Streets of Rogue 2 | Gameplay Trailer | Demo Announced For June Next Fest 🦍 @madguy90 @streetsofrogue @BrittRecluseuk #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameNews

Publisher tinyBuild and solo indie developer Matt Dabrowski revealed the Official Gameplay Trailer for Streets of Rogue 2, an upcoming open-world RPG sandbox hitting Steam Early Access in 2024. 

The ambitious, over-the-top sequel to the critically acclaimed 2019 rogue-lite with more than 1 million copies sold, Streets of Rogue 2 invites players to embark on an unforgettable, endlessly replayable adventure in its crazy, immersive, and absolutely unpredictable open world, solo or with friends via co-op.

Lexip™ Follows the Way of the Ninja, Bringing its Stunning Range of Licensed Naruto™ Shippuden Accessories to UK Gamers 🖱️🎧🎮 @LexipMouse

 Available in the UK For the First Time, the New Lexip™ Range Brings Quality and Innovation to Gamers with Hardware Designed in Collaboration with Tsume® Art

Lexip™ a leading manufacturer of high-end PC and console accessories, part of the Pixminds® group, announced today the UK launch of a new range of Naruto™ Shippuden licensed accessories, designed in collaboration with Tsume® Art, a world-renowned design agency specialising in the creation of quality products inspired by the world of manga, anime and video games.

The new licensed range of Naruto Shippuden accessories, marks Lexip’s first foray into the UK hardware scene, after long being established as a leading brand of choice by gamers across Europe and North America since 2018. Known for thoughtful design, state-of-the-art features, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, Lexip is pleased to be bringing a full range of products to UK gamers, starting with the Naruto Shippuden range which marries their signature quality with stunning artwork led by Tsume Art.

Outcast: A New Beginning Xbox Review 7.5/10 "An Outcast No More" 💥🌴 @OutcastGame #IndieGame #GameDev

I’ve had a spotted history with Outcast, when it was originally released in 1999, I played it briefly over a friend’s house and was entranced by the world conjured and possibilities laid out. The unfortunate thing was, I didn’t have a PC that could really get the most out of it at the time, and I fell away from it – assuming that I’d return soon – but the next time I spent any time with the game was when I picked up Outcast: Second Contact in 2020, and, revisiting the game so long after release highlighted the sheer scope and imagination of developers Appeal Studios, along with the unavoidable fact that the design and mechanics were lodged in a transitory period of the third-person open-world genre, and had aged appropriately.

Thus, when I caught wind of this new entry in the franchise- pseudo-reboot, pseudo-revising, pseudo-revisiting pseudo-sequel – call it what you want – I was glad to discover that I feel that this I finally the most complete, accessible, and wonderful way to know the story of the impossibly named ‘Cutter Slade’, and appreciate the full scale of the dev’s vision. A vision set into motion almost thirty years ago.

CONTRA: Operation Galuga PS5 Quick Look Gameplay "Hell Yeah Brother." 🔥 @ContraSoldier

The legendary Contra series returns! Rich tries to get to grips with this reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s featuring new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Demons of Asteborg DX: a new game for GBA & Neo-Geo By NeoFid Studios ⚔️ @DAsteborg #IndieGoGo #GameDev #IndieGame

 

As you probably already know, NeoFid Studios are passionate about creating games for retro consoles, they've proved themselves on the Megadrive, and now it's time to broaden their horizons.

We are delighted to announce that their very first game, Demons of Asteborg, is back in a remastered version for the GBA and NeoGeo. 

Thanks to the power of these two machines, they'll be able to make a game that's even more beautiful, more colourful, better balanced, and very generous in additional content!

Each version of the game will have its own exclusive level, and the NeoGeo version will feature a brand-new two-player mode!

ARIO PS5 Ten Minute Taster Quick Look Gameplay "Inspired By Prince Of Persia?" 🏰🏦 @Artax_Games #IndieGame #GameDev

Ario is billed as a thrilling adventure where your crossbow and skills will determine the fate of your people.

Join Rich in a fantasy land plagued by nightmares with a common lad trying to rescue his missing mother and an evil forces conspiracy to be unveiled.

Unstoppable PC Review 5/10 "You play a bicycle courier, tasked with delivering a mysterious package to a skyscraper" 🩸🔨 @unstoppable_go #IndieGame #GameDev

When I saw the trailer for Unstoppable, I thought “smacking things with hammers and crowbars until they die – right up my alley!” and eagerly volunteered to review the game.

But we all make mistakes. 

Saviorless Nintendo Switch Ten Minute Taster " A Beautiful Experience On My Creaking Switch" 📖 @jonomatusky #IndieGame #GameDev

 

In Saviorless Rich embarks on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?

Welcome to ParadiZe Xbox Series X Review 6/10 "More PontinZ than ParadiZe" 🐘 #IndieGame #GameDev #PvE #Zombies

Welcome to Paradize promised a lot of zany zombie shenanigans through its trailer, but unfortunately the released game feels a watered down version of what could have been, and as the core gameplay loop is so well-worn, there’s not enough to really suck players in and chew the meat from the bones of their expectations.

I first caught wind of Welcome to Paradize a couple of months ago, and having been on a bit of an isometric / action run recently I was quite keen to start smashing and blasting some zombie heads, whilst the survival and crafting elements seemed accessible enough to have fun with, without getting bogged down in menus etc.

CRKD™ Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Hellboy™: Announcing Special-Edition Collectible Controllers 👹 @crkdgg

CRKD™, the premium collectible brand behind the award-winning Nitro™ Deck, NEO S™ and recently announced Nitro™ Deck+, announced today a creative collaboration with Dark Horse Comics®, bringing the beloved Hellboy™ series of comics to life via a stunning range of themed Nitro Deck and NEO S themed controllers.

 

Overseen by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola, the special-edition range has been meticulously crafted to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of Hellboy with artwork sourced from the comic book Omnibus Volume 1, Seed of Destruction, by Mike Mignola and John Byrne, immortalizing key moments from the Great Beast’s history.

Bio, Inc Review By Dr Congo Fighting "It’s Kill or Cure" 🦠 @DryGinStudios #IndieGame #GameDev

Let’s just address the elephant in the room. About a decade ago, a game called Plague, Inc came out. It was published by Ndemic Creations, and it was a smash hit. In it, you played the part of a disease, with your aim being to wipe out humanity by evolving various symptoms, and trying to beat to the punch a global effort to create a cure. 

Bio, Inc is not that game, and nor is it a sequel. Neither is it made by Ndemic Creations, instead coming out of software house DryGin Studios. However, it is (to me, at least) a spiritual successor to Plague, Inc and shares a lot of its mechanics (and both have shared origins as mobile games), but with a few significant differences. It’s hard not to make comparisons between the two games, but I’ll do my best. Because I love you. Anyway, elephant done. 

BIGBIG WON Launches the Gale Wireless Controller, Packed with High-Performance Features at an Affordable Price 🎮 @bigbigwonJP

 

Featuring Motion aiming, Hall-effect trigger, 4 custom buttons, 

12-bit ADC and 2000 levels Axis-Resolution

BIGBIG WON, a pioneer in gaming accessories, today announces the release of its Gale Wireless Gaming Controller. This state-of-the art controller is designed to elevate the gaming experience to unprecedented heights with a range of high-end features despite its affordable pricing. It also supports multiple platforms including Windows PC, Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch. This versatile controller boasts an array of advanced features that cater to the needs of both hardcore gamers and casual gamers alike.  

The Gale is available in two colour options (black or white) for RRP £49.99 from Amazon UK and $39.99 on Amazon. It is also available as a combo with a charging dock for RRP £59.99 on Amazon UK and $59.99 on Amazon.

OXS introduces its Thunder Pro Dolby Atmos® 5.1.2 Gaming Sound System | NOW Currently only $499.99/£499.99 using discount code THUNDER100 🔊

Featuring fine-tuned drivers, ultra-low latency and a peak output of 160W for an immersive audio experience

Today, OXS, a leading innovator in gaming audio technology, proudly unveils the Thunder Pro Dolby Atmos® 5.1.2 Gaming Sound System, an unparalleled audio experience that takes gaming audio to the next level. This ground-breaking system offers a truly immersive 3D audio space for gamers and movie-buffs alike and stylish aesthetics to compliment any gaming setup.

The OXS Thunder Pro is available from Amazon US and Amazon UK for $599.99/£599.99 – NOW Currently only $499.99/£499.99 using discount code THUNDER100

Spilled! DEMO Quick Look "Hoover That Oil!" 🛢️ @LenteGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich jumps into Lente's oil spill based video game called Spilled! as he plays the demo for the very first time. Come join me in the cozy game mines as we scoop up plastic and hoover up oil spills in the open waterways.

Toy Bricks Meet Retro Gaming in Ben Blutzukker's New Song and Video - "GAME OF LIFE" - 🕹️ @BenBlutzukker #RetroGaming

I was minding my own business when this tune popped into the Games Freezer inbox and it was accompanied by this really cool Lego style music video from Ben Blutzukker that features retro gaming classics such as:

1. PAPERBOY
2. PAC-MAN
3. SUPER MARIO BROS
4. MORTAL KOMBAT
5. PRINCE OF PERSIA
6. BARBARIAN (I think)
7. DONKEY KONG
8. THE LAST NINJA
9. WOLFENSTEIN 3D
10. TETRIS

Take a look at the video tap your foot to the song and see if you can spot all the cool video game references 👀

PURCHASE LINKS 🔗

Ben Blutzukker - Game of Life

Ben Blutzukker – Brick Metal from Düsseldorf

Slam & Roll PC Gameplay ⚾️🏒 @KaleidoGames #IndieGame #GameDev

 
Rich has a go on Slam And Roll on the PC which is an arcade game inspired by the puzzle platformers of the 80s and 90s! Goofy aliens have set their sights on our monuments, but fear not! The sports club is ready to foil their plans. Dive into relentless battles across 200+ stages—a frantic tribute to the '90s 'stage clear' arcade games. Play solo or with a friend locally, and get lots of hours of fun.

Cybertrash STATYX Xbox Review 7/10 "A Fun Throwback in The Run ‘n Gun Genre" 💥 #IndieGame #GameDev

Recent rumblings of folks who seem to be of the mind that pixel graphics are tired and old can be pushed aside, because it’s clear that there’s plenty of milage in beautiful, hand-drawn visuals yet, as illustrated by Cybertrash STATYX, a game that casts you in the role of Jenet, a woman who – like many – seem to have completely lost their memories prior to being involved in a program to ascertain their physical and mental abilities so that they can be ‘correctly’ re-introduced to society, whilst the reasons that they were initially extricated from society are curiously obfuscated…

Slipstream PS5 Gameplay "Zoom n Drift" 🚗🌴 @BlitWorks #IndieGame #GameDev #RetroGaming

 

Rich jumps into the drivers seat and rockets round the track in Slipstream on the PS5. Slipstream is an Arcade-style racing game inspired by the spirit of the early 90s, with drifting mechanics and exotic tracks.

VGM Essentials - SARE Vinyl Review By Lo Fi Lee "Music across all eras and systems, ranging from 1997’s Final Fantasy 7, all the way up to Genshin Impact" 📀 @FiragaRecords #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl

The mighty Firaga Records return, this time with an album from British producer SARE and a cast of co-producers and featured artists. The VGM Essentials series consists of covers and remixes of game music across all eras and systems, in this case ranging from 1997’s smash Final Fantasy 7, all the way up to current mobile gachathon Genshin Impact. The ten-track record, pressed on black vinyl, comes in a card sleeve with anime-themed artwork from Ginkgosan.

Jagged Alliance 3 XSX Review 9/10 "A Modern Turn-Based Classic" 💥 @THQNordic

A series of turn-based games that have roots going way back to 1994, Jagged Alliance has always enjoyed critical success – and yet it’s a series of games I’ve only touched upon briefly since its inception in the mid-’90s. I recall having some friends who were hips deep, thinking very highly of the franchise, and so when the opportunity came up to cover the third major entry, I was keen to have a goosey.