GODUS Coming to Steam Early Access

GODUS is a "God game" by 22Cans and famous creator Peter Molyneux. Funded via Kickstarter, it succeeds classics like Populous and at the same time moves forward and offers an (if you desire it) online experience where many players will be able to cooperate or compete while developing their civilizations. Even though the game will be released for Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS and Android, Windows and Mac owners will be the first to play it through Steam Early Access which starting from the 13th of September will offer an early beta version (naturally with every subsequent update until the full release) for 18,99€. For now make the wait easier, or perhaps harder, by watching the announcement trailer after the jump.

Avadon 2: The Corruption Gets a Trailer

Spiderweb Software is a small independent studio with a long history in role-playing games, which contrary to many larger companies they continue developing with the intent to offer depth in every aspect, presented in an isometric viewpoint  and with traditional yet quite often just as inventive turn and party based combat systems.

The first Avadon was released in 2011 and became one of its biggest success stories so a sequel was inevitable yet welcome, at least by genre fans who can overlook outdated graphics and recycled assets, a practice used to speed up development and significantly lower its costs. I'll now let you enjoy the first trailer of Avadon 2: The Corruption which should be released within the next few months for Windows, Mac and iOS.

Broken Sword: The Serpent's Curse First Trailer

This highly anticipated sequel of the classic adventure series is becoming a reality thanks to the success of its crowd funding campaign via Kickstarter, which took place in 2012 and raised over $800.000. About a year later, Revolution Software shows the game in motion to all those waiting for the Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android and, after the latest announcement, PlayStation Vita release.

Project Phoenix: Indie JRPG, AAA Talent

Update #2: Within less than a day the campaign has exceeded the original $100.000 goal by over 150%. Additional stretch goals however will provide considerable improvements and reach up to $1.650.000. If all of these are met, the game will include greater character and monster variety, additional areas, fully modeled cities and a freely explorable overworld, while the soundtrack will be recorded with the performance of the Eminence Symphony Orchestra by Grammy Award winning John Kurlander.

Update #1: The Kickstarter campaign for the project has now been launched and offers additional information, while it's already achieved over 20% of the goal. The lowest pledge amount that nets players the game upon its release is $20, though the lower tiers are of somewhat limited supply. It's been clarified that it is primarily developed for the PC with PS4 and Vita versions very likely, while the mobile/tablet OS versions will differ in accordance with the system limitations. The game's official website has also been opened.

Original report: TOKYO 08/08/2013. Project Phoenix today announced their intention to set up a Kickstarter to develop a Japanese role-playing game combined with Real Time Strategy. Uniting top developers from the East and West, Project Phoenix is the brainchild of game developer Hiroaki Yura, the founder of Creative Intelligence Arts. This fresh take on the JRPG genre features the art direction of Kiyoshi Arai, who brings experience from Final Fantasy XII and XIV, and music headed up by Nobuo Uematsu, the legendary composer of the Final Fantasy series, marking Uematsu's first ever commitment to an independent game project.

KickBack Studios' Lost Echo Revealed

KickBack Studios places itself squarely on the map of independent developers with the reveal of its upcoming Lost Echo, a traditional adventure game with impressive 3D graphics and a focus on engaging story telling.

Taking control of Greg players are to find out the meaning behind his girlfriend Chloe's disappearance, only possible by exploring varied areas, interacting with characters and solving riddles. The trailer shows the game's atmosphere which is enhanced by an original soundtrack.

SkyTourist Flies to iOS on the 25th of July

SkyTourist is an upcoming iOS game with not only a cute premise but also unique gameplay. Three Legged Egg's inventive design has main character Petey Pendant travel the universe hanging from a rope whose ends are attached to a rocket each. Players don't have direct control of Petey but instead individually adjust the position of each rocket letting gravity take over as Petey slides to the desired location, avoids hazards and interacts with the environment on his way to the top of each level. Watch the official trailer for a better explanation of the gaemplay mechanics then get your phones and tablets ready for imminent action.

The Cute DOT Space Hero

The main character looks like a spaceman Kirby and the gameplay combines side scrolling shoot 'em up tropes with a dash of Copter (or Jetpack Joyride for the young ones) but this little game could be more than the sum of its parts. Oozing charm and bite sized potential, the trailer did just about enough for me to wish and share it with you. DOT Space Hero is already available for iOS (and only costs €0,89/$0.99) while the 1Coin team is currently developing Android, Windows and Mac versions to expand the potential user base with. Hit the jump and watch the trailer to form your own opinion.