When it comes to showing off unique games, no showcase can top Day of the Devs. There are three showcases annually, with this being the last of the year. (See you next June!) As always, this edition of Day of the Devs features world premieres, first looks, and deep dives from the developers themselves. And of course, there are those…
Toronto-based indie studio BancyCo has created a new IP, Neo Harbor Rescue Squad. The paramedic action drama title is a long jump from the developer’s first game, adventure horror hit Home. Don’t expect any scares here — unless you find even a hint of injury frightening. Neo Harbor Rescue Squad…
Read MoreIt is nearly halfway through October — the unofficial month for horror game launches — and news is still coming in about horror games that will be released before Halloween. Narrative-driven murder mystery Blood on the Thames falls into this category as its launch date was announced today, but it…
Read MoreDance could be considered an underrated form of artistic expression, so it is great to see it featured in video games. Dance has the power to heal. Mentari was announced today; it is an action-adventure game with a dance-based combat system. In its world, dancers are seen as second-class citizens.…
Read MoreWhile eager fans await news on Amanda the Adventurer 2, its predecessor is set to launch for PlayStation and Xbox platforms just in time for Halloween. It will also receive a free update on Nintendo Switch. Amanda the Adventurer seemingly came out of nowhere when it became a viral hit…
Read MoreNecromancers can communicate with the dead, which is a heavy cross to bear at times. But Necro Story isn’t all doom and gloom. It’s quite lighthearted, as you become an “evil” necromancer who prefers undead shenanigans to saving the world. Using minions to outsmart your foes, you can grab their…
Read MoreWhispers of the Luminaries is an Aussie-developed idol-themed murder mystery game inspired by the Famicom Detective Club and Ace Attorney series. It is about finding hope in the darkest of times. Following the release of the game’s demo via Steam, its Kickstarter page gained hundreds of followers waiting for the…
Read MoreNot to be that person, but I’m a trained photographer who can no longer do much of it due to chronic illnesses. Because of this, photo-based games have a special place in my heart. Fomography is a story-driven game about an aging man reliving his life through the lens of…
Read MoreDeveloper/publisher Kitfox Games has already worked with many indie developers to publish their games, including Six Ages: Ride Like the Wind, Dwarf Fortress, and Pupperazzi. Today, the Canadian company announced a new partnership with Blue Bottle Games for noir space sim Ostranauts. It is already available in Early Access for…
Read MoreSolo developer Andre Gareis and publisher Dear Villagers have partnered together to launch narrative, non-linear detective game Mindcop. Set to launch later this year for PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, Mindcop puts you in the shoes of the titular detective, trying to determine which of a camp’s inhabitants is a…
Read MoreToday’s second (now-annual) Panic Games Showcase shows off recent and upcoming titles being published by Panic. (In case there’s any confusion, the date in the title is for Australia and the date in the header image is North America.) All the games overlap with last year’s presentation, which you can…
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