While there’s certainly advantages to living in a gaming era that emphasizes online co-op, couch co-op games will always hold a special place in many of our hearts. Therefore, we (the folks at Co-Optimus) were extremely pleased when the recently released Nex Machina brought back this nostalgic experience in fine form. As a game developed with...
Bundle Stars has kicked off it's Bundle Fest 4. Included are some fun co-op titles, complete with party packages and complete editions. Co-op games include Gauntlet, Never Alone, Dead Island, and Dead Island: Riptide.
Need a little break from all that Fallout 4 noise? This week's Deals with Gold for Xbox systems has just the thing. Between a handful of sports titles and a touch of Serious Sam, the gorgeous co-op puzzle platformer Never Alone is on sale for as much as 60% off.
Friday Awesomely Live Co-Op took some interesting twists the past few weeks. If you haven't noticed, the three of us are super dads, and sometimes dad duties or other family things get in the way of F.A.L.C.O., but the show must go on! I found myself with no co-hosts a couple weeks ago, and that would be fine if this were So-Loptimus, but alas, we are Co-Optimus, so I did what every super dad does in this type of situation: con their kids into work.
A standout indie platformer with strong cooperative gameplay elements is hitting the Wii U eShop later this year, Nintendo announced today.
It's time once again to pick your favorite co-op game of the year. We divide our awards into two categories, AAA and Indie. We nominate games that we feel showcase great cooperative features - whether that's a solid story involving all players, innovative mechanics, or just plain fun with friends.
Remember this charming little game? Announced back in May, Never Alone is a puzzle platformer that digs deeply into the storytelling traditions of the Iñupiat people of Alaska. After several more months of development, the official release has finally arrived, along with a tasty video to boot!
For thousands of years, the Iñupiat people passed their stories from generation to generation. These stories helped them understand how the world worked as well as their place within it. But stories are useless unless their knowledge is shared. This is why Never Alone exists. Developer Upper One Games is working with Alaska Native storytellers and elders to turn their folklore into an interactive world.
