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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #15 on: November 21, 2024, 06:52:47 am »
Preview/interview by Tom Charnock from the DCJY:


https://www.thedreamcastjunkyard.co.uk/2024/11/preview-sovietborgs.html
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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2024, 04:18:31 pm »
They're here to free you from your freedom. 🤖
Part man, part machine, all proletarian, the Sovietborgs will eliminate all remaining pockets of resistance.

Title screen animation + music: https://youtu.be/18aCcWWXjGQ

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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #17 on: November 26, 2024, 04:33:32 am »
Ken Horowitz from Sega-16 gives the Sovietborgs demo a try and shares his impressions so far:

https://www.sega-16.com/2024/11/teasers-soviet-borgs/


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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #18 on: December 01, 2024, 03:19:50 pm »
We interrupt this broadcast to bring you an important message...

https://youtu.be/GdLLPRsgsV8

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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #19 on: December 07, 2024, 03:36:49 pm »
New interview where we answer questions quite personally. Don't worry about the first couple paragraphs being in Swedish. Questions and answers are in English:

https://playzine.net/2024/12/07/intervju-med-retro-sumus-om-det-kommande-mega-drive-spelet-sovietborgs/


Also, a quick look at how we create the enemies and scenery for Sovietborgs. From Blender to 16-bit sprites (and to low-poly models the DC can easily manage):





Behold the radioactive centipede and the dead surfer! We're considering the dead surfer to behave like skeletons from Golden Axe: some may remain as pure decoration, some may get up and attack.

https://x.com/RetroSumus/status/1865415445253099789

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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #20 on: December 10, 2024, 06:03:06 pm »
New preview video by Mike aka Retro Gamer Boy!
https://youtu.be/2DiseZ0y3os

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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2024, 07:10:20 am »
Sega Lord X talks some recent developments in the retro gaming scene as 2024 comes to a close... including Sovietborgs  :twisted:  among other amazing looking projects like Kirito and Pyron's Batman Returns we're so excited about!

https://youtu.be/AxOulVXu2XY

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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #22 on: December 15, 2024, 04:43:30 am »
Time for a little reveal.
The Sovietborgs are coming to Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Dreamcast, and Neo Geo! :D

Also revealing our cover artwork (1 of 2) creation proccess:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/fB871xig1eg
 ;-D Art by Agustín Padilla (Green Arrow, Transformers, Borderlands).
 8) Music as always by Juanjo Martín (Morat).

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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #23 on: December 18, 2024, 04:25:02 am »
Sovietborgs demo playthrough by Retro Gamer Boy:
https://youtu.be/AUhyNpbp5jU

Sovietborgs mentioned in this "30 New Sega Genesis & Mega Drive Games in 2025". It won't be out in 2025 though, I'm afraid  :)) Shadow Gangs Zero (for the MD, Neo Geo and Dreamcast, too) included as well:
https://youtu.be/YhE_dtW6EWw

"Sovietborgs Is A New Top Down Run 'N' Gunner For Mega Drive / Genesis, Dreamcast, & Neo Geo from the developers of Xenocider":
https://www.timeextension.com/news/2024/12/sovietborgs-is-a-new-top-down-run-n-gunner-for-mega-drive-genesis-dreamcast-and-neo-geo


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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #24 on: December 22, 2024, 03:54:17 pm »
So, wouldn't it be cool if Sovietborgs featured shmup-like bonus stages? 🚀


Kill all Chernobugs!

Also let's take a look at the walking and attacking animations from the first stage boss:





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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #25 on: December 29, 2024, 03:07:18 pm »
Now, may I have your attention, please. 🤖



⏰ Sovietborgs is coming to Kickstarter Q1 2025.

Besides the regular editions (including blue PAL), we're considering a super limited, KS exclusive one with different artwork, packed with a super limited, KS exclusive PAL reprint of Xenocider (with different artwork too).

Nothing is decided yet but... you know, maybe :)
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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #26 on: January 11, 2025, 09:35:05 am »
We'll be back shortly... https://retrosumus.com


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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #27 on: January 18, 2025, 04:20:17 pm »
💥 I'm detecting some press freedom here, tovarisch. Maybe I'll need to consult with your commanding officer. 🧐



Thanks to Marc Jowett for featuring Sovietborgs in Pixel Addict Magazine #26!


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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #28 on: January 29, 2025, 03:33:18 pm »
What's Sovietborgs all about? Wait, what was Xenocider about again? And what's our whole little team about, by the way? 🤔

Thanks to Debug Magazine for giving us the opportunity to spread our regime's propaganda! 🫡

See you soon on Kickstarter, tovarisch. 🤖






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Re: SOVIETBORGS by Retro Sumus (Xenocider devs)
« Reply #29 on: February 03, 2025, 03:03:03 pm »
https://retrosumus.com is back! New website, new features, all in preparation for the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for Sovietborgs! Speacking of which...

🤖 Part man, part machine, all proletarian, an early demo build of Sovietborgs was playable last weekend at MAGFest. Thanks to Daniel Mastin from VGNY for making it happen!



Coming soon to Kickstarter, comrades. 💥


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