E3 2021 has come and gone, and the Summer Game Fest is still kind of going, but in the flurry of news and excitement over big name titles coming out in the next year or two, there are always a few that slip by. Here's a quick round-up of some co-op titles to keep an eye on as time marches inexorably onwards.
Nintendo held another of their "Nintendo Directs" yesterday, this time focused on all the independent video games coming to the Switch in the near future. There were a number of new single-player titles they revealed that look interesting, but we're all about the co-op here and one title in particular caught our eye.
It's no secret Smash TV is one of my all time favorite games. I've got a design doc in my back pocket I'll some day pull the trigger on for my take on a modern day remake. Until that time developer aQuadiun are releasing their take on the classic twin stick shooter with Galaxy Champions TV, coming to Steam on September 6th.
Yesterday, Nintendo held one of their "Nindies Showcases" to highlight some of the titles that will be headed to the Switch over the next few months. There are a few stand-out single-player games (like Mark of the Ninja Remastered, The Messenger, and Banner Saga 3), but, of course, we were more focused on the co-op games. Help guide a fallen star home in Pode, dodge shapes to the rhythm of phat beats in Just Shapes and Beats, or decide the fate of your kingdom in Reigns: Kings and Queens.
Headed to Seattle today for PAX West? Wondering how to spend your evening before things kick off tomorrow? Well, maybe you should swing by the Museum of Pop Culture tonight at 8:30 pm PDT for the Nindies@Night event. Nintendo will have a number of indie titles for you to play, including some co-op games like Wulverblade, Huntdown, and the newly announced action-RPG title from Inti Creates, Dragon Marked for Death.
Whale Rock Games' debut title, We Are the Dwarves, made its way from PC to the PlayStation 4 yesterday. Best of all, the "real-time tactical adventure" that sees you and some buddies strapping on Dwarven astronaut boots to find a new home world for the hearty little fellows is on sale for 10% off during its debut week.
AAG Studio's forthcoming vertical scrolling shoot 'em up, Nighthaw-X3000, definitely has an '80s inspired feel to it, with its synthwave music to its neon visuals. However, its the game's protagonist, James Pilecki, that we're focusing on for the moment as he's got a message for the aliens invading Earth (and no, it'...
According to the official JanduSoft website, their Kickstarter campaign for Cavemen Warriors was successful, meaning the game will move forward towards its planned Spring 2017 release date.
Coffee Stain Publishing have announced that they have partnered and purchased a stake of Ghost Ship Games. According to the press release Ghost Ship Games was founded by "industry veterans on a mission to create amazing co-op experiences." That's a studio we can get behind. The first game for GSG is called Deep Rock Galactic and will be published by Coffee Stain Publishing.
The latest bundle on Humble Bundle is a bit different than previous affairs. While most bundles allow the buyer to mix their contributions up between a charity, the developers, and the store itself with a pay what you want transaction; the latest one is different. Instead all proceeds will go towards the following charities: The ACLU, Doctors without Borders, or The International Rescue Committee.
The busy gaming season is starting to get underway and that means there's a lot of stuff coming out, or hitting Early Access, or will soon be on the way. Some of these announcements have slipped through the cracks a bit, so we decided to pull them all together in one big post as a head's up to all you co-op enthusiasts out there.
