15 Mar 2023
SuperSisi Talks To Us About Kendama, Famicom and Alien VS Predator 🕹️🍜 @supersisi_ #FriendsOfTheFreezer
14 Mar 2023
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.
13 Mar 2023
Deck 'Em Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "You're A Nobody!" 🥊 @frostypopgames #GameDev #IndieGame
10 Mar 2023
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!
9 Mar 2023
KiRite Vinyl Review "A Tale as Timeless as the Music" 💿 @WayoRecords @WayoRecordsJP #VGM #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl
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!
8 Mar 2023
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.
7 Mar 2023
Hotel Renovator Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Run Free Chicken!" 🐔🏨 @2_Horizons #IndieGame #GameDev
6 Mar 2023
Sakeworld PS5 Review 5/10 "Outsider art that’s crowbarred its way onto the PlayStation Store" 👊 @pixelhunted @Sakeforever15 #IndieGame #GameDev
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" 💥
Pre-orders will be starting on the 5th of March!
3 Mar 2023
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.
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.
2 Mar 2023
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.
1 Mar 2023
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.
28 Feb 2023
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!
27 Feb 2023
Slime Rancher 2 Early Access PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "Slimes Love Chicken!" 🐔 @slimerancher @monomipark #IndieGame #GameDev
24 Feb 2023
DUCK: DANGEROUS ULTIMATE CARTRIDGE KIDNAPPER PC Ten Minute Taster "100 Games In 1" 🐥 @duckteamgroup #duckdangerousultimatecartridgekidnapper #IndieGame #GameDev
23 Feb 2023
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.
22 Feb 2023
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)
💾Nintendo eShop Link (U.S.A)
https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/wbsc-ebaseball-power-pros-switch/
21 Feb 2023
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.