On Monday, author Ethan Pettus launched a crowdfunding campaign for Primitive War issue 1, a 28-page sci-fi comic book. The campaign is already fully funded, having raised 165 percent of its initial funding goal at the time of this writing.* Written by Pettus and illustrated by Babisu Kourtis, Primitive War issue 1 is intended to be the first foray into
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“Great Caesar’s ghost!” Last Friday, 9 Realms Publishing launched a crowdfunding campaign for SPQR’s Bizarre Adventure: Rubicon Invaders, an over-the-top comic book retelling of the Roman civil wars inspired by the JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga series. The campaign also serves as an opportunity to soft-launch a remastered edition of Elysian Fields: Pyramid Gambit (aptly titled Elysian Fields: Pyramid Gambit Remaster),
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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 the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), veteran comic book creator Arvid Nelson and The Splintering founder Blake Worrell got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed the most recent news on Patrick’s Johnny Phantasm Extreme ‘93 campaign, the latest indie comic book reviews
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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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TaleEnd Studio recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Cobalt: Death Stalks Us, a 32-page follow-up to the first Cobalt book that was successfully funded and fulfilled in 2021. Written by Jake Adams and illustrated by Erwin J. Arroza, Cobalt: Death Stalks Us is a gritty, street-level superhero book in the tradition of Batman and Daredevil. Here’s the official plot synopsis
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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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At GDC on Tuesday, Merge Games revealed Slaycation Paradise, a tongue-in-cheek genre mishmash that combines elements of twin-stick action and tower defense. Developed by Affordable Acquisition, Slaycation Paradise is currently planned to release sometime in 2022 for Steam PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Smart Delivery, and Nintendo Switch. Here’s the official breakdown of Slaycation Paradise followed by the latest trailer: Passport?
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RedDeer.Games recently revealed a new trailer for Ultreïa an adventure game coming to the Nintendo Switch on 25 March. Inspired by Grim Fandango and Machinarium, Ultreïa is the first game created by Belgian developer Olivier De Rop. In Ultreïa, players take control of a tiny robot in a sweet-yet-dark world in search of the meaning of life. Here’s the official
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In a world… where flash photography is running rampant… On Monday, independent comic book creator David Feed launched a crowdfunding campaign for Red Eyes 3: Escape from Silent City part 1. Written by Feed and featuring illustrations by Christian Culicelli and Rafael Chrestani and colors by Farah Nurmaliza, Red Eyes episode 3 is a 52-page, fantasy graphic novel, and this
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Close that Wordle tab for a sec, will ya’? QUByte Interactive recently announced that Mini Words Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch on 24 March. Developed by Men Sana Interactive, Mini Words Collection is a compilation of three games that will help the player improve their language skill, discovering more words and practicing their vocabulary in a fun way.
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Spring has sprung! Over the weekend, Alterna Comics launched a pre-order crowdfunding campaign for their Spring lineup of books. The campaign is well on its way to being fully funded, having raised more than $6 thousand at the time of this writing. Through the Indiegogo campaign page, you can pick up all six of Alterna’s Spring issues, or simply pick
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Game publisher Top Hat Studios has announced that Vengeful Heart is planned for release by the end of March for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox and the Epic Games Store (it’s already on Steam). Described as a “retro futuristic visual novel” Vengeful Heart is set in a cyberpunk, sci-fi world coupled with throwback aesthetics reminiscent of 80s anime and
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Okay, so this is a weird one… Not because the crowdfunding campaign for Chronicles of Faith: David Issue 2 is a religious book. No, it’s weird because the campaign is titled and raising money for “Issue 2”, but the rewards include issues 0 and 1, not issue 2. You see, the work on issues 0 and 1 is already finished,
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Pix’n Love Games is now taking orders for the Collector’s edition of NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 for Nintendo Switch. This compilation includes 10 NeoGeo Pocket titles: SNK GALS’ FIGHTERS SAMURAI SHODOWN! 2 KING OF FIGHTERS R-2 THE LAST BLADE: Beyond the Destiny FATAL FURY FIRST CONTACT SNK VS. CAPCOM: THE MATCH OF THE MILLENNIUM METAL SLUG 1ST MISSION
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Game publisher 1C Entertainment recently announced that the horror FPS Forgive Me Father is scheduled to leave Early Access and launch as a full, 1.0 version on 7 April. Developed by Byte Barrel, Forgive Me Father, is inspired by the work of H. P. Lovecraft, and features a dark comic book visual style. The 1.0 release adds a new playable
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So, are they balls made out of roaches, or…? On Wednesday, independent comic book creator Rich Ayala launched a crowdfunding campaign for Roach Balls issue 1, an all-new, 68 page comedy graphic novel that is strictly intended for mature audiences. The campaign is already fully funded, having raised nearly $4 thousand at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated
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Game publisher Coatsink and developer Paul Schnepf (aka Hyperparadise) recently announced that their skateboarding game The Ramp is coming to Nintendo Switch on 17 March. via Steam. Already available on Steam PC, The Ramp is described as a “digital skateboarding toy” that is designed more for chill than challenge. Here’s the official breakdown of The Ramp followed by the latest
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On Tuesday, independent comic book creator Tyler Carpenter launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Girl With The Mega Fists Volume 1 via Indiegogo. The project was already fully funded on a different crowdfunding platform, so this Indiegogo campaign offers a “second chance” of sorts to back the book. Written and illustrated by Carpenter (Demons), The Girl With The Mega Fists
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Game publisher CFK recently announced that 2D side-scroller Super Nanaru is scheduled to release on 24 March for Nintendo Switch and Steam PC. In Super Nanaru, players take control of a “baker girl” named Nanaru as she confronts the devil girl Yako who has stolen the town’s bread. All of it. Even sourdough? All. Of. It. Here is the official
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On Saturday, YouTube host and independent comic book creator “That Umbrella Guy” launched a crowdfunding campaign for Hunt the Littlest Umbrella, a mystery/thriller suitable for readers of all ages. The campaign is already fully funded, having annihilated its original funding goal and raising more than $37 thousand at the time of this writing. Collaboratively written by both TUG and the
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Over the weekend, independent comic book creator and Splatto Comics founder Richard C. Meyer launched a crowdfunding campaign for Mind Your Business, an all-new, 26-page black and white book based on emerging current events.* The third book in Splatto’s “Theosophy” series, Mind Your Business reunites Meyer with artist Kelsey Shannon (The Ballad of No). Each Theosophy book comments on real
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Is that a massive, baguette-cut diamond in your pocket, or are you just happy to see her? On Friday, independent comic book creator and YouTube host Mandy Summers launched a crowdfunding campaign for Gemshock issue 1, an all-new 48-page superhero fantasy book. The campaign is already fully funded, having raised more than $9 thousand at the time of this writing.
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Developer Garage 5 and publisher Gamedust recently revealed Sunrise GP, a new arcade-style racing game for the Nintendo Switch. Sunrise GP features a distinct, colorful visual aesthetic, and split-screen local multiplayer. Here’s the official breakdown of Sunrise GP from Gamedust: In Sunrise GP, the players will compete for victory in Grand Prix, driving various vehicles that differentiate from each other
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Game publisher Hamster has announced that retro puzzler QIX is now available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally developed by Taito America and released in arcades in 1981, QIX was ported to several platforms in the 80s and 90s, perhaps most famously for the Nintendo Game Boy. This Arcade Archives release is
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Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with Numskull Games and Undercoders recently announced a limited physical release of Super Epic: The Entertainment War. Super Epic is a “Metroidvania” action-adventure game featuring a satirical tone and a throwback pixel art aesthetic. Players join the battle to save video games from the evils of microtransactions, corporate monopolies, and other consumer-unfriendly practices. Here’s the
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X53 Studios recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Arachna 2: The Most Dangerous Game, the sequel to the first Arachna book that was successfully crowdfunded in 2021. The Arachna 2 project is already fully funded, having raised more than $13 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Martti Kauppinen and featuring illustrations by Carlos Granda, colors by Javier
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