A Summer with the Shiba Inu

A Summer with the Shiba Inu is a mystery visual novel being developed by Quill Studios that I got to play at Bit Bazaar.

It's a mysterious narrative game that takes place in a world inhabited by dogs. You play as Syd the Shiba Inu as she reunites with her old friend Max and encounters a mysterious Labrador Retriever called Quei-Li.

From the short demo I played, it defies your expectations quite a bit. The game begins with a fairly traditional introduction to the characters and world, reminiscent of other "weird" visual novels such as Hatoful Boyfriend, but then it takes a mysterious turn that sets the story in motion. The demo ends as the mystery begins, and it left me craving more from the story and it's world.

While the writing is the true highlight of the game, it also features very pretty artwork from a variety of talented artists. It's a real treat for the eyes.

I look forward to seeing more of A Summer with the Shiba Inu as it continues development. For now though, a demo is available on the Quill Studios website.

My Summer with the Shiba Inu will be coming soon to Steam.

Far Cry 5: Lost On Mars Hype Video

Far Cry 5: Lost on Mars hits PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC tomorrow - to celebrate Ubisoft released a hype video going over the weapons, enemies and more. Check it out below!

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Create 3D Game Merchandise With U-Dimensions

I've been chatting with the gang behind U-Dimension who've set up a way to create and customize 3D printed game characters if you're either a fan, or a company looking to make models for your game. You can check out all the details on their site. I've posted some videos below, and setting up is free plus they do all the drop-shipping.

U-dimensions was also kind enough to provide a $5.00 code for Patron's, so head over there for the code. Sign up is free at U-Dimensions.

U-Dimensions is a video game marketing and merchandising platform specializing in 3D printed personalized collectibles based on fan favorite video game characters. Fans can customize their favorite game characters by changing color, size, and even have the opportunity to build their own 3D printed game merchandise.

U-Dimensions' goal is to make it easier for game companies to develop and expand their merchandise line, and allow them to gain extra profit from games. The unique, and free platform makes it possible for game companies to reach a larger audience, and allows for a variety of 3D printing merchandise options. Our software allows for company's 2D or 3D game elements to be automatically converted into 3D-print ready elements. The free model also allows game companies to gain commission while U-Dimensions take care of production and distribution.

Far Cry 5's Next DLC 'Lost on Mars' Out July 17th

The next piece of Far Cry's season pass will be out July 17th on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox. Titled Lost on Mars, it'll put players as Nick Rye as he's teleported to Mars to help his buddy Hurk help stop an alien invasion on Earth. You can check out the teaser trailer and press release below, and in the meantime can play the previous DLC Hours of Darkness.

FAR CRY® 5: LOST ON MARS LAUNCHES ON JULY 17

Nick Rye and Hurk Return for an Intergalactic Battle to Save Humankind

Montreal — July 11, 2018 — Yesterday, Ubisoft announced Far Cry® 5: Lost on Mars, the second post-launch adventure, will release July 17 on available platforms. Lost on Mars continues the uncanny adventures in the Far Cry 5 Season Pass as players travel to Mars to eradicate an alien threat. Lost on Mars can be purchased as part of the season pass for $39.99 or the Gold Edition for $119.99.

Lost on Mars transports the franchise’s insanity from Hope County to the red planet as Nick Rye is teleported to a hostile planet to help his buddy Hurk thwart an alien invasion of Earth. This adventure gives players a new arsenal of alien weaponry, including the Blaster of Disaster, Hellfire and Morphinator, while also introducing a new traversal tool with Space Jets. Humankind’s future is in the hands of the game’s most notorious guns-for-hire. Time to squash some bugs!

In addition, all Far Cry 5 players will have access to new Mars-themed assets in Far Cry Arcade, available now. Map builders will be able to integrate these assets into their existing maps or create new sci-fi-themed maps. Future content will also include thematic assets that will be added to Far Cry Arcade for free. Those who download the Lost on Mars DLC will also gain access to new weapons – Obliteratorrrr, Taser Phazer Annihilazer, Nerve Reaper, Grape Popper and Hellfire – to use as they liberate Hope County from the Project at Eden’s Gate. 

Far Cry 5 post-launch will continue with a final DLC adventure – Dead Living Zombies – which will be released in August. An additional asset drop will give map builders more tools to create unique Far Cry Arcade experiences. The adventures are available in the season pass or as stand-alone DLC purchases, while new asset releases for Far Cry Arcade will be available for free to all players in future title updates.

Set in America, a first for the franchise, Far Cry 5 offers players total freedom to navigate a serene-looking yet deeply twisted world as the new junior deputy of fictional Hope County, Montana. Players will find that their arrival accelerates a years-long silent coup by a fanatical doomsday cult, the Project at Eden’s Gate, igniting a violent takeover of the county. Under siege and cut off from the rest of the world, players will join forces with residents of Hope County and form the Resistance. Far Cry 5 will continue to receive premium DLC adventures available in the season pass, as well as free content, including new Far Cry Arcade assets and in-game live events following the launch.

For more information about Far Cry 5, please visit farcry.com and follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/farcrygame or hashtag #farcry5.

For the latest on Far Cry 5 and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

© 2018 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Far Cry, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry directed by Cevat Yerli.

Warframe Coming To Switch

Though no release date was given, Warframe will be coming to Switch as announced during this weekend's Tennocon event. You can check out the trailer below.

Warframe Update 'The Sacrifice' Out Now On Consoles

The latest update to Digital Extremes free to play MMO Warframe is now live on consoles. The update includes the 'The Sacrifice' quest-line, updates to the UI, cosmetics, and more. You can check out the full details here, plus a trailer and screenshots below.

Every TorontoGameDevs Interview So Far

We've done nine interviews so far, concluding with our most recent one with the guys behind A Fold Apart. As sort of a summary concluding what I'm just randomly calling "Season 1" of interviews - here are all the ones I've done.

As a reminder, Patrons at the $4.00+ level get access to the podcast several days in advance, along with the occasional free codes. Remember to also subscribe on iTunes and Google Play!

1) Jason Canam - Developer behind Way of the Passive Fist (which just got updated)

TorontoGameDevs Interview - Jason Canam

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2) SteelRain27 - Twitch Streamer located here in Toronto

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3) Dan Stopnicki - Developer behind Skies of Fury DX on Switch

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4) One More Story Games - Blair and Jean Leggett up in Barrie discuss their story-driven game engine.

TorontoGameDevs Interview - One More Story Games

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5) Felicia Valenti - Local singer, and game voice actress.

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6) Benjamin Rivers - Rivers is a local developer who has released Home, and Alone With You.

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7) Alex Bethke - Local developer who has worked on over 100 games, and has been involved with Toronto Game Jam for several years.

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8) Galal Hassan - Another local developer working on an AR mobile escape room game. Galal went to E3 and gives his take on being an indie dev at the biggest convention for games.

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9) Lightning Rod Games - Mark Laframboise and Steven Smith who are working on A Fold Apart

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Runbow Out Now On PS4 and Switch

Runbow is out now on Playstation 4 and Nintendo Switch (and Wii U, and Steam, and 3DS, and Xbox One) for $14.99 USD. It serves as a nice little appetite while we wait for Double Cross (due this year).

The wait is over. #Runbow is now available on #NintendoSwitch! The full game, and all DLC are now line on the eShop! https://t.co/M7PWKJTksO

The ultimate party is now available in the palm of your hands! Huge thanks to @HeadupGames and @stagecs for making this happen! pic.twitter.com/fTu8wyHjnU

— 13AM Games (@13amgames) July 3, 2018

The #Runbow party finally makes the running jump to @PlayStation! Available now! #playstation #ps4 #indie #partygame pic.twitter.com/zc2J0XNsew

— 13AM Games (@13amgames) July 4, 2018

Far Cry 5 Updated With Photo Mode

Far Cry 5 has been updated with a photo mode and some other additions to the Arcade Mode.  You can download the patch for free on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Photo mode would be a good addition while we wait for the remaining DLC. Check out the patch notes here.

New Dawn Update Out Now For Way of the Passive Fist

Way of the Passive Fist came out earlier this year, we even spoke to Jason Canam shortly after it released, and now the game has been updated with the "New Dawn" update.

The New Dawn update is a free download and includes a new Epilogue campaign "New Dawn" which has 5 stages, a new rogue-like Survival Mode, as well as some revamped story and difficult adjustments..

#WayOfThePassiveFist is BIGGER and BETTER than EVER with our greatest update yet: NEW DAWN!

NEW DAWN is live on Steam, and is coming soon to consoles!https://t.co/YOS063pNEw pic.twitter.com/MAn3FKLWIH

— Household Games (@HHGamesInc) June 21, 2018

If you own Way of the Passive Fist then you can download the free update now. If not, the game is currently on sale on Steam.

Silverfish DX Out Now On iOS

Silverfish DX, the action game from one-man studio Chaotic Box has been released on iOS for iPhone and iPad.

"Weave your way through menacing swarms, collect Power Pods and turn the tables on your foes! The space bugs are back and tougher than ever - do you have what it takes to defeat them?"

You can pick up the game on iOS (iPhone and iPad) here for $3.99.

Silverfish DX is out now on the App Store! https://t.co/hEiCyukqJM

#indiegame pic.twitter.com/yIQecGuIGx

— Frank Condello (@ChaoticBox) June 7, 2018

Fossil Hunters Out Now On Nintendo Switch

As previously announced, Fossil Hunters is out now on Nintendo Switch. It is available for $16.99 and can be picked up on the e-shop.

Presenting FOSSIL HUNTERS!

Made by @ReptoidGames. Published by Smiling Buddha Games (Hey, that's me and @JulianSpillane!) It released on the Switch today and we're proud to be involved! Grab it while it's hot!https://t.co/OVyTq20fhE pic.twitter.com/fWnoSYsbD1

— Brent Black (@brentalfloss) June 28, 2018

A Fold Apart Looking For Funding On Fig

Indie developer Lightning Rod Games have been working on A Fold Apart, their emotional 3D puzzle game about being in a long distance relationship.

To help bring the game of live they are looking into public funding via Fig. If you're unfamiliar with Fig it's similar to Kickstarter but also offering the chance to invest in the game. $20 dollars on the Fig page gets you access to a copy of the game when it releases.

You can check out the full trailer and some screenshots below which shows off the "folding" mechanic. The game will contain over 50 levels when its released.

"A Fold Apart is a 3D puzzle game about the emotional struggle of a long distance relationship set in a world of folding paper.

Inspired by origami and papercraft, our award-winning game mechanic allows players to fold and manipulate the paper world, to both literally and metaphorically navigate the struggles of a long distance relationship - based on a true story."

Now on @PlayFig!

A Fold Apart is our award-winning 3D #puzzle #game about the emotional struggle of a #longdistancerelationship set in a world of folding paper.

Help us by pledging your support + get it first! https://t.co/2PmuuhRPqH #games #indiegames #AFoldApart 💙#origami pic.twitter.com/harC62unmF

— Lightning Rod Games (@LRGthunder) June 19, 2018

E3: Four New Heroes Joining For Honor

100% missed this one during E3, so incase you missed it - Ubisoft announced some upcoming heroes coming to For Honor. You can check out the trailers and press release below.

FOUR NEW HEROES FROM THE FAR EAST ENTER THE BATTLEFIELD IN FOR HONOR:® MARCHING FIRE, LAUNCHING OCTOBER 16

Includes New Faction, 4v4 Game Mode, Unlimited PvE Content, Significant Graphical Enhancements and More

Los Angeles, CA — June 11, 2018 — Today, during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft announced Marching Fire, a new update coming to For Honor. For Honor: Marching Fire introduces the game’s largest post-launch content update, and includes the new Wu Lin faction, anew 4v4 PvP mode “Breach”, unlimited PvE content and more. The update will be available on October 16 on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC.

Available as part of the Marching Fire update are four new Heroes of the Wu Lin – a new faction inspired by ancient Chinese martial arts. The four new Heroes include the Tiandi, the Jiang Jun, the Nuxia, and the Shaolin, who have traveled from the east to escape a civil war that has consumed their homeland following the cataclysm. Each consumed by their own motivations, ranging from betrayal to personal tragedies, these Wu Lin Heroes bring a brand-new set of weaponry and fighting styles to add more versatility to the battlefield. All Wu Lin Heroes can be recruited using in-game Steel following an initial exclusivity period, which will be announced at a later date.

Players will have access to the four warriors of the Wu Lin, alongside the existing roster of 18 Heroes in a brand-new 4v4 PvP game mode, Breach. The mode will be free for all players and playable across three new maps, allowing players to live the fantasy of storming or protecting a well-fortified castle armed with ballistae and cauldrons of fire as well as archers and a heavily armored Lord looking to protect his land. Attackers and defenders must strategically maneuver the battlefield as they escort, or attempt to destroy, a battering ram to gain access to the castle.

For Honor: Marching Fire will also introduce new unlimited PvE content playable in single player and two-player online co-op. This new PVE mode will be available as part of the paid bundle, which also includes the Wu Lin Heroes. More details about the PVE content and the paid bundle will be revealed soon.

Finally, all players will also benefit from free graphical enhancements that will improve the in-game textures, introduce a revamped lighting system and new sky gradients. Further quality of life improvements include an updated user interface and a speech realization system that will give all Heroes new personalities.

In celebration of the For Honor: Marching Fire announcement, all PC players can get the For Honor PC Starter Edition for free via Uplay from June 11-18. The PC Starter Edition gives players full access to all multiplayer game modes and the campaign mode as well as the three Vanguard Heroes with additional Heroes being recruitable using in-game Steel. All PC versions of the game will also be on sale for up to 75% off through June 18. Console players can take advantage of the up to 75% discount on For Honor on Xbox One until June 17 and PlayStation®4 system until June 19.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way. With new training modes and dedicated servers, there has never been a better time to play For Honor.

For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ForHonorGame and on Twitter at twitter.com/ForHonorGame.
For the latest about For Honor and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com

About Ubisoft
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com<http://Ubisoft.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d8-%3a1%3f%26JDG%3c%3b09138%40%26SDG%3c90%3a.&RE=MC&RI=4407665&Preview=False&DistributionActionID=3686&Action=Follow+Link>.

© 2017 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. The For Honor logo, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries.