The frantic planet mashing action of Planet Bash has been honed to a razor’s edge, making it the perfect time for new players to jump in. Released on Steam September 8 of last year, the game has steadily improved thanks to updates by developer Killerkun…
Keenan McCall
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Keenan McCall is a freelance journalist with experience in a variety of areas, but for whatever reason, he decided to cover everything related to nerd culture. From games to comics, anime to figures, TV to books and music, he’s always looking for what’s new from the world of entertainment and what it means for the people who consume it. It should also be noted that his Twitter feed is less a series of insightful thoughts and opinions so much as it’s a steady stream of memes, references and cute animal videos.
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Going into 2017, Failbetter Games was in an enviable position compared to most other independent developers; now, not so much. After gaining generally high regard with standout titles like Sunless Sea, the company had high expectations for their upcoming endeavors. They planned to revamp and relaunch…
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With the stealth-action hybrid Deadbolt now on its way to Sony’s current consoles, there’s no better reason to look at what makes the title so great. In a post to the PlayStation Blog, Hopoo Games‘ artist and programmer Duncan Drummond revealed the company’s 2016 title…
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Nintendo’s indie library (Nindies) has exploded over the past month, offering a selection of great titles that Switch owners won’t want to miss. From imaginative platformers to zen-inducing ariel adventures, January was ripe with stellar content for those hip to the Nindie scene. As a…
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When the credits rolled at the end of my first Night In The Woods playthrough, the feeling of clarity was almost surreal. As a 20-something with my own history of struggles with mental health and finding a way through life, the game had struck a…
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The news of Dead Cells’ expanded release is great news not just for fans of rogue likes, but for anyone who enjoys quality gaming experiences. Last week, Twin Motion announced their 2D platformer is now set for a full release on Switch, PlayStation 4 and…
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When most first see Throughline Games’ upcoming adventure platformer Forgotten Anne, it’s hard not to draw a comparison to Studio Ghibli. A titan of Japanese animation for decades, Ghibli is not only a legendary studio in the anime community, but a standard fans of the…
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Imagination proves itself a person’s best friend and greatest enemy in The Lost Cave of the Ozarks. Filling In The Dark Unknown Created by the one-man developer RubberGardner, the game takes place across two interweaving timelines. In the 1880’s, a day spent playing in the…
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Stay, a new adventure game from Appnormals Team, tasks players with one simple mission: Stay in contact with a trapped and confused man named Quinn, and keep him alive. One Sad Situation After waking up in a locked room with no memory of how he…
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There can only be one winner of the Independent Games Festival’s Seumas McNally Grand Prize, and none of this year’s nominees are going down without a fight. From smash hit adventure games to imaginative RPG experiences, 2017 was a year chalk-full of phenomenal indie titles,…
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It was a dark and rainy night when the universe was created, or at least that’s the case in the new Kickstarter title Genesis Noir. All The Time In Existence Developed by Feral Cat Den, the title is an adventure game that takes place before,…
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Sometimes, a game does more than give us an enjoyable experience, helping us see the medium in an entirely new way. Each year, the Independent Games Festival tries to recognize titles which execute ideas in novel or revolutionary ways. Maybe they offer a narrative which…
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With Night in the Woods on its way to the Nintendo Switch, we can’t help but think about where we’d like to play it. Sure, the game is already incredible and a blast to play from its story to its art, but being able to…
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Get ready to experience a weird autumn on the go: Night in the Woods has a switch port scheduled for release next month. Revealed on January 16 through a listing on the Nintendo eShop, the port has since received a new trailer. The version will…
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This past year was a phenomenal one for artistic video games, so its no surprise there are such strong contenders for the Independent Gaming Festival’s Excellence in Visual Art award. From rubber hose cartoon animation to decadent alien temples, serene autumnal town streets to fractured…
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Sometimes, there are heartfelt shows of affections made by fans for a property. Then, there’s the Planet Express Kickstarter. If the sole preview image is any indication, the game is 100 percent inspired by, and an imitation of, Futurama. One of the few updates to…