Author: Jacob Schneider

[ad_1] It’s a rough time to try and sell an indie game, and while some in the industry are afraid that the latest release from publisher Devolver Digital is one of those struggling titles, the indie label says the game is doing just fine, thanks.”Children of the Sun received enormous amounts of media coverage and exceptional reviews,” Lewis Burnell of PR firm ICO Partners said on Twitter. Citing SteamDB’s player counts and making some rough estimates, Burnell said, “It peaked at 208 players on its launch day yesterday, which means it will probably sell around 5,000 units in the next…

[ad_1] Japanese game developer Ateam has proven that a simple Google Drive configuration mistake can result in the potential but unlikely exposure of sensitive information for nearly one million people over a period of six years and eight months. The Japanese firm is a mobile games and content creator, encompassing Ateam Entertainment, which has multiple games on Google Play like War of Legions, Dark Summoner, Hatsune Miku – Tap Wonder, and tools like Memory Clear | Game Boost Master, and Good Night’s Sleep Alarm. Earlier this month, Ateam informed users of its apps and services, employees, and business partners that on November 21, 2023, it discovered that…

[ad_1] In a month, we can expect the first of — what I assume will be many — Jujutsu Kaisen console games. JUJUTSU KAISEN CURSED CLASH will be out on 1st February, and with it, I’m both a little bit excited and dismayed. Having been a fan of Jujutsu Kaisen for the past few years, I’ve been excited for there to be a game release. Hell, I even got a JJK Tamagotchi a few years back, and it’s still a strong hyper-fixation of mine. After all, while it’s very much a battle anime/manga, it leans pretty heavily into the horror genre.…

[ad_1] This week, a group of independent studios dubbed the Triple-i Initiative teamed up to host their own showcase of upcoming indie games. Over 30 games were featured in the event, but these are the five that I’m most excited to play in the coming months.The Rogue Prince of Persia Evil Empire is best known for working with Motion Twin to create DLC for Dead Cells, but next month, we finally get to play the studio’s first original game. Like Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia is another action-platformer roguelite in which players unlock new skills, weapons, and areas…

[ad_1] Date & Times: Thursday, February 15th – 16th 2024 8:30am to 6pm Location: Malay, Philippines Region: Asia Expected Size: 1,000 – 3,000 Ticket Cost: 685 USD Target Audience: Developers, Indie Developers, Creatives, C-Level, Marketing, Students, Investors, Publishers, Tool Providers, Technical teams, Ad Companies, Media, ASO Practitioners, App Marketers, App Advertisers Event Type: Summit Featured Platforms: iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows, Console, Handheld Console, Virtual Reality GameDev Summit is organized with the support of the Philippines Department of Trade and Industry. A landmark global industry event in the heart of the Asia Pacific, GDS features the External Development Summit (XDS)…

[ad_1] Highlights Slay the Spire 2 has been confirmed with Steam early access in 2025. The sequel promises new characters, enemies, and gameplay elements. Mega Crit teases Slay the Spire 2 with a brief animated trailer, introducing the new character Necrobinder. Fans of the original game can expect Slay the Spire 2 to offer a similar gameplay experience, with new cards, encounters, and starting characters. GAMERANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Slay the Spire 2 has officially been confirmed with an early access Steam period beginning in 2025 at an unspecified date. A console release for…

[ad_1] Highlights PlayStation horror titles weren’t always exclusives, reaching platforms like PC and Dreamcast. Unique horror games like Banshee’s Last Cry paved the way for future mystery visual novels. Dino Crisis 2 puts a twist on typical horror by adding intense dinosaur action to the mix. GAMERANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Some of the original PlayStation’s most beloved games, from Resident Evil to Silent Hill, were horror titles. While not always entirely dedicated to the cause of scaring gamers, the console owes much of its fame to its incredible variety of games, genres, and developers.…

[ad_1] The Play Store has a vast selection of top-notch Android games, including some of the best horror games that guarantee goosebumps due to their haunting narratives or pulse-pounding jump scares. But to help you find the most suitable horror games that will send chills down your spine, we’ve compiled a list featuring some of the best horrors you can play on any trusty Android tablet or phone — from quality ports of old classics (like Alien: Isolation) to a few occultic entries — we have it all. ANDROID POLICE VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT 1…

[ad_1] Published January 14, 2024 Welcome to the first update in the year 2024. I am proud to introduce you to a PvE world-level Academy Halls. The level is 25x times bigger than Sludge Madness but belongs to the same setting.This is the first world-level and there are several more planned. In Academy Halls, you wander a lost university. Monsters are roaming free through the floors.There are several enemy spawns that you need to capture.Each spawn generates monsters as long as they are not captured. During capturing, the spawn frequency increases. At 15% rest, the flux summons a group of…

[ad_1] In 2023, Black Salt Games introduced players to Dredge, a fishing video game that doubles as a horror story. It’s the kind of combination that Hollywood just can’t resist. And now, Dredge is getting a live-action movie of its own.For the film, Black Salt Games is teaming up with Story Kitchen, one of the production companies behind Netflix’s upcoming animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, as well as the movie adaptation of It Takes Two. Story Kitchen co-founder Dmitri M. Johnson was also a co-producer of Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog movies. In the announcement, Story Kitchen…