A Void Hope Nintendo Switch Review 8.5/10 "An enchantingly melancholic game with a world class soundtrack" 🌲👻🌳 @EldenPixels #IndieGame #GameDev

The team that brought us Alwa’s Legacy and Alwa’s Awakening has returned with A Void Hope, a 2D narrative adventure with a soundtrack provided courtesy of the monolithic skills of Waveshaper.

The game begins with a short prologue that sets the scene; a couple exist in a world where people are becoming ‘empty’, which is to say they slowly lose their memories, before becoming ghostly, wandering figures that ‘haunt’ the city. Whilst the female is the main character of the prologue, the narrative soon focuses on the male, who begins in a forest cabin and must make his way through the city to find out what has happened to his partner, before his memories completely elude him and he becomes one of the empty.

Slave Zero X PC Gameplay "Fight Those Lovely Pixels" 🩸 @playziggurat #IndieGames #GameDev

 

Slave Zero X is a stylish 2.5D character action game set in the biopunk world of Slave Zero (1999). Run & Slash your way through a dystopian future in this character action game which will resonate with fans of Devil May Cry, Strider, and Guilty Gear.

Top Racer Collection | Nintendo Switch Gameplay "Zooom Like it's 1992!" 🏎️💨 @qubytegames #RetroGames #RetroGaming

Rich jumps into the thrill of 16-bit racing from the 90s as he plays the complete Top Racer series with Top Racer, Top Racer 2, Top Racer 3000 and Top Racer Crossroads, a brand new game with new cars and exclusive content made especially for this unmissable edition.

QOMP2 | Nintendo Switch | Ten Minute Taster Gameplay | "Twisted Pong!" 🪩 @atari

 

Rich gets his head around this PONG inspired mashup of a game called QOMP2. An artful reimagining of Pong. Control a Pong ball aching to break free of its life stuck between two paddles. Explore a dangerous, minimalist world, armed with simple two button controls.

The Thaumaturge PC Gameplay Ten Minute Taster By Rich "Fight For Your Sanity" 📓 @11bitstudios #IndieGames #GameDev

Rich gets to grips with The Thaumaturge which is a story-driven RPG with morally ambiguous choices, taking place in the culturally diverse world of early 20th century Warsaw. In this world, salutors exist: esoteric beings that only thaumaturges can truly perceive and use for their needs.

Kingdom Heartbeats Vinyl Review By Lo Fi Lee "Firaga Records Bring Us Another RoboRob-Helmed Remix Album" 📀 @FiragaRecords #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl #VGM

Firaga Records bring us another RoboRob-helmed remix album here, this time centred around venerable JRPG series Kingdom Hearts. The record comes beautifully presented, with a glossy gatefold sleeve inside a printed polybag housing a ten-track LP on clear vinyl.

Save Point and Patrick McBride interview - Jazz Hop Standards 📀 @CuragaRecords #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl #LoFi

We recently had the pleasure of covering Curaga Records’ Jazz Hop Standards, a release from the label that took a different approach to previous records, using the stylistic approach of classic jazz standards to interpret covers of some well-loved video game tracks.

Britt caught up with Save Point and Patrick McBride, who were kind enough to answer some burning questions on how the album came to be, shine some light on their creative process – and tell us what the future holds.

Video Game Lo-Fi: Jazz Hop Standards Vinyl Review 📀 @CuragaRecords #VGM #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl

The latest entry that we’ve received here at GF HQ in the Video Game Lo-Fi series from Curaga Records, Jazz Hop Standards is a different beast to other entries in that it features more of a collaborative effort, heavier involvement of acoustic instrumentation, and in a more tangible sense – a full size, four-page booklet that gives background and context to the music, a welcome involvement that enriches the listening experience.

Trust Launches The Powerful and Vibrant GXT 491 Fayzo Wireless Gaming Headsets 🎧 @TrustGaming

Leading digital lifestyle accessories brand, Trust Electronics Ltd, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Fayzo Wireless multiplatform headset, expanding its thriving gaming headset portfolio. 

Following on from the successful launches of the Fayzo Multiplatform Headset and Fayzo 7.1 USB headset, the brand new Fayzo Wireless offers an ultra-convenient dual wireless connection and is available in a range of stylish colours. 

The Trust GXT 491 Fayzo Wireless Gaming Headset is available from Amazon in black and purple for £59.99. The white colour is to follow late April.

Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons REMAKE "Spitting in a Well" 👨‍👦 @BrothersTheGame #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich plays Brothers: A Tale Of Two Sons Remake for the very first time on the PS5 and discovers that spitting in a well is a cool side activity to the puzzle game which is really cool to play. This remake of the 2013 original is a co op players delight and something that rich will be playing over the next few weeks or so.

The Massive Verse Fighting Card Game (Powered By Pocket Paragons) | Unboxing Video 📦 @solis_studio #CardGames #Kickstarter #BoardGames #PocketParagons

Rich received an advanced copy of the Massive-Verse Fighting Card Game!  

It will be on Kickstarter Feburary 27th at 9:00pm PST! 

Come and take a look at Rich's unboxing video and if you like what you see then you should back the Kickstarter🎴

Hell Galaxy PC Gameplay Ten Minute Taster "OPEN THAT BLOODY DOOR!" 👽🪐 #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich enters Hell Galaxy and can't seem to open the door to get out!

Let's School PC Gameplay Ten Minute Taster "Fix That Crack In The Wall and Get Those Kids Educated" 👩‍🏫🧑‍🎓🏫🎒 @PatheaGames #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Rich plays Let's School and tries his hand at regenerating a dilapidated school by repairing the building and structuring the school day to get the best out of the students. 

In Let's School you get to dive into the exhilarating role of a headmaster entrusted to revive your alma mater! Beyond just bricks and mortar, train teachers, recruit students. Sculpt your school into a unique educational haven! Let's School!

Persona 5 Tactica Nintendo Switch Review 8.5/10 “Let me in your heart again” 👦👧 @Atlus_West #Persona5 @TransvaalGF

I have a very strong attachment to Persona 5, it was released at a time that I would comfortably describe as one of the worst periods of my life. Everything had fallen apart, and for a while, everything seemed a bit hopeless.

Luckily, I have been a huge fan of Persona and the Megami Tensei series as a whole since the PlayStation 2 era, so, just as everything seemed bleak - enter Persona 5, a game I had pre-ordered the special edition for, and it made me feel good. I spent 128 hours playing it with nothing but joy in my heart, it was the thing I needed - it wasn't just a distraction, it really felt like an old friend, and the story and the cast of characters really resonated with me, so every time this universe gets expanded, I’m always hopeful that special feeling will still be there.

Golfinite Nintendo Switch Review 7.5/10 "A surprisingly moreish golf title" 🏌️‍♂️⛳️ #IndieGame #GameDev @pmurph0305

As a keen – and yet impressively dreadful – amateur golfer, I’m always on the lookout for new golf titles to get me swingin’. Golfinite takes an interesting approach, in having a lot of depth to tuck into with the full array of clubs and shot styles available, as well as wind conditions and environmental hazards – the usual elements of golf games – but also taking a lighter approach in some of the wackier hazards that can get in your way, and the arcade-like power-ups that you can purchase with earned coins. These additions allow you to craft a playstyle that suits you, whether it be a ‘straighter’ style of plain golf, or more colourful and fun, which is a nice touch.

Gioteck Smart TV + Duo Wireless Controller Unboxing & Setup 🎮 @GioteckArmy

 

Rich gets to grips with the Gioteck Smart TV + Duo Wireless Controller and attempts to unbox and set it up on PC, TV and iOs.

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Terrorbytes The Evolution Of Horror Gaming 🔪🎮

Richard Moss is the writer and director of the upcoming five-part documentary series TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming, which will celebrate and explore the rich, thrilling history of horror gaming of the past 40+ years. We reviewed the previous film FPS: First Person Shooter, which Richard co-wrote.

Terrorbytes are announcing three new cast members today, to add to the 35 previously confirmed. Namely:

• Denis Dyack, the director of beloved 2002 GameCube title Eternal Darkness and 1996 action RPG Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain
• Sam Barlow, the director of FMV games Immortality and Her Story as well as writer/designer on Silent Hill: Origins and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
• Yoshiro Kimura, the mind behind cult-favourite horror game Rule of Rose, which was caught up in a moral panic in several countries for purported (and non-existent) sadomasochism and underage eroticism — resulting in its release being cancelled in the UK and Australia.

Other confirmed interviews for TerrorBytes include: 

Roberta Williams (Phantasmagoria), Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill composer), Hifumi Kouno (Clock Tower), Hubert Chardot (Alone in the Dark), Thomas Grip (SOMA, Amnesia, Penumbra), Mary Kenney (The Walking Dead: The Final Season), Mathieu Coté (Dead By Daylight), Jeremy Blaustein (Silent Hill 2-4), Ben Leffler (Exmortis), and Abby and Tony Howard (Slay The Princess).

TerrorBytes is currently in a pre-sales campaign to help cover the costs of production.

Available tiers include both digital and physical editions as well as a range of exclusive limited-run physical merchandise. Supporters will also gain access to 15+ hours of exclusive live events over the next year, ahead of the documentary’s release in March/April 2025.

Horror fans can learn more about TerrorBytes and join the experience at terrorbytesdoc.com.

C64: Polish Pixels in Video Games – a must-have book for all retro gaming enthusiasts 📘 #Retrogaming

 

C64: Polish Pixels in Video Games – a must-have book for all retro gaming enthusiasts C64 - Polish Pixels in Video Games: Book Let's dive into the retro stage of gaming with C64: Polish Pixels in Video Games, a book about the miracle that is games created for the Commodore 64 computer. Back the project now on Indiegogo and get a game published by Movie Games! Back the project now on Indiegogo C64: Polish Pixels in Video Games is a coffee-table style book where the author, Krzysiek Augustyn, invites readers on an extraordinary visual journey through Polish games developed for the Commodore 64 computer, spanning from the 1980s to today. Yes, the C64 is still alive thanks to its creators! The descriptions of these productions are adorned with exclusive interviews, photographs, trivia, and stories from the developers. Jump into the rad world of the Commodore 64. It's way more than a look-back – it's a lively story that high-fives the trailblazing Polish C64 game makers and the awesome demoscene crew. Get ready for a deep dive into the cool and creative world that popped up during some pretty intense times. You'll get to check out the Polish games that rocked the world's best-selling computer. Plus, we're digging into the C64 demoscene – those art and coding wizards who are now a proud part of Poland's cultural scene, thanks to UNESCO. We're talking about the hurdles faced by legends like California Dreams, and giving you the scoop on epic games like Blockout and Street Rod. Each page is crammed with eye-popping visuals and stories. And it's not just about the games. We're sharing the real-deal stories from the peeps who were there, showing how these adventures shaped their lives. "I'm proud that Movie Games can support such brilliant initiatives. The preservation of video games is a topic very close to my heart, as it should be for all gamers and video game fans," says Piotr Gnyp, Movie Games CMO. And who is the author? Let him introduce himself! Hey there! I'm Krzysiek, but you can call me Chris. I'm stoked to bring you along on my C64 journey with this book. Born in the late 70s in Gliwice, Poland, my love for computers kicked off early and just never stopped. Been in the C64 scene since the early 90s. It wasn't just about playing games; it was about being part of a crew that was all about pushing what these cool 8-bit machines could do. I didn't just play games; I made them. Yep, I coded six games for the C64 and even founded the Inflexion Development team, known for some top-notch Polish games in the 90s. Coding's not just a job for me; it's what gets me up in the morning. This led me to run one of Poland's biggest electronic entertainment websites, Virtual Poland / Games Empire, from 2006 to 2010. Got to really dive into the gaming world there. I also started PolishPixels, a site all about retro gaming, and co-created the GameStory TV series, bringing classic video game stories to life. It's been a wild ride, reliving and sharing these epic game tales that have shaped so much of our culture. This book? It's my way of taking you back to the golden days of the C64, shining a light on the awesome Polish side of the story that not everyone knows about. Preorder the book by backing it up and get a free Movie Games title with your pledge! Back the project now on Indiegogo About Movie Games Movie Games is a Polish game developer and publisher, listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The company was founded by game enthusiasts with experience in the financial, gaming, and media sectors. It consists of new talents and industry veterans, including Maciej Miąsik, the key developer behind The Witcher, and David Jaffe, the creator of God of War, Piotr Gnyp, a longtime video game journalist and the creator of Polygamia.pl, and Tobiasz Piątkowski, one of Poland’s most acclaimed art directors and comic book writers. Movie Games’ portfolio includes adventure games (the Lust series) and simulators (Drug Dealer Simulator, Gas Station Simulator, MythBusters: The Game, and Alaskan Road Truckers).

Video Game LoFi: Pokemon Vinyl Review by Lo Fi Lee 💿 #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl #VGM @MateriaStore @CuragaRecords

The next instalment in Curaga Records’ Video Game LoFi series takes on the behemoth that is Pokemon. Producers Besso0 and Save Point bring us ten tracks running the gamut of older entries in the franchise, pressed on classic black vinyl. The cover is the series standard holographic card with a nice shiny finish.

Robodunk PC Ten Minute Taster "NBA Jam With Robots" 🤖🏀 @JollypunchGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich tries his hand at DUNKING FROM SPACE in ROBODUNK which is the 1st basketball roguelite! Smash and blast in the replayable single player and coop campaign: buy robots, upgrade their stats and unlock tons of new skills. 

Choose your path among different opponents, traps and rewards.. 

Up to 4 players versus where every match is different!