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INDUSTRIA 2

Announcement Trailer

Website / Steam

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Laika: Aged Through Blood for Switch launches January 30 - Gematsu

The long-delayed Switch version of Western-inspired “motorvania” game Laika: Aged Through Blood will launch via Nintendo eShop on January 30, publisher Headup Games and developer Brainwash Gang announced.

Laika: Aged Through Blood first launched for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on October 19, 2023, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on December 5, 2023. The Switch version was originally planned to follow on January 11, 2024, but was delayed indefinitely.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a Western-inspired motorvania set in a post-apocalyptic desert. It is the story about a tribe oppressed by occupant forces, and the personal story of a mother coyote warrior who descends on an endless path of vengeance to take back what her people lost. Drive, jump and fight your way through the huge hand-drawn world on your trustworthy motorbike. Race through the sandy desert and perform dangerous jumps, shoot enemies in slowmo and reload your gun by performing a backflip! Use skill-based power-ups and persist challenging battles against big bosses!

Key Features

Vehicular combat on a fast and agile motorbike.

A beautiful, hand-painted and post-apocalyptic world filled with secrets and NPCs.

A deep story about a mother-daughter relationship, vengeance and loss, told through cinematic flashbacks.

Various chapters, epic boss battles and loads of missions.

The very first MOTORVANIA!

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The Textorcist: The Story of Ray Bibba

Developer: MorbidWare Publisher: Headup Publishing Rrp: £11.99 (Gog.com, Humblebundle, Steam and Epic) Released: 14th February 2019 Available on: Gog.com, Humblebundle, Steam and Epic Played Using: A keyboard Approximate game length: 8 hours

It's not often I play a typing game, in fact I think the last one was The Typing of The Dead from House of the Dead Overkill. There is a reason for that though, and its not just because there aren't that many out there compared to the many other genres, it's because I'm dyslexic and trying to type while under pressure only makes me mess up even more. And yet I find myself drawn to them, every time I see a game that features typing I always want to give it a go.

This game has you take on the role or Ray Bibba an exorcist who has separated from the Holy Church to become independent. Ray isn't some kindly old priest, if anything he's more akin to a hard grizzled detective from a film noire.

The game gives you an idea of how much typing you'll be doing from the very start, and by very start I mean the starting menu, you have to type the word start correctly before you can even play. The same goes for entering the settings too, while I love the dedication to the theme, I do have to point out that forcing the player to type settings does pose an potential impediment when it comes to accessibility.

You may have noticed that this game is played using only a keyboard (I'm assuming that you've read the details I put at the top of these reviews) which makes sense when you consider it's a game about typing. However, this isn't a game that you can use to improve your typing skills simply because you have to control your character as well, meaning that one hand will almost always be on the arrow keys. Yeah, that's the thing I didn't mention, this game is a boss rush, bullet-hell. Sure, there are brief moments between the bosses where you have to do a small amount research and interact with the story but the meat of the game is the combat with the bosses.

We finally arrive at the combat. As I mentioned earlier this game is a bullet-hell, as such you have to control Ray and try to avoid the various projectiles that will be slung your way. If you do get hit you'll drop your bible (this is will be explained in a moment) and if you get hit again before you pick the bible up you'll lose a point of health. You attack by typing out the verses from you bible, or rather you created a hollet (a holy bullet) with each successfully typed word, once you complete the full verse all your hollets will fire at your enemy and all the projectiles in the area will vanish. As I mentioned earlier, if you get hit you drop your bible, without it you can't type out the words so you absolutely need it. Dropping your bible pose one, rather major, issue... when you drop your bible there's a timer, if you can get to it before the timer runs out you can pick up from where you left off, if you don't though you have to start the entire verse from the very beginning. When typing you have to be careful not to make a mistake, any mistyped letter in a word places you back a letter within that word. For example; if in the word 'Amen' you pressed the wrong letter instead of [N] you'd be set back to [E] and have to retype that. Some of the enemies attacks are designed not to cause injury to Ray but instead make it more difficult for you to type. One of the early enemies in the game vomits in an attempt to cover the words in your bible forcing you to either have to wait for the vomit to clear or guess/remember what you have to type.

Speaking of difficulty, did I mention that some of the verses are in Latin? And not to sound like Columbo but there is one more thing, you have to be within a certain radius of the enemy to be able to perform the exorcism. So not only are you typing with one hand while trying to dodge attacks with the other, you sometimes have to type in Latin which may or may not be obscured or even upside down, you also have to be within a certain (not very large) radius of the enemy in order to be able to type at all.

I enjoyed this game, even if it did drive me a bit batty at times. Let's just say its not dyslexia friendly.

If this appeals to you perhaps try;

Typing of the Dead Overkill Epistory – Typing Chronicles Crypt of the Necrodancer

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Laika: Aged Through Blood is out today

Laika: Aged Through Blood, the new game from Brainwash Gang and Headup Publishing, is out today.

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a western-inspired motorvania set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It is the story about a tribe oppressed by occupant forces, and the personal story of a mother coyote warrior who descends on an endless path of vengeance to take back what her people lost.

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'Inayah - Life After Gods' Global Publishing Agreement Signed With Headup Games, Kicks Off Demo Speedrun Challenge - Trailer

http://dlvr.it/THMzzS

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O jogo INDUSTRIA 2 recebe novo vídeo de gameplay

A Bleakmill e a Headup Publishing revelaram um novo trailer de gameolay do jogo INDUSTRIA 2, mostrando uma clara melhoria gráfica em relação ao primeiro título. Nora, agora tentando retornar para sua dimensão, percebe que terá que encarar seu passado. Explorando o desfecho dos acontecimentos do último jogo, ela percebe que tudo o que tentou deixar para trás retorna novamente. Agora cabe a ela…

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Calling all horror aficionados! Brace yourselves for a chilling descent into the macabre with the announcement of The Coma 2B: Catacomb. Developed by the South Korean studio Dvora and published by Headup Games, this side-scrolling horror experience promises to deliver a spine-tingling adventure that bridges the narrative gap between the critically acclaimed titles, The Coma and The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters. A Bridge Between Nightmares: Unveiling The Coma 2B: Catacomb While details regarding a specific release date remain shrouded in mystery, Dvora has confirmed a targeted launch window for the third quarter of 2024, exclusively for personal computers via the Steam platform. The Coma 2B: Catacomb serves a crucial role in the overarching narrative of the series, cleverly filling the gap between the original game and its terrifying sequel. This narrative bridge promises to delve deeper into the lore of the Coma universe, potentially offering answers to lingering questions and setting the stage for future installments. The Coma 2B A Descent into Darkness: What Awaits in The Coma 2B: Catacomb? Dvora has provided a taste of what players can expect in The Coma 2B: Catacomb. Prepare to be thrust into a world of chilling atmospheres and unsettling environments. Traverse through labyrinthine corridors and desolate landscapes, all shrouded in ominous darkness. As you navigate these perilous locales, brace yourself for encounters with grotesque monstrosities that lurk within the shadows. Your courage and resourcefulness will be tested as you solve puzzles and overcome obstacles in a desperate bid to escape the clutches of this horrifying dimension. The developers have hinted at a return of some of the terrifying creatures encountered in previous installments, potentially alongside a cast of new nightmares designed to send shivers down your spine. The Coma 2B: Catacomb - A Return to Familiar Territory? While details regarding the gameplay mechanics remain scarce, The Coma 2B: Catacomb is likely to retain the core elements that made its predecessors so successful. Players can anticipate a side-scrolling adventure that blends exploration, puzzle-solving, and resource management with a heavy emphasis on atmosphere and psychological horror. The previous games in the series garnered praise for their unique blend of Korean folklore and school-based horror, creating a chilling yet strangely relatable setting. It's safe to assume that The Coma 2B: Catacomb will continue this tradition, offering a fresh wave of scares while staying true to the established identity of the franchise. Why Should You Be Excited About The Coma 2B: Catacomb? Here are just a few reasons why The Coma 2B: Catacomb should be on your horror game radar: A Deep Dive into the Coma Universe: This title serves as a crucial narrative bridge, offering fans closure on unanswered questions and potentially setting the stage for future installments. A Return to Terror: Experience a fresh wave of scares as you navigate through unsettling environments and confront grotesque monstrosities. Unveiling the Unknown: The game promises to explore the events transpiring between the original Coma and its sequel, providing missing pieces of the chilling narrative. Refined Side-Scrolling Horror: Expect a return to the core gameplay mechanics that made the previous games so successful, likely featuring exploration, puzzle-solving, and resource management in a terrifying side-scrolling format. FAQs What platforms will The Coma 2B: Catacomb be available on? As of now, The Coma 2B: Catacomb is confirmed for PC release on Steam only. Is there a specific release date for The Coma 2B: Catacomb? No, a specific release date hasn't been announced. However, Dvora has targeted a launch window within the third quarter of 2024. What is the connection between The Coma 2B: Catacomb and the other games in the series? The Coma 2B: Catacomb functions as a narrative bridge, filling the gap between the events of The Coma and The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters. What kind of gameplay can I expect from The Coma 2B: Catacomb? Based on the previous games, The Coma 2B: Catacomb will likely be a side-scrolling horror adventure with a focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and resource management.

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The SML Podcast - Episode 917: Dungeon Masters

Download Episode 917 --

It's not a PartyCast, but then it IS a PartyCast, plus Tony Gowland of Ant Workshop returns to SML!

The show kicks off with Pernell Vaughan on hand to chat about his past week. Just us, nobody else. Then Brooke shows up to keep us company and talk about board games and Aki shows up later on as well during reviews and both of them read Andy Sperry reviews! Plus Chris Taylor has his own review segment! It was a party in our hearts all along!

After reviews, Tony Gowland of Ant Workshop joins alongside Aki to talk about Dungeon Golf, the dungeon based minigolf game where monsters and traps lie around every corner. We discuss the origins of the game, the complex AI that can pull off masterful shots, plus questions and comments from our friends Lloyd Berry & Andy Sperry. Great to have Tony back on the show and it's an awesome conversation for a solid hour!

0:00 - Intro/Non-Party PartyCast 27:40 - CRYMACHINA - FURYU Corporation, NIS America (Pernell) 39:34 - Laika: Aged Through Blood - Brainwash Gang, Headup Publishing (Andy) 46:56 - ENDLESS Dungeon - Amplitude Studios, SEGA (Pernell) 58:58 - Dungeon Golf - Ant Workshop (Andy) 1:07:31 - Wizard With a Gun - Galvanic Games, Devolver Digital (Pernell) 1:18:02 - Makoto Wakaido's Case Files TRILOGY DELUXE - HakabaBunko, room6 (Chris) 1:29:55 - Dungeon Golf Interview w/ Tony Gowland of Ant Workshop

The show ends with some Halloweenish themed dungeon based goodness from The OneUps!

2:32:32 - The OneUps - Labyrinthos (Legend of Zelda)

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[Free Video Game] Trüberbrook [Award-Winning Sci-Fi 1960s Germany Mystery Adventure]

To celebrate their very own GOG.com 15th Anniversary, a rotating selection of video games are being offered free for a limited time, courtesy of retailer GOG.com and participating developers/publishers.

Trüberbrook by btf & Headup is a story rich point and click mystery adventure game set in a 1960s parallel universe inspired by Twin Peaks, The X-Files, and Star Trek, among others, where you play an American scientist who has just won a trip to a quaint remote rural village in Cold War Germany and experience strange things after your physics paper is stolen as you try to uncover who would do that and why and what's really going on, with the help of the locals.

The game is compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac computers, and has fully-acted audio in both English and German, as well as text in additional European and Asian languages. The download includes the Trüberbrook Travel Guide (English-only PDF). You can read more about the game, which won the Deutscher Computerspielpreis for Best German Game and Best Staging categories, on its regular catalogue page, and many of the publisher's other games are deep discounted as part of the sale.

To get the freebie, simply scroll down to and click the Claim button on the giveaway feature banner on GOG.com's front page (requires account signup with valid email but no payment info) right below Deal of the Day or try this link (must be logged in).

Offered DRM-free worldwide until early morning on Monday, October 2nd at around 6 AM Pacific Time (1 PM UTC), available directly from the retailer's website.

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midweek madness

alternative title: me and the boys going to the babysitter’s* birthday

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INDUSTRIA 2 Announcement Trailer

Website / Steam

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The Daily Dope #572 - Tabletop Gaming News for November 12th, 2020

Jeff brings you the latest gaming news from Flying Pig Games, Paizo Inc, the Epic Games Store, Arc Dream Publishing, Floodgate Games, and more!

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Side-scrolling platformer Symphonia announced for console, PC

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Publisher Headup Games and developer Sunny Peak have announced side-scrolling platformer Symphonia for console and PC (Steam). Specific console platforms were not announced. It will launch in early 2024.

Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:

About

In the realm of Symphonia, music acts as a source of life and energy. But since the founders and their orchestra vanished the inhabitants are divided, and the world slowly falls into silence. What if there was a way to gather a new orchestra? That’s the question Philemon, the mysterious musician in Symphonia, will have to answer.

Embody a Mysterious Violinist

Embody a mysterious violinist, brought back to life in a declining world. Your violin and bow are both your instrument and a means of transport. Catapult yourself through the world, and complete levels by solving exciting platforming challenges while re-activating the machinery that brings life and energy back to this world.

Discover a Musical World

Discover a musical world, based on the symphonic orchestra, and filled with colorful characters. Each area in Symphonia has its own distinct feel and characters, and each room is hand-crafted. Meet prodigious musicians and try to convince them to join the orchestra.

A Unique Soundtrack

A unique soundtrack, based on the romantic musical period, crafted by composer Olivier Esman. Enjoy the performance of the Scoring Orchestra Paris, recorded specifically for Symphonia and written by composer Olivier Esman and his team. Play engrossing concerts, each centered around one of the families of instruments—strings, brass, and woodwinds. Explore, navigate, play the violin, gather musicians. Awaken Symphonia.

Key Features

Experience and overcome great platforming challenges with all of Philemon’s abilities.

Discover various environments which combine music and machinery.

Play the violin to activate level elements and bring life to the realm.

Gather musical Prodigies and play breathtaking concerts to bring music, joy, and glory, back to the land.

Watch the announcement trailer below.

Publisher Announce Trailer

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INDUSTRIA First Hour Of Gameplay

Join us as we head to East Berlin into a parallel reality, shortly before the end of the Cold War in search for a missing work colleague. Gameplay coveres the first Hour of gameplay, as we complete the first and second level (The Institute) and solve some puzzles along the way.

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INDUSTRIA is a first-person shooter that takes you from East Berlin into a parallel reality, shortly before the end of the Cold War. On the search for a missing work colleague, you decypher a dark past in a mysterious parallel dimension.

INDUSTRIA Developer: Bleakmill Publisher: Headup Platform: Windows Release 30 September 2021 Price: $19.99

Available now on Steam - https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172650/INDUSTRIA/

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Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine is out today

Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine, the new game from Headup Development and Headup Publishing, is out today.

Help Dr. Fetus create the perfect Meat Boy clone in a unique new twist on the tile-matching puzzle genre. In classic Meat Boy fashion, an endless cavalcade of devious and deadly traps stand between you and victory in this hardcore puzzle game that will push your skills to the limit.