SuperSisi Talks To Us About Kendama, Famicom and Alien VS Predator 🕹️🍜 @supersisi_ #FriendsOfTheFreezer

It's been a while since we've featured one of our favourite Twitter friends and gotten to know them a bit better through a series of questions. So today we are bringing the feature back and we are proud to present to you a friend of the freezer @supersisi_ ! 

Sisi is a Super Retro Gamer who loves the arcade and posts lots of cool pics from her daily gamer life (she also loves Pork Soup Noodles!)

Let's get started with Question 1, shall we?!

Fight ‘N Rage XSX Review 8.5/10 "A Wonderful Throwback Title With Astonishing Depth" 💥👊 @sebagamesdev #GameDev #IndieGameto

The side-scrolling brawler genre is such a timeless and wondrous thing when done properly, as one-man Uruguayan studio Seba Games Dev has done here with Fight ‘N Rage.

The natural repetition of the genre is spiced up here by an insane amount of unlockables that make the grinder part of me twitch into action.

There have been some tasty games in the genre over the last year or two – mainly courtesy of DotEmu - (and I know it’s older than that, but I have to mention Mother Russia Bleeds) and Fight ‘N Rage absolutely has to be mentioned in that conversation.

Deck 'Em Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "You're A Nobody!" 🥊 @frostypopgames #GameDev #IndieGame

Deck Em! is a solitaire-style boxing game. A card game you play to play. But you’re not even a contender. You’re a nobody. A total long shot. The Champ is a stone-cold killer. As big as an ox. Stronger than oak. But you got a lot of heart, kid. And, Mickey loves you.

Tiny Troopers Global Ops Nintendo Switch Gameplay "Attention! You Maggots!" 💥 @TheTinyTroopers #IndieGame #GameDev

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world!

KiRite Vinyl Review "A Tale as Timeless as the Music" 💿 @WayoRecords @WayoRecordsJP #VGM #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl

Purchase Link

From the Wayo Records website:

Initially released in 2005, KiRite is a collaborative album of music and story

presented by the legendary duo of Yasunori Mitsuda (composer) & Masato Kato (game creator), both are widely known for their work on cult games such as Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross.

The universe of Masato Kato is fantastic, strangely cold and yet warm and soothing.

The Five Seasons of KiRite will immerse you in the fascinating story of Kotonoha and KiRite,

Its dreamy melodies and the bewitching voice of Eri Kawai will make you travel through the five seasons of its unique universe.

Fully translated into English and remastered for the vinyl format,

KiRite's story and music are now available worldwide in this new 2 x LP Gatefold format.

Don't wait any longer to (re)discover this masterpiece by Yasunori Mitsuda!

Steamworld Build PC DEMO Part II No Commentary "Let's Open That Mine!" 🚂⛏️ @SteamWorldGames #GameDev #IndieGames

In SteamWorld Build, you must escape a dying planet by building a mining town to dig up vital long-lost technology. Meet the ever-growing needs of your citizens, trade resources and defend your mine from the creatures that lurk below.

WISHLIST NOW!

Hotel Renovator Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Run Free Chicken!" 🐔🏨 @2_Horizons #IndieGame #GameDev

In Hotel Renovator you inherit an old, neglected hotel from your grandfather. Grab your tools to tear down that old wallpaper, rip up the panel flooring, and clean the place. Renew everything while uncovering the secrets of your grandfather's past.

Sakeworld PS5 Review 5/10 "Outsider art that’s crowbarred its way onto the PlayStation Store" 👊 @pixelhunted @Sakeforever15 #IndieGame #GameDev

Sakeworld is objectively not a good game. This side-scrolling brawler boasts some of the worst combat mechanics I’ve played in years, janky animation, repetitive stage design and generally feels like something that might have popped up on Newgrounds twenty years ago.

But - and this is a big but - it’s interesting. And interesting goes a long way.

Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread! "Limited Boxed Versions Available For Pre-Order" 💥

Today we have something quite unique from Strictly Limited Games, in partnership with MY.GAMES - an exciting game that will come in boxed physical editions through their store - Blast Brigade vs. the Evil Legion of Dr. Cread!

Pre-orders will be starting on the 5th of March!

Fashion Police Squad PC Review 8/10 "Chalk Fashion Police Squad Up As a Very Nice Surprise" 💃 @nomorerobotshq #IndieGame #GameDev

We’re now three decades on from Doom and iD Software’s cast iron classic has still got it where it counts.

Its blistering speed, streamlined design, badass occult aesthetics, and iconic collection of monsters endures, and many a gamer who wasn’t even a twinkle in their parent’s eyes in 1993 has realized it’s still a supremely fun experience.

The past few years have seen a renaissance in throwback first-person-shooters attempting to recapture that retro magic, with highlights including Ion Fury, Dusk, and Prodeus. But, for me at least, few have nailed it quite like Fashion Police Squad.

Lone Wolf The Classic Fantasy Gamebook Series By Joe Dever 📖

Fantasy gaming pioneer Joe Dever’s epic gamebook series is back in paperback for the first time in over 30 years

Originally published to huge acclaim and popularity in 1984, with over 12 million copies sold, Joe Dever’s classic Lone Wolf gamebook series have been fan favourites ever since but not widely available.

Author Joe Dever passed away from cancer in 2016. It was his final wish that his son, Ben, complete the remaining unfinished books in the series and bring all of the books back into print for a new audience.

I’m Too Young to Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters Review 💥 @bitmap_books @BrittRecluseuk

We’ve covered several Bitmap Book releases here at GF, and each has been cause for celebration, from the sheer scope of 'A Guide to Japanese Role-Playing Games' through to the oddly enchanting 'A Gremlin in the Works', their books always get hips deep into their subject matter and yank my trousers off, regardless of how firmly I’ve initially buckled them. 

In the case of I’m Too Young to Die: The Ultimate Guide to First-Person Shooters, it was the sections on oddities and ultimately unsuccessful titles that had grazes with greatness that really caught my attention.

It was eye-opening to find out just how much experimentation was going on, especially in the world of PC gaming in the mid-’90s, and I found myself marking a page to watch some gameplay footage of these games - that had somehow passed me by in my formative years – before continuing my reading and inevitably repeating the process a few pages later, always a good sign when reading a book such as this.

Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection Nintendo Switch Review 8/10 "A Wonderful collection of Wonder Boy Titles" 🛹🌴@BrittRecluseuk

The Wonder Boy series of games is something that I’ve enjoyed since a friend introduced me to them back in the late ‘80s.

Whilst the action/RPG  entries are what really stick with me, it’s quite astonishing how well the original game holds up as a high-score arcade classic; not to mention the co-op goodness of Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair. 

Trust Launches its New ‘affordable green’ Muta Bluetooth Wired and Wireless Gaming Controllers 🎮 @TrustGaming

Ideal gamepads for PC and Nintendo Switch gamers, both options feature motion controls and vibration feedback

Leading digital lifestyle accessories brand, Trust Electronics Ltd, is pleased today to announce the launch of its brand new Muta and Muta Wireless gaming controllers. An exciting addition to the company’s portfolio, the controllers offer attractive features that every gamer is sure to enjoy and they have also been designed with sustainability in mind for greener gaming. 

The Trust Muta is available to buy now from Amazon for £39.99.

Basements n' Basilisks: Storms of Sorcery PC Gameplay Video "Roll The DICE!" 🎲 @BnBtheGame #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Basements & Basilisks is a visual novel paying satirical homage to the world's greatest TTRPG. Make important choices, roll countless dice, build lasting relationships, explore magical lands and experience all the rest of the crap you expect from a fantasy game without the hassle of finding actual friends to play with!

Slime Rancher 2 Early Access PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "Slimes Love Chicken!" 🐔 @slimerancher @monomipark #IndieGame #GameDev

 
In Slime Rancher 2 you get to continue the adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys across the Slime Sea to Rainbow Island, a land brimming with ancient mysteries, and bursting with wiggly, new slimes to wrangle in this sequel to the smash-hit, Slime Rancher.

DUCK: DANGEROUS ULTIMATE CARTRIDGE KIDNAPPER PC Ten Minute Taster "100 Games In 1" 🐥 @duckteamgroup #duckdangerousultimatecartridgekidnapper #IndieGame #GameDev

In DUCK, A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge and are now forced to play all the games to escape the insidious cartridge spirit! 100 microgames, fun and increasing difficulty—what more do you need for an interesting adventure?

The Pale Beyond Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Avast Ye Landlubber!" 🧭 @BellularStudios #IndieGame #GameDev

You didn’t ask to lead this expedition to the Pale Beyond, but here you are. Stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilisation. Someone has to take charge. Manage your meagre resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls, and head in the only direction you can - through The Pale Beyond.

WBSC eBaseball POWER PROS Nintendo Switch Ten Minute Taster "Swiiiing Batter Batter!" ⚾️🧢 #WBSCeBASEBALLパワフルプロ野球 @pawapuro_pro @WBSC @Konami

 

In this video, Rich gets to experience the virtual world of baseball available in WBSC eBASEBALL™: POWER PROS. The most-played baseball game series in Japan is now featured in the World Baseball Softball Confederation’s eSport discipline.

💾Nintendo eShop Link (UK)

https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/WBSC-eBASEBALL-POWER-PROS-2340249.html#Gallery

💾Nintendo eShop Link (U.S.A)

https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros-switch/

Pixelshire PC Demo Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "StardewLike?" 🛖 @KappaBits #IndieGame #GameDev

 

In this Ten Minute Taster video Rich attempts to build the town of Pixelshire and grow the community in a unique RPG sandbox which mixes life sim elements with town building, exploration, and combat.

The Last Plague Blight PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "Beware The Blight!" 🌳 #IndieGames #GameDev @playblight

The Last Plague: Blight is an authentic survival experience rooted in realism and immersion. Endure the hazards of a brutal open world and uncover the origins of a mysterious disease. You are humanity’s final hope in ending the Blight.

Emotn launches the N1 - A Netflix Officially-Licensed Home Projector For Enhancing The Viewing Experience of Movies and Shows 📽️

Featuring access to the Netflix library at the press of a button, the N1 delivers a theatre-like audio-visual experience with Dolby Audio through dual 5W speakers and a large projection size of up to 120 inches

Dynamic smart projector brand, Emotn, is thrilled to announce the launch of its first and latest Netflix officially licensed projector, the Emotn N1. 

Packed with native 1080P full HD clarity, 500 ANSI Lumens and a maximum projection size of 120 inches, the Emotn N1 instantly enters the extensive Netflix library after booting and presents its rich content in a crisp, clear and vibrant way. 

Combined with Dolby Audio and dual 5W speakers, the Emotn N1's excellent picture and sound quality make viewers feel as if they've stepped inside the movie. 

The Emotn N1 is now available for $399.99 on Amazon US. 

To celebrate the launch, Emotn is offering a $50 discount coupon.

It will also be available on Amazon UK in the coming months

Kaiju Wars Nintendo Switch Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "It's A Monster Of A game!"🦖 @Foolish_M_Games #IndieGames #GameDev

 

In Kaiju Wars you play out a Kaiju movie as the (hopelessly) outclassed military in this stylish 2D turn-based strategy game. Construct buildings and defend your city with cannon-fodder tanks, jets and more as the devastating kaiju grow in power with every attack.

Hogwart’s Legacy PS5 Review 6/10 "...It's fine" 🧙‍♂️

Let’s get one thing right clear right off the bat: I didn’t buy Hogwarts Legacy. I wouldn’t be seen dead giving any money to J.K. Rowling after the shit she’s come out with over the last few years and, as someone who doesn’t care in the slightest about Harry Potter, would have been a very easy game to skip. 

But, for professional reasons, I was obligated to play the game prior to release and was sent a code by WB Games in order to do so. So here’s what I thought after coming to this game with zero excitement and a powerfully icky feeling at loading it up for the first time.

….It’s fine

Du Lac and Fey: Dance Of Death XSX Review 2/10 "Half-Arsed?" 🔎 @SalixGames #IndieGames #GameDev

The Collins English dictionary describes "half-arsed" as:

"ADJECTIVE

slang

incompetent; inept; badly organized"

And that's the main takeaway from this game. Let's get the praise part of this review out of the way. Don't worry, it won't take long. 

Du Lac and Fey: Dance Of Death has some nice writing and some really good voice acting. There. I told you it would be quick.  

Terror of Hemasaurus XSX Review 9/10 "The Best Rampage Game Ever Made" 🏨🦖 @LorenLemcke @ShawnDaley #IndieGame #GameDev

I am very much a lover of monster movies and games, and to me, Midway’s Rampage series of games always looked more fun than they actually played. It was a great concept, but it always felt let down by lacklustre gameplay, stiff controls and repetition. Luckily, Loren Lemcke is here to smash down those issues, and breathe fireballs all over those lesser games, standing proudly above the ruins, heaving a throaty roar of triumph into the night sky.

Get your game on with the latest gaming keyboards from Trust ⌨️ 🖱️ @TrustGaming

Trust Gaming GXT 834 Callaz TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with UK Layout, Compact Ten-key-less Design (80%), Outemu Switches, Multicolour LED Lighting, USB Mechanical Keyboard for PC, Laptop, Mac, available on Amazon UK NOW FOR £35.75 RRP £44.99 (21% OFF)

TOUGH PLAYER – Mechanical Outemu red linear switches last up to 50 million key presses – and hours upon hours of intense gaming sessions

 

TKL – A compact, tenkeyless design means no numpad; it saves space and reduces desk clutter – but offers a full-size gaming experience with 12 multimedia keys

 

PREMIUM DESIGN – A metal top plate readies your gaming keyboard for battle-hardened opponents – and gives your setup a sleek, professional look

 

TANK BUILD – Combined, the mechanical switches and metal top plate ready your keyboard for tough opponents, intense gaming sessions, and hours of use

 

LIGHT UP – Backlit, multicolour keys – with 20 colours and 6 colour modes – enable you to customise your keyboard to match your mood, playstyle – or anything else

Panda Punch Nintendo Switch Review 6/10 "A Punching Panda Platforming Puzzler" 🐼 @whited43 @RatalaikaGames #GameDev #IndieGames

A cute platformer with simple puzzle elements, Panda Punch casts you in the role of a red panda named Zeep, who has injured his arm in an attack and then has his blacksmith father replace it with an extendable bionic fist – good.

Featuring over 50 levels of action, and a light upgrade system, Zeep must clench his metal fist, punch robots and move a serious amount of boxes in order to save the land.

SteamWorld Build PC Demo Ten-Minute Taster Gameplay "What Is Fertility?" 🤖 @SteamWorldGames #SteamNextFest #NextFest

In SteamWorld Build, you must escape a dying planet by building a mining town to dig up vital long-lost technology. Meet the ever-growing needs of your citizens, trade resources and defend your mine from the creatures that lurk below.

Dungeon Alchemist PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay 🏰 @DungeonAlchemi1 #RolePlayingGames

Dungeon Alchemist is AI-powered fantasy mapmaking software that enables you to make awesome-looking maps, really fast!

Ugreen launches its 65W Nexode GaN USB-C 3-Port Wall Charger with US, UK and EU Plug 🔌⚡️ @UgreenOfficial

Ideal for use when travelling, it has 3 ports, delivering 65W of charge to up to 3 devices at the same time

Ugreen, the award-winning manufacturer of quality and affordable electronic accessories and consumer technology products has today announced the launch of its new 65W Nexode GaN USB-C 3 port wall charger. Perfect for use anywhere in the world, it comes with US, UK and EU plugs included which are easily switchable. With broad compatibility, it can easily charge up to 3 devices at the same time at high speeds. 

The Ugreen 65W Nexode GaN Charger is available for £49.99/$55.99 on Amazon UK, Amazon US and the Ugreen website.

The King's Dilemma Chronicles PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay 👑 @BigTrouble_dev #thekingsdilemmachronicles #GameDev #IndieGame

In The King's Dilemma Chronicles, you lead the King’s Council for generations as the consequences of your decisions decide the kingdom’s resources and political standing. Form alliances, solve dilemmas, and prepare for the final uprising that was foretold by an ancient prophecy.

Risen Xbox Series X Review 7/10 "Risen Has Risen Again" 🏹 @Piranha_Bytes #GameDev #IndieGames

I originally played Risen back in 2010 on Xbox 360, it was a port that wasn’t particularly well-received at the time, but it came from a period of my life where I was hips deep into janky RPGs such as Boiling Point, Hard Truck Apocalypse, White Gold: War in Paradise and Precursors – so some dodgy controls, graphical glitches and ropey AI were par for the course for me at the time, and as such I had a lot of fun with Risen.

This re-release isn’t a re-master or remake – as the upcoming Gothic will be – but instead is a sort of lightly ‘touched-up’ version that adds full controller support, reduces – but doesn’t fully remove – loading times and has an improved UI. It does run at a mostly solid 60fps, which is a huge leap over the aforementioned Xbox 360 port, although probably level with the original PC version. 

ATONE Heart of the Elder Tree PC Gameplay Ten Minute Taster "When Camping Trips Go Bad!" ⛺️ @UntoldTalesHQ #GameDev #indiegames

ATONE is a Norse mythology-inspired, hand-drawn game that blends interactive storytelling and complex puzzles with a rhythm game combat system. Inherit the role of a young warrior named Estra as she journeys through Midgard to unveil the truth behind her father’s death.

Donut DoDo Nintendo Switch Ten Minute Taster "Beware The HitMan Toilet!" 🍩 @pixelgames #IndieGames #GameDev

If a long-lost arcade game from 1983 resurfaced today, it would be Donut Dodo - a classic 2D platformer from the golden era, tough as nails and challenging for the whole family! Ready to top the high score table?

Puzzle Bobble 3D Vacation Odyssey PS4 Gameplay 10 Min Taster "3D Bubble Poppin'" 🫧🫧

Bubble dragon brothers Bub and Bob are in for a surprise when their island vacation takes an unexpected turn for an epic, bubble-popping adventure in Puzzle Bobble 3D: Vacation Odyssey.

https://www.iningames.com/games/puzzle-bubble-3d-vacation-odyssey/

SEGA® Astro City Mini V Comes Out with Guns Blazin’ Across Europe, Shipping With 22 Incredible Arcade Classics! 🕹️

	Game Outlet Europe Brings the Mini Arcade Classic to the EU with the Vertical Screen Specification, Perfect for Shooting Games Game Outlet Europe®, an independent distributor of video games and gaming accessories and part of Embracer Freemode®, announced today the shipping of the SEGA® Astro City Mini V across the EU.

Whalien PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "Whales Golf Madrid" 🐳 @ForbiddenFolds #GameDev #IndieGames

In Whalien you Push and Pull your way through this heartfelt adventure! Fin, the mechanical whale you call home, is plagued by mischievous Squiddies. As Ernest Hemingwhale you set out on a Fin-tastic journey to help your friend with his unexpected guests.

Twenty Years of The OneUps (Troggo Studio) Vinyl Review "Here’s to the next twenty years!" 💿 @TheOneUpsBand @Mustin #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl #VGMvinyl

The third release that we’ve covered here at GF from Troggo Studio, following Lifestream and MES: Contigo en la Distancia Social – both great records – and this time around, the focus moves away from prog-rock VGM and mariachi to smooth jazz with space left for jam sessions and the occasional dip into more ambient work…which is absolutely, completely and utterly fine. These long, dark nights suit the genre of smooth jazz perfectly, and The OneUps really know how to roll. this was my first exposure to the group, a band that has been around – as the title of the album attests – for twenty years.

Having released many volumes on CD, this is the band’s first vinyl release and has been curated to showcase a track from each previously released CD volume, giving a year-on-year account of how the members and sound have evolved through the life of the band. 

How To Format A Micro SD Card on Your VALVE Steam Deck ♨️ #SteamDeck #ValveSteamDeck

 

If you want to know how to format an SD card on the Steam Deck then you have come to the right place!

STEAM DECK PLAYLIST LIVES HERE 👇

Machine Gun Fury Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Run & Gun & Run!" 🚁 @ResetGamesLtd #IndieGames #GameDev

 
Rich is On a bold and potentially dangerous mission to play the classic Arcade military shooter Machine Gun Fury! Fully loaded with addictive top-down and side-scrolling run-and-gun gameplay, pixel-perfect 2D graphics, explosive SID soundtrack and massive destruction! Fight on foot and in heavily armed vehicles.