Original Video: Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime And Talking Nintendo Switch

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Hey! We're back with another video on gameplay for Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime, consider this a review/preview sort of thing. But we also talk about Nintendo Switch, since the event is coming up. What we want from it, what we don't want from it.

Original Video: Playing Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime

Another Friday, another video. This time we played Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime. Check it out, and make sure to subscribe!

We're back talking about indie games, this time diving in Lovers In A Dangerous Spacetime from AsteroidBase. It's a great co-op game, and is avaliable on PS4, Xbox One, and PC! Remember to subscribe and leave a comment! Website: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/torontogamedevs Patreon: patreon.com/torontogamedevs Store: designbyhumans.com/shop/TorontoGameDevs/

TorontoGameDevs.com 2nd Annual Game Of The Year Voting - Results!!

Well, it was a solid 2016, and there were a lot of great games that were created in Toronto and Southern Ontario. Just like last year, supporters and fans of local content took part in the 2nd Annual Game of the Year voting, and here are the results!

10) Maize - Finish Line Games

9) Kapsul Infinite - Luke O'Connor

8) Far Cry Primal - Ubisoft Toronto

7) Alone With You -  Benjamin Rivers

6) Watch Dogs 2 - Ubisoft Toronto

5) Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander - Massive Damage Inc

Halcyon 6: Starbase Commander had a huge Kickstarter. After a successful funding thank to Square Enix Collective, the game came out in Early Access, followed by a full release later in the year. The developers are still updating the game, so make sure you head over to Steam to pick it up.

4) Runbow: Satura's Space Adventure - 13AM Games

Back-to-back Years of placing 4th in voting, 13AM Games released a healthy chunk of DLC for its party platformer. Satura's Space Adventure gives players more single, and multiplayer content - while also releasing the game on Steam, and 3DS.

3) Severed - DrinkBox Studios

The first-person hack-n-slash found eventual homes on 3DS, iOS, and Wii U, but it was made from the ground up for the little Sony portable that could. Probably one of the last "exclusive" Vita games, Severed has you playing as a daughter trying to find out what happened to her family. Now I'll be praying for a Guacamelee 2.

2) Hard Vacuum Lullaby - One More Story Games

Friends of the site, One More Story Games claims our top two spots in this years Game of the Year voting, first with Hard Vacuum Lullaby. "After a savage battle in deep space, the 2nd Yagoshan Expeditionary Fleet Battlecruiser #6 retreats to the orbit of a gas giant with other damaged vessels to undergo repairs by the fleets logistics and repair corvettes."

1) Mandatory Upgrade X Marks The Spot - One More Story Games

Joining the ranks of N++, this years winner is Mandatory Upgrade: X Marks The Spot from One More Story Games. The story based game was written by Chris Tihor from Ironic Iconic Studios, and tells the tale of Special Agent Rachel Varley who has to investigate the death of a runaway cybernetic exosuit on her first day back to work. You can pick it up here for $3.99, which includes a demo as well.

Thanks to everyone for voting, and congratulations to everyone who released a game in 2016. Onwards to 2017!

One More Story Games Releases Danielle's Inferno

One More Story Games, released another story game for their Story Stylus platform late last year. Danielle's Inferno, which is based on the short store by Olivia Rivard of the same name, tells the tale of an ordinary woman who goes through the nine circles of hell:

Her tour guide through this out-of-body journey is sarcastic Siamese cat Pudding. Pudding manages to turn Hell into a hilarious ride while having all of the aloofness of a typical cat.

You can pick up Danielle's Inferno on the One More Store Games website for $6.66 CAD. Make sure to also follow the team on Twitter!

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked Makes A Surprise Real On iPhone/iPad

Don't Starve: Shipwrecked, the DLC expansion to Don't Starve which was co-developed by Toronto based Capybara Games, and Vancouver based Klei made a surprise release on iOS late last year.

Surprise! Don't Starve Shipwrecked is available now on iOS for both iPad and iPhone!

Get it on the App Store here: https://t.co/RbnqrsKZD1 pic.twitter.com/wSlOeKfp1s

— klei (@klei) December 26, 2016

You can download the game on iOS right here for $4.99.

Dash Quest Developer Tiny Titan Studios Release 'Tiny Rails' On Mobile

Over the Christmas Break, our friends over at Tiny Titan Studios released Tiny Rails on iOS and Android, a free to play tapping game where you take over a train company. 

Set out on adventure in Tiny Titan's immersive, world-spanning train game Tiny Rails! Your grandfather has handed down his train company and it's up to you to expand your modest engine into a multi-car masterpiece! Upgrade and customize your train while unlocking new stations, delivering passengers and trading supplies all around the world! Become a railroad tycoon, or sit back and relax while you watch your train travel day and night through unique environments with weather and climate changes! Actively help your railway network grow or let your train travel at its own pace - your train will even make progress when you aren't playing!

Choo-choo-choose to grab our new game #TinyRails on iOS, one of Apple's Best New Games this week! https://t.co/TR6jbZ7kRI #gamedev #indiedev pic.twitter.com/7RLVx7FuFP

— Tiny Titan Studios (@TinyTitanGames) December 15, 2016

You can pick up Tiny Rails for free on iOS right here, and Android right here.

Original Video: N++ Gameplay - Nintendo Switch Talk

Continuing the tradition of original content, Chris and myself sat down to play some N++ and talk about Metanet Software (in the first video), Nintendo Switch, Mario Run (in the second video). Check it out below and subscribe on Youtube!

We're back with another episode! This time, we talk about N++ and a little bit about the history, and our thoughts on the gameplay. Remember to subscribe and leave a comment! Website: http://www.torontogamedevs.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/torontogamedevs Patreon: patreon.com/torontogamedevs Store: designbyhumans.com/shop/TorontoGameDevs/

We're back with another episode! We continue playing N++, this time diving into the 2-player coop. While doing that, we also talk about Nintendo Switch, our general thoughts on it, and my review on Mario Run. Remember to subscribe and leave a comment!

2nd Annual TorontoGameDevs.com Game of the Year Voting!

Poll Closed! Results are in!

Last year, N++ won the Game of the Year voting. Who will be the winner this year? Vote below, and in the new year I'll post the winners!

Only one vote per person, but you can vote for as many games as you want. If I missed any there is a Write In feature at the bottom, or let me know on Twitter. 

Note: Ports didn't count (sorry Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, and N++), but DLC, and extra episodes do. Feel free to use the search on the right hand side to find out more about that game.

Alto's Odyssey Announced - Coming 2017

Snowman is probably one of the busiest developers out there right now.  On top of everything else, they've now announced Alto's Odyseey which is scheduled to release in 2017.  Not much is known about it, but Ryan Cash has stated that it was thought of long before Alto's Adventure release.

About 3 years ago I started thinking about what'd be next after Alto's Adventure. Announcing "Alto's Odyssey”: https://t.co/gFUvhTAza0 pic.twitter.com/42BdgzxBPg

— Ryan Cash (@ryanacash) December 7, 2016

We'll have to wait a bit more to find out what it all means, so in the mean time download Alto's Adventure on iOS.

Metanet Software Announces N++ Ultimate Edition

Toronto developer Metanet Software have announced N++ Ultimate Edition, which is described as so large or an update "it might as well be a sequel."

We’ve been working on this since the PS4 version of N++ shipped in mid-2015, and the great news is that we’re almost done. N++ Ultimate Edition will be a HUGE addition to the game — roughly doubling the size of the original version, with new levels as well as new colour schemes to funlock — *and* N++ Ultimate Edition will feature a new singleplayer game mode designed for veteran players!

N++ is set to release early 2017 for both PlayStation 4 and Steam, though we'll have to wait a little bit longer on the finer details. On a possible Xbox One version, Metanet Software said "We’re trying to make that work"

Original Video - Steve and Chris Play Games

Here is a new series with on of my friends, Chris. I've known Chris for over a decade now and we decided to sit down and come up with a new show. This isn't replacing the podcast, but an added bonus and more content from your favourite website!

Check it out below and let me know what you think! Remember to subscribe on Youtube!

Hey! Steve from TorontoGameDevs.com with a new show. This time, my friend Chris and I site down to talk about Watch Dogs 2, as well as a few topics: Game we'll be playing in 2017 Biggest Surprise Most Excited Future Game Check it out, if you like it, subscribe, if you don't like it...fair enough!

Deals: Caveman Cliff On Sale This Week

Caveman Cliff, the puzzle game from Shiny Talisman, is currently on sale right now on the iOS store. 

Caveman Cliff on sale today for 50-90% off (country dependent) only on iOS https://t.co/h8HmVkaNPR #indiedev #iosgames #gamedev #iosdev #iOS

— Shiny Talisman (@ShinyTalisman) December 7, 2016

Clear off the cliff! Earn stars then find some more. Spend stars to upgrade your abilities, but watch out, the pterodactyls will upgrade as well.

You can pick up the game right here! Enjoy!

Snowman and Slingshot & Satchel Announce DISTANT

Alto's Adventure's developer Snowman have announced another partnership (readers may remember they have Where Cards Fall in the works).  They've announced a new partnership with Slingshot & Satchel and released a trailer for their first game: DISTANT.

A wondrous voyage through pastel dreamscapes. www.builtbysnowman.com/distant

DISTANT takes you on a wondrous voyage through pastel dreamscapes, to prevent a calamity from consuming the world you once knew. Along the way, you’ll confront an inescapable past, and learn how much you're willing to sacrifice in your search for solace.

DISTANT will be coming to PC, Mac, Consoles, and Apple TV, though we'll have to wait a little longer for a release timeframe, and price.  In the meantime, you can check out the official Alto's Adventure Store and pick up some swag for the holidays.