Ubisoft Reveals E3 Plans

Ubisoft announced their plans for E3 (while not giving everything away), and we'll have a chance to check out Beyond Good and Evil 2, The Divison 2, Starlink: Battle for Atlas and more. We know that Ubisoft Toronto is working on Starlink: Battle for Atlas, and have worked on For Honor but we'll have to wait until E3 to see their full lineup.

Ubisoft's E3 conference kicks off at 1 PM PDT on Monday, June 11, at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. Before the conference starts, tune in for a preshow starting at 12:15 PM PT / 8:15 PM CET when you'll be able to join in the live chat, see some awesome community content, and go behind the scenes with our teams around the world. When the show begins, expect some huge reveals, including fresh looks at Tom Clancy's The Division 2, Beyond Good & Evil 2, Skull and Bones, Starlink: Battle for Atlas and Transference, along with content for For Honor. Once that's wrapped up, stick around for the post-show, which will feature a deep dive at one of the games from the conference.

From June 12-14, the Ubisoft booth at the Los Angeles Convention Center will be packed with Ubisoft developers from around the world, so come join us in the South Hall at booth #1623. This year, we'll have more gameplay stations than ever before, as well as live demos on stage, shows from the Just Dance team. The Ubisoft shop will also offer a selection of the best items from Ubi Workshop and UbiCollectibles, including some E3 exclusive items. On top of this, everyone who plays through any of our demos on the booth will receive a selection of in-game rewards for free thanks to the Ubisoft Club.

N++ Out Now On Switch

In case you missed it, ninja platformer N++ from Metanet Software is out now on Nintendo Switch.

N++ is a fast-paced, momentum-based platformer about darting around obstacles, narrowly evading enemies and collecting gold in a beautiful minimalist landscape.

N++ is all about using your momentum to complete levels and get high scores, but in this sci-fi world, there's a slew of inadvertently homicidal enemy robots trying to prevent you from completing your goal.

Through the hand-crafted (NOT procedurally generated) levels, you'll experience platforming at its most intense. Using only your fluid movement, you need to 'solve' each level and get to the exit.

N++ is out NOW on the Nintendo Switch. YEAH!

Release your inner ninja.
EU: https://t.co/gtgQeWroc3
NA: https://t.co/tcD9Nvinl5

And check out the incredible launch trailer: https://t.co/uxjCRjubLH#NintendoSwitch #Nplusplus pic.twitter.com/WoZbSMVGeN

— Metanet Software (@metanetsoftware) May 24, 2018

SkyPyre 'The Blobs Fight' Coming To Steam Next Month

If you didn't get a chance to play The Blobs Fight at EGLX, then never fear - as the arena party game from SkyPyre will be coming to Steam in June. There is even a Steam page that you can add to your wishlist. 

"The Blobs Fight is a silly, over-the-top arena party game about creatures of blob like nature, fighting each other to the blash! (Blob for death). Run around as a blob attacking other players to knock pieces (aka bits) of them off, collect those pieces to get bigger, be the largest or the last one standing, profit."

#TheBlobsFight is coming soon on #Steam!#Wishlist here: https://t.co/X88DXOgzef#madewithunity #TBF #blobs #indiegame #indie #indiedev #game #videogame #gaming #localmultiplayer #partygame #beatemup #gamedev #gameplay #letsplay #steamrelease #comingsoon pic.twitter.com/msdVu9nofE

— SkyPyre - The Blobs Fight! (@SkyPyreStudios) April 23, 2018

Toronto GameJam 2018 Games

Toronto GameJam was a few weeks ago, and friend of the site Tabby let me know that most of the games from the event are up on itch.io - you can check them out right here.

Make sure to also check out our Discord which has active chats about gamedev related things :)

NVYVE Studios Announces HYPERGUN - Coming Summer 2018

HYPERGUN is a fast-paced, rogue-like action game with a slick neon vibe.

It's coming Summer 2018.

Check out the trailer!

First Impact: Rise of a Hero to Leave Early Access on June 8

The VR game which launched into Early Access in February 2017 will see it's official release on June 8th, according to developers Red Meat Games. 

Vacation Time - Guest Blogger

Hey everyone! Just a friendly reminder that I'll be on vacation fora week and won't be updating the website that much. However, good friend Sebastian Scaini (who you can follow on Twitter here) will be taking care of you with some updates.

See you in a week! Oh and remember to join the Discord and become a Patron :)

Really proud of my MisJam team and what we pulled off! Check out our 2 player boxing game Bear Knuckle Boxing!https://t.co/arx4nYurXd

Made with Carson Mackie, @wuwuwuzhang and @ShawarmaSwarm pic.twitter.com/6cSNAXK98t

— Sebastian Scaini (@sebastianscaini) May 14, 2018

I'm shaking with excitement - Sebastian Scaini

Run Jump Fail Out Now On Steam

Run Jump Fail is the latest game from Luke O'Connor, who previously released Kapsul Infinite on Steam. In Run Jump Fail is a platformer where you will...fail, a lot:

"Run Jump Fail puts you in control of the hapless HappyMan, and tasks you with guiding him through a whole load of treacherous obstacle courses. You'll fail a lot along the way, but watching HappyMan collapse and flail when he's just run into a wall, or tripped on a ledge, or been hit by a big red spinning thing is a lot of fun.

Seriously, failing is 90% of the fun. So fail away."

You can check out the trailer and screenshots below. But make sure to head over to Steam to pick it up for only $7.99. Of course if you're a Patreon at the $4.00+ level you have a chance at getting a free copy as well.

Out now on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/781640/Run_Jump_Fail/

N++ Announced For Nintendo Switch - Coming Later This Month

Metanet Software has announced the next console to get the ninja platformer N++. The game will be coming to Nintendo Switch May 24th.

"We can't wait for you to try N++ on the Switch -- it plays perfectly, local multiplayer is a blast, and the fact that you can take it with you when you travel is just the best. We've been waiting for this day for a very long time, and it's incredibly exciting that it's almost here. You're going to love it!"

Check out the trailer below.

YEAH! N++ is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch! SOON! Get ready to release your inner ninja on May 24th, 2018. 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.

Local Ludum Dare Games

A couple weeks ago Ludum Dare 41 happened, and lots of local devs took to their computers for 2 to 3 days to make some fabulous games!

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Ludum Dare, it is a very popular online game jam with two competitions: compo, in which you make a game in 48 hours solo, and jam, where it's 72 hours with teams.

This Ludum Dare's theme was "combine two incompatible genres". It was a tough design challenge that lead to a bunch of interesting and fun games!

I'll be highlighting some of the games made for Ludum Dare here in Toronto. Be sure to check them out!

Click on the image previews of the game to visit their respective Ludum Dare pages!

Super Antithesis Kart

Combinations: Racing & Walking Simulator

JAM GAME by Lameosine, YinTing He, E Sarkis, Jake Butineau, and John Wang

Cat Pack

Combinations: Turn Based & Real Time Action

COMPO GAME by Potondo

Aleam Ludere - Play at Dice

Combinations: Turn Based & Top Down Shooter

JAM GAME by gi11

10 Second Script

Combinations: Not Stated

COMPO GAME by Gabe

Super Slime Slasher Ultra

Combinations: Match 3 & Action

JAM GAME by sebastianscaini, Del Nordlund, Flatterp, and aceofhearts

Disclaimer: this is my game.

If I missed anyone's games send me a DM on Twitter (@sebastianscaini) and I'll update the post with your game!

Comics x Games at TCAF

For those of you going to TCAF this weekend, be sure to check out Comics x Games. It's got plenty of local games on display that are definitely worth checking out!

View the full list of games being shown here!

VRTO - Virtual and Augmented Reality World Conference and Expo 2018

In June, VRTO (the Virtual and Augmented Reality World Conference and Export) will be held here in Toronto, and TorontoGameDevs.com readers have a chance to save! Use the code: TOGameDevs15 to save 15% on tickets.

If you're unfamiliar with VRTO, it's a yearly event centered around VR - you can check out the website and full details here. This year will have a  bunch of local speakers including Lee Vermeulen from Alientrap.

VRTO aims to empower people to share their world, culture, knowledge and dreams with the assistance of emergent immersive technologies.

Recognized internationally for its high caliber, high-quality discussions, in-depth training, world-class presentations and top level speakers, VRTO brings together compelling discourse and bleeding-edge prototypes, demonstrations and innovative companies in carefully crafted schedules and environments.

While many conference focus on airing the problems and pain points in the industry, VRTO has an acute focus on searching for solutions for these problems, and testing candidates.

VRTO is always an opportunity to build powerful and long-lasting business and personal relationships, with a very open-minded and inclusive community, unafraid to ask the big questions. Furthermore, the show provides many different tools to ensure attendees find their best matches towards meeting their goals at the show.

TorontoGameDevs Interview Recap

Hey! So we've done six interviews so far and I wanted to make sure you didn't miss any - here they are!

• Jason Canam after releasing Way of the Passive Fist on PS4, Xbox One, and Steam.
• Twitch Streamer SteelRain27 on his history as a streamer, and thoughts on recent game releases.
• Dan Stopnicki on the release of Skies of Fury DX on Switch.
• Jean and Blair Leggett from One More Story Games discusses their successes with creating narrative focused games.
• Voice Actress Felicia Valenti on his history as a singer and voice actress.
• Indie developer Benjamin Rivers on his games Home, Alone With You, and his next game.

Remember to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play, and Podbean.

And remember that Patron's get the podcast a few days earlier, so head over to our Patron to help support TorontoGameDevs.

Way of the Passive Fist Patched

Way of the Passive Fist came out in March, and I think you should pick it up. Whether or not you have the game has been updated to version 1.1.0.3 with some improved UI and bug fixes. You can check out the patch notes here.

The first Title Update for #WayOfThePassiveFist is now live! We have a new site to track all updates, so check out the details of v1.1.0.3 here!https://t.co/PIQfXv4SO6 pic.twitter.com/xYdoMoWkp8

— Household Games (@HHGamesInc) May 1, 2018

V1.1.0.3 features many quality of life updates, like making the blast zone of mortar fire much more clear. No more guessing the blast radius, stay clear of the red zone! pic.twitter.com/SXFFemiD1q

— Household Games (@HHGamesInc) May 2, 2018

Way of the Passive Fist is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Interview -Indie Game Dev Benjamin Rivers

This week on our weekly interview show, I chilled out with Benjamin Rivers. An indie developer here in Toronto, Ben has released Home on PlayStation 4, Vita, iOS, and Steam, as well as Alone With You on PlayStation 4, Vita, and Steam. He is also a teacher, illustrator, and Twitch streamer.

We talked about his history as a gamer, and then game developer, as well as his two releases and teases for his next game. Remember to subscribe on iTunes and Google Play!

This interview was available to Patron's first.