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QUByte Brings the “Thunderbolt Collection” to Consoles on 4 August

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Earlier this week, QUByte Interactive and PIKO Interactive announced that classic shoot ‘em up compilation QUByte Classics: Thunderbolt Collection will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, and SeXbox on 4 August. Originally developed by PIKO, the Thunderbolt titles are vertical scrolling 2D space shooters akin to Raiden and Truxton. Here’s the official breakdown of QUByte Classics: Thunderbolt Collection,

Astonishing Comics’ “Kor-Drath: The Reckoning” Coming Soon to Indiegogo

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Veteran comic book artist Andy Smith recently revealed his next project, a 64-page fantasy book titled Kor-Drath: The Reckoning. This time joined by co-creator Dennis Turner, Smith is switching gears from his 1stMan superhero series and delving into a world of swords and sorcery akin to Robert E. Howard’s Conan the Barbarian. Here’s the brief plot synopsis taken from Kor-Drath’s

What’s Black, White, and Red All Over? Isaac Fox’s “Cremisi” (Interview)

Posted on July 25, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Astral Ticket and independent comic book creator Isaac Fox recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for Cremisi issue 2, a sci-fi fantasy adventure book. We were fortunate enough to get a chance to discuss his latest Cremisi campaign, which is available to support here. As always, the answers below are represented as closely to “as written” as possible with only minimal edits. The Splintering:

Pointless Unboxing – “Thin Blue Line”, “Wraith of God”, and “Jawbreakers: Grand Bizarre”

Posted on July 25, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Today we’re unboxing three Indiegogo-exclusive comics – Thin Blue Line, Wraith of God, and Jawbreakers: Grand Bizarre. No fluff. Time for watching. Thanks for watching today. We appreciate all feedback – positive, constructive, or colorful. And as always… Thanks for reading! Please consider following The Splintering on social media or bookmarking the site for more independent entertainment news, views, and

Classic Arcade-Inspired “Smoothcade” Coming to Steam PC, Consoles Later This Year

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

2Awesome Studio recently announced plans announces they will publish Smoothcade later this year for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox and Steam PC. Developed by Joseph J., Smoothcade is a multiplayer puzzle-platformer inspired by classic “clear the screen” arcade games like Bubble Bobble, Snow Bros., and Dig Dug. Here’s the official breakdown of Smoothcade from 2AS, followed by the announcement trailer: Smoothcade

X53 Studios’ “Goshawk and Falconet” Flying High on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

X53 Studios recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Goshawk and Falconet, a 52-page comic book intended fir mature audiences. The project is already fully funded, having raised nearly $10 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Martti Kauppinen and featuring illustrations by Daniel Pascual, colors by Javier Laparra and lettering by Alex Simmons, Goshawk and Falconet is a

Taito’s “Chack’n Pop” Joins the Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch, PS4

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Game publisher Hamster has announced that puzzle platformer Chack’n Pop is now available on Nintendo Switch and PS4 as part of the digital Arcade Archives series. Originally released in arcades by Taito in 1983, Chack’n Pop puts players in control of Chack’n, a birdlike blob who must quickly traverse underground labyrinths and retrieve the hearts that have been stolen by

Renowned Comic Book Writer Alan Grant Passes Away at 73

Posted on July 21, 2022 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Scottish comic book writer Alan Grant has passed away, Grant’s wife announced on Thursday. He was 73. Born in 1949, Grant got his first job in the comic book industry as an an editor for D.C. Thomson in 1967. After later working for IPC on romance magazines, Grant got the chance to write Judge Dredd for 2000 A.D., and later

Review: “Long Live the Queen” (Nintendo Switch)

Posted on July 21, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Originally published by Hanako Games in 2013, Long Live the Queen has recently been re-released on all next gen platforms.* The game is a visual novel that revolves around a young girl named Elodie who is training to become the next queen of the land. She has forty weeks to prepare because on her 15th birthday she will be coronated.

Narrative Adventure “Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo” Coming to Consoles this Fall

Posted on July 21, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

On Wednesday, Microids announced the release dates for the console versions of Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo. 27 September in Europe & 4 October in North America. Boom. Developed by Pendulo Studios, Alfred Hitchcock – Vertigo is a narrative adventure game loosely based on the classic Hitchcock movie. The game is described as “a disturbing investigation inside the human mind.” Neat!

“Noel the Mortal Fate” Coming to Xbox on 26 July

Posted on July 20, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Indie game publishers PLAYISM and Vaka Game Magazine recently announced that Noel the Mortal Fate is coming to Xbone, SeXbox and Microsoft Store on 26 July. Developed by Kanawo, Noel the Mortal Fate has been available on Nintendo Switch and Playstation platforms for a few months now. All of these console versions feature significant updates to the original Steam PC

Grim Fantasy “Ashen Knights: Foreshadow” Coming Soon to Consoles, Steam PC

Posted on July 19, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Developer Baykal Arts recently announced the upcoming release of their overhead action game, Ashen Knights: Foreshadow. Described as a “Souls-like and hack’n’slash,” Ashen Knights: Foreshadow drops gamers in a grim fantasy world that had zero intention of holding your hand. According to Deniz, Ashen Knights: Foreshadow’s lead game designer: “Ashen Knights is an authentic combination of two complementary gameplays: souls-like

Eric July’s “Rippaverse” Campaign Ends First Week with More Than $2.6 Million

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

After just a single week of crowdfunding, Eric July’s Isom issue 1 has already amassed more than $2.6 million. This makes Isom the most successful crowdfunded comic book project in history, and there’s still more than 60 days left in the campaign. What’s even more impressive is that this total was reached without the help of a middle-man crowdfunding site

Beware the Lizard People in Comics Du Nord’s “Guardians of Erloth” Volume 3 (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

The lizard people walk among us! Comics Du Nord recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Guardians of Erloth: The Last Leopard King pt. 2, the 30-page conclusion to the third volume in the Guardians of Erloth series. The project is already fully funded, having raised nearly $3 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by Chael Roberts and featuring

Puzzle Platformer “Bricky to Me” Coming to Consoles on 21 July

Posted on July 19, 2022 by The Splintering Staff Leave a comment

Game publisher QUByte Interactive recently announced that a new puzzle platformer Bricky to Me will release on 21 July for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone, and SeXbox. Developed by IdunaSoft, Bricky to Me puts players in control of a brave knight who must overcome a series of randomized, 2D environments. Plus, there’s a kitten. Here’s the official breakdown of Bricky

Aardvark’s Sci-Fi Comic “Aquila of the Phoenix Guard” Fully Funded on Indiegogo

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Over the weekend, Aardvark launched a crowdfunding campaign for Aquila of the Phoenix Guard, a 25-page comic intended as the first issue in a new series. The project is already fully funded, having raised nearly $3,500 at the time of this writing. Illustrated by Cari Salviejo, Aquila of the Phoenix Guard is a manga-inspired sci-fi book that is attempting to

Atari’s “Yars: Recharged” Coming to PC, Consoles in August

Posted on July 18, 2022 by The Splintering Staff One comment

Atari recently announced the next game in their Recharged series: Yars: Recharged. The game is coming to PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, Nintendo Switch, Atari VCS, Stadia (really?) and PC (via Epic and Steam). Like the other games in Atari’s Recharged series, Yars: Recharged is made in collaboration with developers Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox. The game is a modern interpretation of

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 17 July 2022 Edition

Posted on July 18, 2022 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 comic writer Arvid Nelson and artist Matt Bahr returning to the party, too. This week, we discussed Patrick’s upcoming Last of the Seekers campaign as well as his ongoing

“The Rumble Fish” Fighting Game Series Coming to Consoles This Winter

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Blake Worrell 5 comments

Game publisher 3goo recently announced plans to bring The Rumble Fish arcade fighting game series to consoles sometime this winter. Originally developed by Dimps, both The Rumble Fish and The Rumble Fish 2 were developed for Sammy’s Atomiswave arcade system and released in 2004 and 2005, respectively. Despite never being released outside of Japan (arcade or home consoles), The Rumble

Blue-Collar Ghoul “Otis Stein” Returns for Issue 2 (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator Matthew Vealy recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Otis Stein issue 2, a 32-page horror adventure comic book. Written by Vealy and illustrated by Carlos F. Rodriguez, Otis Stein is a modern reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic monster tale Frankenstein. Like the book that inspired it, Otis Stein is not intended for younger audiences. Here’s the

Julius Freeman’s Crime Comic “Vigilant Fury” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator Julius Freeman recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for Vigilant Fury, an 80+ page, black and white, one-shot graphic novel. Written by Freeman and illustrated by Anthony Gambino, Vigilant Fury is a gritty action drama about one woman’s struggle to escape a human trafficking ring. Here’s the official pitch taken from the Vigilant Fury Indiegogo campaign page:

New Gameplay Trailer for Zombie-Ridden RPG “Kingdom: The Blood”

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Developer Action Square has revealed a new gameplay trailer for their upcoming action RPG Kingdom: The Blood. Based on the Korean Netflix series, Kingdom: The Blood looks to offer some intense zombie-thrashing action as both a single and multiplayer experience. Here’s the official breakdown of Kingdom: The Blood, followed by the latest trailer: Staying true to the beloved Netflix series,

Stylish Metroidvania “REDSHOT” Coming to Steam PC on 2 August

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent game developer Brian Lynch recently announced that his first game REDSHOT is coming to Steam PC on 2 August. Developed by Lynch as a one-man development team, REDSHOT blends bullet-time mechanics into the Metroidvania formula (“Metroidvania” is gamer speak for a non-linear action adventure game. Sorta). Here’s the official breakdown of REDSHOT from Lynch: REDSHOT is a bullet-time Metroidvania

Richard C. Meyer’s $1 “Jawbreakers” Gambit Pays Off

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Last week, independent comic book creator and Splatto Comics founder Richard C. Meyer launched a crowdfunding campaign for Jawbreakers Forever, the latest installment in the Jawbreakers superhero action series. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $108k at the time of this writing, all despite having an asking price of only a single dollar.(!) Written by Richard

Eric July’s “Isom” Issue 1 Launches the “Rippaverse” into Orbit (Updated)

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Blake Worrell 8 comments

Update: The Isom campaign has indeed crossed the $1 million threshold as of 12 July. Congratulations to Eric July, Cliff Richards, Gabe Eltaeb, Eric Weathers, and everyone else on the Rippaverse team. Original story follows: On Monday, YouTube personality and aspiring comic book creator Eric July launched a crowdfunding campaign for Isom issue 1, an all new, 96-page superhero book.

Genre-Bending Visual Novel “Long Live the Queen” Coming to Consoles on 12 July

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Publisher Ratalaika Games recently recently announced that Long Live the Queen will be coming to Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbone and SeXbox on 12 July. Developed by Hanako Games, Long Live the Queen is described as an “eye catching visual novel” that blends elements of RPG, strategy and simulation into the standard visual novel mechanics. Here’s the official breakdown of

Billy Nunez’s “DAMEGANG 2” Fully Funded on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Independent comic book creator Billy Nunez recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for DAMEGANG: 2, a THICC 84-page graphic novel that’s the second of a three-part miniseries. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $6 thousand at the time of this writing. Written by and illustrated by Nunez, DAMEGANG is a sci-fi adventure featuring a group of fetching

Both “80 Days” & “Overboard!” Getting a Physical Release on Nintendo Switch

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

ININ Games recently announced that inkle’s narrative adventure games 80 Days and Overboard! are both coming to the Nintendo Switch in a single, physical package. 80 Days is a reimagining of Jules Verne’s classic Around the World in 80 Days, but with a steampunk backdrop. Overboard! is described as a “reverse whodunnit” where players must find to escape a cruise

Sporkman Spin-off “Spearhead” Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Earlier this month, independent comic book creator Charles (Chuck) Bonetti launched a crowdfunding campaign for Spearhead Zero, 20+ page black and white manga style comic book. Written by Eric J. Berry and featuring artwork by Oray Studios and lettering/editing by Bonetti, Spearhead is a spinoff of the action/comedy Sporkman Goes to Japan. Here’s the official pitch taken from the Spearhead

Cheeky Gaming Ads: Vintage Arcade Flyers

Posted on July 7, 2022 by The Splintering Staff 3 comments

Before the world went nuts and people turned into whiny-ass vanguards of social righteousness, video game advertisements were frequently quite awesome. Welcome to Cheeky Gaming Ads, where we highlight samples of how the video game industry didn’t take itself so seriously and let their advertisements reflect the spirit of their games… through fun. For this go-around, let’s look at a