N++ Is Coming To Steam

N++, the ninja platformer from Metanet Software has announced they'll be bringing N++ over to Steam (PC, Mac, and Linux). It will have all controller support be everything that is in the PlayStation 4 version, "and more".

Number of levels? who knows! Rest assured, we’ve got some surprises planned and some new stuff that will debut on Steam (and make it’s way to the PS4 as well). You’re gonna love it. So for all of you who have been enjoying the series for years and chomping (champing?) at the bit to see this game on Steam, get in on the ground floor and start up the hype machine! And for those of you who have never heard of this game before, we’re so excited for you! Especially if you like challenging platformers, you’re in for a treat :)

N++ was originally released on PS4 last year, and was our fan voted Game of the Year for 2015.  While no release date is known right now, you can check out the Steam page to add it to your Wishlist and stay up to date.

Make sure to follow the developer on Twitter, and make sure to sue the hashtag #NPlusPlus. We'll have more on the game when Metanet is ready to share.

Blot Interactive Releases PlanktOs on Steam

Indie developer Blot Interactive, the developer behind Bloxiq, has released their underwater exploration game PlanktOs on Steam.  You can out the trailer, and screenshots below.

Planktos is a beautiful underwater exploration experience. Possess and cleanse a variety of fish that have become corrupted by an unknown evil. Solve challenging puzzles and discover the unique abilities of the marine life. Help the little spirit navigate an enchanting realm and release Elders trapped in crystal prisons. Avoid fearsome predators and traps in your attempt to rescue all of the Elders

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The game goes for $5.49 on Steam, which you can download right here, while also following the developer on Twitter. The game is also published by Red Meat Games over in Kitchener, so be sure to give them a follow.

What Did Patreons Get In January?

Okay, so I missed this in December (Patreons did get rewards, I just didn't write the post), so we're back with a recap for what they got in January.  Remember, you can become a Patreon by going here. Anything you can help with is much appreciated.  

There actually wasn't any interview in January, but we got one lined up for February already.  The podcast is recorded on either Saturday, or Sunday by Dan, Bret and myself and Patreons always get that early on the weekend, while I post it for the general public on Monday.

On the game front, there were two games.  Cally's Cave's 3 released on Steam in January, and Patreon's were given a copy of the game.  Matt Kap also donated some codes for Castle In The Darkness for Patreons on Steam.  

Thanks again to everyone who help grow TorontoGameDevs.com everyday.  If you can spare a few dollars a month, Patreon money goes a long way (all money goes to the site, it's not a revenue generator for me).  So check out the page if you can.  If you can't, that's 100% fine, I understand! But Tweeting/FaceBooking/Reddit'ing about the site goes a long way too :)

- Steve

Finish Line Games Bringing Cel Damage HD To Xbox One

Toronto Indie developer Finish Line Games has announced they'll be bringing their HD rerelease of Cel Damage to Xbox One. The game is currently on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.

Fourteen years after the crazed cartoon car combat extravaganza blazed a trail of mayhem across the Microsoft Xbox, Finish Line Games is proud to announce that Cel Damage HD is heading to the Xbox One!

Carve a path of cel-shaded destruction with Fowl Mouth, Violet, Sinder, and the rest of the Cel Damage cast, with updated graphics, enhanced gameplay and classic tried-and-true couch-based multiplayer action!

No release date was given yet, but you can follow the developer on FaceBook and Twitter to stay up to date. If you have any PlayStation console, you can pick the game up on the store as the game is cross-play.

Fortified Out Now On Xbox One and Steam

Clapfoot Games has released Fortified to the masses on Xbox One and Steam.  You can download the game on Steam here (currently 20% discount), and Xbox One here.

Watch the official launch trailer for Fortified, available worldwide on Wednesday, February 3rd 2016 for Xbox One and Steam. Invasion is imminent! Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/334210 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/clapfoot Facebook https://facebook.com/clapfoot

Make sure to let the developer know what you think on Steam, or on Twitter.  Patreon's, keep an eye out on your email as well.

New Screenshots For FutureGrind

Indie developer Milkbag Games released a couple more screenshots for their skate-like game FutureGrind, and I wanted to share them.  Owen took to the company's Tumblr to show them off:

In December we took FutureGrind to PlayStation Experience in San Francisco. We showed a whole new environment of the game in our demo, and we spent a lot of time polishing the visuals of the game. These are some screenshots I took from that build of the game showing the latest.

The game is looking really slick, and you can follow the developer on Twitter, and Tumblr.  Not release date yet for FutureGrind, but we'll be sure to have it for you when we find out.

Illumination Games Releases Ace Academy: Black Flight On Mobile

New local developer Illumination Games, in partnership with Seed Interactive and the Canadian Aviation and Space Museum have released Ace Academy: Black Flight on iOS and Android.  The flying combat game is based off of the dog fights from World War I.

Ace Academy: Black Flight will pin you to your seat as you experience First World War dogfighting like never before. You will fly with real squadrons, over actual historical locations, as you ascend the ranks to become a World War One Ace. Test your abilities as you go head to head with top German Jastas in Fokker and Albatross fighters. Discover the major battles and theatres that made First World War one of the most gruelling wars ever fought! Join the ranks of Black Flight, explore the world of 100 years ago, and earn your place in history.

Ace Academy: Black Flight will pin you to your seat as you experience First World War dogfighting like never before. You will fly with real squadrons, over actual historical locations, as you ascend the ranks to become a World War One Ace.

You can download the game for free on iOS and Android, and make sure to follow the gang over on Twitter.  Make sure to also check out SE3D Interactive, and let us know what you think in the comments!

XMG Working On Something For Apple TV

Having released Gastrobots last year, and now busy working on Project Giants, XMG Studios tweeted today that they are officially working on something for Apple TV.

It's o-fish-ial! XMG has started production on a brand-new #AppleTV game! More details as they bubble up! pic.twitter.com/WPf4EOQVkU

— XMG Studio (@xmgstudio) February 1, 2016

Details are thin right now, but exciting to hear they have multiple projects going. Or perhaps this is Project Giants heading to Apple TV. Only time will tell!

Vertex Pop Releasing We Are Doomed To PlayStation Vita Next Month

Indie developer Vertex Pop announced that their twin-stick shooter We Are Doomed will be releasing on PlayStation Vita on February 9th.  The game was previously released on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam last year.  The game is also cross-buy with the PS4 version, so if you already own that one, then you own the Vita version.

Above all, We Are Doomed is a skill based game. There is no levelling and no upgrades, just your skills improving over time. If you want to get better, you need to get better! And that takes practice. So it’s a good thing you’ll have your PS Vita on you all the time, eh?

You can check out the full details and tips for playing over at the PlayStation blog, and make sure to follow the developer on Twitter. Let us know in the comments if you plan on picking up We Are Doomed.

Severed Is Closing To Being Done

PlayStation Vita exclusive Severed from DrinkBox Studios is close to being done, according to the developer.  On the blog post, Lead Designer Gary Corriveau, explained some of the final touches they are doing:

The final touches of the game are falling into place. We’re tuning numbers, tidying up animations, mixing the last of the sound effects and music; Polishing the game to it’s full potential. Make no mistake, it’s hard work! Not because of the hours put in or the nature of the work, but because you know you will have to stop at some point. Most of us have enough ‘final touch’ ideas to work on the game for an eternity. But we’re also anxious to get Severed in front of an audience with the hopes they will enjoy playing the game as much as we’ve enjoyed making it. That cognitive dissonance can be difficult at times, but the rewards are well worth it.

Severed was delayed late last year to sometime this year, and it sounds like soon we'll get our chance to play it.  You can check out the full blog post here, and we'll have everything on the game as we get closer to release.

Alientrap Announces Maximum Override - Out Right Now

Despite working on Cryptark port to PS4, working on Modbox, Alientrap went ahead and announced and released Maximum Override on Steam.  The game is on Early Access right now, but does have a 15% discount:

Maximum Override is a chaotic city destruction game where the machines come alive. Wreak havoc in a fully destructible randomly generated city with anything you can find. Check out the system requirements before purchasing! We are still optimizing the destruction physics

• Take over police cars, taxis, helicopters, wrecking balls, bridges, rocket cars, giant mechs, UFOs, monster trucks, big rigs, giant globe statues, fire hydrants, vending machines, tanks...
• 2 procedurally generated fully destructible cities
• Full Controller support
• Game modes: Gman Elimination, Arcade score mode, and a sandbox Zen mode

http://store.steampowered.com/app/389220 - On Steam January 25th for $6.99 Maximum Override is a chaotic city destruction game where the machines come alive. Wreak havoc in a fully destructible randomly generated city with anything you can find.

You can download the game on Steam right now, with a 15% discount, but make sure to follow the developer on Twitter.

Far Cry Primal - Takkar Trailer and Behind The Scenes

With Far Cry Primal releasing next month, Ubisoft has released two new videos for their upcoming first person shooter.  The trailer shows off Hunter Takkar, who is the character that players will control, as he "helps the Wenja people rise above extinction".

Hunter Takkar comes to Oros to help the Wenja people rise above extinction ------------------------------­---- Follow IGN for more! ------------------------------­---- YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/ignentertainment?sub_confirmation=1 IGN OFFICIAL APP: http://www.ign.com/mobile FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ign TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ign INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/igndotcom/?hl=en WEBSITE: http://www.ign.com/ GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/+IGN

The second video shows off how Ubisoft goes about creating the world, characters, and language used in the game.

A look at the work Ubisoft put into recreating mankind's earliest days. ------------------------------­---- Follow IGN for more! ------------------------------­---- IGN OFFICIAL APP: http://www.ign.com/mobile FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ign TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ign INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/igndotcom/?hl=en WEBSITE: http://www.ign.com/ GOOGLE+: https://plus.google.com/+IGN

Far Cry Primal releases February 23rd on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime Heading To PlayStation 4 Next Month

Asteroid Base, the Toronto developer who brought us Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime last year to Xbox One and Steam announced they'll be bringing the co-op space adventure game to PlayStation 4 next month on February 9th, just in time for Valentine's Day.

Team up with a friend (or a pet space-cat in 1P mode) and take control of a huge space battleship, dashing between turrets, engines, shields and super-weapons to battle the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise. The League Of Very Empathetic Rescue Spacenauts (LOVERS) is depending on you!

Explore a neon galaxy in your very own battleship in Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime. Coming to PS4 February 9, 2016 http://www.loversinadangerousspacetime.com Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime a thrilling 1- or 2-player couch co-op adventure. Only through teamwork can you triumph over the evil forces of Anti-Love, rescue kidnapped space-bunnies, and avoid a vacuumy demise.

Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime released last year to positive reviews from critics, getting 80% on Metacritic.  It also finished second last year in our fan voting GOTY poll last year.  Let us know in the comments if you plan on picking up Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime! Make sure to follow the developers on Twitter.

Fortified From Clapfoot Games Releases Next Month

I should of thought something was up when Clapfoot Games started posting some videos about Fortified. The Toronto indie studio went ahead and announced their 1950's inspired tower defence game will be hitting Xbox One and Steam early next month. Check out the launch trailer below!

Watch the official launch trailer for Fortified, available worldwide on Wednesday, February 3rd 2016 for Xbox One and Steam. Invasion is imminent! Steam http://store.steampowered.com/app/334210 Twitter http://www.twitter.com/clapfoot Facebook https://facebook.com/clapfoot

Fortified is an explosive strategy shooter where players will defend the Earth against a menacing Martian invasion in the 1950s. Play as one-of-four pulp inspired heroes as they fight swarms of terrifying robots with an arsenal of Cold War era weapons and experimental technology. Protect the city by building a network of defensive structures, commanding an army, and jumping into battle against dangerous sky scraping attackers. Fight for Earth alone or with up to four players for the ultimate co-op defense experience.

I got to play Fortified last year and really enjoyed my time, and was my most anticipated game for this year.  Fortified is out on Xbox One, and Steam on February 3rd. There is also a 15% discount if pre-ordering on Xbox One.

Dashy Square Now On Kickstarter

Just the other day we wrote about Dashy Square hitting Steam Greenlight. Well now independent developer Kastriot Sulejmani is taking to Kickstarter to help fund his game.

This project has been in development solely by myself (Kastriot Sulejmani) for the past 8 months. It was released for iOS and Android in August 2015. Thrilled with a lot of peoples support and feedback towards the game, I decided to dedicate all my efforts on continuing the games development and wanted to release for more platforms like Steam and possibly VR (Virtual Reality) in the future!

Currently, I am running a greenlight page on Steam in hopes of making it more accessible for a huge variety of gamers worldwide. The idea behind this Kickstarter is to raise the $110 dollars needed to pay off the Steam Greenlight fee but also raise awareness for the game's presence.

Make sure you check out the Kickstarter for the all the details, but also give Kastriot Sulejmani a follow on Twitter, he's extremely active. Remember to vote for it on Steam Greenlight as well.