Nintendo

Indie Game Blocked By Nintendo Over "Questionable Religious Content"

One of 2011′s more pleasant surprises was The Binding of Isaac, a game Totilo described as “a wonderfully warped Old Testament take on The Legend of Zelda“.


February 9, 2012
In Real Life

The Rules Of Religion, And Why The Next One Just Might Be A Game

The things that make us reconsider who we are and what we believe in are often bizarre, random, coincidental; sometimes completely unremarkable save for the sudden realisation that concusses you. Lately, things I’ve been reading and playing have coalesced into a divine cognisance for me. I’ve been reconsidering my faith.


December 30, 2011
PC

Today The Binding Of Isaac Costs US$1.24

Kotaku AU

I had a friend tell me that Steam sales were directly responsible for him not having played almost 80 percent of the games he had actually purchased. It’s crazy, but there’s something about Steam sales — the ease of purchase, the awesome prices — something that just let’s loose the strings of our digital wallets, and sends our credit card bills skyward. Today? The highlight is most probably The Binding Of Isaac for a ludicrous US$1.24


December 23, 2011
In Real Life

The Best Game Music Of 2011: The Binding Of Isaac

We’ve done a lot of big-budget games so far in our Best Video Game Music of 2011 series, but there were some great indie soundtracks released, as well. One of the very best of those was Danny Baranowsky’s dangerous, dark, synthy work on the Zelda-esque roguelike The Binding of Isaac.


November 1, 2011
PC

Get 20% More Evil In Today’s Free The Binding Of Isaac Update

Edmund McMillen’s The Binding of Isaac managed to be one of the creepiest, most f-ed up games come out in quite some time. So, it’s especially fitting that the co-creator of Super Meat Boy’s offering a sizable update on All Hallow’s Eve for his action-RPG shooter. Here’s what the update adds, from McMillen’s blog:


September 30, 2011
PC

The Binding Of Isaac Is A Wonderfully Warped Old Testament Take On The Legend Of Zelda

In a world crowded with games spawned from Super Mario Bros how wonderful it is to see the progeny of the Nintendo Entertainment System’s The Legend of Zelda. That is The Binding of Isaac, a bloody dungeon adventure displayed from an overhead view.


September 29, 2011
PC

The Binding Of Isaac Is On Steam

The Binding of Isaac, the latest gruesome game from the creators of Super Meat Boy, is out on Steam for both PC and Mac for $US5. Pick it up.