On Monday, PIKO Interactive announced that an HD port of Glover is coming to Steam PC on 20 April. Originally released for the Nintendo 64 and Sony PlayStation in the late 90s, Glover is a 3D platformer created by the Oliver Twins starring Master Hand Lefty the Hamburger Helper mascot a living glove. This new HD version of Glover is
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Natsume has partnered with ININ Games to release physical retail editions of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined for both PS4 and Nintendo Switch, with Natsume publishing in North America and ININ Games in charge of the European release. In addition, there are also plans for both a Limited and Collector’s Edition of Pocky & Rocky Reshrined from Strictly Limited Games, the
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On Monday, independent comic book creator Simon Pothier launched a crowdfunding campaign for Tales From The NATverse II, an 80-page follow-up to the first book that was successfully funded in 2020. Written and illustrated by Pothier (BLOODHUNT, Daemona), Tales From The NATverse II is an anthology book set in a gritty sci-fi universe and intended expressly for mature readers. Here’s
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Independent comic book creator Raymond Leonard recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for his latest project, Violet Bird: Vengeance Strikes issue one. The campaign is already fully funded, having raised roughly 165% of its initial funding goal at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated by Leonard (Agent Solo), Violet Bird is a superhero tale in the spirit of Daredevil
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Publisher RedDeer.games recently announced that the upcoming survival horror game Syndrome is scheduled to release on 11 March for Nintendo Switch. Developed by Camel 101, Syndrome is a sci-fi twist on terror in the vein of Alien. Players must brave an abandoned spaceship and learn the horrific truth of what happened to the ship’s crew. Here’s the official breakdown of
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On Friday, KEMCO announced that Legend of Ixtona (anyone have a good idea on how that’s pronounced?) is now available for Xbone, SeXbox, Windows 10 (via the Microsoft Store) and Steam PC. Legend of Ixtona is a turn-based strategy game set in a fantasy world filled with plenty of creatures, conspiracies, and character classes to explore. Here’s the official breakdown
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Indie game publisher PLAYISM recently announced that the 3D Dungeon Crawler RPG Potato Flowers in Full Bloom will be released on Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 10 March 2022. Developed by Pon Pon Games, Potato Flowers in Full Bloom puts players in the depths of maze-like labyrinths in search of mythical seeds. Here’s the official breakdown of Potato Flowers
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Atari recently announced that a new puzzle-platformer Kombinera for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, Atari VCS, Steam PC and mobile platforms. Developed by Graphite Lab, Kombinera is described as featuring “Juicy animation, clever storytelling, and memorable puzzles.” Here’s the official breakdown of Kombinera from Atari, followed by the latest trailer: Kombinera is a new IP from Atari that seeks
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Game publisher Feardemic recently announced new details for Terror: Endless Night, including a new teaser trailer. Developed by Unseen Silence, Terror: Endless Night is a turn-based strategy game inspired by true events set in the 1800s. Players take on the role of a sea captain venturing with his crew into the unforgiving waters of the Arctic Ocean on a treacherous
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RedDeer.games recently announced that their upcoming point-and-click game Buck Bradley: Comic Adventure will be coming to the Nintendo Switch on Friday, 4 March. Inspired by action/adventure comic books, Buck Bradley is described as “full of humor and riddles to solve.” Here’s the official breakdown of Buck Bradley: Comic Adventure from RedDeer, followed by the latest trailer: Explore a landscape reminiscent
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Game publisher Funcom has announced that Conan Chop Chop is now available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbone, and Steam PC. Developed by Mighty Kingdom, Conan Chop Chop is a multiplayer roguelite featuring the characters and world of Hyboria. It is also worth noting that unlike other video game interpretations of Robert E. Howard’s stories, Conan Chop Chop is specifically designed
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Independent comic book creator Trisha Cuffari (aka Dannphan) recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Orgasm Girl issue 2: Orgasm Girl… Meets Climax Boy?! Written and colored by Dannphan and featuring line art by SpunkyRamaz, Orgasm Girl issue 2 is a 24-page action comedy intended for mature readers (if that wasn’t abundantly clear). Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the
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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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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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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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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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On the latest installment of Sit DOWN Sunday (hosted on Patrick Thomas Parnell’s YouTube channel Riot Press Productions), The Splintering founder Blake Worrell and fellow Splintering contributor George Travlos got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. This week, we discussed the addition of new action figures to Patrick’s Johnny Phantasm Extreme ‘93 campaign, the latest indie comic book
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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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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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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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On Tuesday, new independent creator David Dominguez of Black Rose Comics launched his first book Cerebrum Vol 1 via Indiegogo.* The 60-page, full color book written by Dominguez, illustrated by Ahjay Cerezo, colored by Carlos Moreno, and lettered by Oliver Lee Arce is intended as the first installment in a multi-book, cyberpunk epic. Set in the post-apocalyptic city of Cerebrum,
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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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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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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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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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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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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, this week, joined by Norah’s Saga artist Kelsey Shannon. This week, we discussed the latest news on Patrick’s Johnny Phantasm Extreme ‘93 campaign, the ongoing success of Shannon’s
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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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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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On Wednesday, independent comic book creator Anthony Sica launched a crowdfunding campaign for Venerella issue 2, a 32-page, black and white comic book. The campaign is already fully funded, having raised 142% of its initial funding goal at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated by Sica, Venerella is described as a “Sexy, Savage, Sci-Fi, Horror Fantasy.” The Indiegogo
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