Quill Studios 'A Summer with the Shiba Inu' Successfully Greenlight On Steam

We're a little late on this one, since it happened in April, but either way Quill Studios' game 'A Summer with the Shiba Inu' was successfully greenlight on Steam and looking to be released later this summer on PC, Mac, and Linux.

The upcoming visual novel game is adorable, taking place in the future in a world populated by dogs. You can check out the full symnosis, trailer, and screenshots below. But make sure to check out the Steam page to add it to your wishlist.

"This summer, Syd, a Shiba Inu, is on a trip to the Island of Strands. She gets back in touch with her old friend Max and meets a mysterious Labrador retriever named Quei-Li. With her friends, old and new, Syd rediscovers her old urban jaunts and favourite street foods. However, her fond memories of this city perhaps aren’t what they seem… "

A Summer with the Shiba Inu - Now on Steam Greenlight! Vote here - http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=881043040 A Summer with the Shiba Inu is an upcoming visual novel about Syd the Shiba Inu's trip back to the Island of Strands, where she used to live. However, not everything is as it seems on the Island...

Plasma Puncher Now on Steam

Plasma Puncher by Tomatotrap will be available on Steam today.  The player is the last remaining white blood cell, tasked with destroying the Mother-Microbe and it's army.  It's an action brawler with three difficulty modes, and extra powers can be activated.

You can check out game updates on Twitter @PlasmaPuncher.

Video Game News Time Daily - May 10th, 2017

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Distant got a new trailer and it looks amazing, Mass Effect series put on hold for now? Distant: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/first-look-at-gameplay-for-distant Mass Effect: http://kotaku.com/sources-bioware-montreal-downsized-mass-effect-put-on-1795100285

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.

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

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

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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!

Bonus Patreon Video - Overwatch PVE

For our Patreon's, we played some Overwatch - now available to everyone.

OverWatch has a PVE mode going on with Uprising going on, so we play a match to see what's it's all about. Is it still Chris' Game of the Year still? Is Steve starting to play more? Find out. Available to Patreon's for one week. Remember to subscribe and leave a comment!

Video Game News Time Daily - April 25th 2017

Another day, another new video. Here you go!

Today we talk a bit about Shoot Shoot Mega Pack coming to Steam on April 27th, as well as the new Sonic Forces footage. SSMP: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/shoot-shoot-mega-pack-coming-april-27th Sonic Forces: http://kotaku.com/green-hills-zones-looking-good-in-sonic-forces-1794635768 Remember that TorontoGameDevs.com is fan funded, so check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/torontogamedevs. And remember to like and subscribe!

Check Out 'A Fold Apart' From Lightning Rod Games Footage

Toronto developed Lighting Rod Games took to their FaceBook page to showcase the first little bit of A Fold Apart, or at least some experiments with the gameplay elements.  

A Fold Apart tells the story of a long distance relationship, using a folding paper mechanic to solve puzzles. You can check out the video below:

Make sure to check out their FaceBook page, and follow them on Twitter. They also do a lot of great work at the GameDev Cafe interviewing developers about developing games.

Video Games News Time Daily - April 24th 2017

Trying out something new for our YouTube page - quick news! 3-4 times a week I'll do short 1-2 minute videos on something going on in Toronto, and elsewhere. This week we talk a bit about N++ and Overwatch. Remember to subscribe!

A new show here at TorontoGameDevs.com - News Time Daily (I'm terrible with names). Quick 1-2 minute videos just giving you a glimpse of the news happening in Toronto, and elsewhere. This week: N++ Ultimate Edition: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/blog/n-ultimate-edition-out-now-on-steam-coming-soon-to-ps4 Overwatch Getting 3 New Maps: http://ca.ign.com/articles/2017/04/24/overwatch-three-new-maps-in-the-works Remember that TorontoGameDevs.com is fan funded, so check out our Patreon.

Shoot Shoot Mega Pack Coming April 27th

Actual Humans' upcoming multiplayer minimalist shooter SSMP (Shoot Shoot Mega Pack) has been given a release date, and players can expect the game April 27th on Steam.

In Shoot Shoot Mega Pack you and up to three friends can duke it out head-to-head in any of four 2D shooters, each one focusing on its own core mechanic! Push each other into walls that expand with every shot in zoom, thrust and shoot together in sync, avoid a barrage of black holes in void, or carefully try to find your invisible friends before they find you in fade!

For the tinkerers out there, mix and match rules however you want in custom mode! Try 'em once or mark them as your faves and come back to them whenever you want! Finding all these options too overwhelming? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Take a load off and let the party gods choose for you in party mode or take your chances with an endless stream of randomly generated rulesets in chaos mode!

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

Shoot Shoot Mega Pack - April 27th on #Steam #HumbleStore and #Itchio

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STEAM PAGE: https://t.co/seacqlErXv pic.twitter.com/7mYRl1fEAy

— Actual Humans (@actual_humans) April 20, 2017

N++ Ultimate Edition Out Now On Steam - Coming Soon To PS4

As previously announced late last year, the free update to N++ labeled the "Ultimate Edition" is out now on Steam, and will be coming soon to PlayStation 4.  The update is a huge content boost to the ninja platformer, doubling the available levels to the game and also provides a new "Hardcore" mode.

"Hardcore was designed for fans and especially highscore competitions -- in contrast to the regular Solo mode, in Hardcore the clock is always ticking and every death counts."

The World's Best Platformer Just Got Better. Buy N PLUS PLUS (N++) now on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/230270 Click SHOW MORE to see details: N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer where you get to play as a badass parkour-loving ninja, narrowly escaping enemies and collecting gold in sci-fi landscapes. What's new in the Ultimate Edition?

You can pick up N++ on Steam right now which is enjoying a 50% discount at the time of writing - the Ultimate Edition comes with the base game now. The update will hit PlayStation 4 "soon".

The N++ Ultimate Edition is out now on Steam, coming soon to PS4. It's a huge, free update packed full of awesome! https://t.co/WRS8kLihbf pic.twitter.com/2ax4k0oiLg

— Metanet Software (@metanetsoftware) April 21, 2017

If you're looking for more on N++, check out our review, and Let's Plays.

Valley now 60% off on Steam!

Valley by Blue Isle Studios is now 60% off on Steam.

Start your week off right by purchasing Valley for 60% off on Steam! See if our concept art resembles the real deal https://t.co/cdpIa8ZkE3 pic.twitter.com/BDD9GZxpar

— Blue Isle Studios (@BlueIsleStudio) April 10, 2017