Audio player loading… With a name like a long-lost Japanese tokusatsu series and a slavish dedication to a 16-bit aesthetic, Blazing Chrome (opens in new tab) developers JoyMasher are at it again. They've just announced their fourth game, Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, an action platformer the the kind of 16-bit style that would have been right at home on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, or even the glowing backlit screen of a Game Gear. In Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider you'll play the eponymous Moonrider, a super soldier who turns against the evil government that created it and fights for its overthrow. It's an action platformer that draws from the classic era of action platforming, with the creators citing Ninja Gaiden and Shinobi as inspirations. Like Blazing Chrome, JoyMasher will partner with indie publisher The Arcade Crew to help Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider along. Yes, I'm going to type out the entire title Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider as many times as I can … [Read more...] about Here’s a 16-bit cybersamurai epic from the devs of Blazing Chrome
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Embracer Group Makes New Gaming Acquisitions Including Limited Run Games, Tuxedo Labs, And Tripwire
Embracer Group is at it again. The generally little-known company behind subsidaries like Gearbox Entertainment, THQ Nordic, and Dark Horse Media made headlines earlier this year when it acquired a number of Square Enix's western studios . Now, Embracer has announced a fresh round of acquisitions starting with physical games specialist Limited Run Games. The full list of acquisitions announced by Embracer this week includes Limited Run Games , karaoke technology company Singtrix , peripheral manufacturer Gioteck, and game studios Tuxedo Labs , Tripwire Interactive , Tatsujin, and Bitwave Games. Along with the gaming-focused purchases, Embracer has also acquired the rights to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit creative IP , which covers use in video games, tabletop, film, and more. As part of the new wave of purchases, Embracer has opened up its 11th operating group called Embracer Freemode . The new group is focused on "operating activities in the retro, … [Read more...] about Embracer Group Makes New Gaming Acquisitions Including Limited Run Games, Tuxedo Labs, And Tripwire