LOST IN CULT Announces EDITIONS - "A Preservation and Design-Focused Physical Games Label" 💿 @lostincult #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Physical games designed with the care they deserve. We’re doing it differently. We’re doing it better. Lost In Cult, best known as the acclaimed video game culture and design studio behind your favourite premium quality gaming items, is exceptionally proud to finally unveil EDITIONS - our bold new vision for physical media. Launching with a trio of titles for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, our new imprint redefines the standards of what a physical game can be. Our initial launch features three distinct acclaimed indie masterpieces, available to order now: Thank Goodness You’re Here! (PS5/Switch) - a BAFTA-winning comedy adventure (limited to 3,000 on Switch/1,500 on PS5) Immortality (PS5) - a critically acclaimed interactive experience, winner of BAFTA’s Best Narrative (limited to 1,500 on PS5) The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow (Switch) - a folk horror adventure standout, with a BAFTA-winning performance (limited to 3,000 on Switch)

Hot Rod Mayhem Xbox Series X Review 6.5/10 "Smooth Racing and Vibrant Visuals" 🚘🚔@CasualBrothers #IndieGame #GameDev

Kart racing is a genre that has certainly had its ups and down over the years, it feels like there have been an incredible amount – of varying quality – that have been released in the last few years alone on the Switch and Xbox, where there will always be a niche due to the focus on local multiplayer, after all – bashing around with friends is always fun!

To this end, Hot Rod Mayhem makes a great first impression, with energetic music, and a colourful customisable cast of characters as well as several vehicles to choose from, each with their own stats. 

Higher Speed Internet Will Surely Kill the Traditional Video Game Console [as console prices rise and rise again] 🛜🎮

Will widely available high speed internet kill the traditional video game console?

With the PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series consoles recently being subject to price increases across many territories it got me thinking about how these price increases coupled with tariffs and other market factors are potentially the perfect storm that could see traditional console boxes die and the rise of the streaming cloud services that have traditionally faltered.

It feels so weird that 5 years after the release of the current gen of Xbox and PlayStation consoles that instead of a price drop we are seeing a price increase on a purchase that generally loses money over time. Maybe I should have bought 10 PS5s and sat on them as an asset! 😂

Rich Plays ~ Doom: The Dark Ages ~ [Base PS5 Gameplay] "EAT MY SHIELD!" 🛡️👹

 

Rich gets his hands on a code from Bethesda to try out the new DOOM on his trusty PS5. The last time Rich played a DOOM game was back in 2016 with the DOOM reboot... Watch Rich's Original "DOOM NOOB" Journey Here 👇🏻

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnXszwskV-8DDK8bolO6Ja96-bPvt5I26

Britt’s Mega Drive Odyssey Part 6 – Gun Slugs SEGA Mega Drive Review 🔫🐛 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #GameDev #Retrogaming

Firstly, a huge thanks to Retro Room Games for kindly allowing us to cover a handful of their releases! The first of these…Gunslugs.

Originally developed and released back in 2013, Gunslugs is the result of the hard work at OrangePixel.

Since that time, it has been released across a myriad of platforms, and eventually made its way to Mega Drive - in both digital and physical formats – courtesy of Space Pants Games who designed this MD port from the ground up. A 2D action-platformer, Gunslugs puts you in the role of a special agent charged with taking down the Black Duck Army.

The Ultimate Waterslide Guide for Aquapark Tycoon 🌊🛝🌊 @boxelware #IndieGame #GameDev

Slides are among the biggest attractions in Aquapark Tycoon. To ensure your guests enjoy unforgettable thrills and plenty of action, Boxelware went above and beyond to offer an impressive selection of slides.

Today, the development team takes you behind the scenes of waterslide construction, revealing the many ways to customize your water park. Each variant comes with specialized design options that impact the slide’s dynamics, speed, and safety.

Rich Plays Snow Bros 2 Special On The Nintendo Switch ☃️❄️⛄ #Retrogaming

Rich plays Snow Bros 2 Special which is a remake of the 1994 arcade classic Snow Bros. 2 by TOAPLAN. Rich attempts to rescue the princess from the Demon King—by choosing from four protagonists with updated character designs and modernized graphics.

🕹️ GAME LINK: 🔗

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-games/SNOW-BROS-2-SPECIAL-2760881.html

Rich Plays Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics On Nintendo Switch 💾 🕹️ @ASW_official_EU @ArcSystemWorksU #Retrogaming

Rich takes some time out of his busy GF schedule to play Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics which is a collection of games from Technos Japan.

List of Games:

- River City Renegade

- Kunio’s Dodgeball Time, C'mon Guys!

- Downtown River City Baseball Story

- Kunio’s Oden

- Super Dodge Ball

- The Combatribes

- SugoroQuest++ –DICENICS-

- DunQuest

- XAIN’D SLEENA

- CHINA GATE

- SHADOW FORCE

This collection is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam.

WWE2K25 PS5 Review 8/10 “Strong and Steady” 🤼‍♂️ #WWE

The WWE2K games have been on a nice run, just like the product it’s based on, we haven't had any massive backward steps, and whilst there are some things that don’t land or could be improved upon, it’s nothing that makes you want to throw your WWE merch into a pit of fire. 

After loving the last few entries I wondered if we would finally have the rug pull, modes and match types taken out, corners cut etc. but to my very pleasant surprise we are still on a great roll, remaining modes have been improved, and most of the new additions are good - but I do think one game mode should have been left out... or maybe sent to an island, never to return.
The first thing I always talk about when reviewing WWE games is GM mode, probably the best thing in the entirety of human existence...OK, maybe that is a stretch - but it is one of my favourite things, so how does this mode hold up this year? 

Peglin Xbox Series X Review 7.5/10 "Can Peglin best Peggle as the king of the ball game?" 🏐 @rednexusgames @BlitWorks #GameDev #IndieGame

The Peggle series of games has been a hit in our household for almost a decade, heck – it even sucked in my non-gamer mum for a few months at one point! Much like word-based RPGs, the pachinko genre is one that always gets my britches twitchin’, and I can’t seem to turn down the chance to play and talk about them.

Peglin begins with your initial character – a little goblin (possible the titular ‘Peglin’, thinking about it) – taking a rogue-like path through various stages. It’s all about how the balls fall, you’ll find treasure, upgrades, stores, random encounters, and of course – enemies to thwart. 

Spirit Of The North 2 [PC] Gameplay Ten Minute Taster "Fox McCloud Rides Again!" 🌟🦊🌟 @PlaySOTN @silverliningint #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich was lucky enough to be able to jump into the first 20 minutes of Spirit of the North 2 to sample the sequel that was released on 08/05/25 and builds upon the quiet, atmospheric adventure of its predecessor. 

👉🏻WATCH RICH'S TEN MINUTE TASTER GAMEPLAY VIDEO ON PC HERE 👇🏻

SON2 has been developed by Infuse Studios and published by Silver Lining Interactive and takes players on a journey through open-world platformer through the Northern Lands. Again you are a lone fox navigating a mysterious and abandoned world.

This time the game is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and the environments benefit from this with players experiencing lush forests to icy caverns with each biome offering a unique visual and auditory experience. 

The game’s soundtrack, composed by Pav Gekko, enhances the immersion, with sweeping orchestral pieces accompanying intense moments and softer melodies underscoring the fox’s quiet exploration.

Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days [PC] "Ten Minute Taster Session" (The Last Of Us VS This War Of Mine) 🧟‍♀️🪓 @intothedead #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich plays Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days in this weeks Ten Minute Taster Gameplay Session. This is a gripping side scrolling 2D survival game set in Walton City, Texas, during the 1980s. The city faces a devastating zombie outbreak amidst a scorching heatwave and economic crisis. Players lead a group of survivors, scavenging for resources, crafting tools, and building shelters to endure the relentless zombie threat. 

The gameplay emphasizes stealth, strategy, and tough moral decisions. Survivors must navigate the eerie ruins of Walton City, balancing their physical and psychological needs while encountering dynamic challenges that evolve with each playthrough.

Level 10 Retro Game Remix Double LP Review by Britt "Celebrating 10 Years Of Retro Game Remix [2014-2024] 💿 #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl #VGM

The last time I had the pleasure covering Erek Ladd’s music was back in 2022 when I covered his album Lifestream, an absolutely astonishing record that was recorded and performed to perfection. In fact, so taken was I by the production of that album, that upon receiving notice that I was going to be covering Level 10 I realised that I was excited about the thought that I’d once again get swept up in that rich production tapestry, without even knowing what songs were to be included! I’m happy to report that the production is - again – amazing, and that the tracks included on this - almost thirty track long - double LP will very lead to the removing of trousers for a lot of folks out there who enjoy instrumental versions of key songs throughout the history of gaming performed expertly with passion by a man who very much has a flair for this sort of thing. You’ll be emotionally involved, you’ll be swept away, you’ll be dazzled by energy and technique, but regardless of the high level of performance on display, it never devolves into masturbatory widdly-widdly guitar solos , such is Erek’s level of taste and style. Good.

NACON Announces The New RIG 400 GEN2 Series Gaming Headsets 🎧 @Nacon @NaconFR

NACON announces the new RIG 400 GEN2 Series. Successors to the best-selling camo gaming headsets, the new generation headsets are available in two soft-touch camo designs, Arctic Camo and Urban Camo, exclusively at Walmart stores and Walmart.com.

The 400 GEN2 delivers epic game audio with powerful 40mm audio drivers and crystal-clear comms via a redesigned flip-to-mute microphone. Gamers can seamlessly connect with squad mates across platforms with a universal 3.5mm audio jack, built to plug and play on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and more.

Designed for extended gaming sessions, the 400 GEN2 features redesigned oval earcups that form comfortably around the ear. The signature snap-fit sizing and a cushioned headband ensure a perfect fit for all head sizes, offering unmatched comfort and durability.

Rich Plays Head Over Heels : DELUXE [PC Gameplay] "Like Patting My Head & Rubbing My Tummy!" 🤕🐾 @RustyPixelsUK #Retrogaming

 

Rich gets ready to dive into Head Over Heels : DELUXE, the timeless puzzle-platforming adventure that captivated gamers in the golden age of the 8-bit era and is now reborn with colourful modern visuals and refined gameplay!

Collector's Edition Vinyl Releases Featuring Online Slot Themes 💿🎰

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Exclusive vinyl records with a casino theme are the result of the inventive fusion of musical discs with gaming accessories and collectibles. These special heavy metal records unite music artistry with casino-themed visual design to make them valuable collectibles for music fans as well as gaming artifact collectors.

Rich is Hungry For Hordes Of Hunger PC Gameplay ⚔️👹 @HYPERSTRANGE #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich eats his way through the first 15 Minutes of Hordes Of Hunger on the PC.

Hordes of Hunger is an upcoming action-packed ARPG game developed by Hyperstrange. Set in a medieval fantasy world, players take control of Mirah, a fierce warrior defending her homeland from The Beast and its ravenous hordes. The game blends roguelike elements with arena-style battles, where players wield powerful weapons and abilities to fend off enemies while completing quests.

The gameplay is designed to be accessible, with a progressive difficulty curve that increases as players level up. Between battles, players can upgrade their abilities in a hub area, tailoring their playstyle to their preferences. The game is set to release in Early Access on May 6, 2025, with additional content planned for the full version.

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 Xbox Series X Review 6.5/10 "Worth a go if you go mental for this stuff" ⚔️ @PQubeGames #GameDev #IndieGame

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 has a heritage longer than many people reading this have been alive. The original BTIP was released in the Stone Age (1988) for the first mass-market home computers, including the Commodore siblings C64 and Amiga, the Atari ST and the ZX Spectrum. You take the role of the Cursed King, champion of the gods, raised from the dead in order to whip and grapple your way through your decaying kingdom.

9th Dawn Remake Xbox Series X Review 9/10 "A Glorious CRPG that kept me coming back for more"⚔️🛡️🧙‍♂️ @Valorware #Retrogaming #IndieGame #GameDev

Five years ago I covered 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil, and whilst I had a good time with it, there were some issues that chipped away at the fun somewhat. Although this is a remake of the first game in the series (which I haven’t previously played), there’s a freshness and tightness to the experience that really makes this stand out from the crowd, and especially when compared to the 3rd title in the series, with a lot of issues ironed out, and more accessibility and snugness in the design whilst also feeling incredibly expansive and very rewarding in terms of exploration.

Time Enforcers – Preview By Britt ⌚ @TimeEnforcers #IndieGame #GameDev

Time Enforcers Website

Available on Steam, iOS App Store, Galaxy Store, Amazon Appstore, Steam, Mac App Store, and itch.io, Time Enforcers casts you as the titular group as they travel through time, thwarting the evil schemes of Chronolith. Chapter 1 is presently available, with more on the way. Set in feudal Japan, this opening chapter focuses on Kaizen, a Samurai warrior who is part of the Time Enforcers. 

A unique blend of fully voiced digital comic, top-down action, and – my favourite part – quiz sections focused on the era in question, Time Enforcers is shaping up to be an ideal fit for mobile devices, with enough variation in the gameplay to keep things fresh as the accessible narrative unfolds. 

The brainchild of Paul Hebert, Sr – Time Enforcers is very much a product of passion that is available on both PC and mobile devices right now.

What you waiting for? get out there and stop Chronolith!

Playing GTA 4 in 2024 To Prepare For GTA 6 In 2025... 💥

Late last year I decided that in preparation for Grand Theft Auto 6 I would play GTA 4 as the last GTA that I played was GTA China Town Wars on the DS and I also dabbled in the Nintendo DS GTA China Town Wars a few years back.

My GTA journey originally began with a Grand Theft Auto Demo Disc on the PlayStation 1 that was timed at 10 minutes. I'd go to my mate Lee's house and take it in turns to play the ten minutes before handing over the controller. Looking back now, it was actually a great way to play as it meant no matter what happens the other person gets a go after 10 minutes!Thinking back now, I don't think I ever actually owned the FULL game for GTA1 or GTA2.

I Made an Arcade Cabinet Out Of A Bunk Bed 🕹️ #retrogameroom #retrogaming#arcade

"No one ever picked on Duck Zangief"

Rich has turned an old Bunk Bed Ladder into a functioning arcade cabinet using an old Lenovo Mini Tower PC and putting Batocera on it. Learn exactly how he achieved it by watching this short video.

GameSir Launches X5 Lite Mobile Controller and GameHub Gaming Platform 🎮 @mygamesir

X5 Lite - Ideal entry-level mobile controller with precise hall effect sticks, cushioned triggers, and turbo function, pass-through charging, and software support

GameHub - Free Gaming Platform that supports cloud gaming and game streaming, breaking the barriers between mobile and desktop platforms

GameSir has announced the launch of the GameSir X5 Lite mobile controller and GameHub, a free gaming platform that bridges the gap between mobile and desktop gaming. 

Both innovations aim to provide an unparalleled gaming experience for mobile gamers while maintaining flexibility, precision, and convenience. 

The GameSir X5 Lite is available for $34.99/£34.99 from Amazon US / Amazon UK / Amazon CA and the GameSir website in both Black and Wasabi colour options.

GameHub is available for download at GameHub, giving gamers access to a dynamic and interactive gaming experience that seamlessly connects mobile and desktop environments.

Toaplan Shooters Collection Vol 2 - Ready for Re-Launch! Pre Orders Are Live NOW! 💥

Two iconic Toaplan shoot 'em ups are now available for your collection! Building on the success of re-releasing four of their titles for SGN 16-bit consoles five years ago in collaboration with Tatsujin and Masahiro Yuge, this new collection showcases the evolution of Toaplan’s craft with one of their earliest classics, Slap Fight, and one of their final masterpieces, Grind Stormer. The community’s incredible response has made this nostalgic revival a reality.

Slap Fight and Grind Stormer are both iconic shoot 'em ups with distinct features:

Slap Fight: Known for its innovative power-up system, players can collect stars to upgrade their ship's abilities, including speed, weapons, and shields. The game offers strategic gameplay, allowing players to customize their ship to suit different challenges. Its vertical scrolling design and intense enemy waves make it a classic in the genre.

Grind Stormer: features two gameplay modes—instant power-ups and a strategic upgrade bar system. Players control the NA-00 space fighter through six stages, battling enemies with various weapons like missiles and lasers. It includes unique mechanics like a smaller hitbox for the ship and a sci-fi FM soundtrack by Masahiro Yuge, enhancing the immersive experience.

Both games showcase Toaplan's creativity and evolution in arcade gaming.

PRE ORDER LINK: https://retro-bit.com/toaplan-shooters-2/

PRE-ORDERS END JUNE 1ST, 2025

Is This Game Trying To Kill Me? X Box Series X Review 8.5/10 "a glorious blend of horror, intrigue, and puzzles." ☠️🗡️ @StatelySnail #IndieGame #GameDev

I’m a big fan of escape room games when they are done well. It’s all too easy to dig into one with a friend or two, before finding in short order out that the puzzles are either tedious or far too abstract – not so here! Is This Game Trying To Kill Me? Is one of the best escape room style ventures I’ve embarked on for quite a while, with a neat central premise and a well-balanced tone that gives it character without being all doom and gloom, there’s humour in the game, alongside a few well-timed jump scares!

Assassins Creed: Shadows Xbox Series X Review 9/10 “Sharper combat and characters make this a top target” 🗡️ @assassinscreed

I’ve always been a big Assassins Creed fan from the start, which is amazing when you replay the first game in the franchise and spend most of it shouting at Altair for how badly he controls as he leaps and jumps in any direction he feels like. Now, I know what you’re thinking - the ‘i’ in Altair doesn't have a diaeresis over it in this article, and that's because even after looking how to do it on Google, I still couldn’t work out how to do it so maybe I shouldn't be as critical of old Altair, he won’t take direction, and I won’t spell his name correctly.

Anyway, I actually became a bigger fan with the change of direction that Origins brought to the series, although I loved all the previous games, I must say that the last few have delivered some of my favourite Assassins Creed experiences, so when this was announced - combined with the fact that I really like the Feudal Japan setting - meant I was buzzing with excitement.

HUNGER GAMEPLAY REVEAL TRAILER 🦠☠️ @GOODFUNHUNGER #IndieGame #GameDev

I stumbled across this trailer for Hunger and there's something about this game that has got me very interested for when it eventually hits Early Access.

HUNGER throws you into the chaos of plague-ravaged Napoleonic Europe. This PvPvE extraction RPG blends brutal melee and ranged combat with deep long term character progression, questing and crafting. Scavenge for resources, battle unspeakable horrors, and outlast rival Living.

👉Wishlist Here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1752080/HUNGER/

Seafrog "Tony Hawk Meets Seafrog & A Wrench" 🔧 @OhMyMeGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich tries to master Seafrog's rocket-powered wrench as he slides, grinds and tricks his way through challenging skatepark-like stages at sea!

Is it worth paying €499 for a PS5 in 2025? 🎮 #PlayStation #PS5

It's late into the PS5 lifecycle (5 years!) and PlayStation announced last week that The PS5 Digital Edition will now cost €499.99 in Europe, up from its previous price of €449.99 (an increase of €50).

• Europe PS5 Digital Edition – €499 (up from €450)
• UK PS5 Digital Edition – £430 (up from £390)
• Australia Standard PS5 with disc drive – AU$829.95 (up from AU$799.95)
• Australia PS5 Digital Edition – AU$749.95 (up from AU$679.95)
• New Zealand Standard PS5 with disc drive – NZ$949.95 (up from NZ$899.95)
• New Zealand PS5 Digital Edition – NZ$859.95 (up from NZ$799.95)

Kaya's Prophecy PC Gameplay "Village Building, Card Battler" 🎴🃏 @YogscastGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich gives his first impressions of Kaya's Prophecy" which is a unique card-based village builder available on Steam, where players take on the role of a village leader navigating the challenges of resource management and divine intervention.

The game combines strategic deck-building with exploration, crafting, and combat, all while appeasing your god to earn blessings or avoid wrath. Released on April 10, 2025, it offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of strategy games and is easy to pick up and play.

Mega Cat Studios: Britt’s Mega Drive Odyssey Part 5 – Rocket Panda SEGA Mega Drive Review 🐼 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #GameDev #Retrogaming

As someone who has played games for almost forty years, as much as I love heavy-duty RPGs, horror titles, and a good story – there’s always a part of me that lights up when a game is outright charming, and a celebration of gaming at its most wholesome, it almost feels like gaming at its most pure and innocent.

Cue Rocket Panda, a game developed by Space Pants Games, in which you – as the titular Rocket Panda – must save Biscuit Land from the clutches of the evil Biscuit Head, saving your caged badger friends as you do so.

Rich Plays Broken Sword: Shadow Of The Templars Reforged On Nintendo Switch ⚔️ @RevSoftGames #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Rich jumps into Broken Sword Shadow Of The Templars Reforged on the Nintendo Switch after last playing the original about 10 years ago. This updated version looks great and plays well on Nintendo Switch.

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🕹️ GAME LINK: 🔗

https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Broken-Sword-Shadow-of-the-Templars-Reforged-2685867.html

Mega Cat Studios: Britt’s Mega Drive Odyssey Part 4: Yazzie ⬜ @megacatstudios #IndieGame #GameDev #Retrogaming

It’s been a little while, but once again it’s time to spend some time with my favourite console, and take a look at another title from Mega Cat Studios ever-expanding repertoire of video games released on classic systems. I’m also planning a sort of sister article to this series focusing on upcoming Mega Drive games in 2025 – exciting stuff!

Anyway, on to the wonderful Yazzie!

Developed by Retro Souls – the brains behind the addictive Old Towers -  the titular Yazzie is a gold digger that must traverse myriad single-screen puzzles, collecting all of the gold in each area, whilst avoiding the zombies, ghosts and hazards that act as obstacles between Yazzie and riches! 

Caligo Xbox Series X Review 6.5/10 "Striking Visuals and Imagery, with Heavy Iconography" 🕯️🗼 @Krealit_team @Pinkerator #IndieGame #GameDev

"Jane's tent was a bitch to put up but it was a hit at Glastonbury"

One of the most visually interesting walking simulators that I’ve played, Caligo begins with your unknown player character being beckoned forth by a masked entity through a series of locations to meet a mysterious individual. 

The first thing you’ll notice is how crisp and interesting the game is visually – with each area you pass through being rich with things to take in, as well as the occasional, scattered collectible item to pilfer. 

Rendering Ranger R² [Rewind] Nintendo Switch Review 7.5/10 "SH'MUP & RUN ANYONE?" 🔥🏃‍♀️‍➡️🛸 @playziggurat @LimitedRunGames #IndieGame #GameDev #Retrogaming

"George wasn't a fan of the new stand up tanning booths"

Rendering Ranger R² [Rewind] is a revival of a video game from the Super Famicom / Super Nintendo era of 1995, originally released in Japan. Developed by Manfred Trenz, the game combines two distinct gameplay styles: run-and-gun action reminiscent of Contra and also side-scrolling shoot-'em-up sequences akin to R-Type. 

While most people point to Contra as their fave retro run and gun from their childhood, mine was always Midnight Resistance. Specifically Midnight Resistance on the Commodore 64. There was a demo tape on the front of a C64 magazine back in the early '90s that I couldn't get enough of and me and my mate Johnny would endlessly play this demo tape in awe of the run n gun gameplay and the beautiful looking Commodore 64 graphics. 

Eventually I actually located a Midnight Resistance Arcade cabinet in the local Kebab House (which also had a pool table) and once again I fell in love with the run and gunnery of Midnight Resistance.

Accolade Sports Collection Nintendo Switch Review 5/10 🌭 "Hotdog anyone?"

"Cassidy's new glasses were rubbish! They were so bad he started pitching to 3rd base!"

Growing up I almost exclusively played sports video games. I was sports mad. I loved any sporting event you could imagine and consumed any and every sport on UK TV. I watched Grandstand, Sports Night, Final Score, Match Of The The Day, The Match, Football Gazzetta, Transworld Sport Special and any type of sport that anyone threw my way. I stayed up to watch the Super Bowl every year and I loved every Olympics from 1988 onwards. 

I was a big fan of the EPYX GAMES Series with California games and Winter Games probably being my favourites (hotdog anyone?), if I see a Track & Field arcade I just have to play it and I fell completely for the Wii Mario & sonic at The Olympics video games. 

Upon seeing that this Accolade Sports Collection was coming out, I had high hopes! After spending time with the collection I am afraid to report it's just not as much fun as I remember these games being.

Forgotten Worlds Issue #4 & #5 "A Magazine About Making A Magazine About Old Video Games Magazines!" @american80s #Retrogaming

Forgotten Worlds Issue #4 is 'A magazine about old video games magazines' (it says so on the front.)

This wonderful insight into the world of old video games magazines piqued my interest immediately and just so happens that it coincided with me just finishing reading Julian 'Jaz' Rignall's Book 'Games Of A Lifetime' so I was well in the mood for some more old video game mag stories and histories.

Why I Love Worms The Video Game - The Origin Of Worms (Part 2) 🪱🪱🪱 #Retrogaming

Worms the Video Game was always a part of my gaming life even when I had a bit of a gaming hiatus in my late teens. It was a game for me that united gamers and non gamers with a simple concept that could be played by anyone. It was also a great game when having a few drinks at a mates house. Drunk Worms is truly the greatest video game experience! 

My first taste of Worms was on the PlayStation 1 when my friend had invited me over for a few drinks and a game of Pro Evolution Soccer. After a few games of PES he mentioned Worms was a great game that him and his girlfriend played a lot of. 3 hours later, 4 Player Worms matches were kicking off left right and centre and I had fallen in love with the Worms franchise.

I think the original Worms and Worms 2 are the gold standard for the Worms franchise but I will play any worms game that comes along.

Worms recently entered my head while I was on a long boring car journey (I was driving) and I thought "Hang on, I barely know anything about the origin of Worms", So I took to the internet (after I had stopped driving) and went down a 'WormsHole' to try and find out some tasty facts on the origin of Worms and here's what I learned.

Pacific Drive Xbox Series X Review 6/10 "Now my car has a slightly stronger left door. Thrilling!" 🚘🌲@ironwoodtweets #IndieGames #GameDev

Keith was a little disappointed that the picture on Auto Trader didn't quite match the car which was on the car salesman's forecourt...

What happens when a heaping pile of things I love crashes at full speed into a brick wall of stuff I despise? Pacific Drive, that’s what! On paper, this chill, spooky, and surreal adventure is very much my bag. Within the first few minutes, it becomes clear this is a big honking homage to Andrei Tarkovsky’s monumentally awesome 1979 film Stalker, with a killer indie-synth soundtrack and fun 70s aesthetics bolted on top.

The game opens with you driving through a beautifully realized recreation of Washington state’s rainy Olympic Peninsula, before being accidentally tossed into the “Zone”. This walled-off area is the testing ground for mysterious technology, resulting in chaotic, dangerous, and surreal phenomena. After finding a working station wagon, you must figure out a plan of escape, aided by eccentric scientists and technicians on radio comms.

That crack in John's windscreen was something that AutoGlass just outright refused to fix.

Moving Houses Xbox Series X Review 7/10 "Time to Get a Move On" 🏠 @gordlittle #IndieGame #GameDev

Keith's favourite party trick was the levitating controller

A game that features bright visuals that hides a darker underbelly, Moving Houses is a 1st person title that begins with your character in the process of – as the title suggests – moving house. It starts off simply enough, grab a cardboard box and fill it up before chucking it in the back of the van blocking the driveway, whilst hurtling larger objects in by themselves – no box needed. 

You level up upon packing each batch of items and unlock little bonuses such as a jump, or the ability to fit more items in boxes etc. but what you’ll notice as you get deeper into the game is that house seems….a little…off. The further you get into the house and various rooms, the more unusual things become, it’s never outright horror or even anything close (as is evident by the age rating), but it is a touch surreal.