Children Of The Sun PC Gameplay "Puzzle Cult Sniper" ☀️ @primaerfunktion #GameDev #IndieGame

Rich goes on a deadly road trip into the darkness of Children Of The Sun as he attempts to control the path of a single bullet and unleash a fury of vengeance on the sinister cult that ruined your life in this tactical puzzle-shooter.

Turbo Kid (The Game) PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay 🚴‍♂️ @outerminds @RKSSFilms @EMAFilms @le_matos_ @TurboKidGame #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich jumps into Turbo Kid which is a a nostalgic metroidvania adventure with insane weapons, skills, and pixel gore. Rich gets to Ride his BMX and blast his enemies as he discovers the secrets of the Wasteland whilst getting chewed by rats and ripped apart from wasteland raiders!

Adding a TP Link Adapter To An Existing Power Line Network To Hard Wire PS5 & Mirror It On Chiaki4Deck 🛜 @TPLINKGaming

Rich needs to stabilise his PS5 Internet connection to enable him to play his PS5 on his Steam Deck using Chiaki For  Deck. The answer is to use an additional Powerline adapter on Rich's existing TP Link Powerline Network and then connect the Powerline via ethernet cable to his PS5. Hopefully this creates a stable internet connection to improve the performance on Chiaki 4 Deck.

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Rich's Top 10 Video Games Podcasts in 2024 🎮🎙️🕹️ #PodCasts

I plough many hours per week into listening to video games podcasts as I love to keep up to date on the latest video games news and views. The first video games podcast that I discovered a while back now was the Giant Bomb Bombcast in 2015 which I used to listen to on the commute into work and on the way back home as it was a healthy 2.5 hours listen. Despite various changes to personnel that is still my beacon in the light of podcasts but over the years I have discovered an array of supporting video games podcasts that I love to listen to on a weekly basis which means that I have something cool to listen to whilst doing boring work (it really does take your mind of menial tasks)

5 years ago I did a Top 5 Video Games Podcasts article that is a snapshot in time (2018) of what I was listening to at the time but since then I have expanded my listening habits to a Top 10 of Video Games Podcasts, so lets take a look at what Pods invade my ears each week...

Shadow Of The Depth PC Gameplay "A Really Nice Feeling Run Based Action Game" ⚔️🏹 @ChillyRoom #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich enters the dungeon to sample Shadow of the Depth which is a top-down action Roguelite game.

Delve into a dungeon world of light and shadow to eradicate the monsters that ravage your home. Be prepared to step into the abyss before you!

KingsGrave PC Gameplay "The King Is Alive....Long live The King!" 👑🪦 @alawarteam #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Rich gets a warm Welcome to Kingsgrave which is a gloomy adventure inspired by the classic Zelda games. 

Gain more power and obtain new combat skills as you explore the fractured land, slay foes created by plague, solve puzzles and rebuild villages. Reclaim your realm!

TMNT Wrath Of The Mutants PS5 Gameplay 🐢 🍕 @GameMillEnt #TMNT

 

Rich plays Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Arcade: Wrath of The Mutants on the PS5. This is the 2017 arcade classic from Raw Thrills with 3 additional stages and 6 additional boss battles! Take control of Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello or Raphael in this classic beat-em-up inspired by the cult favorite Turtles in Time. Play with your friends through local co-op and dominate the Foot Clan to foil the Shredder’s maniacal plan. • Re-experience the Classic Arcade Game: with 3 additional stages and 6 additional bosses never-before-seen in the classic 2017 arcade • Play as the 4 Turtles: From the 2012 cartoon featuring Leo, Mikey, Donnie, and Raph. Dominate the hordes with your favorite Turtle • Defeat Waves of Enemies: battle through 6 stages including Dimension X and Coney Island, 13 boss battles on your way to defeat your arch-nemesis Shredder in his own lair • Unleash Turtle Power: a special super attack unique to each Turtle that devastates waves of enemies; Summon mutant support to clear enemies by picking up a special collectible • Local Co-Op: Play with a friend in 4-player local co-op

Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom PC Gameplay "Mario 64 Meets Micro Machines" 🚖 🚕💨 @someawesomeguys #IndieGame #GameDev #N64

Rich jumps into the Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom and attempts to navigate hand-crafted retro worlds without a jump button in this vibrant love letter to the N64 era of 3D platformer
collectathon video games.

Spirit City: LoFi Sessions Gameplay Video "A Soothing LoFi Productivity & Focus Tool" 🦄 @wearemooncube #IndieGame #CozyGame #LoFi #GameDev

Rich slides into Spirit City: Lofi Sessions which is a gamified focus tool, set to a soothing lo-fi soundtrack. Discover and collect Spirits, customize your cosy virtual space, and facilitate your real-life tasks with a collection of handy features designed to improve concentration and ease stress.

Rauniot PC Gameplay "A deep and Dark Post Apocalyptic Point N Click Game" 🔧☢️ @ActNormalGames #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Rich jumps into the world of Rauniot which is an isometric post-apocalyptic point and click adventure game which takes place to Northern Finland.

Outer Terror Nintendo Switch Video Review 7/10 "A Set of Distorted Pixelated Nightmare Hellscapes" 📺 @VoxPopGames #IndieGame #GameDev

DON’T DIE as you assemble a ridiculous arsenal of weapons and desperately hold out against massive hordes of creatures pulled from a variety of classic horror genres reminiscent of 80s and 90s Golden Age comics and B-movies in this stylish action-packed arcade roguelite.

VIDEO REVIEW 👇

Games Freezer Podcast Episode Two: 10 Year Anniversary Special - Part 2 - 03/04/24 "Let's Finish These Questions!" 🎙️🧊 #NewPodcast #IndieGames #RetroGaming

Rich and Britt step back into the Freezer for more podcast shenanigans, questions and video games chat to the finish!

Games Freezer Podcast Episode One: 10 Year Anniversary Special - Part 1 27/02/24 "Atari XEGS Instead Of A ZX Spectrum +2" 🎙️🧊 #NewPodcast #IndieGames #RetroGaming

Rich and Britt sit down to talk about the first ten years of Games Freezer and have their first ever discussion since Britt came on board in 2016! 

We cover all sorts of video games subjects across our persoanl experiences and attempt to cover 20 questions (spoiler alert we only get to question 7 and will need a Part 2)

The Antidote To Sterile Open World Video Games ⚔️🔥🐲 @DragonsDogma #Dragon'sDogma2

My story starts with a trip back in time to September 6th 2023 which was Starfield’s release date.

Anticipation and expectation was high. I was ready to explore a new galaxy and create new stories in a sandbox world from Bethesda.

Fast forward 4 weeks into playing Starfield and it was about then that I realised that no matter how much I wanted Starfield to be fun and engaging, it just wasn’t to be. The exploration was boring, the space travel was paint by numbers and most of the missions were rinse and repeat. Looking back now, I think it was probably focus tested to within an inch of its life and suffered from being too safe and trying to be too many things to too many people.

Now fast forward to the 22nd March 2024. Starfield had been put down and my Game Pass membership had been deactivated (I bought game pass specifically to play Starfield).

What’s that in the distance?

Underspace PC Game Gameplay "You're going to need a bigger ship." 🚀🪐 @trainwiz #IndieGame #GameDev

Underspace is billed as the spiritual successor to Freelancer with a Lovecraftian, sandbox RPG twist. Explore a vast handmade universe that includes online multiplayer and mod support. You're going to need a bigger ship.

CONTRA: Operation Galuga PS5 Quick Look Gameplay "Hell Yeah Brother." 🔥 @ContraSoldier

The legendary Contra series returns! Rich tries to get to grips with this reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s featuring new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Saviorless Nintendo Switch Ten Minute Taster " A Beautiful Experience On My Creaking Switch" 📖 @jonomatusky #IndieGame #GameDev

 

In Saviorless Rich embarks on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?

Spilled! DEMO Quick Look "Hoover That Oil!" 🛢️ @LenteGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich jumps into Lente's oil spill based video game called Spilled! as he plays the demo for the very first time. Come join me in the cozy game mines as we scoop up plastic and hoover up oil spills in the open waterways.

Slam & Roll PC Gameplay ⚾️🏒 @KaleidoGames #IndieGame #GameDev

 
Rich has a go on Slam And Roll on the PC which is an arcade game inspired by the puzzle platformers of the 80s and 90s! Goofy aliens have set their sights on our monuments, but fear not! The sports club is ready to foil their plans. Dive into relentless battles across 200+ stages—a frantic tribute to the '90s 'stage clear' arcade games. Play solo or with a friend locally, and get lots of hours of fun.

Slipstream PS5 Gameplay "Zoom n Drift" 🚗🌴 @BlitWorks #IndieGame #GameDev #RetroGaming

 

Rich jumps into the drivers seat and rockets round the track in Slipstream on the PS5. Slipstream is an Arcade-style racing game inspired by the spirit of the early 90s, with drifting mechanics and exotic tracks.