Bitmap Books – PC Engine - The Box Art Collection Review 🕮 @bitmap_books

Having previously covered Bitmap Books’ Game Boy - The Box Art Collection, my expectations were pretty high for this collection of PC Engine art, as their releases tend to be of extremely high quality in terms of the physical products themselves, as well as the work that goes into the design, research, information, and editing. 

I have to spend a second just high-fiving the packaging that Bitmap Books use. As someone who gets vinyl in the post – a notoriously delicate product - there have been occasions when I’ve actually been nervous when opening parcels due to the condition in which they’ve turned up.

I’m not a snob, but the thought of a warped or bent record sends shivers up my spine! With Bitmap Books, though – this is never an issue, as the packaging is generous, tightly bound and could probably stop a close-range shotgun blast. Good.

A Little To The Left Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay Video Part 1 ✂️ @MaxInfernoGames #IndieGames #GameDev

A Little to the Left is a cosy puzzle game that has you sort, stack, and organize household items into pleasing arrangements while you keep an eye out for a mischievous cat with an inclination for chaos. Check out this playful and intuitive puzzler with 75+ satisfying messes to tidy.

Brave Soldier: Invasion of Cyborgs XSX Review 6.5/10 "Cyborgs Schmyborgs" 🤖 @eastasiasoft #IndieGames #GameDev

Brave Soldier – Invasion of Cyborgs is a pretty direct run ‘n-gun shooter in a 16-bit style. The game sees – as you would assume from the title – cyborgs invade Earth, and (for some reason) only you can stop them.

Needlemouse Mania Vinyl Review "10 Adrenalin-Fuelled Dance Takes on Those Classic Tracks We’ve All Been Enjoying Since 1991"🦔 @FiragaRecords @RoB_KTA #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl #VGMVinyl

Having recently covered LOST:TREE’s Lo-fi Sonic album, and presently being in the throes of covering Sonic Origins Plus on Xbox, it’s clear that I’m Sonic-tastic at the moment, which is absolutely fine.

Here, London-based VGM remixer ROBKTA gives the Sonic back catalogue an invite to an after-show party, then a double vodka and Red Bull before pushing it out onto a bottom-lit dancefloor and letting it groove.

What follows is ten adrenaline-fuelled dance takes on those classic tracks we’ve all been enjoying since 1991. Good.

Fall Of Porcupine Nintendo Switch Ten-Minute Taster Gameplay "Pigeon Jumping Fun!" 🕊️ @CritRabbit @AssembleTeam #IndieGames #GameDev

Fall of Porcupine is a unique story adventure. The collision of work and daily life – an exciting reflection of an unhealthy healthcare system. Experience the exciting story of Finley and his friends in a lovingly illustrated world and uncover the darkest secrets of Porcupine and its residents.

Ascent Of Ashes PC Gameplay Ten Minute Taster Preview "Lost In The Woods" 🌳 #IndieGames #GameDev

Ascent Of Ashes is a colony sim set in a post-apocalyptic dystopia. Build and defend your base. Manage your survivors. Engage raiders, aliens, Remnant soldiers and other factions in real-time-with-pause combat. Or use stealth to outwit them. Explore the massive world. Survive at all costs!

How Crypto Casino VIP Experiences Stand Out From the Crowd

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Online betting has become a topic of international sensation in recent years, with the sector becoming increasingly popular amongst people of all ages. The booming popularity of crypto casinos has opened up opportunities for players to experience multiple levels of play, including luxurious VIP experiences. 

All your favourite operators will be investing in some form of VIP platform with exclusive play styles and benefits for those who are looking to play a little adventurously, so if you’re looking for a new take on classic crypto casino games, and more bang for your buck, investing in a VIP opportunity would be a wise move. 

Blade Assault XSX Review 7/10 "I Was Well On Board Even Before Picking Up The Controller" 🔪 @SuneatTeam #IndieGames #GameDev

Having seen the trailer video for Blade Assault, I was well on board even before picking up the controller. Blade Assault is a 2D hack-and-slash roguelike platformer that lets you tear through enemies at a rate of knots.

Return To The Wild Review (Music from Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild) 💿 @RoPanuganti

Like Breath of the Wild? Like prog rock? If you do, then metal musician Ro Panuganti has an album for you. 

Hailing from Raleigh, South Carolina, USA, Return to the Wild is the second in his series of rearranged Legend of Zelda music, with this album running the gamut from the blues rock of Tarrey Town to the wailing prog of Awaken.

Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart XSX Review 6.5/10 "A Simple Racer, Perfect For Hatchlings" 🦖 @3DClouds @Outright_Games #IndieGames #GameDev

Based on the French educational TV series Gigantosaurus, Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart puts the main characters of Rocky, Bill, Tiny, and Mazu – along with a  host of their friends – into various pre-historic kart-type vehicles and sets them speeding around their world through 15 different tracks, avoiding hazards such as steam blasts, chasms, rockslides and, of course – Giganto himself!

Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart is a game aimed at very young children, as is its TV show counterpart. So straight off the bat, it’s worth getting out of the way that this title – even on its hardest difficulty setting – isn’t going to be a challenge for those adult karting veterans out there.

That said, the way in which Gigantosaurus: Dino Kart caters to the younger demographic is impressive and made it possible for even my two-year-old to have enormous fun joining in the races.

Homebody | Xbox Series X | Review | 8/10 | “With Death Comes Knowledge” 🔪 @HomebodyGame @Rogue_Co @GameGrumps #IndieGames #GameDev

Homebody is the newest game from the YouTube channel Game Grumps and Rogue Entertainment, the game is a psychological horror with fixed camera angles, retro graphics and a love for some good old-fashioned puzzle solving.

Trepang 2 PC Gameplay: Ten Minute Taster "Where's That Vent!?!" 💥 @TrepangStudios #IndieGames #GameDev

Watch Rich attempt to become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future.

Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Raging Bytes XSX Review 7.5/10 "A Byte-Sized Zombie Adventure" 🧟🧟‍♂️🧟‍♀️ @KEMCO_OFFICIAL @KEMCOGLOBAL

I feel like there will always be a place in my life for simple, turn-based JRPGs with 16-bit styled, top-down visuals. I’m not hot on the whimsy and light fantasy that a lot of the releases in the genre seem to focus on, but when a game instead has a grittier cyberpunk/steampunk/horror aesthetic my trousers instantly begin twirling in anticipation - as if they are a cane in the hands of song and dance man mid-performance in the 1920’s - as they did here upon initially seeing the trailer for KEMCO’s Raging Bytes a few weeks ago – and as always, my trousers were correct. (always trust the trouser - Ed)

Wobbledogs Nintendo Switch Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "Pupating Dogs" 🐶 @thomasastle #IndieGames #GameDev

 
Wobbledogs is A 3D pet simulation where you raise your own personal hive of mutating dogs, physically simulated all the way down to their guts! Wobbledogs is a casual and chill sandbox for players of all ages who want to care for their very own virtual pets in a surprising, unique, and stress-free environment.

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Centipede: Recharged Nintendo Switch Review 7/10 "Still rooted in the fundamental gameplay mechanics that made its predecessor a classic" 🐛 @RetroGamersClub #RetroGaming #IndieGames #GameDev

If you’re a fan of classic arcade games, there’s a good chance you remember the iconic game Centipede. Originally developed by Atari in 1980, this game has stood the test of time and continues to be popular with gamers of all ages. 

Now, more than 40 years later, Centipede has been reimagined in the new game Centipede Recharged, and it offers a fresh take on this classic title.

Unheard: Voices Of Crime Nintendo Switch Ten-Minute Taster Gameplay 💬 @UnheardTheGame #IndieGames #GameDev

 
I step into the darkened room and begin to hone in on my powers of deduction in this innovative take on detective work that has me eavesdropping on conversations to get both sides of the story to solve the mystery. 

What if you could hear every word spoken at the scene of a crime? “Acoustic Detectives” wanted for testing our new device! Return aurally to crime scenes and use the voices you hear to identify potential suspects and solve the mysteries. What is it that’s connecting these seemingly unrelated cases?

Mars First Logistics Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Watering Can logistics On Planet Mars" 🪐 @ianmaclarty #IndieGames #GameDev

Drop me on Mars to lift up watering cans and crates of oranges as I play Lego Technics in outer space. Eventually, I'm stumped by a blue steel girder but 'oh my word' this game is so much fun!

Build physically simulated rovers and transport awkwardly shaped cargo across the surface of Mars. Earn funds, unlock new parts, and use your ingenuity to help the Martians establish a new home. Playable solo or in online co-op!

1MORE Sonoflow Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review🎧 @1MoreGlobal

1MORE are a new brand to us at GF HQ, but they are making quite an impact! In a recent review, I covered the 1MORE ComfoBuds 2 – a product which also made a great impression – and so it was with relatively high expectations that I approached the 1MORE Sonoflow headphones...and those expectations were certainly met, in fact – they almost quite literally blew my mind.

1MORE ComfoBuds 2 True Wireless Headphones Review By Britt "GF Recommended!" 🎧 @1MoreGlobal

This is the first product that we’ve covered here at GF from 1MORE, and the last week that I’ve spent with them has been impressive in terms of how they deliver on the claims stated on the product website.

The 1MORE ComfoBuds 2 have gone from being something I initially had no expectations of these becoming my go-to earbuds for daily use, especially when in the office due to their longevity, practicality and snazziness.

The Syntech 6-in-1 Docking Station Provides Ultimate Convenience for Gamers and is Compatible With The New Asus ROG Ally, and Steam Deck

The docking station allows gamers to easily connect to a wide variety of monitors, controllers, and peripherals

Syntech, an innovative manufacturer of quality and affordable electronic accessories and consumer technology products, is thrilled to announce that its recently launched 6-in-1 USB-C Docking Station is compatible for Asus ROG Ally users. Providing users with 6 different ports to meet most needs, and the ability to output to a 4K monitor or TV at 60Hz, it is a handy and ergonomically designed gadget to complement the new Asus ROG Ally handheld gaming console. 

The Syntech 6-in-1 Docking Station for Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck is available for £36.99/$39.99 on Amazon UK and Amazon US