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This week’s exclusive indie-game screenshot from upcoming Wii U platformer Paper Monsters Recut shows off something that, according to the laws of physics as discovered by Newton, Einstein, and their comrades, shouldn’t exist! This is a video game though, so that doesn’t matter too much. I’ll let our friend at Mobot Studios explain what you’re seeing above, because they’re actually working on the game:

Paper Monsters Recut is our take on a classic 2D platformer, but our new space levels change the gameplay up a bit with a cool jetpack and laser bolt powerup, for epic space battles! You’ll also face different enemies in space from the ones you’ll find in Paperland, such as the flying Pterry and the mini Twirkle shown here.

The other thing we wanted to highlight with this screenshot was how the GamePad is used (which you can see in the lower right hand corner). Different powerups work differently, and the gamepad will always display the current powerup’s controls for quick reference based on what type of level you’re playing. Of course if you are in Off-TV play on the GamePad you can always reference this by hitting pause, but we think it’s pretty handy to have it at a glance.

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With more and more Kickstarter campaigns popping up these days, it would be tough to cover them all without overloading the site. And thus, the Kickstarter roundup was born! We’ll be posting these each weekend so that we can bring the latest Kickstarter efforts to your attention.

Here’s today’s roundup:

Games

Impact Winter (new) – £95,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at £150,000
Animal Gods (new) – $26,000 for funding, including Wii U
Buildanauts (new) – $35,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at $130,000
Beyond-Human (new) – €20,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at €90,000
Town of Salem – already funded at $30,000, Wii U stretch goal at $150,000
Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King – $45,000 for funding, Wii U stretch goal at $250,000

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This month’s issue of Nintendo Force provides more details about Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. You can find them rounded up below.

– Risky appears at the start of the game with a prospect of an alliance
– The remnants of Shantae’s magic have transformed Risky’s crew of Tinkerbats
– They seek to revive Risky’s former mentor, the Pirate Master
– Shantae and Risky form a temporary truce
– The game is as long as the original Shantae and Risky’s Revenge combined
– Travel beyond the shores of Sequin Land to investigate 6 islands
– Each has its own labyrinth and boss
– Grid-based map
– Shantae can use her hair as a whip per usual and Fighter’s Gear
– Fighter’s Gear: ability enhancements back from the original game
– Shantae also have access to Pirate Gear
– Puff open a pirate hat to glide over gaps or ride currents
– Use a cannon to propel Shantae skyward
– Whip out a flintlock pistol to target foes from a distance
– Strap on a pair of Risky’s boots to charge at enemies with scimitar at hand
– Shantae’s friends are back like Sky, Bolo, and Rottytops
– New faces as well such as Death itself
– Loose ends will be tied up in the story
– Learn more about several characters on a personal level
– Risky’s history with Pirate Master will be explained, and you’ll discover how she became drawn to a life of villainy
– Inti Creates made 100+ character illustrations in place of in-house artwork
– Hundreds of voice clips
– Jake Kaufman is leading the score
– Unlock a “Pirate Mode” after clearing the game once
– WayForward isn’t saying what this is, but you might be able to play as Risky Boots
– Wii U version will support the Wii U Pro Controller and off-TV play
– High-defition visuals as well

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Mojo Bones, developer of the 3DS eShop game Siesta Fiesta, recently launched a Kickstarter for a brand new project. The studio hopes to fund “Impact Winter” – a title described as “a post-apocalyptic survival RPG that deals with the themes of leadership, teamwork, isolation and survival.”

You can check out the Kickstarter page here. Impact Winter needs £95,000 by November 11 in order to be successfully funded. A Wii U stretch goal awaits at £135,000.

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Dakko Dakko has released a new update for Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails. The patch makes a few additions/changes, such as tweaked stage hazards and new enemy behavior.

Dakko Dakko shared Scram Kitty’s update news on Twitter a few minutes ago with the following message:

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Here’s some footage of Ping 1.5+, Maze, U Host, ZaciSa’s Last Stand update, Blok Drop X Twisted Fusion:

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Earlier this year, the Game Boy celebrated its 25th anniversary. Indie French developer Christophe Galati is celebrating the occasion with a brand new tribute title.

Tasukete Tako-San: Save me Mr Tako is a action-platformer with automatic side-scrolling and semi-procedurally generated 2D environments. There are people to save, enemies/bosses to fight, and powers to use such as the ability to spit ink and paralyze foes.

A demo can be found on the game’s IndieDB page. Tasukete Tako-San: Save me Mr Tako will eventually be released on the Wii U eShop sometime after its completion.

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