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

☆ Mean Machines Magazine "The World's Greatest Console Mag!!" ☆ #retrogaming

The Mean Machines Cover Artwork by Gary Harrod was always stunning

Mean Machines Magazine - 

The Greatest Video Games Magazine Of All Time?

I've just been through the process of moving home and i've had the unenviable task of sifting through all of the junk in my loft.

As I was toiling away separating the junk I wanted to keep from the junk that I wanted to throw away, I stumbled upon on a sellotaped up heavy box.

As I opened the sealed box I saw the unmistakable cover of my favourite games magazine ever.....MEAN MACHINES!

Mean Machines

Games Freezer - Great #Fallout Article

Have a read of this brilliant article on Fallout from Edge Magazine.

We have only played Fallout 3 but this article sums up perfectly what the Fallout experience is all about.

A great article, well worth taking the time to read it!

Time Extend: Fallout

Games Freezer - #SNK 35th Anniversary in 2013

Read this wonderful article that charts the 35 year History of one of our fave #videogames companies of all time!

SNK are res responsible for gaming classic series' such as #metalslug and #kingoffighters

Read on to find out more! 

History Lesson: SNK

☆ An Ode To The SNES ☆ #Retrogaming #GamersUnite

Before my first SNES in 1991 I was brought into the world of video games from owning my trusty and often amazing Atari 800 XE/XL. The thing I loved about the 800 XE/XL was the fact that it had a cartridge slot! 

To me at that point in time the cartridge slot was the most amazing invention, it meant INSTANT GAMES!

Games Freezer - Top 5 Video Games Of All Time

Everybody knows that this is an impossible task and one task that takes full concentration in order to distill 25 years worth of games playing into 5 all time great titles!

You may call us crazy but we have only gone and attempted it!

Having looked at all the machines we have played since 1979 we have pulled out the 5 games that have immersed us and pulled us into their grasp which has meant countless hours of gameplay have been poured into these 5 amazing games. 

Of course with only 5 Video Games spots to fill there are countless great games that didn't make the Games Freezer Top 5!

So here goes.......... 

5. NBA Jam Tournament Edition (Arcade) 

The game that made me into an Arcade junkie! I remember once taking a train with mates all the way to Brighton just to go and find the NBA Jam Tournament Edition Arcade box and play the 4 Player mode.......what a game....so much fun with your mates. Bought it recently on the PS3 still loads of fun!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Jam_Tournament_Edition#NBA_Jam_Tournament_Edition

4. Metal Gear Solid (PS1)

A game that took my breath away. This was miles ahead of its time and like nothing else i'd seen before. The storyline and presentation was like a movie and the gameplay was ingenius! It really felt like you were an undercover operative sneaking about and disposing of enemy security guards with sneak attacks. I still own a copy of this as I can't bear to part with it!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_Gear_Solid

3. Super Mario Kart (SNES) 

This game remained firmly lodged in my SNES until the time I sold it. Battle Mode was amazing and me and my friends actually created our own Battle Mode league complete with balloon difference points for the amount of balloons left on your Kart at the end of the match.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Kart

2. Fallout 3 (X360)

From the moment you step out of the Post Apocalyptic Vault and into the Wasteland, you are consumed by this game, over 100 hours of game time and I enjoyed every minute of it. A truly epic game.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallout_3

1. Sensible Soccer (Amiga)

Over the years I have played many many football games and it was always the aim to play games that realistically simulated the beautiful game however, Sensible Soccer was a different breed , it's goal was to create a fun experience that could be played again and again and again and again and again. My personal favourite was scoring a diving header from the edge of the area with my microscopic player. A game that made me smile and still does. (closely followed by Sensible World Of Soccer)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sensible_Soccer_(series)

So......Over to you.....

Are you up to the challenge of creating your own Top 5 All Time Video Games List?

It's a tough task and the GAMES FREEZER wants to know how you get on with compiling your Video Games List!

Richard - From The Games Freezer Basement in Essex

Games Freezer - Sneak Peek at #Leagueofevil3

We ♥ the look of this retro inspired game.

Take a l@@k at "League of Evil 3" on the link below:

Get ready to punch your way to victory again in League of Evil 3

"Get it in the Freezer!!!!"

Games Freezer - The Games Freezer Weekly is OUT NOW!

We have started to create an online magazine to add to our Blog.

Its Called "The Games Freezer"

We will curate and publish it on a weekly basis and it will contain some of our favourite Video Game related stories and articles from the week.

Open the Games Freezer door and see what's inside.......

http://flip.it/pAQbE

Games Freezer - Breaking News - Next Gen Free To Play

We are not great fans of the Free To Play in game micro transactions model,  but it seems that #Microsoft and #Sony are. 

Not sure what this means for Next Gen Consoles.  Hopefully we don't see a glut of greedy publishers who fill their games full of the necessity to purchase a zillion in game items in order to truly progress in their games. As we have seen this many many times on the Mobile Platform.

We prefer the idea that the best mobile games follow,  which is to price the game at a reasonable price and then video games players will purchase the game if it is good enough. We have purchased many games from the #GooglePlay Store that have been great and were only 69p!

Are you a fan of the Free To Play Model?

Do you want to see it become an integral part of the Next-Generation of Consoles? 

Sony, Microsoft going 'heavily' on free-to-play next-gen, says Epic VP Rein

Games Freezer - Breaking News - Ouya Launch Delay

We adore the #Ouya console and heard today that the release is being delayed until June 25 to meet retail demand.  

This has also given the Ouya Team more time to fix and implement the improved controller for the Ouya which has fixed the #stickybutton issue.

Read the full press release below @joystiq

Ouya launch delayed to June 25, controller defect being fixed

Richard - From The London Sunny / Rainy Games Freezer Office

Games Freezer - Breaking News - Wolfenstein: The New Order

Here at Games Freezer we are massive fans of #Wolfenstein and #Bethesda so this excited us immensely! :)

Bethesda confirms Wolfenstein: The New Order

Games Freezer - Website Of The Day - Commodore 64 Game Endings

The Marvelous C64 Endings Website

Back in the days of rock hard video games that just didn't want to let you beat them an ending was truly the holy grail for any gamer. 

Back then there was no internet walk-throughs and gamers had to hope that the game they were stuck on would appear in the hints & tips section of their favourite video games magazine. 

Some games didn't even end and just got harder and harder without letting gamers complete them! 

We have discovered a website which focuses on the Commodore 64 and lets you view endings from over 700 C64 games.

We checked out the ending to one of our favourite games, Midnight Resistance and was glad to see the ending was one of peace, love and harmony.

Take a look a look for yourself at the Commodore 64 Game Endings website and look up your fave C64 Game Ending.

Did it end how you expected it to?

Did it end at all?

Let us know how you get on!

Commodore 64 Game Endings

Richard - From the deep freeze

☆ Video Game of The Day - "Candybox" ☆ #Retrogaming #GamersUnite #GameDev

The Candy Merchant In All His ASCII Glory!

Candy box !

The Ascii art Candy Merchant has a striking resemblance to Gene Wilder in Charlie & The Chocolate factory if you squint and use your imagination a bit!

In this wonderfully addictive browser based Ascii art video game you will be using your imagination quite a lot just like we all used to when we were 9 years old playing the likes of Zork and Pitfall.

If this game came on a cassette I can imagine the box art to be of the candy merchant ready to serve you with candies, lollipops and errrrr Swords!

Italia 90 - Megadrive

"He's stuck the Jelly in the top corner!!"

MegaBites (@MegaBitesBlog) tweeted at 10:12 PM on Tue, Apr 30, 2013: One final point on Italia '90. Was I the only one to think the player's left leg was bleeding when he scored?

http://t.co/WXsjypUM68 

https://twitter.com/MegaBitesBlog/status/329342411027398657

The Games Freezer Team used call this game "Jelly Football" due to the sound of the ball when it was kicked! :)

........Games Freezer - Switching On....

GAMES FREEZER IS SWITCHED ON..........who's going to turn it off?!

GAMES FREEZER IS READY......

10 PRINT "HELLO WORLD!"

20 GOTO 10

The Games Freezer Team began with programming an Atari 800 XE/XL back in 1988, so what better way to start the Games Freezer's life than a good old Hello World.

Check out this cool retro site dedicated to Atari 8 Bit Games and Programming, it's choc full of content and memories from a golden age of computing and games.

 Atari 8 Bit Forever