Episode 139 - Stuck in Quarantine with You
Shits whack right now. People are still making and playing games, and we're still covering them.
On this episode, Steve and Stephan detail their gradual loss of any conception of time and meaning... just kidding we talk about upcoming Canadian releases, Game Pass vs PSNow and more!
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Episode 139 - Stuck in Quarantine with You
Events:
XP Game Developers Online (April 28-29)
News:
Atomicrops Leaving Early Access May 28th, Coming to Steam & Consoles
The Long Dark Now Available on Xbox Game Pass
Gord Games releasing Ayre and the Crystal Comet on PC Steam and itch.io on May 19th
Unto the End Difficulty Clarification from the Dev
Wishlist These Upcoming Canadian Games:
1. Phantom Brigade from Brace Yourself Games (@BYG_Vancouver) in Vancouver, BC. Wishlist on Steam. " Phantom Brigade is a hybrid turn-based & real-time tactical RPG, focusing on in-depth customization and player driven stories. Outnumbered and out-gunned, lead The Brigade through a desperate campaign to retake their war-torn homeland."
2. Panzer Paladin from Tribute Games Tribute Games (@TributeGames) in Montréal, QC. Wishlist on Steam. "Hop in the Paladin power armor, seize melee weapons from the demonic invaders and give them a taste of their own medicine!"
3. Sea of Stars (@seaofstarsgame) from Sabotage Studio (@SabotageQc) in Québec. Wishlist on Steam. "Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer."
Try These Vintage Canadian Indies:
@StephenLCrane’s Pick: Sound Shapes released initially on August 7th, 2012. Available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita. "A side-scrolling platformer with a musical focus. The game also features the ability to create levels and share levels with other users."
@StephanReilly’s Pick: Mutant Blobs Attack released initially on February 21, 2012. Available on PlayStation Vita, Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 & Nintendo Switch. "A sci-fi puzzle-platformer of cataclysmic proportions! You’re an ill-tempered blob that grows in size by swallowing everything in its path. Evolve from a tiny captive into a world-eating giant. Use your mutant blob powers to devour the pathetic humans and all of civilization!"