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  • The Cave Spelunks Its Way Onto iOS

    The Cave Spelunks Its Way Onto iOS

    Earlier this year, Sega and Double Fine teamed up to release The Cave – an original adventure/puzzle game designed by Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert. At launch, the game was only available on PCs and consoles, but some mobile gamers can now enjoy one of the most original titles of the year.

    Sega announced today that The Cave is now available iOS devices for $4.99. The entire original game has made the jump to iOS, but with the requisite touch controls that make or break titles like this. It’s not made exactly clear how the touch controls works in the below trailer, but I’m going to assume that on-screen digital controls will take the place of buttons in this mobile outing.

    Before you go running off on your spelunking adventure, it should be noted that The Cave only supports the iPhone 4S/iPod Touch 5/iPad 2 and iPad Mini or above. It also requires iOS 6.1 and comes in at a hefty 1.13 GB.

    If The Cave sounds like something that you’d like to experience, you can grab it from iTunes here.

    [Image: SegaAmerica/YouTube]

  • Nintendo Kicks Off Its Famicom Celebration In This Week’s Nintendo Download

    After yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, fans across Twitter and Facebook said 2013 was the year of Nintendomination. It’s hard to deny after seeing announcements for such a broad range of titles that all appeal to the hardcore gamer, not to mention a remake of the greatest Zelda game ever made. Unfortunately, all of these titles are months away, but fans can at least enjoy a few eShop games while they’re waiting.

    Coming to the eShop for Wii U this week is the beginning of a celebration for the 30th anniversary of the Famicom, or Family Computer. What you remember as the NES in America was a little red and gold box in Japan that read floppy discs. It turns 30 this year and in celebration, Nintendo will be offering a new Virtual Console title on the Wii U each month for the reduced price of 30 cents.

    First up is Balloon Fight, a classic arcade-like title for the NES. The game will be available for the reduced price of 30 cents until February 21. The other games coming to the service in the coming months include F-ZERO, Punch-Out!! Featuring Mike Tyson Mr. Dream, Kirby’s Adventure, Super Metroid, Yoshi and Donkey Kong.

    Also on the Wii U eShop this week is The Cave and Funky Barn. The Cave is the latest game from Double Fine and Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert. If you’re in the mood for a quirky title with a lot of heart, you can’t go wrong here. As for Funky Barn, you’re probably better off just browsing its absurd Miiverse community.

    The 3DS gets a number of additions to its eShop as well this week with a demo, a full retail game and a few eShop titles. First up is the demo for Brain Age: Concentration Training. The latest game in the super popular Brain Age series is back with a vengeance and the demo should give you an idea of what to expect.

    The other titles available on the 3DS eShop this week include Super C, Cocoto Alien Brick Breaker and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Shadow Wars.

  • Double Fine’s The Cave Launches Next Week

    Double Fine’s The Cave Launches Next Week

    Gamers might have found it a bit harrowing to watch January fly by as the release date for The Cave remained the elusive “January 2013,” but Double Fine and Sega have finally pinned down the launch day.

    The Cave will be released in one week, on January 22 in the U.S. and January 23 in Europe. The game will cost $15 through the PlayStation Network or for PC, or 1200 Microsoft Points through Xbox LIVE. The title will also be ported to the Wii U, and a release date for that version will be announced “soon.”

    The Cave is a 2-D platforming adventure game where players take on the role of three of seven different characters – The Hillbilly, The Scientist, The Monk, The Twins, The Knight, The Adventurer, and The Time Traveler. The chosen characters will explore a gigantic cave system using exploration, puzzle-solving, and teamwork.

    The creator of The Cave is Ron Gilbert, creator of classic titles such as Maniac Mansion and Monkey Island. The game’s developer, Double Fine, was responsible for the cult-classic Psychonauts. With an ancestry of that sort, expectations for The Cave‘s gameplay and humor couldn’t be higher.

    The trailer for the game seen below is a combination of two separate character trailers that were released last month.

  • Second The Cave Character Trailer Released

    Earlier this month, Double Fine and Sega revealed the first character trailer for The Cave. The game is an upcoming 2-d platformer that will combine elements of exploration, puzzle-solving, and teamwork between the game’s characters.

    The first trailer gave gamers a glimpse at The Hillbilly, The Scientist, The Monk, and The Twins characters. This week, The Adventurer, The Knight, and The Time Traveler are featured, though a repeat of the footage of The Twins from the first trailer is also included.

    Each character in the game enters The Cave for something different, but they will have to pass through each others’ “worlds” within The Cave to accomplish their missions. The Adventurer will be looking for her lost colleagues, The Knight is on a quest for a powerful sword, and The Time Traveler enters The Cave to “right a wrong a million years in the making.”

    Judging from the trailers and other info released about the game, The Cave may end up being the sleeper hit of January 2013. It’s unique look and gameplay give it the appearance of a well-crafted game worthy of its Double Fine heritage.

  • New The Cave Character Trailer Released

    New The Cave Character Trailer Released

    Since its announcement in May, not much has been revealed about Double Fine and Sega‘s new 2-D platforming game The Cave. We know that the title will combine elements of platforming, exploration, puzzle-solving, and teamwork between the characters. Speaking of characters, it’s clear that Double Fine has created seven unique characters who will provide plenty of replay value through different abilities and story arcs.

    Today, Sega released the first in a series of character trailers highlighting the individual characters. Their motivations and skills will be put to the test in the metroidvania-esque interior of The Cave.

    The first trailer reveals a bit bout the The Hillbilly, The Scientist, The Monk, and The Twins. Each of these characters will enter The Cave to uncover or discover something personal. They will also commit surprisingly silly acts of violence and murder.

    The video is narrated by The Cave itself, which should also be a clue to gamers about the title’s odd sense of humor. It also reveals that the game’s release window has been narrowed to sometime in January 2013.