Namco Bandai's upcoming adventure Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom is going to be a little cheaper when it launches later this month.

Siliconera discovered that both GameStop and Amazon have reduced the game's price to $39.99 (down $20). The news comes weeks after Namco Bandai pushed the game's release up by one week to November 23. The Xbox 360 and PS3 title was originally scheduled to hit stores on November 30. Read more »

It looks like the Mr. Minecraft won't be the only guest-star when Super Meat Boy launches on PC later this month.

In a Tweet over the weekend, Team Meat revealed that Captain Veridian from the "what do you mean you haven't played it" indie-darling, VVVVVV, will also be unlockable Super Meat Boy for PC. Shacknews has contacted Team Meat to confirm whether or not the bonus will also make its way to Mac users. Read more »

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Today's Filter features media for Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, Lord of Arcana, GoldenEye 007 Wii, Battle of the Immortals, Shadow Harvest: Phantom Ops, Kinect Sports, Vindictus, James Bond 007: Blood Stone, Def Jam Rapstar, Gods vs Humans, Okamiden, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, The Amazing Race, Assassin's Creed Brotherhood, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, FIFA Manager 11, and Blacklight: Tango Down. Read more »

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Today's Filter features video from BlizzCon 2010 as well as new media for The Ball, Tony Hawk: Shred, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom, The Sims 3 Late Night, The Sims 3, Dungeon Defense, God of War: Ghost of Sparta, Blood Drive, Shaun White Skateboarding, and Pac-Man Party. Read more »

Along with a demo for the latest racer from Criterion Games, the Xbox Live Marketplace is now offering players a chance to check out the action-adventure title Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom.

Today, publisher Namco Bandai has also announced it has moved the game's release date up by one week. Originally scheduled to arrive on November 30, Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom will now launch on November 23 for the Xbox 360 and PS3. Read more »

Shacknews receives a slew of new screenshots and trailers for upcoming games everyday. The most anticipated titles receive their own post, because we know you're eager to see that content. For the rest, we have the Daily Filter, a place to feature all of the media we add to our enormous database on a daily basis.

Today's Filter features new media for Diablo 3, Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2011, LittleBigPlanet 2, GoldenEye 007 Wii, Medal of Honor, Epic Mickey, Chu Chu Rocket, Sonic Colors, The Sims 3, and Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom. Read more »

Terry Cavanagh's fiendishly clever platformer VVVVVV is now available on Steam at the bargain price of $4.49, rising to the still-fantastic price of $4.99 after September 14. The Steam edition is a SteamPlay release, giving both Windows and Mac editions.

The retro-styled platformer does away with tiresome jumping and instead lets you flip gravity, bouncing from floor to ceiling through the delightfully cruel and pointy world. Read more »

IndieCade, the International Festival of Independent Games, has announced the thirty-two finalists selected for 2010. The IndieCade 2010 festival is open to the public and is taking place from October 8-10 in Culver City, CA. If you're a Los Angeles local (or within driving distance that weekend), check out the various admission options. The Los Angeles Times called IndieCade the "video game industry's Sundance," for a reason, y'know.

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Game Republic's adorable action-adventure Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom will be released in North America on November 30, publisher Namco Bandai has announced.

The news is celebrated with a new batch of bafflingly over-compressed screenshots, showing the trials and terrors Majin will face with his teensy human chum. Read more »

QUICK TAKE: Flying under the radar at E3 2010 was Game Republic's upcoming title that combines Ico-like graphics, stealth, puzzles, and an adorably goofy creature that looks like a Studio Ghibli reject. The diverse gameplay on display was fun and the visuals were a joy. If it all comes together, this could be one of 2010's sleeper hits.

Amidst the gore of Splatterhouse and the cuteness of Pac-Man at Namco's E3 2010 booth was Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom. Developed by Game Republic, the game has an Ico-ish vibe due to it graphics and use of muted colors, but that's pretty much where the similarities end. Although the gameplay features a duo just like Ico does, this isn't a young boy dragging around a helpless girl that speaks in symbols. The protagonist, Tepeu, is an agile thief that wields a weapon that resembles a King Hearts keyblade. The secondary character, Majin, is large rock monster with ridiculous strength and fiery breath. The pair meets up in the beginning of the game and quickly realizes that they need each other to survive. Read more »

More from Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom--formerly Majin: The Fallen Realm--has come to light through publisher Namco Bandai.

Much like ICO and The Last Guardian, Majin has players exploring a mystical world with the help of a computer-controlled companion--in this case, the titular and oddly adorable Majin. Read more »

Indie developer Terry Cavanagh has released his topsy-turvy PC platformer VVVVVV today as well as a demo available in Windows and Mac flavours from FileShack.

The demo contains two levels of challenging gravity-flipping fun from the eight in the full version, which can be bought direct from Cavanagh for $15. The Linux version also planned for release today has been briefly delayed due to "technical issues." The soundtrack by chiptune artist SoulEye can also be bought for $4.

Indie developer Terry Cavanagh has announced that his topsy-turvy platformer VVVVVV will be released on January 10 for $15. Windows, Mac and Linux flavours will be available DRM-free from its site.

Rather than jumping, VVVVVV sees players inverting gravity to navigate the harsh but fair spiky retro world. I thoroughly enjoyed VVVVVV's challenging charms when I played at the Eurogamer Expo and a demo is in the works so you can check it out for yourself.