Video Games News Time Daily - May 9th, 2017

NBA Playgrounds is out and it's getting good reviews, and Shiny Talisman announced Caveman Cliff Crazy! Caveman Cliff Crazy: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/shiny-talisman-creating-a-spinoff-game-to-caveman-cliff Podcast Episode 73: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/podcast/podcast-episode-73-were-back NBA Playgrounds Reviews: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/6a5d0e/nba_playground_review_thread/?utm_content=title&utm_medium=hot&utm_source=reddit&utm_name=NintendoSwitch

Shiny Talisman Creating a Spinoff Game to Caveman Cliff

Shiny Talisman, who created Caveman Cliff, are creating a spinoff called Caveman Cliff CRAZY, which will be released on the App Store on June 1, 2017.  If you're unfamiliar with the original from last year, it follows the story of Cliff--a caveman who wants to build his home, but pterodactyls drop boulders on the cliff to try to thwart him.

In Caveman Cliff CRAZY, it is now Cliff's mission to drive the pterodactyls crazy.  It's fast-paced and timed for 90 seconds, and Cliff wants to push as many boulders off the cliff as possible.  Group boulders for multipliers and to fill the Anger Meter and to get more stars.  Can you get 10,000 stars in 90 seconds?

Features:

- Release Date: June 1, 2017
- Price: Free
- Country: Worldwide
- Device: iPhone, iPad, iPod
- No in-app purchases
- No ads

Protect Your Cliff!!! Caveman Cliff Crazy is a fast paced, timed version of Shiny Talisman's iOS game, Caveman Cliff. In CRAZY it's no longer about clearing off the cliff, but now, simply driving the pterodactyls crazy. Push the boulders off the cliff in groups of 5 to anger the pterodactyls.

Tap Titans 2 Updated for Mobile

The addictive Tap Titans 2 by Game Hive has received a version update for iOS and Android, with an Amazon update awaiting approval.  Check it out on the App Store and on Google Play.  Here's what's new in Version 1.4.0:

- New Clan Role & more powers to Master
- Clan: Internet Connection Required check
- Stage Transition Locking Timer
- Stats Panel and Heroes Upgrade Panel badge icon fixed
- Push Notification: added badges to icon (iOS)
- Tournament Bracket and Rewards with Titan Point

GRIP Version Update Now on Steam

GRIP by Caged Element, available on Steam, just got a version update.  Version 1.2.1 includes a new vehicle, LAN support, and a tutorial mode.  The game is still in early access and is getting very positive reviews on Steam.  It has single player, split-screen multiplayer, online multiplayer, as well as six different game modes.  See our last post about the game here for more information.

Grip by Toronto indie game developer Caged Element has a version update on Steam

Let's Play Sword Coast Legends - Steve And Chris Play Games

Sword Coast Legends is a Dungeon's and Dragon's game in the style of Diablo. Developed by n-Space, and Digital Extremes, we give the game's tutorial a spin.

Video Games News Time Daily - May 3rd 2017

Two student developed games from Toronto students got demos! Check out Disco is Dead, and Detective VR. I also give my quick thoughts on NBA Playground. Disco Is Dead Demo: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/disco-is-dead-now-available-on-itchio Detective VR Demo: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/detective-vr-now-available-on-itchio NBA Playground: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2017/05/03/nba-playgrounds-release-date-for-nintendo-switch-ps4-xbox-one-pc-announced TorontoGameDevs.com is partially fan funded, so check out www.patreon.com/torontogamedevs

Sunamico releases Demo for Nebular Crush

Nebular Crush is an action arcade shooter and platformer mix featuring over 50 levels and local two player co-op.  It is still in development but a demo is available on itch.io.  The art is reminiscent of 80s and 90s retro arcade games and it is a fast-paced action side-scroller with a unique cyber psychedelic visual aesthetic.

Combining retro pixel art and modern graphics effects, the game immerses the player in a dreamy digital world full of glowing, shimmering, geometries populated by alien lifeforms. The player controls a guitar-playing surfer flying on a magical surfboard through a bizarre and abstract alternate dimension. The game demands both skill and cunning, often rewarding more clever and careful play over mindless button mashing. Easy to learn but difficult to master, Nebular Crush aims to appeal to both casual and hardcore gamers alike.
— Sunamico

A quick peak at some pre-alpha game play. ☺☻☺☻☺☻☺☻☺☻ Nebular Crush is an upcoming action arcade shooter / platformer hybrid. The game is still in development. http://nebularcrush.com ☺☻☺☻☺☻☺☻☺☻ Visit our development blog for the latest developments: https://nebularcrush.tumblr.com Follow: https://www.facebook.com/nebularcrush

You can follow Nebular Crush for more updates on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Detective VR Now Available on itch.io

Detective VR by Sixty Forty Games, another award-winning game at LevelUP TO 2017, has just been released on itch.io.  Detective VR won second place in Technical Innovation and third place Best Overall design.  Check out a gameplay demo for Detective VR below.

In this 80s themed, murder-mystery game on the HTC Vive, you can explore the crime scene, pick up objects and interact with them as well as interact with NPCs. Once you’ve collected all the evidence, you can move onto the interrogation phase and interrogate the suspect by piecing together the evidence that you found to contradict what the suspect is saying!

Put your detective skills to the test by keeping your eyes peeled for the tiniest piece of evidence. You’ll also need to pay attention to what the suspect is saying. With your journal, you can keep track of all the evidence you found and can look back on it when interrogating the suspect.

Detective VR is my Capstone Project, required for graduation, from Sheridan College. It is a murder/mystery adventure game for HTC VIVE and was completed in March 2017. ​ My roles were Lead Game Designer, Lead Narrative Designer/Writer, Producer and Creative Director. ​ This game won two awards at the Level Up!

Disco is Dead! Now Available on itch.io

Disco is Dead! by Third Floor Games is now available on itch.io.  We had the pleasure of interviewing Third Floor Games about Disco is Dead! prior to LevelUP TO.  You can read it here and check out some great screenshots of the game.

At LevelUP TO, Disco is Dead! won first place for Best Game Overall, first place for Best Technical Innovation, and first place for Best Artistic Achievement.  It is designed to use custom controllers, but it's just as fun when playing with your keyboard.

Video Game News Time Daily - May 1st, 2017

Nintendo 2DS has been announced, and I'm not excited about it. Skies of Fury is out as well, and I'm more excited for that! Skies of Fury: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/skies-of-fury-now-available Nintendo 2DS XL: https://www.nintendo.com/en_CA/2ds/new-nintendo-2ds/

Video Games News Time Daily - April 28th, 2017

Mario Kart 8 on Switch is out! Oddbird Studios has been tweeting a lot about Arrow Heads - and ZeMind Studios have been doing some Let's Plays. Arrow Heads: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/oddbird-studios-tweets-more-footage-for-arrowheads Mario Kart 8: http://mariokart8.nintendo.com/?mkwid=[uniq_id]_dc[distribution]%7cpcrid%7c[creative_id]%7cpmt%7cb%7cpkw%7c[keyword_text]&pid=SEM_[group]&gclid=COGhxL-oyNMCFSOgMgod7cMAHA&gclsrc=ds ZeMind Studios Let's Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzBT9l0y16c

Shoot Shoot Mega Pack now available on Steam

Just a reminder that Shoot Shoot Mega Pack by Actual Humans is now on Steam!  We wrote about their multiplayer minimalist shooter here,  Check out the trailer below, and you can follow Actual Humans on Twitter @Actual_Humans.

Shoot Shoot Mega Pack is a party game about rules, friendship, and also shooting. Coming to Steam April 27th 2017! Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/467470/ Website: http://ssmpgame.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/ssmpgame Twitter: http://twitter.com/ssmpgame

Video Games News Time Daily - April 27th 2017

Another day, another video! Remember to subscribe!

Robot Unicorn Attack 3 is out, and PlayStation Plus games have been announced. Hooray! Here is your News Time Daily for April 27th. Robot Unicorn Attack 3: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/robot-unicorn-attack-3-out-now-on-ios-and-android PlayStation Plus Games: https://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/04/26/ps-plus-free-games-for-may-2017/ Remember that TorontoGameDevs.com is fan funded, so check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/torontogamedevs. And remember to like and subscribe!

Oddbird Studios Tweets More Footage For Arrowheads

I've noticed that friend of the site Oddbird Studios have been tweeting a lot about their upcoming game Arrow Heads.  Winner of Level up 2016, Arrow Heads is a multiplayer archery game that pits 2-4 players against each other in deathmatch. I've gathered some of their recent tweets below - we'll have to wait a bit longer to find out a release date for Arrow Heads - you can however download an early build of the game right here.

Robot Unicorn Attack 3 Out Now On iOS and Android

Partnering with adult-swing, local developed Get Set Games have released Robot Unicorn 3 today on iOS and Android as a free download.

In partnership with Adult Swim Games, we’ve been thrilled to work on the 3rd installment of the cult hit series Robot Unicorn Attack. The third game is called Robot Unicorn Attack Forever, and delves into the origin of Robot Unicorn. In RUA Forever you’ll be able to build your own dazzling team of robot unicorns to chase your dreams, take on the forces of darkness, or die trying. Mostly that final bit.

Make sure to download the free game on iOS here, and Android right here.