Aaron Giddings

Aaron is proof that while you can take a developer out of the game industry, it's much harder to take the game industry out of a developer. When not at his day job, Aaron enjoys teaching Axis & Allies to his kids, writing sci-fi stories, playing classic space sims on Twitch, and riding around the American Midwest on his Harley.

Mahouka Feature Film To Get Blu-ray Release This Summer

At their industry panel at Sakura-Con (Seattle, Washington), Aniplex of America confirmed that they will be releasing the feature film, The irregular at magic high school THE MOVIE -The Girl Who Summons the Stars-, on Blu-ray in July.

Aniplex of America Announces Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU Box Set and English Dub Cast

Aniplex of America announced at their industry panel at Sakura-Con (Seattle, Washington) that the smash hit anime series Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU will be released for the first time as a complete Blu-ray box set just in time for the summer. Based on the immensely popular game “TOUKEN RANBU ONLINE” developed by DMM Games/Nitroplus, the TV series was produced by renowned studio ufotable with Director ...[Read More]

PERSONA5 the Animation Premiere Dates Locked on Crunchyroll and Hulu

SANTA MONICA, CA (March 30, 2018) – At their industry panel at Sakura-Con (Seattle, Washington), Aniplex of America announced that the highly anticipated PERSONA5 the Animation will be premiering this spring on Crunchyroll and Hulu. The series is an anime adaptation of best-selling JRPG, Persona 5, by game developer, ATLUS, first released in Japan in 2016 and subsequently worldwide in 2017.

Come Sail Away With Make Sail

It’s an interesting time to be a fan of sailing games. Normally a largely overlooked genre, March has seen the introduction to open beta or Steam Early Access of three vastly different takes on the concept. Make Sail takes an interesting blend of robust vehicle construction, open world exploration, and the vast loneliness of an empty sea to make a game that’s interesting from the moment it hits Ea...[Read More]

Enter the Gryphon – A New Kind of Internet Security Device for the Connected Household

It’s every parent’s constant battle: how to keep kids away from the from the sections of the internet that we don’t want them to see. From web filters on computers, and screen locking apps on phones, to custom DNS solutions on routers, there are a multitude of available solutions, but many of them have serious drawbacks in one or more areas. Now a new product aims to change all that with a single,...[Read More]

Closers Lifts Level Cap, Crowns Tina Versus Harpy Event Winner

Time to put on a fresh pot of coffee, because everyones’ favorite closers have just gotten a new level cap. With their latest content patch, called the “Pandimensional Update,” En Masse Entertainment expands their MOARPG with new community events, limited release skins, new gear, and of course the new level cap and a near area to try out some new skills.

Iceberg Interactive and Iguanabee Announce Headsnatchers!

Sporting the tagline “Don’t lose your head!”, Publisher Iceberg Interactive and developer Iguanabee have announced today that they will be releasing a new multiplayer party game called Headsnatchers later this year for PC and the PlayStation®4 console.

Atari Announces New Atari VCS Console

It’s official, Atari is back in the console business! Today at GDC, the current keepers of the Atari flame officially unveiled the Atari VCS console, along with the Classic Joystick and Modern Controller Prototype peripherals. A pre-order target date of April 2018 was also announced.

Raid On Coasts (PC) – Early Access Preview

Steam Early Access can be a tough place for a small developer. The need to get a revenue stream flowing is vitally important to keeping the lights on and development continuing, but it’s also vital to not put something out there too soon, lest players sour on the experience of a glorified vertical slice that they paid real money for. A lot of developers get it right. Others, not so much. Unfortuna...[Read More]

Indie MEGABOOTH Releases Massive Gameplay Montage Video

Because videos can say so much more than just an announcement. Not content to leave the hype train at last week’s “Hey folks, we’re gathering a hundred games for PAX East,” the Indie MEGABOOTH has released a huge gameplay montage showcasing what will be on display during the show. One hundred games. Ninety-three developers. Twenty-one represented countries. The MEGABOOTH is...[Read More]

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Closers (PC) Review

Imagine, if you will, this boardroom pitch for Closers: “We’re going to make an sci-fi brawler. Old-school style camera, but modern anime art style. Lots of combos, and each character will have his or her own personality and individual storyline.” “Sounds great, but we’re an MMO company. How do we make this a multiplayer game?” “Characters can group up for tougher missions? Maybe incorporate some ...[Read More]

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2018 Emotional Games Awards Winners Announced

It’s the awards we never knew we needed, but always, somehow, knew deep inside. For those games that specifically get us right in the feels, the 2018 edition of the Emotional Games Awards recognized the standouts of the past year.

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