#Blacksad Under the Skin

[realfuurikuuri]

Woop! Woop! New video alarm!

[blacksadooc]

All Blacksad content until now.

[gamingladies]

Sonia Dunn | Blacksad: Under the Skin (2019)

[jtggaming]

Blacksad Under the Skin Global Steam Key Instant Delivery

Platform: Steam/PC – Global – Instant Delivery…

[epictensai]

Inspector Smirnov! One of my favorite characters from Blacksad: Under the Skin

[diversegaminglists]

Currently free on gog.com

27th October 2023

[passionsod]

Boxing Club Owner Dead, Get The Swole Detective | Blacksad Under the Skin Stream Vtuber Furry

Well OBS needed an update that needs a restart. Gonna post this before so I don't lose progress.

Hope you can join, have a great day.

Linktree in Bio.

❤️&🔃, thank you

[onigiram]

S*T*E*A*M KEYS GIVEAWAY: so i've bought a lot of mystery bundles in the past and these keys have pretty much been gaining dust so i thought i'd just share them here to anyone who wants em tbh 🌞

check under the cut for em - if yall wanna redeem any of them/all of them go on ahead idc 😌

please lmk what's been claimed/not available anymore so i can update this post and cross them out! once everything's been claimed i;ll be deleting this post/making it private ^^;;

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[twistedtummies2]

Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes - Number 17

Welcome to A Gathering of the Greatest Gumshoes! During this month-long event, I’ll be counting my Top 31 Favorite Fictional Detectives, from movies, television, literature, video games, and more!

SLEUTH-OF-THE-DAY’S QUOTE: “I don’t believe a detective exists who likes to see his trenchcoat ruined…”

Number 17 is…Blacksad.

In my previous pick, I talked about Sam Spade – arguably the most quintessential of all noir-style detectives. Today, we’re discussing another noir-style detective, but a very…different one. Unlike Spade, this character is far more recent, and originates neither from novels nor the cinema…but instead from the world of comic books. I am referring to John Blacksad, the titular protagonist of the graphic novel crime series, “Blacksad.”

This series is the brainchild of two Spanish creators: writer Juan Diaz Canales, and artist Juanjo Guarnido. Canales has been a comic book author for many years, but never really made a big splash till “Blacksad.” Guarnido, however, is actually someone many more people will recognize: even if you haven’t heard his name, the chances are you’ve seen his work. From 1993 to 2004, he was an animator and layout artist for Disney! Among other things, he was one of the lead animators for two recognizable Disney Villains: Hades in Disney’s “Hercules,” and Sabor in “Tarzan.” His final project with the studio was a short cartoon called “Lorenzo.”

It was not long after Guarnido left Disney that he reconnected with Canales, whom he’d met many years before. The two decided to collaborate and create a graphic novel that paid homage to classic film noir crime stories and pulp magazines of the 1930s and 40s. This novel was entitled “Blacksad: Somewhere Within the Shadows.” The book was highly successful, earning several awards and being translated into various languages; the English translation, interestingly, was handled largely by comic book veteran Neal Adams. (May he rest in peace.) Since then, there have been three sequel tales, and a four-part tale called “They All Fall Down,” which has yet to be finished; only the first two parts are currently complete, if I’m not mistaken. There has also been a video game based on the series made, called “Under the Skin,” which tells a new story all its own; I have not played the game, but I have seen some video of it, and it does a good job capturing everything great about the comics. In the English version of the game, Blacksad is voiced by Barry Johnson.

As you can guess from the cover shown here, the conceit of “Blacksad” is that all of the characters are anthropomorphic animals. (And yeah, it’s easy to see Guarnido’s Disney background through his art in several places throughout the books…and I mean that in a VERY good way, because the art is AWESOME on so many levels.) However, this is not a kid-friendly or heavily satirical series. While there are moments here and there of meta humor, paying homage to and occasionally poking fun at various tropes of the noir genre, Blacksad takes itself seriously: it’s telling more or less dramatic noir-style crime stories, it’s just that the characters are covered in scales, fur, and feathers. Many have compared it to the somewhat controversial graphic novel “Maus,” where creator Art Spiegelman uses different animals to represent different kinds of people. This is SOMEWHAT similar, but I think it’s more appropriate to say Blacksad is what would happen if “Zootopia” had been Rated R. The fact these characters are animals is often part of the story and many details in it, rather than just a mask, so to speak. As a fan of film noir, it’s interesting to see how these stories play out, with legitimately surprising mysteries, dark secrets to be discovered, and many murders most foul.

As to the main character himself…Blacksad is a pretty typical noir detective, but for some reason he still manages to stand out from the crowd in a fun way. While he’s a cynical and sometimes grouchy guy, he’s also a charming ladies’ man, and has a sense of humor about himself as well as the rest of the world. One of my favorite elements of his character is how he seems to DELIBERATELY play up his own noir-esque elements: it’s as if he’s putting on this show for the rest of the world, in-universe, creating this very specific façade for others to notice. Out of universe, of course, it leads to some wonderful jokes, such as him getting peeved about his trenchcoat being ruined (a-la the quote I selected). The supporting cast around him is a lot of fun, too: most notable are his two best friends. First, there’s Smirnov, a German Shepherd police commissioner who has a long history with the tuxedo tabby. Second, there’s Weekly, a literal weasel of a journalist (with notoriously terrible B.O.) who essentially acts as Blacksad’s sidekick in some stories. Both are fun characters who adhere to classic tropes, while also being unique and interesting in their own right; again, much like Blacksad himself, and the series as a whole.

If you’re a fan of comics, a fan of detective stories and film noir, or a fan of seeing former Disney animators do very un-Disney things with topics like racism, the Red Scare, serial killing, and other unspeakable forms of nastiness…then definitely check out either the comics or the video game I mentioned earlier. They’re definitely worth your time.

Tomorrow, the countdown continues with Number 16!

CLUE: “We're smart people. So why do we always do things that make us look like we have the intelligence of beef jerky?”

[goddamnwebcomics]

Ah, good ol’ Blacksad. Probably one of my favorite graphic novels.

While I agree with the sentiment that “Arctic Nation” is the weakest of the six issues, I hesitate to say that it’s a bad arc. Even the worst Blacksad issue still has all the characteristics that make the comic so good.

Might be an unpopular take since two separate people said that “Red Soul” is where the comic really picks up, but my favorite issue is actually the first one, “Somewhere Within the Shadows”.

I wrote the referenced post, by the way; probably should've made that clear. And one other correction: if we count it, Blacksad's worst arc is "Under the Skin"—the transition to video game did not suit our private eye well. 

I see then. Shame to hear that a video game version is the worst arc. Would any webcomic we’ve riffed ever be turned into a video game?

[linuxgamenews]

The Shadow Syndicate Coming to Steam and Linux

The Shadow Syndicate noir stealth action game is coming to Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the amazing team at KillaSoft for their talent and passion. Due to make its way onto Steam. Indie studio KillaSoft just releasing a bombshell: their new title, The Shadow Syndicate, is in the works. It’s a gritty, story-driven third-person stealth action adventure, and trust us, this one's not pulling any punches. Better yet, it’s due to get native support, so no one's left behind. In fact, KillaSoft emailed me stating, "we are indeed planning for the game to run on Steam Deck and Linux." Who also share a strong passion for the platform. Dive Into the Shadows Set in 1933 Brooklyn, The Shadow Syndicate throws you straight into a city on the edge. You play as Private Detective Sam Marlowe, a no-nonsense investigator whose mentor has mysteriously vanished. That mystery? It's just the tip of a dark, spiraling conspiracy. Sam soon finds himself teamed up with Elo, the firecracker daughter of the city’s mayor. She’s smart, fearless, and more than ready to shake things up. Together, the unlikely duo starts peeling back the layers of a sinister secret organization manipulating the city from the shadows. It’s a race against time as the two chase clues, dodge betrayal, and fight to stop a force that could rip Brooklyn’s soul apart.

The Shadow Syndicate - Official Announcement Trailer

What Makes The Shadow Syndicate Unique?

Gritty Combat With a Twist When things go sideways, Sam doesn’t just shoot — he thinks fast. Tap into his combat instincts and slow down time during gunfights. Dodge, roll, aim, and take out enemies with style. It’s slick, satisfying, and will make you feel like a rebel.

Detective Work That Actually Feels Smart You’re not just a trigger-happy PI. Sam’s journal helps track clues, testimonies, and leads you uncover through dialogue and exploration. The more you dig, the more story paths and secrets open up — think smart, talk smart, and play smart.

Noir Vibes Cranked to 11 Imagine classic comic book style with smoky jazz bars, crooked alleyways, and dramatic lighting that oozes mood. The art direction takes major inspiration from Blacksad, so every frame feels like a living, breathing noir graphic novel. It’s gorgeous — and it gets the genre.

Gameplay Style:

If you’re into title like The Shadow Syndicate, you’ll probably like that blend stealth, action, and rich storytelling. Think Dishonored for its slick stealth and supernatural twist. Or L.A. Noire, where you're piecing together clues and grilling suspects in a 1940s crime drama. Blacksad: Under the Skin is another close match, especially if you’re drawn to noir vibes and detective work. For a more stylized punch, Aragami brings shadowy stealth mechanics with a strong visual style. And if you want character-driven tension mixed with narrative depth, The Wolf Among Us from Telltale Games hits all the right notes. All of these titles capture that gritty atmosphere, thoughtful pacing, and cinematic feel that fans will appreciate in The Shadow Syndicate. KillaSoft is clearly pouring heart and soul into this one, blending stealth, action, and character-driven storytelling into something fresh and powerful. Whether you’re here for the gunfights, the drama, or the detective work, gameplay promises a ride you won’t forget. So be sure to Wishlist it on Steam. Coming to Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. The release is TBD. Keep your eyes peeled — this is one title every Linux player will want to check out.

[trezzonews]

In The Shadow Syndicate you're a dog detective who shoots people in bullet-time and wears a cursed ring

In a world where we’ve had Chicken Police and Blacksad: Under the Skin and Duck Detective: The Secret Salami, the idea of playing an anthropomorphic animal who solves noirish crimes has stopped seeming all that strange. So the fact that The Shadow Syndicate has you play a private detective in a version of 1933 Brooklyn where all the people are dogs and cats and birds and frogs isn’t that strange.…

[proxylynn]

Games you could give a try

* Road 96

* Night In The Woods

* CopyCat

* Stray

* Blacksad: Under The Skin

* Thank Goodness You’re Here!

* Emergency Cleanup Co.

[*looking them up* In order...

Unsure. Looks nice. Will have to look more into it.

Nah. I saw this one ages ago, but it never hooked me.

*reads the warnings* ...Nothing bad is gonna happen to the kitty, right?

This one is on my wishlist.

Hunky cat-man detective. Maybe. But it does seem to be a sequel, so I may need to check the other games.

Saw Jacksepticeye play it. Didn't hook me.

Possible. But I do have other cleanup games to finish first.

Thanks for the suggestions.]

[catonoire]

「スペインゲーム業界の“現在”と“未来”」展

インスティトゥト・セルバンテス東京で「スペインゲーム業界の“現在”と“未来”」展を見た。惹句によると、スペインはヨーロッパにおけるビデオゲーム大国なのだそう。

スマホアプリのミニゲームや、Angbandのような���いコンピュータゲームは手すさびにやることもないではないのだが、いわゆるビデオゲームはほとんど遊んだことがなく知識もない。それゆえ、展示されているビジュアルやキャプションをふむふむと眺めるにとどまってしまったが、ゲーム作りの舞台裏をほんの少し覗き見るような感覚を味わえたのはよかったし、各ゲームのビジュアルも美しく、展示空間も工夫されていたと思う。

取り上げられていたゲームは以下のとおり。順不同。

"Gris" (Nómada Studio)

"Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story", "Rime" (Tequila Works)

"The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood", "Essays on Empathy" (Deconstructeam)

"American Arcadia", "Call of the Sea" (Out of the Blue Games)

"Endling: Extinction is Forever" (Herobeat Studios)

"Laika", "Grotto" (Brainwash Gang)

"Blasphemous I y II" (The Game Kitchen)

"The Fabulous Studios", "Dead Synchronicity" (Fictiorama Studios)

"Blacksad: Under the Skin" (Péndulo Studios)

スペインゲーム業界と日本との接点として、日本人の手によるものも紹介されていた。西澤龍一のゲームクリエイション。

天野喜孝のイラストレーション。

チラシの裏側は折り紙指南になっていた。

[thejazzywaffles]

A sample of my gaming backlog

2064: Read-Only Memories A Highland Song Advance Wars 1+2: ReBoot Camp Aviary Attorney Backpack Hero Bad End Theater Bean and Nothingness Before Your Eyes Blacksad: Under the Skin Cat Notebook Cherry Kisses Chicken Police Chicory: A Colorful Tale Crypt of the NecroDancer Cult of the Lamb Curse of the Sea Rats Day of the Tentacle Death's Door Deus Ex Disc Creatures Duck Detective: The Secret Salami Dwarf Fortress Dynopunk Freedom Planet FTL Fuga: Melodies of Steel Hiveswap Hollow Knight Hush Hush: Only Your Love Can Save Them In Stars and Time Kirby and the Forgotten Land Lacuna Lil Gator Game Loom Makoto Wakaido's Case Files Trilogy DX Metroid Prime Remastered Mondealy Moss Niche Night in the Woods NORCO Omori Ori ATBF Outer Wilds PIVO: Pixel and Voxel Pseudoregalia Rain World Sam & Max Hit the Road Small Saga Sonic Superstars Spirit of the North Super Mario RPG Superhot Tails of Iron Tavern Talk The Cosmic Wheel of Sisterhood The Crimson Diamond The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind The Talos Principle The Walking Dead Them's Fightin' Herds Thistledown: A Tragedy of Blood Tomb Raider Tooth and Tail Tunic Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion Turok Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

[gamertestdomi]

BLACKSAD: UNDER THE SKIN - PLONGEZ DANS UN UNIVERS NOIR DE MYSTÈRE ET D'INTRIGUE !