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Teaser Video Released For Upcoming Metroidvania Platformer Corpses 'N Souls

By flesk,
Side Scroll Studios have released a video to show off their engine, 2DEvolved, with some preliminary in-game footage from their upcoming action RPG metroidvania Corpses 'N Souls.

Precision Action Platformer 'They Bleed Pixels' Officially Released For Linux

By flesk,
The popular Lovecraftian action platformer has been released for Linux with a massive content update, including two new bonus levels and a new "gamepad preserving" novice mode.

A Quick Look At Skyhook, A Competitive Multiplayer Plaftormer In Early Access

By BTRE,
Skyhook is a competitive platformer featuring pixelated pirates and sharks as playable characters. The game recently launched on Steam's Early Access and I took a quick look at it.

Exploration Platformer 'Super Win The Game' Gets New Content And A New Low Price

By flesk,
The game has received a massive permanent price cut and a new speedrun mode, and is now also available on Itch.io.

A Look At Mystik Belle, A Different Sort Of Metroidvania

By BTRE,
Mystik Belle is an attractive-looking metroidvania with an infusion of adventure game elements that caught my eye. After giving a go, I have a few thoughts to share.

Co-op Gravity Platformer 'Ibb & Obb' Now Available On Steam For Linux

By flesk,
The cute but challenging co-op gravity platformer is out of beta and is one worth a look if you have a friend to play with.

Run 'N' Gun Metroidvania 'Greedy Guns' In Open Beta For Linux

By flesk,
Greedy Guns is a fast paced action platformer with exploration, ability upgrades and loads of bullets. It's available in a free and open beta on Itch.io.

Retro Platformer JumpJet Rex Now Available DRM Free From Desura

By flesk,
The old-school platformer with 16-bit graphics and chiptune music left Early Access on Steam last month, and is now also available DRM free from Desura.

Release Date Announced For BADLAND: Game Of The Year Edition For Linux

By Liam Dawe,
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition is due to launch towards the end of this month on Steam for Linux. They even have a few new trailer to show it off.

'Axiom Verge', A Retro Metroidvania Love Letter, Reviewed

By BTRE,
The retro-inspired action platformer Axiom Verge was released this week. Being attracted to both its alluring art and promises of solid and fun classic gameplay, I decided to check it out.

Lovecraftian Precision Action Platformer 'They Bleed Pixels' Available In Linux Beta On Steam

By flesk,
The popular action platformer has undergone a massive rewrite since last year to remove the dependency on XNA and to add a host of improvements. It is now nearing completion and has been made available in an open beta on Steam.

Hardcore Gravity Platformer 'Blackhole' Released For Linux

By flesk,
The charming sci-fi platformer was released for Windows in February to very positive reviews from press and customers, and is now finally available for Linux.

TowerFall Ascension DLC 'TowerFall Dark World Expansion' Released, Game Also Now On GOG

By Liam Dawe,
TowerFall Ascension has been given the gift of DLC and DRM free treatment on GOG.com. The Dark World Expansion pushes TowerFall further in every direction, a great excuse to revisit the beloved indie fighter.

Koji Igarashi Of Castlevania Fame Announces Spiritual Successor "Bloodstained"

By Sam Bird,
On May 11th, Koji Igarashi launched a Kickstarter for a new game. Called Bloodstain, it is much in the vein of the Castlevania games he's worked on in the past.

Frozenbyte Confirm The Trine 3 Linux Release Is Due After The Final Windows Release

By Liam Dawe,
It's sad, but not entirely unexpected that we will be left waiting for Trine 3. We did have to wait for ports of Trine and Trine 2, but when our editor Cheeseness spoke to Frozenbyte it sounded like the Linux version would be out during Early Access.

Platformer Egg Returns Home Released on Steam, Has Demo

By flesk,
The silly platformer about a mustachioed egg was released on Steam today. I've had a look at the demo and I'll tell you what I think of it.

New Release Date Announced For Action Platformer Mighty No. 9

By flesk,
The Mega Man inspired platformer was supposed to be released this spring. After signing with a publisher, the developer has now announced a new release date.

Endless Runner Canabalt Released On Steam For Linux

By flesk,
Canabalt was originally released as a Flash game on the developer's website in 2009, and is the game that popularized the endless runner platformer sub genre. The game is now available on Steam for the first time, with a new engine and 8 new game modes.

Banjo-Kazooie Creators Launch Kickstarter Campaign For 3D Platformer Yooka-Laylee

By flesk,
The team of Rare Ltd. veterans at Playtonic Games launched their campaign for a spiritual successor to the Nintendo 64 classic Banjo-Kazooie today. They have already crushed their original goal and are now well past half a million British pounds.

Turn-Based Action Platformer Ronin Is Slated For Release In May

By flesk,
Ronin looks like a cross between Gunpoint and Mark of the Ninja, but will offer a unique blend of stealth and action platforming, and turn-based enemy encounters.
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