30/09/2024
Rich Spins His Tyres in Mudrunner Expeditions on the PC 🛻 @Focus_entmt #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
27/09/2024
PowerA Xbox Series X/S & One Wired Controller – Core Blush Review By Britt 🎮 @PowerA
PowerA – although founded in 2009 – hasn’t yet had any products covered here at GF, and whilst they have myriad items for sale, ranging from controllers and charging docks through to headsets – across most modern gaming platforms – today we will be taking a look at their wired controller for the Series X/S & Xbox One, in an exclusive Core Blush colour.
26/09/2024
Rich Plays Shadow Of the Ninja Reborn on Nintendo Switch 🥷 @TENGO_PROJECT #IndieGame #GameDev #RetroGaming
To celebrate the launch of the highly anticipated indie run-and-gun game IRON MEAT, Retroware has created a cool new launch trailer! 💥
25/09/2024
Flutter Away Nintendo Switch | Mini Review 6.5/10 "A cosy game that may have fluttered by" @runawayplay #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev
Flutter Away is a simple and short game set in and around a small forest clearing. Set over five days, each day your character will wake up, makes notes in her journal regarding the flora and fauna discovered, in turn unlocking more of the backstory behind why she has sought out this return to nature.
Running at 60fps on Switch, this is an extremely light and calming 1st-person adventure game about completing daily tasks such as photographing butterflies, befriending animals and re-hanging fallen lanterns etc.
With relaxing music, a slow pace and zen tone, Flutter Away is a decent enough escape for an hour or two, but is probably best enjoyed by younger players. Or hardcore butterfly enthusiasts!
Looking For A New Gamer Chair? 💺👀 @BouliesChairs #boulieschair
There's some amazing gamer chair deals that are live on the Boulies website from the 25th September until the end of November in the UK and on the 1st October in the US.
With up to £100/$100 to be saved on some of the bestselling gaming and office ergonomic chairs, it is a great time to buy one of Boulies popular chairs. Including the Master Series, EP200 and EP460 chairs, Boulies are also offering an extended warranty of one additional year.
Boulies Master Series 2024 and Master Max Gaming Chairs –
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Master Series – RRP $459.99 – SAVE $80 with code “BF80” (Ultraflex PU black and water repellent fabric in Ash Grey) – now $379.99 on Boulies website
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How Technology is Changing the Way We Play Bingo 🎱
Bingo, once the preserve of smoky halls and community centres, has undergone a dramatic transformation in the 21st century.
As technology continues to evolve, so too does this beloved game. From the rise of mobile apps to virtual bingo nights, the way we play bingo has shifted significantly.
In the UK, this change has been particularly pronounced, with a surge in online participation and new ways to engage with the game.
Study by University of Oxford in collaboration with PowerWash Simulator reveals playing video games can be good for your..... 🙂🕹️
Oxford Internet Institute carried out the first of its kind study, to understand more about the short-term effects of playing video games.
FuturLab and Oxford Internet Institute, part of the University of Oxford, is excited to reveal the results of a new international study that shows positive mood changes during video game play - with data collected from players of PowerWash Simulator who opted to take part in the study via a research edition of the game.
24/09/2024
Drive Rally PC Gameplay "Hairpin Right!" ↗️ 🏎️💨 @drivethegame #DRIVE #IndieGame #GameDev
Let’s buckle up with Rich and hit the virtual rally tracks with Drive Rally, an arcade-inspired rally-driving experience that revs up the nostalgia of the '90s racing era and pulls on the SEGA Rally and V Rally influences nicely.
Rewind or Die PS5 Review 8/10 “The Good Stuff” 📼 @PuppetCombo @torturestar #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev #HorrorCommunity
Puppet Combo games have been my jam, I think I have reviewed one of their games every month for the last several months (I have another in the pipeline already, for next month).
I’ve enjoyed every game, and the last few releases have been some of their most diverse - with Lakeview Cabin Collection being a side scroller and The Glass Staircase being a PS2 zombie horror inspired by classic Italian films.
Rewind or Die gets back to what I imagine when I think of Puppet Combo - A grubby, dirty slasher-inspired romp with PS1 style graphics mixed with VHS. It’s not only what I think of… it’s what I love.
23/09/2024
REKA on PC | First 30 Mins Of Gameplay "Witches & Chickens" 🐓 @emberstorm_de #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Your mission? To explore a world teeming with secrets, herbs, and quests.
How to Run Multiple Discord Accounts 💻
For many users, juggling multiple Discord accounts is essential, whether for engaging with various communities or balancing personal and professional conversations. Octo Browser offers a powerful solution to streamline and simplify this task, enhancing your overall experience.
Why Several Discord Profiles?
Discord serves a wide range of purposes, from casual interactions and gaming to professional team discussions. However, managing more than five profiles simultaneously can be cumbersome due to Discord’s restrictions on account handling.
20/09/2024
Mega Cat Studios: ‘Britt’s Mega Drive Odyssey Part 1: Coffee Crisis’ ☕️ @megacatstudios #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev #RetroGaming #SEGAGenesis
Since joining GF back in 2016, one of the pleasures of my life has been discovering new titles for one of my favourite consoles – the Mega Drive. There are several companies out there that are doing the Lord’s work in bringing out new games out for SEGA’s saucy black box, but Mega Cat Studios were the first I was made aware off, when I covered Paulo Andres de Matos Villalva’s secretly wonderful ‘Devwill Too’ back in 2020*, and so I’ve always associated them with developing and publishing new MD titles, breathing life back into the system and hopefully getting players worldwide to dust off those creaky controllers!
This is the first in a series that will see us covering a large portion of the Mega Cat Studios Mega Drive-related output, with the end result being an interview and deep dive into the studio itself.
19/09/2024
Rich Plays Besiege On The Nintendo Switch "Destruction & Awe!" 💥 @spiderlinggames #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev
18/09/2024
Rich Plays 'Caravan SandWitch' | *A Van and a Mystery* 🚐 @SandWitchDev #IndieGame #GameDev
In the desolate aftermath of human exploitation, the once-thriving planet of Cigalo lies devastated. Enter Sauge, our protagonist—a determined soul searching for her missing sister. As you embark on this poignant journey, the mystery surrounding her disappearance unfolds with each discovery.
17/09/2024
Kena: Bridge Of Spirits Xbox Series X Review 7/10 "Formulaic Fun" 🏹 @emberlab #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Hey you! Yeah, you! You like platforming games, yeah? And a bit of puzzling floats your boat? How about a bit of combat to keep things interesting? Yeah? You like that? Well then, step right this way, I’ve got something I think you might enjoy, even if you’ve probably played it before.
Finding the Right Game for Your Interests 🎮
Video games offer an incredible range of genres, themes, and experiences to suit different tastes. Whether you’re into fast-paced action, strategic thinking, or immersive storytelling, there’s a game for everyone. However, finding the right game that aligns with your interests can be challenging. This article breaks down the factors to consider when searching for a game that fits your style and interests, so you can make an informed choice and maximize your enjoyment.
16/09/2024
Mika and the Witch’s Mountain Nintendo Switch PC Review 6.5/10 "A Delivery Service game lacking magic" 🧙♀️🧹📦 #MikaandTheWitchsMountain #IndieGame #GameDev @chibigstudio
Beginning with an amusing introduction whereby beginner-witch Mika arrives at the top of the titular Witch’s Mountain for tutelage before promptly getting booted off a cliff by her very teacher!
13/09/2024
CONSCRIPT Xbox Review 8/10 "It captures the grinding, stifling atmosphere of war really, really well" ☠️ @ConscriptGame #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev
CRKD™ Introduces Rocket League Collectible Gaming Gear 🎮 @crkdgg
Buckle Up and Lock n’ Load: Nitro Deck™, Nitro Deck+™ and NEO S™ to Receive Supercharged Limited Editions!
12/09/2024
Tennis Fighters PC Gameplay "Tennis vs Street Fighter" 🎾 @fighters_tennis #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev
Rich goes one vs one against Tennis Fighters which serves up a ground-breaking tennis experience, blending innovative features like health bars, power bars, and special shots. In this game, simplicity meets strategy: the more points you score, the more damage you inflict on your opponent. Dive into Academy lessons, perfect your shots, and aim for the World Champion title. It’s tennis with a twist!
11/09/2024
PDP DEBUTS NEW REMATCH GLOW CONTROLLERS FOR NINTENDO SWITCH & XBOX 🎮 @PDPgaming
It’s time for a REMATCH – Play All Night with PDP’s Unique Glow-in-the-Dark Boo Hoo, Grand Prix Mario, & Blackout Bowser REMATCH GLOW Wireless Controllers for Nintendo Switch
Play as Strong as Steel with PDP’s New Designed for Xbox Titan Steel REMATCH GLOW Advanced Wired Controller
Leading gaming accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), and Performance Designed Products LLC (PDP), are set to glow up the early holiday season with all-new, collectable glow-in-the-dark controllers for Nintendo Switch™ and Xbox.
Murder is Game Over: Streaming Death Nintendo Switch Review 7.5/10 "Detective Guy and his canine sidekick Cleo return to Switch!" 🕵️ @HitherYonGames #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Back in November 2023 I covered the first title in the ‘Murder is Game Over’ series, a fun title created in RPG Maker that puts you in the shoes of Detective Guy and his trusty canine sidekick Cleo as they work together to solve the murder of the eccentric video game designer ‘Lord’ Russell Gallant.
It’s a title that can be completed in a couple of hours, but the blend of basic fact-finding and breezy investigative work – bulked up a dog-treat collecting mini-game – made for a light evening of easy, crime-solving fun.
10/09/2024
Deathbound PC Gameplay "A Unique Souls Like Gaming Experience" ⚔️ @deathboundgame #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev
Rich takes on Deathbound which is a one-of-a-kind party-based souls like game set in a world where Faith and Science clash, allowing players to dynamically transform between fallen warriors, each with their own unique skill sets, combat styles, and rich history, as they conquer a brutal reality where Life and Death were never more conflicted.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Xbox Review 8/10 "Satisfying Combat and more frowning men than you can shake a stick at" ⚔️ @Focus_entmt #SpaceMarine2
09/09/2024
Thief Simulator 2 Xbox Review 7/10 "Out on the nick, again!" 🦸 @ULTGames #IndieGames #IndieGameDev #GameDev
06/09/2024
Preserve PC Gameplay "No combat, no disasters, just the balance of life" 🦊🌲 🐝 @BitmapGalaxy #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Rich plays Preserve for the first time. Preserve is a puzzle nature-building game where players foster and sustain thriving and diverse biomes.
Your sole responsibility? Stack layers to create economically sustainable land for local wildlife and flora. No combat, no disasters—just the delicate balance of life in a harmonious ecosystem.
15 Arnold Schwarzenegger Related Video Games (just because I was feeling nostalgic for Arnie Movie Tie Ins) 💥🚁 #RetroGaming
Like most kids of the 80s and 90s I grew up watching Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and then playing the associated video game tie in. Common knowledge is that these movie tie ins were of varying degrees of good and often were awful. But as a kid who was often in a video games shop with a five pound note to spend all I had to go on was the box art and the name of the game. In my head this meant if it was Arnie film tie in then it had a good chance that it might be good.....right?
Any way recently I started digging up some old Arnie related video games using Moby Games and a list from Wikipedia of all of Arnie's films and I started to begin pulling together a nice list of all the Arnie films and the associated video game tie ins.
So sit back and 'let off some steam (Bennett)' as I take you through some of the Arnie gems and rotten apples that I found on my Arnie nostalgia trip.
Rocket Panda, will launch for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive on September 16, 2024. 🐼 #Retrogaming #SegaGenesis
The confectionary connoisseurs at Mega Cat Studios, Space Pants Games, and Video Game Sage are excited to announce that their upcoming jet-powered adventure, Rocket Panda, will launch for the Sega Genesis and Mega Drive on September 16, 2024.
Get ready to soar in a scrumptious adventure where collecting treats and battling ferocious enemies is the name of the game! In Rocket Panda, players join our heroic panda as he sets out on a delicious quest to gather goodies, rescue badgers, and thwart the nefarious Biscuit Head. With more than 60 maze-like levels to navigate and cookie-crumbling action, this retro gem promises to be a treat for fans of classic 16-bit gaming.
05/09/2024
Thalassa Edge Of The Abyss | First 20 Minutes of PC Gameplay 🤿 @sareptastudio #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
04/09/2024
Dark and Deep PC Gameplay 🎙️ @walterwoodsdev #IndieGame #indieGameDev #GameDev
Rich delve into the depths of Dark and Deep, a cosmic horror game that beckons players into a world of mystery, terror, and eerie beauty.
Dark and Deep was developed by the talented Walter Woods (almost entirely solo), and plunges players into an otherworldly nightmare. As you navigate its shadowy corridors, you'll encounter haunting art inspired by Gustave Doré and a narrative that tugs at your sanity.
SnowSquall Grip Ten minutes Of PC Gameplay With Rich 🌨️ @vidygames #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev
As the snow swirls around Rich, Snowsquall Grip sets the stage. It’s not about speed runs or high scores; it’s about unravelling the mystery, one frostbitten step at a time. If you crave atmospheric exploration and don’t mind a touch of PlayStation nostalgia, dive in. Just remember: the cold bites, but curiosity bites harder...
03/09/2024
Lakeview Cabin Collection PS5 Review 8.5/10 “A Love Letter To Classic Horror” 🔪🏚️ #indieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Grim Dark Pixel RPG DROVA Launches October 15th On All Systems! ⚔️ @J2D_Interactive #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Deck13 Spotlight and Just2D are proud and excited to announce the release date for their upcoming grim dark Pixel RPG DROVA - Forsaken Kin which is set in a mystic Celtic world. The brutal open world will welcome new travellers on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on October 15th. Enslave The Spirits of nature - or save them! The druids whispered about a promised land called DROVA, a new horizon they claim to be paradise. But you will learn the truth in October: This world is anything but a Utopia. Drova is a grim world where every man is for himself. Features:
A Release Date After All These YearsAfter more than six years of development, DROVA finally has a release date carved in stone: October 15th. During Gamescom countless people played the game on PC and Nintendo Switch, with creators of the original Gothic stepping in and revealing they were part of a public playtest. They have finally found a game which captures the spirit of the original Gothic for the very first time. Grab your axe, sharpen your blades and explore a grim dark world when Drova - Forsaken Kin will launch on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch October 15th 2024. |
GEORGE'S GAMING GRIMOIRE IS NOW ON SALE WITH 20% OFF! 😍 @Funkyspectrum
GEORGE'S GAMING GRIMOIRE. Is a collection of borderline insanity that's been put together by George at Funky Spectrum with the much-appreciated help of some of his long-term collaborators.
It's a book very much designed for adults who either remember the heyday of the home micro scene OR who want to get a glimpse of what it might have been like had the world taken a very different turn in the 1980s.
02/09/2024
Bloodhound Xbox Review 4/10 "Bit of a dog’s dinner" 🐕 @knfproductions #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev
Bloodhound is retro in that it harks back to a golden age (for old gits like me) of gaming. Graphically it reminded me of games like Doom II/Quake and Duke Nukem , and even more so to the similarly titled Blood, from 1997. The trailer certainly piqued my interest with it’s fast-paced gameplay and throbbing rock soundtrack. When I was sent the preview copy I was EXCITED.