October is upon us. We certainly enjoy our theme events here at The Splintering – 80s August, Monochrome May, and Jolly Jinglings – they all hold a special place in our hearts. But we have to give credit where credit is due, and that is to the theme event that started them all: October’s Festival of Dread! And we’ve put
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PikPok recently announced that brick-breaking Shatter Remastered Deluxe is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, SeXbox, Xbone, Windows PC, macOS, and Steam PC on 2 November. Originally released in 2009, this newest version of Shatter features 4K visuals, enhanced visual effects, and an upgraded 5.1 soundtrack. Of course, the celebrated “suck and blow” mechanic also makes its glorious return! (*Snick!*)
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Japanese indie developer Odencat recently announced that their upcoming family-friendly RPG Meg’s Monster has been slightly delayed, and it is now slated for a 2023 release on both Nintendo Switch and Steam. Perhaps to make up for the delay, Odencat has also announced that Meg’s Monster will be taking part in Steam Next Fest starting on 3 October, and that
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Game developer Little Neuron recently confirmed that their upcoming twin-stick shooter Robo Legend is coming to Steam PC on 10 November, and that a free demo will be available from 3-10 October as part of Steam Next Fest. Robo Legend combines its twin-stick shooter mechanics with RPG elements, all with a retro-inspired pixel art visual aesthetic. All of the choices
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Time to fall into Autumn! (kill me) On Tuesday, Alterna Comics launched a pre-order crowdfunding campaign for their Fall lineup of books. The campaign is well on its way to being fully funded, having raised nearly $3 thousand at the time of this writing (roughly an hour after the campaign’s launch). Through the Indiegogo campaign page, you can pick up
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On Tuesday, game publisher tinyBuild released the first-person horror anthology series The Fridge is Red on Steam PC. Developed by 5WORD Team, The Fridge is Red is described as a “terrifying mystery adventure” inspired by cult classic movies and the horror games of the late 1990s. So much so, in fact, that the game features a low-poly, PlayStation-esque visual aesthetic
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Over the weekend, Submarine Treehouse launched a crowdfunding campaign for Elixir issue 1: The Last Days of Death, a 36-page comic book intended as the first issue of a 16 issue maxi-series. The project is already fully funded, having raised 156 percent of its initial funding goal at the time of this writing. The book celebrated the launch on Michael
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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 chance to discuss recent comic book news with comic artist Matt Bahr (Rock . This week, we discussed Patrick’s ongoing Last of the Seekers toy/comic book combo campaign, the value of Indiegogo versus Kickstarter as crowdfunding platforms,
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Indie gamer developer Cian Games has announced that their newest project, Omega Warp, will be coming to Steam PC in 2023. Set aboard an interstellar freighter, Omega Warp is a 2D sci-fi action-adventure game where players “explore, upgrade your skills and equipment, and uncover the mysteries surrounding the freighter’s loss of communication with the base of operations on Earth.” Here’s
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Authors and Dragons recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Chronicles of Calamity issue 3, a new fantasy adventure. Created by the folks at the Authors and Dragons Podcast, the Chronicles of Calamity campaign page is an odd one. There’s no creative team listed, no trailer, no full page artwork to show off, and no page count, either (though the previous
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110 Industries recently released a new trailer for its brutal hack ‘n slash action title, Wanted: Dead. The trailer shows off the game’s swordplay mechanics, mini-games, and stylish finishing moves. Here’s the official breakdown of the game, followed by the latest trailer: Wanted: Dead 110 Industries and Soleil’s new hybrid slasher/shooter, from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or
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Following the massive success of their Kingdom Come Deliverance video game, developer Warhorse Studios has partnered with Boardcubator and Prime Matter to create Kingdom Come: Deliverance – The Board Game, which is currently crowdfunding via Gamefound. The project is already well beyond fully funded, having raised more than 230 percent of its initial funding goal, totaling more than $232 thousand
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Independent comic book creator and Rampart Press founder Justin Murphy recently announced that his fantasy adventure adventure series War Party will be coming to comic shops under the Rampart Press label. Issue One of War Party is scheduled to ship in December, with pre-orders opening in October via Diamond Comic Distributors’ Previews catalogue. Written and illustrated by Justin Murphy (Cleburne)
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Developers Repixel8 and CGA Studio Games recently announced that Formula Retro Racing: World Tour is coming to the Xbone, SeXbox Series S | X, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on 14 December. As the latest entry in the Formula Retro Racing series, World Tour combines classic arcade-style gameplay with a low-polygon visual aesthetic to create a neo-retro, 90s-style racing experience.
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You remind me of the babe. – What babe? – The babe with the power – What power? – The power of voodoo. – Who do? You do. – Do what? – Remind me of the babe… Over the weekend, independent comic book creator Jason Bascom launched a crowdfunding campaign for Frog G, an all-new, 48-page fantasy adventure. The project
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Polish game developer Sonka will release Car Mechanic Pinball for Nintendo Switch on 23 September (that’s Friday). Car Mechanic Pinball blends classic arcade pinball gameplay with a modern voxel art aesthetic, all the while introducing some deeper business management mechanics (urrrr!) to enrich the experience. Here’s the official breakdown of Car Mechanic Pinball from Sonka followed by the latest trailer:
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Independent author and Shadiversity YouTube host Shad M. Brooks recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Shadow of the Conqueror volume 1, a 48-page adaptation of Brooks’ novel Chronicles of Everfall: Shadow of the Conqueror. The project is already well beyond fully funded, having raised a massive total of more than $160 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by
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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 chance to discuss recent comic book news with comic creators Matt Bahr, Amanda (Mandy) Summers, Andy Smith, Dale Keown, Dennis Turner, and Irene (Renie) Strychalski. This week, we discussed Patrick’s ongoing Last of the Seekers campaign, Renie’s
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This week at the Tokyo Game Show, publisher Microids announced that a revival of the classic arcade game Operation Wolf is coming soon to both PC and consoles. Originally released in 1987 by Taito, Operation Wolf is an arcade game shooter complete with a gun (an uzi, if I remember right) mounted to the cabinet. The 80s were awesome. You
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W.R.K.S Games recently announced that Shinobi Rising is coming to PC and Nintendo Switch in 2023. Shinobi Rising is intended to be the first game in the Katana-Ra Universe, which is inspired by both feudal Japanese history and futuristic Cyberpunk. The game is a side-scroller with both stealth and detective/mystery-solving gameplay. Here’s the official breakdown of Shinobi Rising from W.R.K.S
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Publisher RedDeer.Games recently announced that the comic book and Netflix series heroes of Kayko and Kokosh are coming to the Nintendo Switch on Friday, 16 September in the form of Kayko & Kokosh: Coloring Book. With a plot penned by former CD Projekt RED writer Magdalena Kucenty (The Witcher’s Gwent), Kayko & Kokosh: Coloring Book is described as “a unique
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“So many people can now write competent stories that the short story is in danger of dying of competence.” ― Flannery O’Connor On Wednesday, Narwhal Books launched a crowdfunding campaign for Narwhal Shorts Compendium,* a 120-page anthology of stories from “idiot savant” Per (Narwhal) Berg. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $14 thousand at the time
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With all of the Zelda, Pikmin and Goldeneye news during Tuesday’s Nintendo Direct, you could perhaps be forgiven if you missed out on some sweet retro shoot ‘em up news… perhaps. The vertical-scrolling 2D classic Radiant Silvergun is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop. Originally developed by Treasure for the SEGA Saturn, Radiant Silvergun is credited as being one
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Overnight, the crowdfunding campaign for the fantasy horror comic book Fiendish 2: Origins crossed the blessed “six figures” threshold, raising more than $100 thousand. This not only marks a significant sum raised in the campaign’s first 96 hours, but it’s also the very first six-figure campaign by Fiendish creator Irene “Renie” Strychalski. Strychalski marked the occasion with a celebratory livestream
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Ten years of “Timberrrrr!” Can you believe that it’s already been a full decade since Giant Comics debuted Log, defender of the North Woods? While I was following the character and stories before it landed at its current, comfortable Alterna home, I have to admit, there’s still quite a bit I missed from those early years. Now, Legends of Log
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Indie publisher Ratalaika Games recently announced that The Dark Prophecy – a new point & click adventure game, is scheduled to release on Friday, 16 September for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Meridian4, The Dark Prophecy is inspired by the retro adventure games of the 90s, and features a 2D, pixel art visual aesthetic to match.
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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 chance to discuss recent comic book news with comic creators Arvid Nelson, Matt Bahr, Keith Gleason and Irene (Renie) Strychalski. This week, we discussed Patrick’s ongoing Last of the Seekers campaign, Renie’s huge weekend surrounding her Fiendish
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Developer and publisher Gravity Game Arise recently announced that Grid Force: Mask of the Goddess from UK developer will release on 15 September 2022 for Steam PC. Developed by Dreamnauts Studio, Grid Force combines elements of bullet-hell shooters and tactical RPGs for a unique genre mishmash for up to four players. Here’s the official breakdown breakdown of Grid Force: Mask
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On Thursday, renowned comic book creator and Empire Comics founder Aaron Lopresti launched a crowdfunding campaign for Wraith of God: Blood Hunters, an 84+ page superhero/horror adventure book. Those pages will include an all-new Wraith of God story, plus at least two back-up stories featuring Lopresti’s Garbage Man and The Night Club. (There may be more added if certain stretch
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Today we’re taking an in-depth look at the swag packed with Tyger Blue – a comic by RGB Comics. Not quite an unboxing, but the amount of tchotchkes on display here warranted a more extensive overview than the written word can provide. On to the video! A full crowdfunding review of Tyger Blue will be posted here at The Splintering
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