Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander Officially Out On Steam

It's been a long wild ride for Massive Damage with Halcyon 6. After it killed its Kickstarter, it released on Steam Early Access earlier this year. Today however the game is officially out, and can be picked up on Steam with a 15% discount. You can also check out the trailer below for the game:

Available on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/371200 Explore. Exploit. Exterminate. SURVIVE. Retro sci-fi strategy meets base building, exploration, and a deep tactical JRPG combat system in Halcyon 6. Take control of an idiosyncratic group of officers as they fight for the survival of Earth against an unknown alien threat.

Congrats to the whole team at Massive Damage! According to a blog post on their Steam page, they'll be working on bug squishing, and the Kickstarter Stretch Goals.

Top Five PlayStation Vita Games Developed In Toronto - Original Video

I've said on the podcast many times, I love the Vita. There's also a lot of great Toronto developed games on the Vita! So I gave my top 5, check it out below and subscribe today!

I'm a huge fan of the PlayStation Vita, so I decided to just give my Top 5 PlayStation Vita games that were developed in Toronto. You can find out more about these games, and others at: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/

Original Video - Week In Review - Watch Dogs 2, Alto's Adventure, And More

Hey everyone! I'm back again with another week in review! Check it out below and remember to subscribe!

Hey there! I'm back with another week in review. Didn't have time to edit this week, but can check out everything at http://www.torontogamedevs.com/ Watch Dogs 2: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/watch-dogs-2-open-world-gameplay Kapsul Infinite: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/arcade-physics-based-flyer-kapsul-infinite-now-on-steam Foxhole: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/clapfoot-games-now-working-on-mmo-foxhole Alto's Adventure: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/altos-adventure-course-arrives-in-stickman-golf-3

Clapfoot Games Now Working On MMO War Game 'Foxhole'

Coming off the heels of Fortified (which I think is a lot of fun), Claptfoot Games let me know they are officially working on Foxhole, a massive multiplayer online game where you work and fight with players in a never ending war. It's currently in an early stage, having just released 0.0.4 version on Steam a few days ago.

"Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where you will work with hundreds of players to shape the outcome of a persistent online war. This is the ultimate game of collaborative strategy and tactics. Every action you take can have a powerful and permanent effect across a vast world in a constant state of war."

Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where you will work with hundreds of players to shape the outcome of a persistent online war. Play the prototype today: http://www.foxholegame.com/download Twitter: http://www.foxholegame.com/ Blog: http://foxholegame.com Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/foxholegame Music: "Faceoff" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Foxhole is a massively multiplayer game where you will work with hundreds of players to shape the outcome of a persistent online war. In this Walkthrough video, Matt will walk you through the basics of the Foxhole Combat Prototype and get you ready to jump into the fight!

You can download the Alpha version of the game on Steam right now, and check out the team on Twitter and PAX.

Alto's Adventure Course Arrives In Stickman Golf 3

The gang over at Snowman is at it again, this time next year it's possible Alto's Adventure has taken over the world.  You can download and play Alto's Ridge, a level based on Alto's Adventure in Stickman Golf 3.

"But then we decided to bring something familiar to the world of SSG3. After becoming close with the team at Snowman while helping out with the Alto’s Android release, we thought it would be really cool too bring their beautiful designs to the Super Stickman Golf world.
Not unlike the Super Meat Boy course from SSG2, “Alto’s Ridge” brings in the gorgeous design work the game is famous for, along with some unique new ways to explore the artwork from the game."
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You can download the level in Stickman Golf 3, but it does require the premium version of the app, which you can download here. While you're at it, make sure to pick up Alto's Adventure as well!

Watch Dogs 2 Open World Gameplay

We're heading into the holiday season, and so Ubisoft is in full force with its Watch Dogs 2 hype. You can check out some Open World gameplay with multiplayer elements.

"Watch the first-ever open world, free-roam gameplay walkthrough for Watch Dogs 2. In this new demonstration, a small slice of the expansive San Francisco Bay Area is explored, as Marcus wanders through such world-famous landmarks as Coit Tower and Fisherman’s Wharf. Enhanced hacking and driving mechanics, use of drones, deeper customization options and world activities are on display in this extensive look into the gameplay experience. Marcus also encounters various online multiplayer scenarios, where he gets caught in Bounty situations - both as the hunter and the hunted - and joins a friend for co-op missions."

Watch the first-ever open world, free-roam gameplay walkthrough for Watch Dogs 2. In this new demonstration, a small slice of the expansive San Francisco Bay Area is explored, as Marcus wanders through such world-famous landmarks as Coit Tower and Fisherman's Wharf.

Watch Dogs 2 comes out November 15th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Arcade Physics-Based Flyer 'Kapsul Infinite' Now On Steam

Kapsul Infinite, which was originally released on iOS and Android by indie developer Luke OConner, has made its way onto Steam.  The game pits you in a space capsule, as you go from one platform to another in procedurally generated challenges.

The game features a simple two button control system, with the challenge arising from the mastery required to pilot your space capsule through complex procedurally generated levels. As you progress you will face new twists on the environment that require you to attain new levels of mastery over your little craft. Kapsul Infinite is a small, but endless game, with a strong atmosphere and compelling gameplay.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/518680 Pilot your tiny space capsule through an endless series of procedurally generated challenges. Physics-based action gameplay that is easy to learn, but very difficult to master. Try and try again as you soak up the soothing atmosphere and striking abstract visuals.

Kapsul Infinite is available right now on Steam for $4.49

TorontoGameDevs Podcast Episode 50

Normally I don't write about the podcast on the main news site, but we hit a nice little milestone I figured I would share.

We've hit out 50th podcast! Bret Measor, Dan Rodrigues, and myself sat down over the weekend to talk about some of the recent Toronto Game Developed stuff, but we also answered some fan questions. Check it out below, while also subscribing to iTunes.

We passed Episode 50 on our podcast. We talked about Alone With You, Valley, N++, Severed, and answered some questions about game development. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/video-game-podcast-toronto/id1025606427?mt=2 Check out the main site: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/

You can also check out our podcast page for all the past episodes.

Original Video - Week In Review - Valley, N++, Alone With You Releases

Hey everyone! It's another Week In Review! Our videos which basically summarizes what happened this week for Toronto developed games. Remember to subscribe on Youtube!

Another week in review! This week N++ , Alone With You, Valley released, and we know have a release date for Severed on Wii U.

 

 

Severed Out On Wii U September 22nd

First it was released on PlayStation Vita, then it was announced it was coming to iOS, Wii U, and 3DS. The iOS version is out for players to enjoy and now we know when the Wii U version comes out.

Nintendo announced the Nindies Summer Jam, and Severed is part of it and will be out September 22nd for Wii U, with the 3DS version coming out sometime in the Fall.

Get ready for #Nindies Summer Jam! Every Thursday in September, a new digital release for Wii U, Nintendo 3DS or both, will hit the Nintendo eShop at 10% of listing price for the first week! Check out these participating #Nindies Summer Jam titles, as well as a variety of upcoming Nindie games for the rest of 2016 and beyond!

You can check out the video below of what I thought of the iOS version against the Vita version as well:

I chat about Severed, and my thoughts on how the PlayStation Vita game plays on iOS. Check out more at www.torontogamedevs.com

Part of the same video showed Runbow Pocket coming to 3DS in Q4, so we'll have more on that and Severed 3DS as it becomes available.

Original Video - Thoughts On Valley

Hey there! Two Toronto developed games came out today. I've already told you my thoughts on Alone With You, so here are my thoughts on Valley from Blue Isle Studio - full review incoming.

Valley just came out on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. I'll have the full review in a week or so, but figured I would give my impressions on the first person adventure.

Until then, subscribe on Youtube!

Russian Subway Dogs by Spooky Squid Games Hits Kickstarter

As previously announced, Spooky Squid's next game Russian Subway Dogs has hit Kickstarter.  There is currently a $50,000 goal, and you can get a copy of a game for as low as $5.00.  Some of the other rewards include Alpha access, a key to They Bleed Pixels, and Pixel Art packs.

"Welcome comrades! Meet Russian Subway Dogs, a fast-paced action-arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs of the Moscow Metro. We have done extensive, totally legal research in order to fine-tune this chaotic simulation of what it's like to scavenge for food from Russian commuters. Surviving isn't easy when you are dodging volatile vodka, rival dogs, and the rare and dangerous Subway Bear!"

Support our Kickstarter at www.russiansubwaydogs.com! A fast-paced arcade game inspired by the real-life stray dogs who ride the Moscow Metro. From the creators of They Bleed Pixels. Coming to Steam and Itch.io for PC and Mac sometime in 2017! Find out more at www.spookysquid.com/rsd

Make sure to check out the full Kickstarter and let's get this game funded. Make sure to also follow Miguel on Twitter and stay up to date. Russian Subway Dogs is expected to release early to mid 2017.