GameSpot reports that Brawlhalla, the epic free-to-play platform fighter from Blue Mammoth Games, is getting PS4-PC cross-play! It is currently in closed beta, but this functionality will go live once Brawlhalla launches. Those interested in jumping into the closed beta can do so by purchasing a Founder’s Pack for $20.00, Read more…
PC Gamer’s Joe Donnelly shares the announcement of Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption, a boss battler action RPG from Another Indie and Dark Star Game Studios. Dark Star Game Studios is a new studio composed of AAA veterans including a former Ubisoft art director, a Blizzard technical artist, and a Konami Read more…
Destiny 2 game director Luke Smith will deliver the opening keynote alongside Penny Arcade co-founder Jerry Holkins at PAX West 2017, taking place Sept. 1-4 in Seattle, WA. Smith joined Bungie in 2007, two years after publishing a feature titled “Broken Halo: Five Ways Bungie Can Fix Halo 2” during his time as Read more…
Epic Tavern, the tavern management sim with high-fantasy RPG storytelling from Los Angeles-based Hyperkinetic Studios, pours pints on Sept. 7 via Steam Early Access. Classic role-playing, roster management, and social elements are all brewed together in Epic Tavern. Players will manager the titular tavern and serve drinks while recruiting their patrons Read more…
Original Journey, the sci-fi action-adventure with hand-drawn pencil art, releases today for Windows via Steam for $11.99 / €11.99. Publisher Another Indie and developer Bonfire Entertainment are planning a Nintendo Switch launch in Q4 2017, with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases in Q1 2018. Take on the role of Read more…
PocketGamer.biz reports that Rodeo Stampede – Sky Zoo Safari from Yodo1 and Featherweight Games has surpassed 80 million downloads worldwide in the 13 months since its launch. With one million DAUs, Featherweight will continue to support the game and its passionate fanbase with future updates and new content. The anniversary update Read more…
GamesIndustry International has published an interview with Warren Spector, designer of Deus Ex and System Shock, about his upcoming PAX Dev keynote. At the heart of Spector’s talk, called “Developer, Know Thyself”, is the notion that creators shouldn’t let the commercial side define their success. PAX Dev is taking place in Read more…
Are you an independent developer dreaming of seeing their awesome work showcased among the PAX 10 at PAX West 2017? Selected developers will be announced on Penny Arcade and the PAX site, will receive 4 Expo Hall Badges for PAX West 2017, and provided a kiosk in the PAX Exhibition Hall Read more…
The Guardian’s Keith Stuart includes Hollow Ponds’ roguelike with a retro-sci-fi aesthetic, Loot Rascals, in their 42 most anticipated video games of 2017 list. Loot Rascals releases on PlayStation 4 and PC on March 7. To read the full article, please visit: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2017/jan/04/video-games-2017-guide
Gameranx’s Katrina Filippidis shares how Cleaversoft, headed by lead developer Rich Siegel, have taken a story of magic, space, and apocalyptic dragons, and combined it with beautifully hand-drawn levels and the features of a classic rogue-like platformer, to forge a ‘timeless piece of art.’ EarthNight is expected for release by Read more…