Shiny Talisman Creating a Spinoff Game to Caveman Cliff
/ Stephen CraneShiny 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
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Tap Titans 2 Updated for Mobile
/ Stephen CraneThe 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
PSA: The latest Tap Titans 2 update is now live! Download, tap and play! ⚔️ #GetExcited pic.twitter.com/G901jOeyjF
— Game Hive (@GameHive) May 3, 2017
The debut game from a new Western Canada indie dev duo was revealed during Day of the Devs 2024.
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A year after being announced, Compulsion Games has shown some gameplay for their 3rd person, action-adventure game.
After severing ties with recently unionized QA studio Keywords and terminating 50 developers earlier this year, BioWare has rebranded their next game from Dragon Age: Dreadwolf to Dragon Age: The Veilguard seemingly ruining years of perfectly good SEO.
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Bloom Digital Media have released a demo for their upcoming visual novel game Long Story 2, which is a sequel to the 2017 game.
Halifax-based devs Max Inferno have released Cupboards & Drawers DLC for their 2022 puzzler A Little to the Left.
GRIP Version Update Now on Steam
/ Stephen CraneGRIP 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.
Sunamico releases Demo for Nebular Crush
/ Stephen CraneNebular 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.
Detective VR Now Available on itch.io
/ Stephen CraneDetective 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.
Disco is Dead! Now Available on itch.io
/ Stephen CraneDisco 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 Games News Time Daily - April 28th, 2017
/ Stephen CraneSolo indie dev expert and longtime friend-of-the-site Devon Wiersma joins us to talk their latest release Centauri Dark, working across AAA, mid-sized and solo indie dev and how to fix this goshdarn industry.
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Bizdev extraordinaire Eric Beer joins us to give his Hades II impressions and chat v-bucks subsidized game preservation.
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This week thousands more game developers join Stephan in the "terminated by evil, stupid people" camp as layoffs hit tons of studios all over Canada and the world. We discuss Sonic as well. Sonic supports Unionizing your Workplace!
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Shoot Shoot Mega Pack now available on Steam
/ Stephen CraneJust 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.
Video Games News Time Daily - April 27th 2017
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Oddbird Studios Tweets More Footage For Arrowheads
/ Stephen CraneI'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.
We added some VFX to our Summit level. Now it feels like a snow level. =) #gaming #gamedev #indiedev pic.twitter.com/tS9XCNEPKQ
— OddBird Studio (@OddBirdStudio) April 26, 2017
We can't always work on fun things. But we are pretty excited with how our settings menu came out. =) #gaming #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/5ffU3qQqmK
— OddBird Studio (@OddBirdStudio) April 25, 2017
Sneak peek at how to unlock the achievement, "What is this tennis?" Deflection battles incoming. =) #gaming #indiedev #gamedev pic.twitter.com/imunu07I5s
— OddBird Studio (@OddBirdStudio) April 12, 2017
Guess whooo is ready to fight?! The Owl is officially ready to battle. =) #gaming #indiedev #gamedev #madewithunity pic.twitter.com/2rVtj0sEX2
— OddBird Studio (@OddBirdStudio) April 10, 2017
The debut game from a new Western Canada indie dev duo was revealed during Day of the Devs 2024.
Cat couple owner slash game dev studio Max Inferno announced a 2nd DLC pack for their tidy puzzler.
Gears of War: E-Day was announced during Xbox’s Game Showcase, marking the second prequel in the Gears of War franchise.
Vancouver-based Company of Heroes 3 developer Relic Entertainment has secured funding from UK investment firm Emona Capital after laying off almost 200 staff since May 2023.
Victoria-based indie devs Hololabs have released their mobile AR game Sky Haven: AR Merge Adventure for iOS.
NetEase Games has announced the opening of a new game studio in Canada, named Bad Brain Games, to work on an "ambitious new franchise," which will be a story-driven open-world action-adventure game.
Bloom Digital Media have released a demo for their upcoming visual novel game Long Story 2, which is a sequel to the 2017 game.
Cococucumber have released the third and final game in their self-described “Cococucumber Voxel Trilogy.” Ravenlok is now available for Xbox, PC, Game Pass and the Epic Games Store,
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Robot Unicorn Attack 3 Out Now On iOS and Android
/ Stephen CranePartnering 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.
Solo indie dev expert and longtime friend-of-the-site Devon Wiersma joins us to talk their latest release Centauri Dark, working across AAA, mid-sized and solo indie dev and how to fix this goshdarn industry.