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“Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony” Coming This Summer to Nintendo Switch, Steam PC

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Publisher CFK recently announced that Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony, a 2D action game based on Touhou Project and Frontier Aja is coming Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 28 July. Co-developed by Frontier Aja and CFK, Koumajou Remilia: Scarlet Symphony is unabashedly inspired by the later Castlevania games, particularly Symphony of the Night. Here’s the official breakdown of Koumajou Remilia:

Indiegogo Campaign for “Perfect 10” Issue 3 Ends Successfully; Still Available In-Demand

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

On Monday, the crowdfunding campaign for Perfect 10 issue 3 closed successfully, raising more than $15 thousand from more than 250 backers. That’s roughly $2,500 more than Perfect 10 issue 2 raised during its initial funding period (which we reviewed here). Perfect 10 creator Dave Brink marked the occasion with a celebratory closeout livestream on comic book commentator Leroi’s YouTube

Comic Review: “In Our Dreams Awake” Issue 1

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

The Kickstarter campaign for John McGuire’s In Our Dreams Awake issue 1 (here) is now in its final days of funding.* The book is a blend of multiple genres and art styles, all tied together by the broader themes of love and questioning reality. The story of In Our Dreams Awake follows Jason Byron, a man who falls asleep in

Get Rich or Die Trying in “Randy & Dandy DX” Coming to Consoles, PC on 29 April

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

On Monday, publisher Ratalaika Games announced that co-op action puzzler game Dandy & Randy DX will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox, Nintendo Switch and Steam PC on 29 April. Created by Brazilian developer Asterstic Game Studio, Dandy & Randy DX features throwback design and mechanics similar to classic era games and is also inspired by a true story

Grappling Hook Platformer “Raven’s Hike” Swinging To Consoles on 28 April

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

Everything is better with grappling hooks. On Monday, publisher QUByte Interactive announced that the new 2D platformer Raven’s Hike will be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbone, SeXbox and Nintendo Switch on 28 April. Developed by Wired Dream Studio, Raven’s Hike features a retro-inspired pixel art aesthetic and requires players to progress through a set of puzzle-filled stages using only

Edwin Asevedo’s Sci-Fi Hero “The Ace” Returns for Volume 2

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

On Sunday, independent comic book creator Edwin Acevedo launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Ace Volume 2, a sci-fi adventure that picks up where the first volume of The Ace left off, where the young hero is targeted by the beautiful-but-dangerous Angelyke. Written by Acevedo, the main story features illustrations by Ibai Canales (Iron Sights, The Abductables) and colors by

Sit DOWN Sunday Comic Book News Livestream – 24 April 2022 Edition

Posted on April 25, 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), veteran comic book creator Arvid Nelson and The Splintering founder Blake Worrell got another chance to discuss recent comic book news. Plus, The Splintering’s own George Travlos is back from assignment, and joined us for the show. This week, we discussed the

“Groken 2” Pre-Launch Page Now Live on Indiegogo

Posted on April 22, 2022 by George Travlos One comment

Newsletter Signup Available for Groken Volume 2

“Shadowrun Trilogy” Now Available to Preorder on Consoles

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

Paradox Interactive recently announced that Shadowrun Trilogy will launch on 21 June 2022 for Nintendo Switch, Xbone, SeXbox, PS4, and PS5, and preorders are now available on all platforms. The Shadowrun Trilogy is a remastered release of the three fantasy-cyberpunk RPGs in the Shadowrun Returns series (so no, not the original). These include: Shadowrun Returns Shadowrun: Dragonfall – Director’s Cut

90s-Inspired Action RPG “Anuchard” Now Available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PC

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

On Thursday, publisher Freedom Games officially launched action/RPG Anuchard for Nintendo Switch, SeXbox, Xbone, and Windows PC. Developed by stellarNull, Anuchard is described as a “civilization restoration action RPG” where players descend into monster-infested dungeons to restore the captured souls of a small village. The retro-inspired visual aesthetic is intended to be reminiscent of 90s-era PlayStation games. Here’s the official

“Cotton Fantasy” Coming to Switch, PS4 in May; New Trailer Released

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

ININ Games recently announced that Cotton Fantasy will be released for Nintendo Switch and PS4 on 20 May, and is now available for preorder. Released this past December in Japan under the title Cotton Rock ‘n’ Roll, this Cotton Fantasy is intended to represent a full rebirth of the Cotton series. This certainly makes sense, as Fantasy the first new

Billy Tucci’s “Shi: Sakura” Now Assassinating Wallets on Indiegogo

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

On Wednesday, renowned comic book creator, Crusade Comics founder and “teen sensation” Billy Tucci launched a crowdfunding campaign for Shi: Sakura, a 56-page graphic novel featuring the original “bad girl” of 90s comics. The campaign is already a remarkable success, having raised more than $80 thousand at the time of this writing. Reuniting the creative team of Tucci, writer Steven

Remembering Comic Book Creator Michael Turner on His Birthday, April 21

Posted on April 21, 2022 by George Travlos 2 comments

Today we celebrate Michael Turner’s birthday with a look at some of his most memorable works

QUByte Announces the Return of Retro FPS “Zero Tolerance” for Modern Consoles

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

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

Taking Modern Video Game Rating Systems to Task (Opinion)

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

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

“Skies of Arcadia” Localizer Admits to “Ad-Libbing” and Completely Rewriting Dialogue

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

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

Cody Fernandez Pulls Off Another Last-Minute Miracle with “Jack Irons” Issue 4

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

On Tuesday, the crowdfunding campaign for the fourth issue of Jack Irons: Steel Cowboy narrowly crossed the finish line, overtaking the $13,500 funding threshold with just hours to spare. Yeehaw! (Kill me) This follows the success of Jack Irons issue 3, which also came down to the wire in 2020. Created by Cody Fernandez, Jack Irons is a sci-fi/western book

Retro-Inspired Farming Simulator “Bit Orchard: Animal Valley” Coming to Xbox, Switch this Friday

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

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

Max DeVill’s Monster Adventure “Human Hunters” Now on Indiegogo

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

On Monday, independent comic book creator Max DeVill launched a crowdfunding campaign for Human Hunters issue 1, a 34-page fantasy book that combines the horror of the Universal Studios Monsters and the action/adventure of Indiana Jones. Written by the duo responsible for Mary Machinegun Johnnie Reed and Max DeVill, and featuring illustrations by Mateus Duarte (Neo-Tokyo: The Truth is a

Open-World Western “Guns and Spurs 2” Coming to Steam PC on 29 April

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

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.

Mayhem Comics’ “Slave Girl from Planet X” Fully Funded on Indiegogo

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

On Friday, Mayhem Comics Group launched a crowdfunding campaign for Slave Girl from Planet X, a 48-page sci-fi graphic novel. The project is already fully funded, having raised nearly $15 thousand at the time of this writing. Created by Clint Hilinski (The Blue Bombshell, Pirate Queen), Slave Girl from Planet X is described as an “ADULTS ONLY Sci Fi adventure”

Fantasy Adventure “TASOMACHI: Behind the Twilight” Now Available to Preorder on Nintendo Switch

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

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

Mythological Roguelite “Samurai Bringer” Coming to PC, Consoles on 21 April

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

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

Retro-Inspired FPS “CARNAL” Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch

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

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

Brendan Swan’s “DisintegrationStreet” Vol. 3 Now on Indiegogo (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Independent comic book creator Brendan Swan recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for DisintegrationStreet Vol. 3, the next 69-page graphic novel in the five book series. The project is already fully funded, having raised more than $3 thousand at the time of this writing. Written and illustrated by Swan (Strangelove: I Want to be Chrome), DisintegrationStreet takes place in a strange

Wake Up! “In Our Dreams Awake” Now on Kickstarter (Crowdfunding Spotlight)

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Blake Worrell One comment

Independent comic book creator John McGuire recently launched a crowdfunding campaign for In Our Dreams Awake issue 1, a 26-page book featuring elements of both cyberpunk and fantasy. Co-created by McGuire and Egg Embry, this first issue of the miniseries is split into two separate “dreams”, with one illustrated by Edgar Salazar and the other by Rolands Kalniņš. Here is

Review: “Taito Milestones” (Nintendo Switch)

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Blake Worrell 2 comments

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

The Multiplayer Mecha Battles of “Robo Wars” Come to Nintendo Switch on 15 April

Posted on April 12, 2022 by Blake Worrell Leave a comment

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,

Naval War Sim “Aircraft Carrier Survival” Coming to Steam on 20 April

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

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

Fast-Paced Action RPG “Unsouled” Coming to Switch, Xbox and Steam PC on 28 April

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

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