Anti-coin collecting 2D platformer Rising Dusk launches in December

If you’re a fan of all things retro, the name Shinyuden likely rings a bell. The Japanese studio has recently brought the likes of Avenging Spirit, Gleylancer, Gynoug, and Shockman to modern platforms. Their next title isn’t a classic game of yore, but rather a retro inspired new release – Rising Dusk comes from Studio …

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Martial arts meet Chinese-style brush art in Realm of Ink

Indie publisher 663 Games has put pen to paper and revealed Realm of Ink – a promising action Roguelite with a striking ink-painting art style. It also has an intriguing story to tell that’s based around existentialism and the significance of life, with the swordswoman protagonist Red learning that she’s a fictional character in a …

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Solo developed 3D platformer Racco Venture launches next month

After a successful showing at the 2021 indie games festival in Brazil, where it was a finalist for best children’s game, the solo developed 3D platformer Racco Venture is due to leap onto consoles in December. After a gang known as the Tattooed Armadillos steal a sacred relic, the world of Verta finds itself in …

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A hand-drawn beat’em up starring The Phantom launches next year

Melbourne-based Art of Play is in possession of The Phantom license, with work well underway on a multiformat hand-drawn scrolling beat’em up based on the purple-clad crime fighter. While not quite as well-known as Batman and Superman, The Phantom did in fact debut around the same time as DC’s caped duo – the first strip …

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Mega Cat Studios launches Kickstarter for NES platformer The Meating

Talk about perfectly timed. Mere days ahead of Halloween, Mega Cat Studios has launched a Kickstarter for The Meating – a blood-filled NES puzzle platformer crammed full of meat-shaped pixel arrangements. Kon, a ghost minotaur, is out to retrieve their missing body parts after Gyros, the Greek God of Meat, offers the former gladiator a chance …

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Our handy, but small, Evercade review index [Updated]

With the release of the Evercade compatible Super Pocket handhelds fast approaching, now seems like a decent time to round up every Evercade cartridge we’ve reviewed so far. The total stands at eight cartridges, which isn’t a great amount in fairness, but still may prove useful for anyone looking to make their first purchase. Having …

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Yu Suzuki’s Air Twister launches Nov 10th

It seems fair to say that Yu Suzuki’s Air Twister can be billed as ININ Games’ big winter release, launching on all formats and with physical versions available for both PS5 and Switch. The latest trailer for this on-rails shooter – a rather obvious homage to SEGA’s Space Harrier – shows off the six additional …

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Eat to compete – Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs announced

Pac-Man 99 has come to an end on Switch. There isn’t long to wait until the next competitive Pac-Man battle royale, though, with the mouthful that is Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle: Chomp Champs coming soon to consoles and PC. This 64-player battle royale sees players invade one another’s mazes to become the past dot devourer standing. …

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The gloves are off – Super Adventure Hand comes out fighting Sept 21st

Give a big hand to Super Adventure Hand! – a new 3D platformer from DevM Games, creators of Moving Out. A couple of inspirations spring instantly to mind, including the Glover series (or would-be series if the sequel wasn’t canned) and The Addams Family’s handy helper Thing. It does, however, look like it’ll be able …

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Detained: Too Good for School brings the smackdown to Swinster City

The three-man team behind The Vagrant have revealed Detained: Too Good for School – a scrolling beat’em up that lets you break noses as well as hearts. The story is one of revenge, with our angsty schoolgirl protagonist out to harm those who killed her brother. Classes and the gym must be attended during the …

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