Video Game News Time Daily - April 25th 2017
/Another day, another new video. Here you go!
Steam Games
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.
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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!
Let's Plays
Graceful Explosion Machine And Nintendo Switch Review
/We give a (very quick) review of Graceful Explosion Machine as well as our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch roughly 7 weeks in since launch. Remember to subscribe!
Original Videos
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!
Podcasts
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."
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".
Reviews
Let's Play Graceful Explosion Machine
/Chris and I are back! Make sure to subscribe on YouTube!
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Cuzzle Now Available on iOS
/Our friends at Galactic Thumb have released Cuzzle, now available free on iOS. From Galactic Thumb:
“Cuzzle is a Sokoban style puzzle game. Get all the white blocks in position to unlock the portal. 4 unique stages each introducing a new mechanic.
Features: • Undo move button • 90 complex levels • Calming music • Minimalistic aesthetics • Leaderboards • Haptic Feedback for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus”
Check out the trailer below, and download free today.
PULL - Year End Show by George Brown College
/The School of Design at George Brown College is hosting a year end event, PULL, to showcase the talent of their 2017 graduating class. The graduates are from not only the Game Design and Game Development programs, but also from Concept Art for Entertainment, Graphic Design, and more. It's a great opportunity for recruiters looking for new talent, to play video games created by the students, and check out the art that their creative graduates can offer.
“PULL — Year End Show 2017
School of Design, George Brown College
230 Richmond St E
Please join us for the School of Design Year End Show!
PULL celebrates the talent and diversity of students across nine School of Design programs:
- Art and Design Foundation
- Concept Art for Entertainment
- Design Management
- Game Design
- Game Development
- Graphic Design
- Interaction Design & Development
- Interactive Media Management
- Interdisciplinary Design Strategy
Highlights of this year’s show include:
- Three whole floors! The School of Design, along with the newly formed School of Media and Performing Arts, will occupy all floors of 230 Richmond Street East for the first time
- Live mural painting and video games featuring work by students in Game Design, Game Development, Game Programming, and the brand new Concept Art for Entertainment post-grad program
- Reboot Detroit, a series of themed immersive environments brought to you by the second year Interaction Design students
- Beyond the Edge: an inside look into a year at the Institute without Boundaries and the future of Toronto’s Waterfront
Pull is part of ShowGBC, a series of events showcasing talent from the 2017 graduating students across George Brown’s Centre for Arts, Design and Information Technology.
Schoolofdesign.ca/yearendshow
ShowGBC.ca
@designgbc
#yespull
#SHOWGBC17”
Dashy Square Is Free For 1 Week On iOS And Android
/To celebrate the launch of the Level Editor, @KasSanity has made Dashy Square free on iOS and Android. You can check out the trailer, and links to download below.
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Mirage: Arcane Warefare Beta Walkthrough And Map Details
/Our friends over at Torn Banner Studios have released a few videos for their beta of Mirage: Arcane Warefare. They've also been tweeting a lot of other Youtubers playing the Beta. You can check out some of the videos below, and if players want to get in the Beta for Mirage all they have to do is preorder the game on Steam.
Torn Banner Studios
Valley now 60% off on Steam!
/Valley by Blue Isle Studios is now 60% off on Steam.
Steam Games
Graceful Explosion Machine Soundtrack Coming April 13th
/With Graceful Explosion Machine coming out last week on Switch - it's time to preorder the excellent soundtrack from Robby Duguay.
You can pick up the soundtrack for 7 dollars (US), with preordering getting you 3 tracks early. For 21 dollars (US) you get all 10 of Robby Duguay's releases. You can check out the details here, while also watching the video below on my thoughts on Graceful Explosion Machine.
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Sago Mini Releasing 'Sago Mini Town' Later This Month
/They teased a surprise for us, and delivered what looks to be a kids first step into the gaming world of SimCity. Developer Sago Mini announced Sago Mini Town, which is pegged as the developers "most inventive app yet" will release on April 13th:
"Calling all city builders and storytellers! Build your own island town by swapping, dropping, placing and playing with dozens of animated story tiles – including roads, houses, shops and visits from your favourite Sago Mini friends. Try to find the volcano, the pizza shop, or the mayor! There's no limit to what your imagination can create."
Sago even mentioned some of their Toronto roots seeping into the new app.
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Get A First Look At Fossil Hunters From Reptoid Games
/Indie developer Reptoid Games released a first-look video of their upcoming game Fossil Hunters, which actually won Ubisoft's Indie Series funding earlier this year.
Fossil Hunters is an action-adventure game in which you dig deep into a mysterious underground world to uncover fossils and match them together in countless combinations. Uncover never before seen creatures and survive this exciting realm as new friends and rivals compete to get hold of your discoveries. Will you sell your fossils for cash? Or will you donate them to research, push the boundaries of scientific discovery and become the world’s greatest Fossil Hunter?
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Canadian indie game studio Red Meat Games have released their episodic, narrative-driven audio game Project Dark on Steam and Nintendo Switch.