On Wednesday, QUByte Interactive and PIKO Interactive announced that the retro FPS Zero Tolerance is coming to PS4, PS5, XBone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch. Officially titled QUByte Classics – Zero Tolerance, this new port will actually be a collection of 3 games: Zero Tolerance, Zero Tolerance Underground, and an unreleased demo titled Zero Tolerance Beyond, which is unlockable by completing
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Avid SEGA/Sonic fan and friend of the site Zealous FoX has never been one to pull punches when it comes to expressing his opinion on gaming. He recently unleashed a righteous tirade targeting modern game rating regimes (both the ESRB and Pegi), and we at The Splintering felt like it was worth posting in its entirety here (with permission, of
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A 2015 interview with a Skies of Arcadia translator has recently started to gain new life online via social media. The interview is from a now defunct fan site titled ESOArcadia (archived here), in which Klayton Vorlick, a translator who worked on Skies of Arcadia (aka Eternal Arcadia, SEGA Dreamcast 2000), discusses how the team approached the localization process. To
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Publisher RedDeer.Games recently announced that Bit Orchard: Animal Valley will be coming to the XBone, SeXbox, and Nintendo Switch on 22 April. Developed by a one-man developer from the great state of Tennessee (aka 2Boone Games), Bit Orchard: Animal Valley is a retro-inspired farming simulator with a visual aesthetic mimicking the original Nintendo Game Boy. Here’s the official breakdown of
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Indie developer Frozen Lake Games recently announced that their open-world, third person shooter Guns and Spurs 2 is coming to Steam PC on 29 April. Originally released for mobile platforms in 2020, Guns and Spurs 2 is predictably set in the American West, circa 18XX AD. This new Steam version boasts improved graphics, better control options and updated gameplay mechanics.
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On Thursday, publisher PLAYISM announced that preorders for TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight are available now via the Nintendo Switch eShop. Released on Steam PC in 2021, TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight is a fantasy adventure game developed by veteran video game artist nocras (Final Fantasy XIV: Reborn Eorzea, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) and featuring a soundtrack by
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Update: Preorders for Samurai Bringer are now available via the Nintendo Switch eShop. Original story follows. Publisher Playism recently announced that Samurai Bringer, a rogue-lite action game is coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Steam PC on 21 April. Developed by Japanese indie developer Alphawing, Samurai Bringer is inspired Japanese history and puts players against some of Nihon’s most legendary
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On Wednesday, indie game publisher Tendokore announced that the retro-inspired FPS CARNAL is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch following its release on Steam PC last year. Developed by MercySoft, CARNAL is designed not only for the avid retro aficionado, but it’s also strictly intended for a mature audience. Here’s the official breakdown of CARNAL from Tendokore: CARNAL is a
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No Arkanoid, no Bubble Bobble, no Space Invaders, no Darius… How does one create a Taito Milestones arcade collection without those games? While some are available on other collections, it’s very strange to have a collection of classic, 1980s Taito arcade games without them (Fully acknowledging that the original Space Invaders was released in the 70s). Instead, Taito Milestones (published
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On Monday, publisher MobilWay S.A announced that action platformer Robo Wars will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on 15 April. Developed by Polish indie studio Simplicity Games and inspired by Super Smash Bros., Robo Wars is a fast-paced action game for one or two players centered around mecha fighting. Here’s the official breakdown of Robo Wars from MobilWay S.A,
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Don’t call it Sim Aircraft Carrier. On Monday, publisher CreativeForge Games announced that Aircraft Carrier Survival will be coming to Steam PC on 20 April. Developed by Gambit Games Studio, Aircraft Carrier Survival is a unique strategy/simulation game set in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Here’s the official breakdown of Aircraft Carrier Survival from CreativeForge Games, followed by
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On Monday, publisher NEOWIZ announced that Unsouled will be coming to Steam PC, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox GamePass on 28 April. Developed by the one-man developer at Megusta Game, Unsouled is a 2D action RPG boasting a high level of challenge, fast-paced gameplay, and a stylish pixel art visual aesthetic. Here’s the official breakdown of Unsouled from NEOWIZ followed by
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On Thursday, publisher KEMCO released Legend of Ixtona for the Nintendo Switch via the Switch eShop. Originally released for mobile platforms, Legend of Ixtona is a turn-based strategy RPG presented with an isometric viewpoint. Here’s the official breakdown of Legend of Ixtona from KEMCO: Ixtona emerges from years of war thanks to the tireless efforts of its benevolent king. One
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On Thursday, publisher Mastiff announced that the stylish adventure game Faerie Afterlight is coming to Steam PC sometime this summer. The very first project by Indonesian developer Clay Game Studio, Faerie Afterlight features a striking visual aesthetic to create surreal environments. Here’s the official breakdown of Faerie Afterlight from Mastiff, followed by the latest trailer: In Faerie Afterlight, the player
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ININ Games recently announced that Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey will be receiving a physical release on PS5, PS4, and PlayStation VR thanks to Strictly Limited Games. Originally released digitally in 2021, Puzzle Bobble 3D is part of the 35th anniversary celebration of Taito’s action/puzzle Bubble Bobble series (and the Puzzle Bobble/Bust-A-Move spin-off series, of course), and it is the
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“There ain’t no trees in Botswana. Nuh uh. I know. I am a Botswanian lumberjack, and I ain’t never had a job…” Publisher All in! Games recently announced that the multiplayer party game Lumberhill is currently scheduled to release for the Nintendo Switch on 15 April, 2022. Developed by 2BIGo (with support from ARP Games), Lumberhill is already available on
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Game publisher Happinet recently announced that the turn-based, fantasy RPG Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia will launch for Steam PC on 11 May 2022. Developed by Matrix Software, Brigandine is already available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch. The new Steam PC release includes a number of extra modes and features over its console counterparts, including the ever-critical New Game+ mode.
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“Yar! Grab that booty!” I hate pirate talk. Anyway… On Monday, publisher Eastasiasoft announced that Seven Pirates H is coming to the Nintendo Switch on 12 May. Developed by Compile Heart and Felistella and ported to the Switch by Idea Factory, Seven Pirates H is a traditional RPG where players set sail with a band of monster girls in search
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Originally created thanks to crowdfunding, Fat Panda Games’ 2D platformer Flat Kingdom: Paper’s Cut Edition is making the jump from PC to consoles thanks to publisher Ratalaika Games.* The eternal battle between 2D and 3D has come to the peaceful Flat Kingdom. Now a brave warrior named Flat must venture into unfamiliar 3D landscapes to collect six magical jewels, rescue
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Publisher Untold Tales has announced that Arise: A Simple Story – Definitive Edition will be coming to Nintendo Switch on 28 April 2022. Developed by Piccolo Studio, Arise is a puzzle adventure game with mechanics based on time manipulation. This Definitive Edition includes Switch-exclusive bonus content and features not available on previous releases of Arise, including the following: +50 Page
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In a surprise move on Friday, Activision quietly rolled out a software update to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 that eliminates the “No Russian” stage from the single player campaign. This change comes thirteen years after the game’s initial release in 2009, and affects the game on all platforms, including remastered versions. Activision released no official statement on the
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Streets of Rage 2. Geez, what a joke. I know a lot of you SEGA dorks out there just love your Streets of Rage 2. I myself still have my original Genesis cartridge as a relic from the 16-bit console wars, but I have to tell you, it’s not as good as you remember. Don’t believe me? Come along, friends, and
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But can you pet the dog? Running With Scissors recently announced that POSTAL 4: No Regerts, the “ultimate stress-relieving first-person shooter”, will be leaving early access and finally getting a proper 1.0 release on 20 April. The Early Access version of POSTAL 4 has been available since 2019, and the 1.0 release promises a number of new features, such as
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Publisher PM Studios has announced that psychological horror game Ikai is now available on Steam PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Endflame, Ikai is inspired by Japanese folklore where players must use magical kanji to solve puzzles and confront “abominable demons.” The game landed a “Teen” rating though, so it can’t be too disturbing… can it? Here’s the
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Indie publisher Ratalaika Games recently announced that Flat Kingdom Paper’s Cut Edition is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox and Nintendo Switch on Friday, 1 April. Developed by Fat Panda Games, Flat Kingdom Paper’s Cut Edition has been available via Steam PC for several years. The game combines 2D action and puzzle solving as your hero fights to prevent a
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On Friday, game publisher 2Awesome Studio (2AS) announced that the new twin-stick shooter Devastator is now available on Steam PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch. Featuring a blend of both retro and modern aesthetics, Devastator is an arcade-style shooter with vector-inspired graphics and a high-energy electronica soundtrack. Here is the official breakdown of Devastator from 2AS: SYSTEM initializing… Multiple virus
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Publisher All in! Games recently announced that its arcade biplane shooter, Red Wings: American Aces, will be coming to Steam PC and Nintendo Switch on 31 March. Created as a spin-off of Red Wings: Aces of the Sky, this new Red Wings title focuses on the entertainment factor over historical accuracy. American Aces features 15 different planes to choose from,
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Game publisher Hamster has announced that arcade gun shooting game Empire City: 1931 is now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Seibu Kaihatsu in 1986, this Arcade Archives release is the first home release of Empire City: 1931 outside Japan. Empire City: 1931 is set in the
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At the Media Indie Exchange Showcase during GDC 2022, Burgos Games revealed gameplay footage from the Nintendo Switch version of Neko Ghost, Jump!, a cute action puzzle platformer where the player must swap between 2D and 3D perspectives to progress. featuring a feline hero. Here’s the official breakdown of Neko Ghost, Jump! from Burgos: Neko Ghost, Jump! is a fast-paced
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Pix’n Love Games recently announced that physical editions of The Last Blade 2 will be coming soon to PlayStation 4, with preorders opening on Thursday, 24 March at noon Eastern (4PM GMT), exclusively on the Pix’n Love online store. In addition to a standard retail edition, there will also be two special edition packages, which include the following: Collector’s Edition
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