VG247’s Sherif Saed reported on 3D Realms and Voidpoint’s use of old-school tech to create its new FPS, Ion Maiden. Powered by the Build Engine, the same tools that powered such classics as Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood, Ion Maiden looks like those games on the surface but is more capable under the Read more…
Bleeding Cool’s Gavin Sheehan went hands-on with City of the Shroud, the real-time tactical RPG and social experiment from Abyssal Arts, at PAX East last month. Gavin mentions that City of the Shroud has a “few new tricks” as a tactical RPG. After an explanation of the Combo Wheel, he Read more…
Peter Glagowski of Destructoid reported on the release date for EuroVideo’s FOX n FORESTS, which will launch on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux on May 17, 2018. FOX n FORESTS is a retro action platformer telling the tale of Rick, a mischievous fox with the ability to change seasons on a Read more…
While at PAX East 2018, Lauren Morten of PC Gamer went head-to-head with horrific bosses in Sinner: Sacrifice for Redemption, the boss battler from Another Indie. Lauren expressed interest in distinct mechanics that Sinner brings to the genre, such as leveling-down the protagonist after defeating enemies rather than gaining strength or XP. This mechanic Read more…
At PAX East last week, Peter Glagowski of Destructoid noted that he was “kind of in love” with 3D Realms’ demo of Ion Maiden, the new old-school first-person shooter created in the Build engine that powered classics like Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, and Shadow Warrior. “Repeat playthroughs will probably see Read more…
Giant Bomb took a Quick Look at The Station, the first-person sci-fi mystery from veterans with credits including Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, BioShock Infinite, and League of Legends. Soon after the discovery of a sentient alien race, three researchers are sent to observe their behaviors. After finding out they have a penchant for violence, the stealth Read more…
Gematsu recently reported that Fox n Forests, the 2D action platformer from publisher EuroVideo and developer Bonus Level Entertainment, is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, Mac and Linux in spring 2018. Assume the role of Rick the Fox, armed with a magical crossbow and the powerful ability to Read more…
There are a number of great indie games coming out this year but The Gardens Between has been given an opportunity to shine and stand out from the pack: it’s been named one of Destructoid’s 18 most anticipated indie games of 2018 by Patrick Hancock. Describing it as game he “can’t wait Read more…
Push Square‘s Robert Ramsay reports sci-fi mystery The Station, created by AAA veterans who worked on projects including BioShock Infinite, League of Legends, Kingdom of Amalur: Reckoning and others, is coming to PlayStation 4 : Fancy exploring an eerily quiet space station next month? If so, you’re in luck, because The Station promises mystery, intrigue, Read more…
The Gardens Between, the adventure puzzle game from The Voxel Agents in which best friends Arina and Frendt explore a surreal world of mysterious island gardens, is one of Polygon’s 50 most anticipated games of 2018. It’s also one of IGF 2018’s nominees for Excellence in Visual Art. Polygon’s team came Read more…