Games Freezer - Game Pix @gamepix

 

We were intrigued by Game Pix after discovering the website on our usual trawl of The Video Games world on Twitter.

GamePix was created to enhance the concept of online gaming experience. You get to "Create your avatar" "Play Games" "Conquer the world" and hopefully "Become The KING!"

We liked the idea of this, so gave it a try!

So.....How does it work?

First steps are to create an avatar. Naturally we opted for a pretty female gamer chick type Avatar called GamesFreezer. 

We got to style her body (curves), hair (brunette), brows (cute), eyes (green), Nose (button), mouth (happy), ears (small) and clothes (ravishing!).

Once this was complete and we'd stopped ogling her we then got an explanation of how the game works.

Basically, Game Pix is all about conquering the real world map Pixel By Pixel. 

If you find a free Pixel you can conquer it immediately for the price of 20EP (we conquered Essex without a hint of a fight!). 

If you find a particular location / Pixel that you really want to conquer is already taken, then you can fight it out with the owner of that Pixel in a FIGHT TO THE DEATH! 

You Avatar's abilities will be matched up against whoever you challenge and then both combatents will go head to head in a fight for the Pixel in question. The winner will then own that Pixel.

In order to boost your Avatar's stats you get the opportunity to play free games in the "Gym". 

These games will go towards boosting your skills and getting you to a level whereby you can confidently challenge others for their pixel.

There are over 10000 Free Games to choose from so you are truly spoilt for choice! The Games you play, the stronger you become.

The ultimate aim is to challenge others, conquer the world and become king of your country!

We have just started out with our buxom heroine and will update you on progress as we begin to take over our territory.

First Impressions of this novel concept are good. We like the user interface and the styling of the hub etc.

We got then opportunity to play Coaster Racer 3 with its oasis style guitar music and we really enjoyed it. Its a simple racer but really enjoyable as you tear it up round corners overtaking and earning achievements and points for your avatar!

Overall we will most definitely be returning to Game Pix in order to take over the world PIXEL BY PIXEL!

Check it out and sign up at Game Pix and look for GamesFreezer!

Also follow Game Pix on Twitter  @GamePix

What's your favourite of the 10,000 games on offer in Game Pix?

Do you like the concept of Game Pix?

Richard from the GamePix Hot Seat

Games Freezer - @NERGOfficial - NERG 29th & 30th June 2013 - Gateshead Stadium

 

If you love your Retro Gaming and want to visit something special this June that will satisfy your appetite for a Retro fix, then you need to get yourself to the "North East Retro Gaming" event on the 29th and 30th June at Gateshead Stadium - It's Never GAME OVER!

Its a Retro Gamers dream come true!

Take a look below to see what Retro Gaming delights will be taking place:

• Over 150 machines to play, all set to free play! Video, pinball and home computers.
  

• In partnership with retrocollect.com there will be a Cosplay competition with a winning prize of £100

• With a collection of nearly 40 arcade machines, the Retro Games Party will have almost their entire collection at NERG.

• Exclusive - The MATRIX Pinball will be at NERG which is a UK first and will be available to play for FREE!

• UKVAC is one of THE biggest Arcade collectors websites run by collectors of arcade machines. UKVAC's Games collection from the 70′s 80′s 90′s and onwards will be at NERG for everyone to play for FREE

NERG

Take a look at the NERG website below and get your tickets today!

Send us your pictures of your visit to NERG and Let Us Know How Much You Enjoyed it, as we will be running a feature on it soon!

Games Freezer - Film Of The Day - "The Space Invaders" In Search Of Lost Time

If you LOVE Arcade Games you will LOVE this film!

The rise and fall of the Video Games Arcades in the 80's is a sad story that saw almost all of the great Arcade machines disappear from our high streets and shops only to be consigned to history and looked back on with fondness.

It's rare in the UK to see Arcade machines outside of the seaside town Amusement arcades nowadays and we at Games Freezer* do miss the Arcade machine in the local Fish & Chip shop that would gobble our 20p while we waited for our Cod & Chips to be cooked.

"The Space Invaders" is a documentary that looks at the fall of the Arcade industry and in particular talks to those enthusiasts who are looking to keep the Arcades alive by collecting cabinets and building their own Arcades in their homes.

It's a great insight into the Arcade Machine collectors culture and a really well told story from director Jeff Von Ward that brings alive the passion these guys have for the Arcade Cabinets.

Check out the link below to find out more and support this great documentary.

The Space Invaders

Once you have watched it let us know what you thought of it?

 

It made us want to build our very own GamesFreezer* Arcade in London!

 

If we built it......would you come along?

☆ "Sun,Sea and Arcade Games" ☆ #Retrogaming #Arcade #GamersUnite

The Games Freezer Team escaped the clutches of The Freezer* and hit the road in search of Sun, Sea and Amusement Arcades!

After arriving on The Sunny Tropical Isle Of Wight and taking a trip to Sandown Pier Amusement Arcade it was time to get stuck into the Arcade Games.

We took some cool pictures of our fave cabinets and thought it would be good to share some of these Arcade Classics with all the Games Freezer clan with a little bit about each game taken from Arcade Museum or good old WikiPedia

☆ "My Top 5 Most Quoteable Retro Arcade Games" ☆

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The arcade games from the past that tend to stick in the minds of all of us at Games Freezer* are the quoteable ones.

Its not unusual to hear "Power Up!" or "Haduken!" ring round the Games Freezer office as we go about our daily gaming business!

It got us thinking about the best example of the most quoteable games over the years.

 

We had a think and compiled some of the coolest Quoteable retro Arcade games that we still quote to this day.

 

So without further ado cast your eyes over our Top 5 and "Get Over Here!" 

Games Freezer* - Site Of The Day - @RacketBoy - "Retrogaming With RacketBoy"

RacketBoy Loves An 8 Bit Cartridge and so do WE!

We here at Games Freezer like nothing more than to peruse the various RetroGaming websites that are on offer in the Retro Gaming Webisphere.....

Every now and again there is one website that you come across that grabs you with it's quality of writing and displays a genuine passion for its subject matter.

That's exactly what is evident when you start delving into RetroGaming with RacketBoy.

This site is jam packed with great articles on all things RetroGaming. We lost a good hour just searching through all the cool articles. 

One article really grabbed us more than any others and that was "Why I Am A Retro Gamer"

Take a read of this article and have a look round Racket Boy's Cool site NOW!

RetroGaming with Racketboy

Let us know what you think of RetroGaming with RacketBoy!

Let us know of any other Cool Videogames sites we should feature on Games Freezer!

By Richard.....Stuck in The Freezer with just a typewriter and a copy of Issue 6 Of Mean Machines

The Games Master TV Show

 

GAMESMASTER......

Back in 1992 British kids up and down the country had a reason to get home before 6.30pm......that reason was the Games Master TV show on Channel 4 presented by the then Fresh Faced Scottish Comedian Dominik Diamond (we never realised he was a comedian until Wikipedia told us so!) 

Games Master was the first of its kind in the UK and it took the country by storm as it was ingrained into the gaming population's after school / after work routine of getting home, have dinner and watch TV.

Games Master filled a hole that no other UK gaming show has managed to fill since, a prime time TV show that talks about Video Games for a solid half-hour and manages to entertain the viewers with a mix of humour, challenges and reviews.

Games Master ran from 1992 until 1998 for 7 Seasons and 126 episodes of Video Gaming insight. In this time Reviews of some of the great games of the day were aired and were backed up by journalists of the day from such great magazines as Mean Machines and CVG.

The main events within each show were the challenges that guests were put through in order to win the legendary "GAMES MASTER GOLDEN JOYSTICK" (wonder if there are any of these knocking about on eBay right now?!)

To top it all the producers pulled off a masterstroke by casting Sir Patrick Moore as THE Games Master who introduced each of the Challenges as well as giving out tips on current games to gamers who were stuck.

The first series was created at the time of 16 Bit console era with the first episode being aired at the time of the MegaDrive and just before the SNES being released.

It was this era of gaming that Video Games had just begun to get into the mainstream and it was truly an exciting time for gamers everywhere. 

Thinking back to Games Master makes us think of the cold winter nights in front of the TV in anticipation of which cool game would be featured in that week's show. It was such a fun show and really caught the mood of the gaming nation for the 6 years it was aired.

If you were an 80's child in the UK then Games Master was firmly a part of growing up.

Sadly the show was axed in 1998 even though viewing figures were consistently high throughout its history. Since 98 nothing has really come close to matching Games Master and the only Video Games TV show we could currently find was The Blurb on Challenge TV.

So, why not sit back and relax while you watch Episode 1 of Series 1 featuring the legendary CVG & Mean Machines writer Julian Jaz Rignall!

Do you remember GamesMaster with the same fondness as we do?

Has there been a better Video Games TV Show Since?

Is there still a market for a prime time UK Video Games show?

Games Freezer - Megans Medlee - @MeganIsraels

On our travels through the many roads and avenues of Twitter we stumbled across 'Megans Medlee'

Megans Medlee has a C♡♡L bespoke selection of retro gaming earrings for the lady gamer or even guy gamer in your life.

All of the designs are made by Megan Israels fair hand and our personal favourites are the "Bullet Bills" and the "Donkey Kong" studs!

Megan has a massive selection of different gaming earrings so why not nip over to Megan's Medlee and have a browse at what's on offer!

Let us know what your favourite designs were?

Gaming Hello Kitty superheroes villains & more by MegansMedlee

Games Freezer - @thegamedesigner - "Electronic Super Joy" by Michael Todd

Electronic Super Joy

We stumbled across "Electronic Super Joy" after following Michael Todd on Twitter.

After watching the hypnotic video and listening to the thumping soundtrack, this game is well and truly in the Freezer!

The visuals are simple yet intricate, the design is intriguing and the gameplay looks frenetic yet calming.

We love the look of this game as it looks like a tough as old boots platformer with bags of character.

There's some great phrases that pop up on screen as you advance that seem to be quite abstract but fit in with the overall feel of the demo.

We can't wait to play this..........

and guess what.... it will be available on PC MAC LINUX iPAD and ANDROID

The Website says Coming 2013 ........ when? When!? WHEN!!!!???

Is this your kind of Game?

What do you think of the trailer?

Can anyone tell us when this gem of a game is coming OUT?!!

 Check Out This Cool Little Dude Who Jumped in The Freezer!

Electronic Super Joy by Michael Todd

Games Freezer - Chrome Skee Ball

Play Skee-Ball using Chrome on a Computer & Mobile device 

So here we have a game that utilises Google Chrome on a Computer and a Mobile Device.

Links

The game itself runs solely from the Google Chrome Browser. 

At first maybe this doesn't seem so great, especially as the game is "Skeet-Ball" , but we think this could be a really great leap forward in Mobile / Online Gaming.

Imagine using your mobile to play a bit of online lunch-time tennis.

Read the article below and let us know what games you would like to see adopt this control method?

Play Skee-Ball Using Chrome on a Computer & Mobile Device

Games Freezer - @PixelWorldApp - Pixel World Tees

Cool 'Pixel-Wear'

Pixel World Tees

Take a l@@k at some of the great Pixel Tees from the Pixel World gang!

We love Pixel Art and are great fans of the Pixel World Apps #1 and #2 

(download today them you will love them too!)

You too can own a cool Pixel Tee with one or ALL the Pixel World roster emblazoned on them...VERY COOL!

Take a peek at the link below and let us know if you like any of 'Pixel-Wear' on offer?

Designatius | Society6

Games Freezer - The Arcade Man - Website Of The Day - @TheArcadeMan1

 

 

Arcade Cabinets Are a Thing of Beauty

The sight of your favourite arcade machine standing there gleaming and waiting to be played can send shivers down your spine as you search for your £1 coin to get some credits to play.

The Arcade Man appreciates the beauty of the classic arcade machines and sets about bringing these beauties back to their former glory.

The Arcade Man website is a homage to the passion of the Arcade Man as he details each step and mod that he undertakes to make these beauties gleam again they way they should do.

Just looking through The Arcade Man's website makes us want to get down to the seaside and rescue some of the neglected  Arcade cabinets from yesteryear and restore them with the love and attention that Arcade Man does.

This guy is a hero of gaming and especially retro arcade gaming.

Arcade Man, GamesFreezer salutes you and your work!

Please check out Arcade Man's Website below and see for yourself the beauty of his work. Just take a look at that beautiful Mortal Kombat Machine......FLAWLESS VICTORY!

The Arcade Man »

Games Freezer - Insert Coin - @insertcointees

Retro Bag Perfection.....

Get Your Geek On!

Ever wanted to wear some really cool clothes inspired by your favourite video games, but you don't want to walk around with Mario's face emblazoned all over your gear while walking around town trying to impress the lady geeks ?!

Well Insert Coin Clothing have the answer......

We stumbled across this clothing site whilst searching the world wide web for gaming goodness.

As soon as you enter the Insert Coin website you hear a reassuring noise that us gamers know so well (I will leave you all to discover what that noise that is) from then on you feel like you are truly at home as you browse through all the gaming related clothing goodies on offer.

We absolutely LOVE the RYU Dressing Gown and can't wait for someone.......ANYONE!!?? To buy us one please ;)

Also check out the MegaDrive and DreamCast bags! We are truly in awe of these cool gamer bags

We want it all!

Get yourselves over to Insert Coin and let us know what you purchased!

Insert Coin - the leading name in video game inspired t-shirts and hoodies

Gamesfreezer - Blog Of The Day - @SEGALegend

SEGA Galactico In Action!

We stumbled upon @SEGALegend while perusing the wonderful world of retrogaming on Twitter.

SEGA Legend is on a mission! 

A mission to review SEGA Genesis Games in his own style of review.

Dressed up in his Mexican Wrestler clothing our man is taking on the whole world of Genesis games one by one! 

Yes "SEGA Galactico" the Genesis Wrestling bandido has been born, a hero for the legions of SEGA loving fans across the world.

Take a look at SEGA Galactico vs Genesis and check out our new hero's cool wrestling costume!

GO GALACTICO!

Our Blog Of The Day! 

 

We give him 5 Enchiladas Out Of 5!

http://segalegend.tumblr.com

☆ If Only I Had The Room ...... ☆ #Retrogaming #GamersUnite

I often think, if only we had the room........

If only we had the room to buy all the consoles and computers we have owned over the years and maybe some of the ones we didn't own!

So that got me thinking, would I be able to remember the machines I had bought?

If only I had the room and the plug sockets to buy them all again!

Games Freezer - #Wired First look at the #Xbox One

XBOX ONE

So Microsoft have had the gaming world's eyes on them today in order to unveil the next generation of XBOX.

The so called XBOX-ONE is now unveiled.

In our opinion the design seems a little bulky, but hey isn't that always the way so a year later Microsoft can bring out the "XBOX-ONE Slim" or are we just too cynical here in the Freezer?

Anyway, Wired.Com got first dibs on the Exclusive first look at the XBOX ONE so click on the link and see what the good people of Wired have to say about the Big Black Box.

Exclusive First Look at Xbox One | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

So what are your first impressions of this Next Generation Bohemoth?

 

Games Freezer - The Not Very Current TOP 5 List of the Video Games Of 2013 So Far....

The Most Amazing Box Of Games Since Metal Gear Solid Got Stuck In Our ICE BOX!

The Games Freezer Top 5 Video Games List of 2013....So Far

 

As we near the middle of 2013 we have started to compile a list of the games we have been playing so far in 2013.

It's a list that we have compiled ONLY using games that we have actually played this year and they wont necessarily will have been released this year either.

So here goes.....

 

1. The Orange Box (X360)

   http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/the-orange-box - 
   This collection of games is a masterpiece of gaming. 
   It includes the Daddy of First Person Shooters (3 episodes) , the Daddy of Multiplayer along with the most innovative puzzler in years! 
   We managed to pick this up second hand for £10. 
   Five amazing games for £10....if you havn't already done so BUY IT NOW!
    

2. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (X360)

    
   http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion
   
   
   Being a massive fan of open world RPG's we had been meaning to invest in this game for an absolute age! 
   
   
   Then one day whilst sifting through the bargain bucket in Blockbuster, there it was for £12, so we began to invest a few hours, days and weeks (and counting) into this mammoth game. 
   
   
   It's a top quality game that still looks fresh after 5 years. 
   The levelling up of enemies in line with your level is rather annoying however, the game in general is a triumph....Try it you will love it 
    

3. Super Stickman Golf (Android/iOS)

    

   http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/super-stickman-golf 
   
   
   We were finding that there was a distinct lack of good golf games on the Android platform and then along came the iPhone smash hit Super Stickman Golf which as much a puzzle game as it is a golf game. 
   
   
   With Par 10 holes on some courses its a game that doesn't take itself seriously, but shouldn't be overlooked in any way as it grips you with its mix of tactics and good fun. 
   
   
   The power ups are brilliant and are unlocked as you progress. We paid 69p for it and it brightens up the commute into work every morning....A Great Mobile Game 
   
   
   (also watch out for Super Stickman Golf 2)

    

4. FIFA 12 (PS3)

    

   http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/fifa-soccer-12
   
   
   We hadn't invested our hard earned cash into a footy title since PES became rubbish about 5 years ago, then we played an old copy of FIFA 11 around a friends house this year and thought hang on, THIS IS FUN!!  
   
   
   So as soon as FIFA 12 hit the bargain buckets we bought it and loved it immediately. 
   
   
   Lots has been written about this game and the EA way of minor updates to the game each year rather than genuinely improving the game. 
   
   
   In this version, the developers put their neck on the line slightly by changing the defending to a much tougher system and even though it takes a while to get used to, its made the game more of a challenge, so much so that you genuinely celebrate each goal you score out loud!! (or is that just me?!)
   
   
   You never know, we like the game so much, we might actually buy the latest version! (second hand of course)

   5. Heavy Rain (PS3) 

   http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-3/heavy-rain 
   Wow! What a game, like nothing you have ever played before. 
   From the start you are put into a situation that is quite alien to most gamers, you are asked to brush your characters teeth and then get them into the shower, from here on in your character's life spirals out of control and thrusts you into a world where nothing seems as it is. 
   You get to play as various characters through the plot and it genuinely throws up a massive twist in the story late on.While not without its niggly parts, it is truly a genuine advancement in computer games and what we perceive them to be
   
   
   So, there it is, not a very current but a very enjoyable Top 5!
   Have a think about your top games of 2013 so far....
   Let us know your current or not so current faves of 2013
   
   

   UNTIL NEXT TIME......TRY NOT TO GET LOCKED IN THE GAMES FREEZER*!

    

Games Freezer - The #GamesFreezer Weekly is ready for your consumption!

The Games Freezer Weekly is Ready!

The second update of the Games Freezer Weekly is ready for your consumption!

You will find it in the deep freeze next to the frozen copy of Streets Of Rage and Sensible soccer.

Defrost it today and take it away!

http://flip.it/pWNcy

Games Freezer - New #Scribblenauts DC Comics Video Game

Scribblenauts - DC Comics

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

Having read the Kotaku article about the latest Scribblenauts game, we are really excited about the prospect of this game! 

Imagine being able to call up any DC Comics Hero or Villian onto screen in order to solve or aide with any given in game situation.

Its the stuff dreams are made of....

We love the Scribblenauts art style and are itching to see the Scribblenauts versions of all the DC Universe!

Take a look at the original Kotaku article below for more info:

This Game Might Include Every DC Comics Hero (And Villain) Ever

Until next time.....keep those games on ICE

Richard - From the depths of the Freezer

Games Freezer - Game Of The Day - CVG - Metro Last Light - Video Review

Metro 2033 - Last Light

Check Out The Video Review for Metro Last Light from CVG Magazine

It seems like this sequel will be worth a play as it brings something different to the FPS genre.

We like the reviewing style of the CVG guys, so enjoy the video! 

We havn't played Metro 2033 yet though, so we'll be scouring the net for a good deal on that one first.

 

Metro Last Light Video Review