JackQuest: Tale of the Sword coming to Switch/PS4/Xbox One/PC later this year
Looks like a blast! SYDNEY, NSW – Sept. 27, 2018 – JackQuest: Tale of the Sword, a fast-paced fantasy action platformer from publisher Blowfish Studios and developer NX Games, will find its way to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC in late 2018. One fateful night, when young Jack takes the beautiful Nara for a walk in the woods, his love is kidnapped by the villainous orc Kor...[Read More]
Tanglewood
Big Evil Corporation has brought one of the more unique 16-bit experiences to the Macintosh/PC with Tanglewood. Made for the Mega Drive (Genesis for American old game enthusiasts), the game absolutely screams welcome back to the late 80s, and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all. Some of the best games with the simplest mechanics make for epic adventures. Tanglewood is certainly some...[Read More]
The King’s Bird
2D platformers face a unique, if not more difficult challenge in creating believable and alluring worlds when compared to the more contemporary first person shooters and action oriented games of today. The big problem being; how can a game compete, through its visuals, sounds, and storytelling, all the while doing so with one less dimension? When you first start up The King’s Bird it may seem like...[Read More]
The King’s Bird launching August 23rd for the PC
Looks kinda cool. Check out the details below. Vancouver and Boulder, Colo. – August 8, 2018 – Soar to great heights with the upcoming release of award-winning platforming game The King’s Bird from Serenity Forge and published by Graffiti Games. Launching on PC via Steam on August 23 for $19.99 USD, The King’s Bird is a momentum-driven, precision-platforming game that has players use aerial moveme...[Read More]
Crash Bandicoot N’Sane Trilogy (Xbox One)
Crash Bandicoot N’Sane Trilogy finally makes its debut on the Xbox One X today after XB1 owners have had to watch the PlayStation 4 folks celebrate the return of everyone’s favorite Bandicoot for the last year. And I must say that the wait was worth it. Bringing the band back together, Vicarious Visions’ Crash Bandicoot N’Sane Trilogy remasters Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Ba...[Read More]
Unravel Two
Unravel Two was an E3 surprise and miracle when Electronic Arts announced its existence and immediate launch. The first game, which I adored, involved a character made of yarn, who traverses many different types of puzzle situations that required him to use his yarn to get out of and progress. Swinging on yarn, tying yarn up and springing upward, and various other yarn uses, helped to push the fir...[Read More]
Yoku’s Island Express
Platformers typically follow the same formula when being designed. You run, jump, move from left to right, and achieve a goal only to be transported into another stage that is more of the same. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad formula at all, as classics like Super Mario Bros. and Lode Runner prove the longevity of such a genre can exist with such simplicity. That said, and beyond great classics...[Read More]
Steel Knight Trailer is Here
official trailer below STEEL KNIGHT 1513 is a solo action platformer set in Pre-Columbian North America which will be released sometime this month on Steam: In STEEL KNIGHT 1513 you’ll have to fight against huge bosses and solve many challenges in the territories of what we currently know as Florida. If you are a kind of retro geek, then you’ll be captivated by the game’s genuine visuals, which pa...[Read More]
Bishop Games drops new Light Fall trailer
New Light Fall trailer has released In case you missed the awesome news, the highly-anticipated 2D platformer Light Fall will release on the Nintendo Switch™ system, allowing players to experience the game’s innovative game mechanic, intriguing storyline and beautiful art style at home or on a portable handheld! Light Fall follows the adventures of a young boy and his quest through Numbra, ...[Read More]
Light Fall is almost here!
Highly anticipated Indie, Light Fall, set to release later this month. Light Fall, one of the most anticipated indie games of the year, features a unique game mechanic, compelling storyline and beautiful art style. Light Fall has earned multiple industry accolades, including winning Best Hardcore Game at the Game Connection Development Awards at Game Connection Europe 2017 during Paris Game Week. ...[Read More]
Graffiti Games reveals that it will fund three games for 2018
Newly formed independent video game publisher, Graffiti Games, revealed today that it will fund and publish three games for 2018. The titles are developed by the highly talented teams of 13AM Games, Serenity Forge and Space Mace Games and will launch on various platforms throughout the year. The veteran Graffiti team has more than 50 years of experience successfully positioning and launching title...[Read More]
Sodesco releases non-violent platformer
New non-violent platformer is here from Sodesco. Indie platformer ‘’Shiny’’ brings a story of hope and friendship to PS4™ Rotterdam, The Netherlands – 26 February 2018 – Today, indie platformer Shiny made its debut on PlayStation®4. The game is now available in the digital store and will also be in physical stores as of tomorrow. Shiny tells the heartwarming story of a robot named Kra...[Read More]