Cryptozoic Entertainment Announces Release Date for Expanded Version of ‘The Arrival’
In partnership with Game’s Up: Board Game Heroes, Cryptozoic Entertainment announced today the February 21st release of The Arrival. This acclaimed strategy board game, designed by Martin Wallace and previously released in limited quantities at the Essen Game Fair in 2016, will receive a wide-release with upgraded art and gameplay. Of this announcement, Martin Wallace said, “I would like to ...[Read More]
The Red Strings Club Review
The Red Strings Club perfectly taps into the classic, underdog tales that permeated 80s cyberpunk literature. While the imagery in this game is less gritty than stories like “Johnny Mnemonic” or “El Pepenador,” it takes the same deep philosophical approach about the future of humanity that has always been cyberpunk’s trademark—and what a glorious tale the strings weave in this game. Its heart lies...[Read More]
Independent Developer Phantom 8 Announces Debut Action-Thriller, ‘Past Cure’
Berlin-based developers, Phantom 8, recently announced their debut game, Past Cure, a psychological action-thriller that follows former soldier turned lab experiment. As a result of the experiments, Ian is torn between his grim reality and the never ending nightmares that plague his sleep. With the help of his brother, and some acquired abilities like telekinesis, Ian embarks on a journey of reven...[Read More]
DONTNOD’s ‘Vampyr’ Webseries Launches Today
The developers behind the anxiously awaited action-RPG, Vampyr, released the first episode of their new webseries today. The series will give fans a closer look into the creative process behind their upcoming game. In Episode One: Making Monsters, produced and realized by Focus Home Interactive’s video department, DONTNOD unveils exclusive gameplay footage while describing their approach and...[Read More]
‘Tactical Monsters’ Q&A with Michael Tseng, COO of Camex Games
Marooners’ Rock recently had the pleasure of hearing from the COO of Camex Games, Michael Tseng, about their latest turn-based, hex grid tactics game Tactical Monsters Rumble Arena. Tseng talks about the differences between their last game, Heroes Tactics, the extensive cast of characters, and other unique features to their game. Read on to brush up on your historical knowledge of Camex Game...[Read More]
Hand of Fate 2 (PC) Review
The Dealer is back from the netherworld, ready to challenge anyone brave (or foolish) enough to sit down and play his game. Hand of Fate 2 brings many beloved elements from the first game, like The Dealer’s signature insults, with a few tweaks here and there to create a smoother, more intricate sequel. Half rougelike, half deck-building card game, Hand of Fate 2 keeps the same mechanics in place t...[Read More]
‘Beholder’ Complete Edition Launches on PlayStation 4 Today
A huge hit among streamers and media in late 2016, Warm Lamp Games and Curve Digital’s dystopian Big Brother title, Beholder, is now available on PS4 and will be releasing January 19th on Xbox One.
tinyBuild Games Announces New Multiplayer Survival FPS Title, ‘Outpost Zero’
Publisher tinyBuild Games released a trailer this morning for developer Symmetric Games’ debut title, Outpost Zero.
Devolver Digital’s Cyberpunk Thriller, ‘The Red Strings Club,’ Launches January 22nd
Calling all punks and transhumanists—independent developer, Deconstructeam, and publisher, Devolver Digital’s, cyberpunk narrative adventure, The Red Strings Club, can be directly downloaded to your memory engrams starting on January 22nd. Thematically centered around fate and happiness, players will use Genetic Implant Pottery, Psychological Bartending, and impersonating people on the phone...[Read More]
‘Out of Ammo’ Coming to PSVR on January 30th
This morning, Zen Studios announced that Out of Ammo will be coming to PlayStation VR on January 30th. Partnered with game developers RocketWerkz (founded by DayZ creator, Dean Hall), this news follows the company’s November 2017 announcement that Out of Ammo would be the first PC indie game to be selected for Zen’s new PC to console publishing initiative. Mel Kirk, Zen Studios VP of Publish...[Read More]
Life is Strange: Before the Storm Ep. 3 – Review
Episode three of Life is Strange: Before the Storm is not subtle is its presentation of its theme: truth. While Hell is Empty is light on Backtalk Challenges and general choices of major consequence, players are asked to decide what the meaning of truth is to them, and if they consider withholding it an act of protection or an act of betrayal. The previous episodes touched on the same theme, but n...[Read More]
Sabotage Studio’s Generation-Crossing ‘The Messenger’ Releasing in 2018
Quebec City-based developer, Sabotage Studio, revealed that their award-winning, Metroidvania-style game, The Messenger will be available on PC and console later this year. Sabotage Studio specializes in combining retro aesthetics and modern game design for a nostalgic experience that appals to a variety of gamers. The Messenger begins as an 8-bit action-platformer, and then transports the ninja-t...[Read More]