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Pagan Demons Come to Life in Irene Strychalski’s “FIENDISH” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Blake Worrell 3 comments

Mainstream comic creator Irene Strychalski recently made the jump to crowdfunding with chapter one of FIENDISH, a fantasy story that combines elements of seinen manga and European fantasy comics. Written and illustrated by Strychalski (Deadpool Family), FIENDISH is inspired by pagan traditions and culture. Here’s the official pitch taken from the FIENDISH Indiegogo campaign page: As a child, Kazimir was

Steve Inman Parodies “Punch-Out!” in Latest Comedy Video

Posted on April 2, 2021 by The Splintering Staff One comment

We recently highlighted the comedy of Steve Inman, an internet funny man who makes light of tragic events by providing play-by-play voice over akin to a major sporting event. Whether he is voicing over politics, fist fights, or even violent riots, Inman’s sports announcer-type commentary is a great way to achieve cathartic release from otherwise distressing circumstances. Last time, we

Konami Issues Safety Recall for “Justifier” Light Gun 30 Years Later

Posted on April 1, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Konami has issued a safety recall for the “Justifier,” a light gun peripheral used with the Lethal Enforcers series for SEGA Genesis and SEGA CD, nearly 30 years after its original release. Note that the Super Nintendo and PlayStation versions of the Justifier were not mentioned as neither are included in the recall. A representative from Konami explained the company’s

Xbox Acquires Exclusive Rights to Multiple SEGA IPs

Posted on April 1, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

According to renowned German gaming publication Der Weltspieler, Microsoft has inked an exclusive licensing deal with SEGA for timed distribution rights to several SEGA properties. Without further ado, here’s the list: Altered Beast Shinobi Jet Set Radio Virtual On Billy Hatcher (WTF?) According to Der Weltspieler, the exclusivity period is for a full six years (ending December 31, 2027). At

Marvel Comics to Remove Guns from the Punisher, Other Superheroes

Posted on April 1, 2021 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Marvel Comics has announced that as of this summer, their heroes will no longer be using guns or firearms. Of course, this will affect characters like the Punisher the most, but other Marvel characters such as Deadpool, Cable and Black Widow will also be losing their guns moving forward, in favor of either bladed weapons or hand-to-hand combat. Not only

Latest “Six Days in Fallujah” Trailer Showcases Procedurally Generating Environments

Posted on March 31, 2021 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Game publisher Victura Games recently released a new trailer for Six Days in Fallujah, the realistic first-person tactical shooter based on the US Military’s experiences during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The latest trailer showcases Six Days in Fallujah’s procedural generating environments, which were designed to emulate the uncertainty of clearing houses and other buildings. You can check out the new trailer

Super Fighting Robot… “Eternal Armor!” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

A few weeks ago, independent comic book creator Wyatt Holliday launched a crowdfunding campaign for Eternal Armor, a an all-new, 64-page, black & white graphic novel. Inspired by Japanese sentai and kaiju stories, Eternal Armor promises “64 pages of giant robot action.” Here’s the brief plot synopsis taken from the Eternal Armor Indiegogo campaign page: Two decades ago, a fisherman

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 28 March 2021 Edition

Posted on March 29, 2021 by The Splintering Staff 2 comments

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 Parnell and Mermaids creator Adam Post. This week, we discussed Marvel leaving Diamond Comic Distributors, Netflix’s plans to produce a series based on Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR comic,

Koei Tecmo Announces Two “Blue Reflection” Games

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Koei Tecmo recently announced Blue Reflection Tie and Blue Reflection Sun, both tie-ins to the previously announced anime Blue Reflection Ray, which is itself based on 2017’s Blue Reflection video game. Details on the games are scant, but we do know that Blue Reflection Tie is coming to Steam PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS4 while Blue Reflection Sun is coming

Core Comics’ “Artifice Re-Animate” – a Dystopian Tale from Down Under (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this month, Australian comic book house Core Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for Artifice Re-Animate, a sci-fi fantasy book written by storytelling team of SMiRKtheALiEN and RaginMantis and featuring illustrations by Vic King and colors by Barbusco, But what is Artifice about? Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Indiegogo campaign page: After a chaotic incident at sea,

Westone Bit’s “Clockwork Aquario” is Lost No More; Coming Soon to Consoles

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Blake Worrell 3 comments

ININ Games has released the first teaser trailer for Clockwork Aquario, the final arcade game ever created by Westone Bit Entertainment. While the unfinished title was once believed to be lost after 1993, Clockwork Aquario was rescued from obscurity thanks to the efforts of German publisher Strictly Limited Games. Retro gamers familiar with Westone’s Wonder Boy series should immediately see

Sharp Edge Comics’ “Chaotic Flux” is Mutants Versus Machines for Mature Readers (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this month, Sharp Edge Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for the the third issue of Chaotic Flux, a 30-page comic book creator intended for mature audiences. Written by Scott Payne and featuring illustrations by Brian Balondo (Rising Sun) and colors by Bryan Magnaye (Ravage – Kill All Men!) Chaotix Flux is described “as one of the darkest and most

The World’s Greatest AverageHero Returns in “Joe King Book 2” (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

Last week, independent comic book creator George Peter Gatsis launched a crowdfunding campaign for Joe King Book 2, a 120-page sci-fi superhero sequel starring “the world’s greatest averagehero” who looks to be a cross between Cookie Monster and Superman. What kind of audience is Joe King created for? According to the book’s Indiegogo campaign page, Joe King is for fans

“Then Barnaby Met Six Figures…” Shane Davis’ “Starlight Cats” hits $100k on Indiegogo

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Over the weekend, the crowdfunding campaign for sci-fi adventure comic Starlight Cats: Merlion Rising crossed the blessed “six figures, bitc young lady (kids’ book) threshold, raising more than $100k from over 1,300 backers. Now that the campaign has reached the six figures milestone, every backer will receive a bonus “hang in there, kitty” poster by Billy Bacsko. Keen. But what

Scattered Comics’ “Shadow Hunters: Bite Me!” Fully Funded on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this month, Scattered Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for Shadow Hunters: Bite Me!, a 40-page book filled with “blood blood, gore, partial nudity and vampire violence” (in other words, for mature readers). Written and co-illustrated by Jason Dube and co-illustrated by Noel Serrato, Shadow Hunters is a self-contained tale set in the same world as Lylith & Mara. Here’s

The Geeks + Gamers Network Raises Nearly $100k for Anti-Suicide Charity

Posted on March 18, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Over the past couple of weeks, the crew at Geeks + Gamers (pronounced “Geeks and Gamers” for those not in the know) and their network of fans have raised nearly $100 thousand in support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The fundraiser culminated in a livestream hosted on a G+G YouTube channel last night, in which viewers could

Retro Graphics’ Sexy Noir Comic “Dixie Rose” Fully Funded on Indiegogo

Posted on March 18, 2021 by The Splintering Staff 3 comments

On Wednesday, Retro Graphic Books launched a crowdfunding campaign for Dixie Rose, a 52-page one-shot comic that combines film noir with some unapologetically sexy visuals. Written by Matthew Fowler (Seicho 66) and featuring illustrations by Ricardo Jaime (The Prospectres) colors by Marcos Martins (The Prospectres), and lettering by the prolific Eric Weathers (Battle Brick Road), Dixie Rose promises “babes, brawlers,

Chomp Bites One Off: Superman’s Sidekick (NSFW)

Posted on March 18, 2021 by The Splintering Staff 2 comments

This is post is not safe for work, and could be considered offensive if you’re a person who gets offended by words. If that’s you, piss right off back to your hugbox on Facebook and post pictures of your lunch… then follow us on Facebook. Every now and again, we at The Splintering are going to lean on our mascot,

“NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Volume 1” Now Available for Nintendo Switch

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

SNK recently announced that NEOGEO Pocket Color Selection Vol. 1 is now available for the Switch via the Nintendo eShop. The digital collection is priced at $39.99, and includes a total of ten classic NEOGEO Pocket Color games. There is a physical edition planned for us collecting purists, but no release date has been announced at this time. Here’s a

Issue 2 of Genuine Comics’ “Perfect 10” Fully Funded on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, Genuine Comics’ crowdfunding campaign for Perfect 10 issue two was fully funded on Indiegogo, with over two weeks remaining in the initial crowdfunding period. Written and created by Dave Brink (Earthling) and featuring illustrations by Pow Rodrix (Wolverine), colors by Daniel Rodrigues (Earthling: Indie Wars) and lettering by Joel Saavedra (Berserkers), Perfect 10 is a 28-page action

Jake Adams Thrashes Onto Indiegogo with “Cobalt”

Posted on March 16, 2021 by neffariousnyc One comment

It is becoming increasingly popular for critics to focus on the topic of “accessibility” in entertainment. I often hear detractors demanding that works of fiction be made more accessible to very specific focus groups while simultaneously disparaging them for failing to appeal to broadly diverse audiences. I find it quite ironic that the modern media, obsessed with reducing whole casts

Wolfpack Comics’ “Justice City Chronicles” Brings 80s-Inspired Action to Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

On Monday, Wolfpack Comics launched a crowdfunding campaign for Justice City Chronicles Volume 1, an 80-page superhero adventure book set in an bleak future. Written by Marcus DiGesu and featuring illustrations by Anthony Figaro, Justice City Chronicles is heavily inspired by action cartoons of the 1980s. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from the Justice City Chronicles Indiegogo campaign page:

Roguelite Dungeon-Crawler “Nigate Tale” Receives New Gameplay Trailer

Posted on March 15, 2021 by R Leave a comment

Publisher 2P Games recently released a new gameplay trailer for Nigate Tale, a dungeon-crawling roguelite developed by Hermit Games that goes into Early Access in Q2 2021. Along with throwback low-poly art design, Nigate Tale boasts procedurally generated labyrinths, fast-paced gameplay, and a rich cast of cute anime monster girls whose powers will assist you on your quest. You can

Evoluzione’s Sci-Fi Anthology “Speed of Light” Races onto Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

Earlier this week, Evoluzione Publishing launched a crowdfunding campaign for Speed of Light issue 1, the first of what is planned to be an ongoing, bi-monthly, science fiction anthology series. Each issue of Speed of Light will feature nine 8-page stories (that’s a total of 72 pages for you maths wizards out there), all with black and white art. Each

Steampunk RPG “Vaporum: Lockdown” Coming to Switch eShop on 22 March

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Game developer Fatbot Games recently announced that the Nintendo Switch version of their grid-based, steampunk RPG Vaporum: Lockdown will launch on 22 March via the Nintendo eShop for $21.99. A PS4 and Xbox One port are expected sometime later in the year, and the PC version is already available on Steam and other online storefronts (for the slightly more affordable

The Clownfish TV Crew Bring Fantasy Comic “Shadowbinders” to Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this month, independent comic book creators and Clownfish TV hosts Kneon and Geeky Sparkles (government names Thom Pratt and Kambrea, respectively) launched a crowdfunding campaign for volumes 1 and 2 of Shadowbinders, a fantasy series that began its life in 2010 as a webcomic. Written by Ms. Sparkles and illustrated by Mr. Kneon, Shadowbinders is a lighthearted blend of

Tribute Games Reveals Retro-Inspired “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge” for Consoles, PC

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Blake Worrell One comment

On Wednesday, Nickelodeon, Dotemu, and developer Tribute Games announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, an all-new beat ’em up game with a retro aesthetic. Designed to be a spiritual successor to both the original 80s TMNT cartoon and the classic Konami arcade games, Shredder’s Revenge features up to four-player co-op, a vibrant pixel art style and turtle-ish tunes. (Thanks

Fatal Jay’s Manga-Inspired Comic “Ninja Blast” Explodes Onto Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this month, independent comic book creator Fatal Jay launched a crowdfunding campaign for Ninja Blast, a 32-page comic book with a heavy emphasis on action. Featuring a script and layouts by Fatal Jay and line art by Francis Gabriel Catindig, Ninja Blast blends comic book storytelling with the art style and setting of classic Japanese manga. Here’s the official

X53’s “Arachna” Comic Spins a Sultry Web on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on March 10, 2021 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Earlier this week, X53 Studios launched a crowdfunding campaign for Arachna: the Adventure Begins, a 48-page superhero comic that promises to bring “fun, adventure, and sexy back to comics.” Written by Martti Kauppinen and featuring illustrations by Carlos Granda, Arachna is inspired by the classic, action-packed comics of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Here’s the official plot synopsis taken from

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 07 March 2020 Edition

Posted on March 8, 2021 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

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 Parnell and The Splintering’s own George Travlos. This week, we discussed the latest Red Sonja variants by Dynamite Comics, updates on Patrick’s Johnny Phantasm plans, how to