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Press Release: The abstract landings of Proun

Utrecht, Netherlands, 19 April 2011
The abstract landscapes of Proun – now in a new trailer, and in museums!

Today a new trailer for the upcoming PC indie racing game Proun has been released:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zmuj_BdV-E

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BIT.TRIP BEAT is coming to the PC/OSX via Steam TOMORROW!

BIT.TRIP BEAT is finally coming to your personal computer!  Now, that’s not just your PC, mind you.  It’s also coming to the Mac!

Say WHAT!?

That’s right, the critically adored BIT.TRIP game that started the whole rhythm-pong chiptune-inspired retro-romp mania will be available via Steam tomorrow morning, November 2nd 2010 at 9AM PST.
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Swords & Soldiers in Europe! Move support coming soon and PC & Mac release in two weeks!

UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – October 19, 2010
Tomorrow, October 20th, the PlayStation®Network hit Swords & Soldiers will be available to European PS3 players! Move support is also coming soon! Giving PS3 owners the first chance to prove what is best: motion or dual analog controls. So take your thirst for battle online and dominate the rankings with your favorite controller.

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Tripping to the beat on iOS devices!!!

Boy, have I got a zinger for you today!

I got an iPhone last night!

But seriously, the real news is that our hit WiiWare game BIT.TRIP BEAT has made its way onto various iOS devices!  That’s right!  Now you can get BIT.TRIP BEAT right into your pants!  Or your backpack, if you have an iPad.

With features like these, how can you afford NOT to buy this game!?

Check it out:
Game Center Support with…
Leaderboards
Achievements
New DLC levels…
Remixes of the BIT.TRIP VOID music with BIT.TRIP BEAT gameplay
Multiplayer…
Cross-platform multiplayer co-op
New Control Scheme…
Play with tilt or touch controls
About BIT.TRIP:

The BIT.TRIP series follows our hero, CommanderVideo who proclaims “I AM ONLY A MAN”, as he soars through the cosmos and learns what it means to exist.  BEAT is the first chapter in this 6-game series and introduces players to a world of imagination and wonder through a minimalist presentation of sight, sound, and gameplay where we catch a glimpse at a soul made tangible.

About Gaijin Games:
Gaijin Games is a video game development and publishing studio located in Santa Cruz, CA.  Their focus is on offering unique gaming experiences to discerning humans. More information about Gaijin Games can be found at http://www.gaijingames.com.  For information on the rest of the BIT.TRIP series including the fifth entry, BIT.TRIP FATE due out this Fall, visit http://www.bittripgame.com, or visit the Official BIT.TRIP Facebook & Twitter.


Swords and Soldiers to support 3D

If HD gaming wasn’t enough for you well then get ready to experience Ronimo Games’ award winning game, Swords & Soldiers, in eye popping 3D on your TV.  That’s right  folks, the PS3 version will support 3D.  In order to simulate this, Ronimo Games has released a number of different screenshots that simulate the 3D effect (glasses needed).  Click the thumbnail for a larger image.

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Comic Jumper Featured in XBLA’s Game Feast

COMIC JUMPER FEATURED IN XBLA’S GAME FEAST

Twisted Pixel Games and Microsoft Game Studios announce Comic Jumper’s Release Date, Price, PAX Plans, And More

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New Bit.Trip teaser image

That’s right folks.  It’s time to see what the new Bit.Trip FATE looks like.  The fifth installment in this awesome rhythm series the ever evolving gameplay and visual style has to get you interested.

What does it mean?


Bit.Trip RUNNER is almost here!!!

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Gaijin Games talks about Ubisoft’s new distribution decision

So Ubisoft’s decision to stop printing manuals for games has been somewhat of a hot topic recently.  I had to ask Alex Neuse about how he felt about this move since Gaijin Games has similar goals to be as “green” as possible.

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Co-op Mega Man? That sounds familiar…

As some of you may know Mega Man 10 has recently been announced for WiiWare with the added twist of being co-op.  When I heard this news I remembered how bad of a player I was for not completing Mega Man 9 but I soon remembered that the rumor of a two player Mega Man sounded eerily familiar.

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Bit.Trip CORE – News

Click the image to check out a trailer for the game.

Yeah it’s been a while since I’ve updated the blog with relevant game news.  Blame it on the return from a summer break.  I’ve been too busy to do much.  Sorry.  Anyway Alex Neuse of Gaijin Games’ was cool enough to answer some quick answers related to the developer’s next title, Bit.Trip VOID.

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Twisted Pixel to announce new game at this year’s PAX

That’s right.  I just got a tip from them.  The next original IP from Twisted Pixel will be announced alongside some footage at this year’s Penny Arcade Expo.  Expect to see something at their booth, 3102, at 4 PM on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The short movie will be available on their official site after PAX.

Don’t believe me?  Well they’ve just updated their official site.  Be sure to check out the site after PAX to see the footage.


Bit.Trip VOID Officially Announced

EXPLORE THE VOID WITH COMMANDER VIDEO

Come along and embark on another fantastic voyage!

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3 Things The Conduit’s Online is Lacking

The Conduit is, in my opinion, a good game and worthy purchase.  The graphics and controls are top notch, and the single-player is worth a run through,  but a few things hold it back from having that truly addicting online experience.

If only The Conduit's online was as addicting...

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‘Splosion Man Review

I finally got to play and review the game and boy was it wonderful.  Despite having such simple gameplay mechanics it manages to keep itself interesting and at times difficult

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Twisted Pixel Games Interview – Post ‘Splosion Man Release

Another interview with Twisted Pixel!  This time with TWG’s CEO/Co-founder, Michael Wilford.  What I love about indie developers is that even the highest, most important people still talk to nobodies like me.  To all indie developers that have spoken with me,  stay cool guys!!!


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Exclusive: Audio, Video: Disco Preview

To continue on with our AVD coverage is an exclusive preview for the game.  I don’t want to reveal too much stuff so I’ll try to keep it short.

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Exclusive: First Interview with the developers of Audio, Video: Disco

Well I’ve adopted a new interview layout.  It was sort of hard to distinguish the interviewer from the interviewee with this new theme.  Hypothetically I could just change the color of the text but I don’t want to. >:|

Anyway the game definitely sounds interesting.

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‘Splosion Man Launch Trailer

I finally got it uploaded, enjoy.  Also five ‘Splosion Man related posts in a row, now that’s something.

Direct link


‘Splosion Man Image Blowout – Game Launch Edition!!!

 Expect some videos some time tomorrow.  They’re taking long to upload.

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‘Splosion Man is out and about to explode your minds!!!

TWISTED PIXEL LETS DOWN PRESIDENT, COUNTRY WITH WEDNESDAY SPLOSION MAN RELEASE

Thanks Obama For Slamming Video Games Right Before Our Release Date

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Super Smash Bros. NES demo

So finally we have a chance to play and customize our own levels and characters.  The game is bsaically the same game (with my horribly written collectible cards intact) with the addition of both a level creator/editor and the ability to play with custom characters.

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Super Smash Bros. NES to feature Custom Characters

Most of you don’t know but I was a private beta tester and writer for a game called Super Smash Bros. NES.  It was pretty popular game as it had a huge community.  Well I at least thought it was popular.

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Super Meat Boy Exclusive

I promised more Super Meat Boy coverage so here it is.  Hit the jump to see what it is!

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