith” Creators Abandoning Crowdfunding Sites, Going Solo for Tape 3

How much is the “middle man” really worth? Lately, several independent comic book creators have been asking this question about crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo. Sure, any first-time creator will probably benefit from the “discovery” web traffic on those platforms, but once that creator has linked up with an audience, the fees collected by crowdfunding websites really start

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Arcade Classic “Moto Roader” Coming to Consoles on 25 February

Indie publisher Ratalaika Games recently announced that their throwback arcade racer Moto Roader will be released on 25 February for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch, just in time for the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Moto Roader is a multiplayer, overhead racing game in the vein as R.C. Pro-Am and Micro Machines. Here’s the official breakdown of Moto Roader from

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Classic 90s FPS Returns as “PowerSlave Exhumed” for PC, Consoles

On Thursday, independent game developer Nightdive Studios released PowerSlave Exhumed for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, and PC (via GOG and Steam). PowerSlave Exhumed is a remastered version of the classic 90s first-person shooter originally released on SEGA Saturn and Sony PlayStation. This updated version was developed using Nightdive’s proprietary KEX engine, and includes a number of additional features

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NMK’s “Thunder Dragon 2” Now on Nintendo Switch and PS4 via the Arcade Archives

Game publisher Hamster has announced that 2D arcade shoot ‘em up Thunder Dragon 2 is now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in Japanese arcades by NMK in 1993, this new Arcade Archives release is not only the first home console port of Thunder Dragon 2, but it’s also the

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Von Klaus’ “Terror in the Trenches” Now Tearing It Up on Indiegogo

On Wednesday, independent comic book creator Von Klaus launched the long-awaited crowdfunding campaign for Terror in the Trenches Volume 1, a 78-page superhero story set in World War II. The campaign is already fully funded, having raised nearly 400 percent of its initial funding goal for a total of over $11 thousand at the time of this writing. Terror in

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Alluhwi Comics Presents Cyberpunk Tale “The Diary of The Stray Dogs: The Wounded”

Earlier this week, Alluhwi Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Diary of The Stray Dogs: The Wounded, an all-new cyberpunk sci-fi story. Written by Nigel Lynch (Life & Death in Paradise) and featuring illustrations by Juan Carlos Francisco, The Wounded is intended to be the first book of The Diary of The Stray Dogs series. Here’s the official pitch

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Justin Belmont’s “Smokes the Fox” and “Weaponized Werewolf” Now on Indiegogo

On Tuesday, independent comic book creator Justin Belmont (is that your real name, vampire killer?) launched a crowdfunding campaign for Smokes the Fox issue 1 (28+ pages) along with Weaponized Werewolf issue 0 (16+ pages). Written by Mike Baron (Thin Blue Line, The Punisher) and featuring illustrations by Lee Oaks (Thunder Monkey), Barry McClain (Q-Ball), Rodney Ramos (Punisher War Journal),

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Mon Dieu! Superstatic’s “Liberté” is a Lovecraftian Twist on the French Revolution

Developer Superstatic recently announced that their upcoming multiplayer game Liberté is scheduled to release into Steam Early Access on 15 February. Liberté is a “story-driven, top-down roguelike set in an alternate-history, Lovecraftian version of the French Revolution.” Players engage in a blend of action and deckbuilding mechanics to successfully navigate the horrors of revolutionary Paris. Here’s the official breakdown of

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Musterion’s “Ballad of the Celestials” Sings a Bloody Song of Revenge

But will it rhyme? Over the weekend, Musterion Entertainment launched a crowdfunding campaign for Ballad of the Celestials issue 1, a 30-page fantasy comic book set in the antediluvian era (between the Fall of Man and the Flood of Noah). Written by Kevin Murphy and featuring illustrations by Derek Clay, colors by Dijjo Lima and lettering by the prolific Eric

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“Ammo Pigs: Cocked and Loaded” Blasting Onto Consoles 10 February

Pork chop sandwiches! ChiliDog Interactive recently announced that their upcoming 2D run-and-gun game Ammo Pigs: Cocked and Loaded is scheduled to release on 10 February for PS4, Xbone and SeXbox. Ammo Pigs promises to deliver the same high octane action of the 80s and 90s, with a healthy dose of bullets ta’ boot. Here’s the official breakdown of Ammo Pigs

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PS1-Era RPG “Shadow Madness” Coming to Steam on 15 February

Publishers Piko Interactive and Bleem! recently announced that Shadow Madness is coming to Steam PC on 15 February. Developed by Crave Entertainment, Shadow Madness is a turn-based RPG originally released in 1999 for the original PlayStation. Despite its Japanese-RPG gameplay mechanics and anime/manga-inspired visuals, Shadow Madness was actually developed in the United States. Here’s the official breakdown of Shadow Madness:

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Rob Shaffer Revives the Classic Fantasy Magazine with “Tales of Noveterra”

On Wednesday, independent comic book creator Rob Shaffer launched a crowdfunding campaign for Tales of Noveterra, a nostalgic revival of the classic black-and-white fantasy magazine. Tales of Noveterra features the writing talents of Shaffer, Edwin Acevedo, Phill Diaz, Mark Middleton, and Eddie Winkler, as well as artwork by Pat Maxton, Joe J. Ball, Allen Alonzo and Preston Asevedo (aka the

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Microprose Brings “Tiny Combat Arena” to Steam Early Access on 22 February

On Tuesday, Microprose announced that the stylized combat flight “SimLite” game Tiny Combat Arena will be coming to Steam Early Access on 22 February. Developed by Why485, Tiny Combat Arena features aims to balance both the deep feeling of a classic flight simulator while remaining both approachable and customizable. The game is presented with a throwback polygonal aesthetic, and the

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Retro Graphic’s “Tyger Blue” Promises Beastly Battles and Ferocious Feline Fury

On Tuesday, Retro Graphic Books launched a crowdfunding campaign for Tyger Blue, a new 52-page, black-and-white graphic novel. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than 250 percent of its initial funding goal for a running total of more than $5 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Matthew Fowler (Seicho 66, Dixie Rose) and featuring

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Third “Chuhou Joutai” Game In Development at Drillimation

On Tuesday, game developer Drillimation Systems released an announcement trailer for a third installment in their Chuhou Joutai series. The new trailer doesn’t show off any actual gameplay, only some work-in-progress visuals. Chuhou Joutai’s two lead protagonists, Susumu Takajima and Kagami Ochiai will both be receiving new outfits, which are also featured in the trailer. The trailer also suggests that

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Sci-Fi Point and Click Adventure “Dexter Stardust” Coming to Nintendo Switch, Steam PC in March

Publisher Flynn’s Arcade has announced that Dexter Stardust will be coming to Nintendo Switch, Steam PC, and iOS on 3 March. Developed by Dexter Team Games, Dexter Stardust is a point and click adventure game in the spirit of the classics. Gamers walk, talk, and interact with their surroundings, collecting various items to solve a variety of puzzles and experience

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Co-Op Heist Adventure “The Smugglers” Coming Soon to Steam PC

EON46 recently announced that their co-op heist game The Smugglers is coming to Steam PC later this year (that’s 2022 if you’ve lost track of time – can’t blame ya’). In The Smugglers, players can choose to take on the role of law enforcement or, of course, criminal smugglers. Naturally, the criminals are hoping to smuggle illicit and dangerous goods,

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