E3 News: LocoCycle Unveiled

The story of a martial arts wielding assassin motorcycle who becomes self-aware and accidentally drags her South American engineer on a cross-country search for freedom is not one that is easily told. Luckily for us, the most advanced combat motorcycle ever made is coming to the most advanced gaming system ever conceived. Shrouded in mystery for most of its development, Lococycle’s release date and platform has finally been announced. While I.R.I.S.’s ride for freedom will coincide with the launch of Xbox One, those wishing for a sneak peek can play the game at this year’s E3 conference, front and center … Continue reading E3 News: LocoCycle Unveiled

The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles Ships for Windows 8

The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles busts forth today on the Windows Store for Windows 8 PCs and RT tablets. Starring Wiley Wiggins (Dazed and Confused, Waking Life) as Future Buddy and Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger, Tromeo and Juliet) as Doc Lloyd, now you can take on the role of The Stranger and make your way through a sleepy little town where all is not what it seems. Trouble’s a brewin’ in this little slice of the west, and it’s up to you to send that trouble back to whence it came. You’ll need to keep your wits keen and … Continue reading The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles Ships for Windows 8

Wavy Tube Man Coming To Windows 8

Twisted Pixel Games proudly presents the future of interactive entertainment: The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles. Starring Wiley Wiggins (Dazed and Confused, Waking Life) as Future Buddy and Lloyd Kaufman (The Toxic Avenger, Tromeo and Juliet) as Doc Lloyd, this new experience defies simple 20th century categorizations of "game" or "film." Video games don’t have real horses or real big fires. Films don’t allow viewers to choose who lives or dies. The Wavy Tube Man Chronicles has all those things, and a lot more. The carefully crafted story of intrigue takes players on an adventure to find the nefarious Wavy Tube … Continue reading Wavy Tube Man Coming To Windows 8

LocoCycle Gameplay Revealed at PAX

PAX Prime is well under way and Twisted Pixel has unveiled what is most likely the sexiest motorcycle in the history of two-wheeled rides. The I.R.I.S. is now on display at the PAX show in Seattle. The master craftsmen at Austin-based Southern Metal Choppers, along with special effects wizards, Legacy Effects, worked in collaboration to bring this marvel of machinery to life. She’s 600 pounds of beauty and brains that is sure to blow you away when seen in person. A picture of the bike sits over on the right. They also revealed some gameplay footage, shown below. Developers: Twisted … Continue reading LocoCycle Gameplay Revealed at PAX

Microsoft Acquires Gunstringer Dev

Indie studio, Twisted Pixel is the latest to join the Microsoft fold, in an acquisition that’s focusing on Kinect and Xbox Live. Based in Austin, Texas, Twisted Pixel is best known for Splosion Man and most recently, The Gunstringer. The studio will "drive further innovation around Kinect and Xbox Live", according to Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Publishers: Microsoft Game Studios Developers: Twisted Pixel

Gunslinger Ships For Xbox 360’s Kinect

Today is a red letter day for Twisted Pixel, as their first retail title, The Gunstringer, hits shelves nationwide. In The Gunstringer, you control the fiery gun-toting marionette through his adventures, combining solo platforming and shooting mechanics into fun, competitive action with a full suite of collectibles, unlockables, abilities, rewards and more. Our story begins with you buried alive and left for dead by your former posse. As a skeleton cowboy marionette you begin your journey of revenge, aided only by your gritty resolve and trusty pistol. Track your betrayers down, one by one, and bring justice upon them. They … Continue reading Gunslinger Ships For Xbox 360’s Kinect