10 Feb 2025

"Games of a Lifetime" by Jaz Rignall > Book Review By Rich 📚📖 @JazRignall @bitmap_books

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"Games of a Lifetime" by Jaz Rignall > Book Review
Growing up in the '80s and '90s and reading various video game magazines from the period meant that Jaz Rignall has always been a hero of mine. 

My first experience of Jaz's brand of video game journalism came through the much-thumbed pages of the Mean Machines monthly video game magazine in the early '90s. I remember my first purchase of Mean Machines magazine vividly. I bought Issue 7 of Mean Machines from local Happy Shopper branded newsagents with The Simpsons, complete with Homer strangling Bart, on the front cover as the headline stars of that month's magazine. 

Mean Machines Issue 7

Whilst reading the magazine from cover to cover I remember feeling like I had just become a part of a cool club of video games-loving pals. Jaz's writing and the rest of the Mean Machines staff writing (including Richard Leadbetter from Digital Foundry fame for example) was perfectly in sync with its audience. 

You knew you could trust the reviews from Mean Machines as they knew their onions and Jaz and the gang were independent. In a future issue, there would be a cover giveaway of a miniature Jaz Figure which I cherished for many years and in some ways added to Jaz's legendary status in my own video gaming world.

It's now 2025 and Jaz has put virtual pen to paper to chronicle his lifetime in gaming by writing this wonderful book called "Games of a Lifetime" by Jaz Rignall.

7 Feb 2025

Starbound Xbox Series X Review 9/10 "Terraria in Space" ⭐️ @ChucklefishLTD #IndieGame #GameDev

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Starbound Xbox Series X Review
A few years ago, my partner and I were hips deep in Terraria, I genuinely think I own a copy on every system it’s been released - aside from Switch, thinking about it - and we would often spend weeks just getting back into the groove with the amazing music (which I am lucky enough to own on vinyl) and just the pure sense of wonder and relaxation that exists in the quiet exploration. To be honest, we barely bothered with the boss fights, it was all about pottering about for us.

My next – and true – love, came through the glorious Aground, and once my gaming thirst had been slaked there, I vaguely hearing about Starbound, but as it wasn’t then available on consoles, I promptly forgot about it and went on my day, a day that was bereft of crafty, pixel, action-adventure games…until now.

6 Feb 2025

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Soundtrack Review By Lee 🏴‍☠️🦜 @winphillips @PlayFlintGame #OST #VideoGameMusic

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Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Soundtrack Review
Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is the new strategy RPG from designers Savage Level and publisher Microids. The soundtrack, reviewed here, is composed by newly-minted Grammy winner Winifred Phillips, who also has credits from God of War, LittleBigPlanet and Assassin's Creed 3.

The first thing to say is that this is really...well, piratey. Really piratey. Jack Sparrow, Long John Silver, peg-leg, eye-patch and parrot piratey. You could go into this album completely blind and end up going "yo-ho-ho" while swinging a cutlass in five seconds flat. 

OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset 🎧 @OXSglobal

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OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset
OXS announced the launch of a new white version of the Storm G2 Gaming Headset, a cutting-edge addition to the world of gaming accessories. 

Featuring a 50mm full-range dynamic driver and cutting-edge 7.1 virtual surround sound technology, the Storm G2 promises an unmatched audio experience for gamers and audiophiles alike. 

The OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset is available from Amazon US / OXS Website for $79.99 and Amazon UK for £79.99

5 Feb 2025

Video Game LoFi Zelda Vol. 2– Doors of Time Vinyl Review By Britt 💿 @CuragaRecords #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl

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Vinyl Review – Video Game LoFi Zelda Vol. 2– Doors of Time
I’ve listened to many, many iterations of music from the Zelda franchise here at GF over the years, and some have been absolute belters, whilst others have been less memorable and feel like mindless runs through a tired formula, lacking personality and relying on the original, classic melodies to see them through. 

As a person who doesn’t have a rich personal history with the Zelda franchise, when listening to remix albums of key beloved games and series that I don’t have a specific connection with, it’s easy to wish for that immediate, nostalgic ‘heartline’ to the music at hand. Other times – such as here – the music is so (seemingly) effortlessly cool that you just get drawn in, the musicianship bleeds out of the speakers – and, in the way of the best possible praise, this record has not left our turntable in almost two weeks. 

Perfect ambience as it is for chilling out, working, drinking, and chatting. And yet, this is more than background beats, there’s a sense of melody and depth that rewards more concentrated listening.

The cover of the record is the standard Curaga Records holographic image, with key locations tastefully recreated from within the Zelda franchise that will be instantly recognisable to fans of the series. 

The rear of the album featuring the track listing and album credits, with the main holographic colouring used in this instance being a purplish hue. The album is presented on heavyweight black vinyl and comes encased in a matte black sleeve.

4 Feb 2025

Eternal strands Ten Minute Taster "Who's Pulling The Strings?" 🧵 @YellowBrick_Qc #IndieGame #GameDev #EternalStrands

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Rich plays Eternal Strands which is an action-adventure game developed and published by Yellow Brick Games. The game released on January 28, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

Britt reviewed it here 👇7.5/10

👉 https://www.gamesfreezer.co.uk/2025/01/eternal-strands-xbox-series-x-review.html

In the game, players control Brynn, a warrior on a quest to uncover the secrets of a long-lost civilization known as the Enclave. Brynn has the ability to manipulate elements and temperature using a magical cloak, which can be used to freeze or burn enemies, as well as alter the game's environment. The game features a third-person perspective and includes telekinetic powers that allow Brynn to perform feats such as hurling objects at enemies and constructing bridges using ice. Players will encounter nine distinct bosses throughout the game, each requiring unique strategies to defeat. Upon defeating a boss, players are rewarded with new magical abilities that can be used for exploration or combat. The game draws inspiration from titles like Shadow of the Colossus, Dragon's Dogma, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The development team aimed to create a game that makes players feel like a "fantasy superhero" with its physics-based combat system.

The N64 | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮🤜💥🤛 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

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The N64 | Video Gaming Memories
The first time I played the Nintendo 64 was in the late 90s at a friend’s house. The first game I played was James Bond GoldenEye. I remember holding the Nintendo 64 controller for the first time, gripping it at either end with my right thumb on the D-pad and my left thumb on the buttons.

My friend looked over and started to laugh. I wondered what he found so amusing. He set up the 2-player mode on GoldenEye, and when the game started, my character wouldn't move. I was using the D-pad, and my friend laughed even harder, telling me to use the analogue stick to move the character.

8BitDo Goes Local with New European Layouts for the Retro Mechanical Keyboard, Available Now ⌨️ @8BitDo

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8BitDo Goes Local with New European Layouts for the Retro Mechanical Keyboard
8BitDo has launched new European layouts for its retro-inspired Retro Mechanical Keyboard across Europe.

Previously available in the American keyboard layout, the new release brings localised keyboard layouts to the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and the Nordics.

The UK layout comes in the Commodore-inspired colour scheme with the C64 Retro Mechanical Keyboard, while the German, French, Spanish and Nordic layouts are a nostalgic NES-style grey and red. 
8BitDo Goes Local with New European Layouts for the Retro Mechanical Keyboard
As with all 8BitDo products, each one is a thing of true beauty.

The 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard is distributed across the EU by Game Outlet Europe® and is available for an SRP of €99.99 / £85.99.

For more information on the 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard, 

3 Feb 2025

INK CONSOLE "A new open source system for text-based adventure games" 📖📑 @InkConsole

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INK CONSOLE  "A new open source system for text-based adventure games"
Independent manufacturer and creative developer Singular 9 Ltd. will be launching a CrowdSupply campaign to fund INK CONSOLE, their new open source system for text based games, on March 1. 

INK CONSOLE is an innovative hybrid of an e-reader and a game console designed to redefine how you experience storytelling. This unique platform lets you play as you read, turning traditional reading into an interactive adventure inspired by classic computer games and choose-your-own-adventure books.

TOP 15 Best Knives Under $230 in the CS2 Marketplace 🔪🗡️

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TOP 15 Best Knives Under $230 in the CS2 Marketplace

Knives in CS2 are bad weapons, but good status symbols. They are perfect for flex. But not everyone can drop thousands on a Sapphire Karambit or a Factory New Butterfly. The good news is that you don’t have to.

For under $230, you can still grab some of the coolest, most liquid, and best-value knives in the game. Are you hunting for a Classic Knife with a clean finish, a gut knife with a serious edge? Or something flashy to show off in a deathmatch? Anyway, we’ve got you covered.


In this guide, we’ll break down the TOP 15 best knives you can buy right now in CS2, what makes them worth it, and where to get them for the best price. Plus, we’ll share a trusted marketplace where you can buy, sell, and trade CS2 knives safely.


Let’s jump in. 

Under Defeat Nintendo Switch Review 7/10 "Get To The Chopper!" 🚁💥 @clearrivergames @claricedisc #RetroGaming

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Under Defeat Nintendo Switch Review
I've always been a sucker for helicopter video games. I love SWIV and I love Desert Strike and the Strike series of games.

Under Defeat is a classic helicopter based arcade shoot 'em up that has been given a new life on the Nintendo Switch. It was originally released in the arcades during2005 and has now been brought to the Switch by Clear River Games and City Connection. The idea here as ever is to bring both nostalgia and some modern enhancements for fans of the shmup genre.

Under Defeat is set in an alternate World War II era, where players take control of a helicopter pilot fighting against various enemy forces. The game features a unique shot-tilting angled mechanic that allows players to attack enemies from various different angles. As with most games in the SHMUP genre, the story is minimal and focuses more on the intense action, bullet dodging and strategic gameplay rather than a deep narratives and characters.
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