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]]>The perfect paranoid Christmas game.
]]>The sequel to one of the most-loved indie games of the few generations launches on September 15 for PS4 and September 29 for PC, and it's already looking like a classic.
]]>Spelunky 2 finally has a proper release date, but not without one caveat.
]]>Mossmouth doesn't think Spelunky 2 will be surfacing this year
]]>Spelunky 2, the upcoming sequel to Spelunky, has been handed a release window.
]]>The original indie obsession is back. Batten the hatches: Spelunky 2 is inbound.
]]>The list of your free Xbox games for August has been revealed.
]]>Spelunky developer Derek Yu is writing a book about making the smash hit.
]]>No, no you can't. But this guy did.
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]]>PlayStation's commitment to indies was highlighted at a special event at SCE America HQ today, with Sony announcing over 100 indie games are on their way to PS4 and Vita.
]]>Spelunky's coveted world record high score has been broken again, and the new champion has posted a video of his run online for you to marvel over.
]]>Spelunky's 3 million world record didn't last long; as of this weekend, Bananasaurus Rex's run has been topped, thanks to the efforts of one YamaYamaDingDong. You can watch the whole run on Twitch.
]]>Spelunky creator Derek Yu has expressed amazement at Bananasaurus Rex's new world record, commenting that he thought such a score was impossible.
]]>This weekend, one highly skilled and very lucky Spelunky player established a new world record for the hardcore platformer.
]]>Spelunky modder Joey4track is in the process of putting together a new mod that transforms Derek Yu's cave-exploring meat grinder into a Metroid game, complete with purple rocks, neon enemies and of course, Samus Arran.
]]>Spelunky developer Derek Yu has released a chunky update for the Steam version of his dastardly platformer. It offers a wide range of tweaks and feature additions, such as a less-intrusive pro-HUD, save back-ups and much more.
]]>Daily Challenges are now available for Spelunky on PS3 and Vita. The challenges are already available for the PC version. Each day, a set of levels is generated that has the same seed for everyone playing it, according to Mossmouth. You only get once chance to play the Daily — if you die, you can try it again 24 hours later. The game has also been updated with various bug fixes and optimizations on the console. More information is available through the PS Blog.
]]>Chrome's browsers games now support offline play, just in time for the Chrome launch of rather brutal rogue-like Spelunky.
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]]>As suggested by the announcement of the Vita Summer Select sale event, Spelunky hits the PlayStation Network very soon. The PS3 and Vita platformer arrives with next week's PlayStation Store update, the official Spelunky Twitter confirmed; that's August 27 in North America and August 28 in Europe.
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]]>Spelunky fans will have one chance every day to win through a unique adventure and beat out competitors around the world.
]]>Spelunky will be released on PC through Steam and GoG next month, according to Mossmouth. It’s the XBLA version of the game which was released in July 2012. It will also be made available on the Humble Store as previously announced. The PS3 and Vita versions are in the works at Blit Game Studios, and will also release this summer. Expect Spelunky PC to arrive on the aforementioned digital services come August 8. Thanks, Eurogamer.
]]>Microsoft has engaged something of a small Xbox Live sale, which sees games like Limbo, Sine Mora, Perfect Dark and Spelunky going half price.
]]>Microsoft has updated it offerings coming to XBL Marketplace, and it kicks off today with deals on PopCap games, a Sega Publisher Sale, and a Black Ops Sale and more. Full update below.
]]>The HD version of Spelunky will be released on PC this summer, according to developer Mossmouth. It's the XBLA version of the game which was released in July 2012. It will release on Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store. The PS3 and Vita versions, which are being handled by Blit Game Studios, will also release this summer. Thanks, Eurogamer.
]]>Spelunky developer Derek Yu has explained in a new interview why the mobile arena may appear too scary and fraught with risk for indie teams, when compared to the PC market.
]]>Spelunky's latest content drop, the Explorers DLC, adds eight new characters for use adventure and deathmatch mode: the Eskimo, the Robot, the Viking, the Round Girl, the Round Boy, the Cyclops, the Ninja and the Golden Monk. The DLC will set you back 160 MS Points. Not familiar with the Xbox Live Arcade title? Try a free, limited browser-based version.
]]>Spelunky, the cave exploring platformer is now available to play on your browser. An expanded and enhanced version of the game was recently launched on Xbox Live Arcade. But which tastes better - Free or not free?
]]>Microsoft has updated its Xbox Live content schedule, and the releases kick off today with - as you are already well aware of - Mass Effect 3 Extended Cut, Battlefield 3: Close Quarters, and the Dawnguard DLC for Skyrim. But there are other goodies available such as Haunt for free via Kinect Central, and some on the way - such as Spelunky - so hit the page break and have a look.
]]>The annual Independent Games Awards presented a wide spread of genres and styles with this year's winners.
]]>Parts one and two weren't enough for GDC. No sir. We're going triple with the mini-story round-up.
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