Games Freezer’s favourite YouTube Channels #2 Britt 📼

Over the coming weeks, the team here at GF will be sharing their favourite gaming channels on YouTube.

Here are the channels that Britt keeps returning to!

Kim Justice –

The channel I’ve probably been watching for the longest period of time, Kim’s passion for gaming bleeds through the screen, and it’s always a genuine pleasure to sit down with a glass of wine and plough through her lengthy docs, especially the ones with a focus on the 8-bit microcomputers. An awesome documentarian who really knows her stuff!

Deadhaus Sonata – Rich's Rapid Review: "Brilliant Vision, Rough Reality" 🧛‍♀️⚰️⚔️

Deadhaus Sonata Early Access Rapid Review

A quick‑fire look at what works, what doesn’t, and whether it’s worth your time.

Rich takes a Vampiric step into the grimdark world of Deadhaus Sonata, the ambitious undead ARPG from the creator of Legacy of Kain. In this rapid‑fire review, we break down the Early Access launch in under two minutes — the atmosphere, the combat, the bugs, the potential, and the controversy around monetisation.

If you’re wondering whether to jump in now or wait for future updates, this quick review gives you everything you need to know.

A Frog vs Winter – Froggy Hates Snow Gameplay 🌨️🐸 #IndieGame #GameDev @thats_serge

Rich tries his hand at a survival roguelike where a frog digs through freezing snow, uncovers treasures, unlocks upgrades, and battles mystical creatures.

Find the escape door — or defeat the final boss to survive. 

⛄A REALLY SATISFYING GAME LOOP!🐸

In this gameplay video, we dive beak‑first into the icy madness of Froggy Hates Snow, a charming but surprisingly intense roguelike where every run is a scramble through deep drifts, hidden loot, and frosty foes. Your goal? Keep Froggy alive long enough to power up, dig deeper, and outsmart the winter spirits that want him frozen for good.

Games Freezer’s Favourite YouTube Channels #1: Pixel Hunted 🎥

Over the coming weeks, the team here at GF will be sharing their favourite gaming channels on YouTube, to kick us off is the wonderful Pixel Hunted!

🎥Digital Foundry - 

Specifically DF Retro, as I can't think of a group of people with a more passionate and encyclopaedic knowledge of games than them.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY9cZ8nX4xmlpd1RE8_toocbU9cND7U-A&si=Wwa8Xijzb0OqdODO

🎥Modern Vintage Gamer - 

Love the in-depth knowledge about emulation and updates on what's happening, as well as the technical breakdowns that occasionally go over my head but are no less enjoyable for that

🎥Baalorlord - 

His Slay the Spire runs bust the game open practically every single time, he seems like a great guy, and his voice is very soothing before bedtime.

🎥Matt McMuscles - 

Really enjoy his series about bad fighting games and Wha' Happened, his in-depth mini docs about famous gaming flops.

🎥videogamedunkey - 

He's funny

Poker Night at the Inventory – Switch 2 Gameplay | Telltale’s Poker Classic Returns ♠️♥️♦️♣️🃏 @skunkapegames.com

Step into the smoky, chaotic, crossover‑filled world of Poker Night at the Inventory — now running on the Nintendo Switch 2 with smooth performance and crisp visuals.

In this gameplay session, Rich sits down at the table with some of gaming’s most iconic personalities and let the chips fall where they may.

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Poker-Night-at-the-Inventory-3027978.html

Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors Nintendo Switch 2 Review 9/10 🧛🍷 "A surprising spin off that stands as tall the original" @poncle_vampire #IndieGame #GameDev

Vampire Survivors melted the world when it was released back in 2022. I’ve had friends and colleagues here at GF that adored that game and spent many, many hours with it, and whilst I dipped my toe in for a few weeks and thoroughly enjoyed my time with it, Vampire Survivors never really sucked me in as it did for others…Vampire Crawlers, however, has crawled out of its sarcophagus, plunged its teeth into my neck, and yanked my trousers down with such force and intent that the friction burns blistered my trembling thighs. Good.

The words ‘roguelike deck-building game’ have almost become burned onto my retinas due to how often I’ve come across them over the last couple of years. Whilst I love the genre, it seems to have replaced ‘soulslike’ as a term that makes my eye twitch whenever I stumble across it whilst checking out upcoming games. That said, as with anything, if a game is good, it doesn’t matter how many others there are in the field; it’s a cracker. 

Such was the case with Vampire Crawlers, which was kindly sent over to us from Nosebleed Interactive, who are the minds behind Arcade Paradise, a game that my editor, Rich, very much fell in love with back in 2022. 

I was offered the code, installed it on the Switch 2, and that was it; I was hooked.

CRKD Unveils ATOM+: The Pocket‑Sized Powerhouse Redefining Portable Play 🎮 ➕

CRKD is back with another miniature miracle — and this time, it’s smarter, stronger, and more precise than ever. Say hello to ATOM+, the next evolution of the brand’s collectable keychain controller series, proving once again that size isn’t everything… but engineering absolutely is.

Launching from June 2026, ATOM+ brings full‑fat gaming performance to a device small enough to hang from your keys. Whether you’re on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, mobile, tablet, or even a Smart TV, this tiny titan is built to play anywhere, anytime.

Huntdown: Overtime Is Pure Retro Side Scrolling Pixel Art Bullet Mayhem – PC Gameplay 💥@HuntdownGame #indiegame #gamedev

Rich rolls into the neon‑drenched chaos of Huntdown: Overtime, where the bullets fly, the gangs rule the streets, and the retro‑futuristic carnage never lets up. In this PC gameplay showcase, we dive into the Overtime mode — a relentless, wave‑based gauntlet that pushes your reflexes, your aim, and your cool 80s‑action‑movie swagger to the limit.

Mouse: P.I for Hire Nintendo Switch 2 Review 8.5 /10 "A Very Gouda Game" 🧀 @mousethegame #IndieGame #GameDev

When you think about games set in a fictional world akin to 1930’s cartoons, Cuphead will probably spring to mind, and as much as that game made an incredible impact – although I admit, its boss rush gameplay wasn’t for me, and I’ve spent far more time engrossed in the Netflix series – Mouse: P. I for Hire really caught my eye when I saw early trailers, and I pounced when the option to review it here at GF popped up. 

I’m very pleased to say that this is a game that really lives up to the promise of the trailer, and dives deep into the mousey, cheesy, noir world of Mouseburg, balancing challenging gameplay with great voice acting, an incredible sense of vibe, and visuals you’d ink your shorts for.

Set in the fictional city of Mouseburg in the ‘30s - a place inhabited by anthropomorphic rodents – you are private eye Jack Pepper, a typical hard-nosed noir detective who has his office next to a bar, and is friends with both the seedier side of town as well as up-and-coming mayoral prospects. Through a seemingly minor case, he soon finds himself embroiled in a city-wide scandal far outside his usual scope. So far, so noir.

Amnesia: Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Review 6/10 🤰"Did it Thrill Me, Intrigue Me and Scare Me?" #GameDev #IndieGame

Even by the generally miserable standards of horror game protagonists, Tasi Trianon has a real bad time in Amnesia: Rebirth. Barely ten minutes go by between things happening that, if they happened to you, would be the low point of your year.

By now, many fans of horror games will be familiar with Trinanon’s woes. Rebirth was initially released back in 2020 on Windows and PlayStation 4, the sequel to 2010’s Amnesia: The Dark Descent and 2013’s Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs. Both of the latter games have languished unplayed in my Steam back catalogue for years, but thankfully, you don’t need to have played them to enjoy Rebirth.

And I’m pleased to confirm I did enjoy Rebirth quite a bit. One of my benchmarks for enjoying a game is it giving me an experience I haven’t had before. On paper, it doesn’t. Rebirth is boilerplate horror gaming, delivering a spooky atmosphere, an isolated heroine, monsters hunting you, and tense environmental puzzles.

Mullett MadJack – Nintendo Switch 2 Gameplay Showcase [Accessible Difficulty] 🤖💥 @MulletDev #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich takes a look at Mullett MadJack running on the Nintendo Switch 2 as we slice, dash, blast and combo our way through this neon‑drenched, hyper‑stylised action frenzy.

If you love fast‑paced gameplay, crunchy pixel art, and over‑the‑top combat, this one is going to hit the spot.

Gulikit TMR Joysticks for Joy-Con 2 🎮

Those of us who had the original Nintendo Switch will probably have awful memories of the sticks drifting as I did….on multiple occasions.

The Switch 2 uses similar technology and so stick drift could unfortunately be a thing in the future for some folks.

To this end, Gulikit have released the TME Joysticks for use with the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con 2 as replacements for the Nintendo-installed thumb-sticks. These are designed for repair use, and so there will be a requirement to take apart your Joy-Con 2 should you wish to install them, although once you do, the only drifting you’ll be doing is in Mario Kart!

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss PS5 Review by Regan 7/10 🐙 @PlayCthulhuCA #IndieGame #GameDev

Step into the shoes of Noah, an Ancile field agent, as you explore a deserted deep-sea mining station in 2053. Tasked with unravelling the fate of a missing crew, you'll be challenged by intricate puzzles and an atmosphere thick with mystery. 

This immersive experience sets the stage for a gripping adventure that will keep you guessing until the very end.

The Best No Deposit Free Bonus Bitcoin Casino with No Wagering Limit: A Realistic Player Guide

The phrase the best no deposit free bonus Bitcoin casino with no wagering limit sounds like something every online gambler would want. A casino where you can sign up, receive free Bitcoin, play games, win money, and withdraw it immediately without meeting wagering requirements feels like the perfect deal.

But in the real world of online gambling, things are rarely that simple.

This article takes a practical look at what these bonuses actually mean, why they are so rare, how crypto casinos really structure their promotions, and what players should realistically expect when searching for them.

No hype, no marketing spin—just a clear breakdown of how it works.

Rich Plays a Sledding Game "A Frog With A Hat Goes Sledding" 🐸🏂 #indiegames #friendslop #gamedev @sledding_game

Join Rich for a wonderfully wholesome wintery ride as A Frog With A Hat Goes Sledding in Sledding Game and brings pure indie charm to the slopes. 

This adorable game is all about friends, cosy vibes, gentle physics, and a frog who simply wants to sled in style.

‘Kero Kero Cowboy’ and ‘Yap and The Enchanted Bubbles’ - NEW Game Boy Color Games From Broke Studio 🎮 @HomebrewFactory #IndieGame #GameDev

We’ve covered a few games over the years from Broke Studios / Homebrew Factory (more info on them here) and their products are always of a high quality, with a heavy focus on giving tasty indie titles a professional-level physical release. 

Today we will be taking a look at two of their Game Boy Colour titles, Mike Bedsole’s Kero Kero Cowboy, and Cel Design’s Yap and The Enchanted Bubbles.

Beyond Words Nintendo Switch 2 Review 9/10 "So Good That it’s Almost Beyond Words!" 📖 @PQubeGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Beyond Words is exactly the sort of game you’d expect from era-spanning veterans of some of the most celebrated FPS titles of all time… a word-centric puzzle game with deck-building / roguelite mechanics. Yes, the only head-shot you’ll come across here will be a word comprised of Scrabble tiles and will net you some tasty points and multipliers...not a frag.

Word-based games are treasured here at the Welsh branch of GF, with one of the best-loved here being Letter Quest: Grimm’s Journey, but Beyond Words takes a different approach that rewards failed runs and scratches that one-more-go vibe by constantly rewarding you with unlocks and bonuses that can make or break on the tougher stages.

Beginning with a snappy tutorial that sets the stage for the simple game mechanics, you’ll find yourself making words up from the hand you are dealt, with the ability to shuffle and change a few, if needed. The main game board has a simple image behind it to add a bit of personality and colour to the proceedings, whilst there are also special tiles that act as multipliers or upgrade tiles to boost your word score. 

Dread Delusion Xbox Series X Review 9/10 "A Beautiful Misery" 📖⚔️ @DreadXPGames #IndieGames #GameDev

I knew nothing about Dread Delusion before diving in, and what I discovered excited the hell out of me. Dread Delusion is one of those games that aches like it’s the final burst brainchild of a single individual, and – as with all truly great prose - takes a while to get to grips with.

A first-person RPG beginning with your character being tasked with tracking down known sausage Vela Callose (aka - the most wanted person in the Apostatic Union.), your task soon branches out into various side and main quests over the various ‘skylands’ before you. 

Presented in a PS1 visual style with a surprising amount of options as to just how PS1 you want your experience to be – you’ll soon find yourself traipsing around the world of Dread Delusion, accompanied by a beautiful, keening (if slightly repetitive) soundtrack, sparse visuals, and tightly-funnelled game design that feels like a lesson in world-building without waste.

Monday Syndrome PC Gameplay – "Retro Indie Hotline Miami Vibes" 🧑‍💼💼 @hyesmo #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich's first day at work, and he's taking on the carnage of Monday Syndrome, a frantic top‑down action game that channels the brutal speed, style, and intensity of Hotline Miami.

This gameplay video showcases the game’s punchy combat, PS1-style aesthetic, and the addictive loop of kicking down doors, clearing the room, and trying not to die.

The Bearer & The Last Flame Gameplay – An Indie Soulslike RPG ⚔️🔥 @darkreaperstdio #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich steps into the haunting, atmospheric world of The Bearer & The Last Flame, a brutal and beautifully crafted indie action‑RPG with clear Soulslike DNA. In this gameplay video, we dive into the opening areas, test out the combat flow, and soak in the moody world that’s already turning heads on Steam.

Marvel MaXimum Collection Nintendo Switch 2 Review 6.5/10 "Welcome to DIE!"❌🦹‍♀️ @LimitedRunGames #RetroGaming

With some games featuring regional variations (JP, US, EU) and also archival details – as well as a ‘jukebox’ section – on the face of the matter, this looks like pretty decent ‘snikt!’ For your buck, but the age and design of some of the games, as well as a bare bones feel to the package in terms of the extras included does end up making things feel a little lacklustre overall, although you do get the usual save state and rewind features along with the choice of using a CRT filter.

A collection of six games from the early to mid-nineties starring beloved Marvel characters, Marvel MaXimum Collection puts the below games in one place:

1. Silver Surfer (NES)
2. Captain America and The Avengers (NES, Arcade, Genesis)
3. X-Men (Arcade)
4. Spider-Man and the X-Men in Arcade’s Revenge ( Genesis, SNES, Game Boy, Game Gear)
5. Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage (Genesis, SNES)
6. Venom/Spider-Man: Separation Anxiety (Genesis, SNES)

Skinfreak PC Review 7/10 “Not so much ‘super freaky’, more ‘slowly freaky’” 🔪 #GameDev #IndieGame #Horror

I have a very simple and happy relationship with Puppet Combo and developer Jordan King; they release games, I really enjoy them - and then I look forward to the next one, Stay Out of the House and Night at the Gates of Hell remain two of my favourite indie horror games, so any time another release from Puppet Combo comes along - I’m excited. I must admit that I am a bit late to this one but was still keen to start my journey running away from a man who looks like Leatherface’s distant cousin.

In Skinfreak you play as Belle, who has been called into the office late at night. you arrive to a very empty office and are to install new software – which is to be delivered later in the night - and yeah …that's mainly it.