Pinball M Camp BloodBrook DLC Review "A Slashing Good Time!" 🔪⚪️ @zen_studios #IndieGame #GameDev

 

☝In this video we take a look at the Pinball M Camp BloodBrook DLC on the PC. 👆

Camp Bloodbrook is a thrilling pinball game that brings a slasher classic vibe from the 80s to life. It's part of the Pinball FX and Pinball M series, developed by Zen Studios.

In this game, you use your pinball skills to escape the clutches of Jacob Wells, also known as "The Wellbound" The game features various camp activities like nightly scavenger hunts, deadly hide and seek, and canoe adventures. It's available on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Total Extreme Wrestling 9 PC Review 9/10 “A Wrestledream” 🤼 @TransvaalGF @ArlesGreyDog #IndieGame #GameDev #TEW9

I've always been a huge fan of GM (General Manager) mode, a mode that for some unknown reason comes and goes from WWE games. Luckily, it is currently back in the last few games and I have spent many hours living out my dream of being a wrestling booker. The main criticism these games have is the lack of features, things that have been taken out, or should be have been in from the start. TEW9 doesn't have this problem, it was my first time playing this series and wow! Was my mind blown.

Nikoderiko: The Magical World Nintendo Switch Review 8.5/10 "A highlight reel of classic late ‘90s platformers" 🐲 @GamesVea #IndieGame #GameDev

I’d never heard of Nikoderiko: The Magical World before receiving it for review, but within seconds of playing, I knew exactly what treats I was in for. This is very much a game that tips its hat to titles such as Donkey Kong Country, and Crash Bandicoot, as we follow the adventurous mongoose duo Niko and Luna as they try to retrieve a magical artefact from the devious Grimbald and his army of ‘Cobrings’. 

Mega Cat Studios: - Britt’s Mega Drive Odyssey Part 2: L'Abbaye des Morts 🐱 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #IndieGameDev

Once again, I check out a game from Mega Cat Studios, this time, L’Abbaye des Morts, a game in which you play as Jean Raymond, a persecuted man who is chased into the titular ‘Abbey of Death’ and must find his way out.

This was a game that really stood out for me when I first played it, as it is a wonderfully presented – yet delightfully simple (yet HARD) – game that has some really saucy features whilst coming from a very 8-bit home computer-centric design philosophy in terms of the gameplay and mechanics.

It really nails a specific sweet spot in time that resonates with my nostalgia perfectly and feels quite unique in that sense in the Mega Drive library. Plus, it’s effectively a horror game, and the Mega Drive certainly needs more of those in its library!

PowerA Advantage Xbox Wired Controller - Fortnite Midas 🎮 @PowerA

Hot on the heels of our previous coverage of the PowerA Core Blush a little while back, we now take a look at the PowerA Fortnite Midas, a wired controller that makes an extremely stylish first impression.

Feeling similar to the Core Blush in how it fits in the hand, the first thing that struck me about the Midas was how it looked; the shiny detailing in the handprints, webs, skulls and flowers popping out from the matte plastic, and the ridged back of the controller providing grip for lengthier, more intense playing sessions.

The triggers are designed to be less spongy, shallower on the press than the official controller, so there’s a sense of snappiness in their use, giving more of an arcade vibe and a sense of quicker reaction time. This aspect is also adjustable, using the trigger locks on the rear to fine tune your experience.

Nintendo Switch REMATCH GLOW Wireless Controller: Boo Hoo Review By Britt 👻🎮 @PDPgaming

I’ve covered a fair few controllers for the Nintendo Switch here at GF, and I find myself rotating between a few old favourites every now and again, but the arrival of the Boo Hoo controller has thrown things into disarray here at the Welsh branch of GF HQ, and I found myself becoming quite entranced with it during usage, and it has now become my ‘go to’ controller when gaming on the Switch.

TAITO Milestones Releases Exclusively for the Nintendo Switch On December 10th, 2024 🔫💥⚔️ @TAITO @ININ_Games @pr_hound #Retrogaming

Excitement is building as ININ and TAITO proudly announce the release date for the third instalment of the TAITO Milestones series, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch!

Mark your calendars for December 10th, 2024! TAITO Milestones 3 will be available both physically and digitally, reviving ten beloved TAITO games from the late '80s and early '90s. This collection, created in collaboration with HAMSTER Corporation, promises to bring players back to the golden era of arcade gaming.

Pre-orders for the digital edition start today, while pre-orders for the physical edition are already available. Take advantage of a 10% discount on early digital pre-orders until the official release date. Go check your Nintendo eShop for more details and secure your copy now!

Whether you're teaming up in the iconic “Bubble Bobble”, embarking on a heroic journey in the legendary Rastan series: “Rastan Saga”, “Rastan Saga II” and “Warrior Blade”, or experiencing the freshly added “Dead Connection”, TAITO Milestones 3 offers something for every retro gaming enthusiast. Notably, Dead Connection will be making its home console debut, adding a unique twist to this collection.

Prepare to relive the magic of arcade classics with TAITO Milestones 3 - a must-have for both nostalgic fans and new players alike.

101 Most Important Soccer Games Episode 4: International Soccer [1983] ⚽ #RetroGaming

 

Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one. Episode 4 sees Rich try and play International Football on the Commodore 64.

Graveyard Dude Brings Eerie Puzzle Adventuring To The NES Today 🪦 @megacatstudios #Retrogaming #IndieDev #GameDev

Limited to 200 copies worldwide, all proceeds to benefit the family of the game’s developer, Rani “Timekey” Baker

Just in time for Halloween, the frightening felines at Mega Cat Studios are thrilled to announce the launch of Graveyard Dude, a thrilling top-view box-pusher puzzle game for the NES. 

Join Henry the Knight, the unsuspecting cemetery guardian, who awakens to a graveyard in disarray on the fateful night the dead have risen.  

"Tetris Turn Based Combat" | Flowstone Saga | PC Gameplay 💚 @ImpactGameworks #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Flowstone Saga is a retro-inspired RPG developed by Impact Gameworks, known for their previous title, Tangledeep. The game combines classic JRPG elements with modern Tetris Based fight mechanics mechanics, offering a rich narrative and strategic turn-based combat.

Echoes of the Unread, Coming Soon To Kickstarter | "Turn The Page To A New Chapter Of 8-Bit NES Adventure!" 📚📖 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #RetroGaming

The retro gaming scribe Matt Tuttle at Clever Cat Games, in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and Video Game Sage, is hard at work penning a novel new adventure for the NES with Echoes of the Unread.

Coming to Kickstarter in Q1 2025, Echoes of the Unread turns the page to a fantastical chapter of 8-bit adventure. Step into the shoes of Rhapsody, a young girl who, after falling asleep while studying for exams, awakens to find she’s been trapped in the library by the magician Odele, who is angry and alone because her book never gets checked out from the library. The bitter magician schemes to obtain a magic quill from the library that can change her book and set her free. However, Odele’s freedom comes with a price, as doing so will trap Rhapsody within the Unread Book for all eternity!  

Gioteck™ FR5 Racing Wheel | PS5, PC & Steam Deck Compatible 🎮 #ComeGetSome @GioteckArmy

 

Turn Every Race into a High-Octane Adventure with the New Driving Peripheral for PS5™, PC and Steam Deck, That Lets You Play Your Way!

Gioteck™ launched today the Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel, an all-new entry-level racing dock designed for your DualSense™ Controller. It delivers the ultimate driving experience to anyone curious about the genre, keen to experience the true thrill offered by racing games.

Designed for, and compatible with games which utilise Motion Sensor Support only, such as Gran Turismo™7 on PS5™, the Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel promises exceptional immersion and precision control, making it an essential peripheral for both experienced racers and for those a little newer to the genre. The FR5 Racing Wheel is also compatible with PC and Steam Deck, allowing players to configure their favourite driving games via Steam software with seamless gyro functionality.

101 Most Important Soccer Games Episode 3: Football Director [1988] ⚽ #RetroGaming

 

Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one. Episode 3 sees Rich try and play Football Director on the Commodore 64.

Camp Sunshine Nintendo Switch Review 6.5/10 "If you go down to the woods today…" 🔪🩸 @Fossil_Games #GameDev #IndieGame #IndieGameDev

Originally released in 2016 on PC, Camp Sunshine if now available on consoles. Part of Fossil Games’ ‘Sunshine’ series, the game casts you in the role of a young boy arriving for his first night at camp, only to find that during the very first evening there, things have gone…awry.

A perfectly timed release for the spooky season, Camp Sunshine is a game made in RPG Maker that admirably captures the 16-bit era. Whilst however, it scores highly for mood, sound design and setting, issues with the core gameplay take the wind out of its sails a little.

Beyond GalaxyLand Nintendo Switch Gameplay ☄️ @EnrightBeats Published By @UtdLabelGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Beyond GalaxyLand is a 2.5D adventure-RPG where you play as Doug, a high-schooler transported to Galaxyland, a solar system of zoo-like planets.

Alongside his pet guinea pig, Boom Boom, Doug navigates this vibrant universe to uncover the truth behind Earth's destruction by an entity called The End. The game blends humour and serious themes, featuring unique characters like Martybot, a self-deprecating robot, and Boom Boom, who evolves throughout the journey.

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🕹️ GAME LINK: 🔗 https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Beyond-Galaxyland-2634942.html

Watch Rich Fail To Escape Prison in Beyond Shadowgate On PC ☠️💀 @zojoi #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev #Retrogaming

👇WATCH RICH's Gameplay Video Here 👇

 Beyond Shadowgate is a sequel to the classic 1987 game Shadowgate. Originally released in 1993 for the TurboGrafx-CD, it has recently been revived for modern platforms. The new version, released in September 2024, is a point-and-click adventure game that expands significantly on the original, offering a world five times larger.

In Beyond Shadowgate, you play as Del Thornburrow, a lowly Fenling who escapes from a dungeon and embarks on a journey filled with puzzles, traps, and perilous encounters. The game retains the retro feel of the original while incorporating modern design elements and multiple endings.

Drova: Forsaken Kin Nintendo Switch Review 9.5/10 "One of the RPGs of the Year" 🐻⚔️ @J2D_Interactive #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev

I’ll open by saying that, whilst Drova: Forsaken Kin ended up being one of my games of the year, during the review period there was a shaky few days where V1.0 of the game had some issues that made me think that this was going to be another case of Wasteland 3, Wartales, or Shadows of Doubt, whereby a gripping and fantastic adventure seemingly genetically designed for my tastes would be scuppered by myriad technical issues, breaking my heart into a thousand pieces and casting them into the ocean.

Luckily, patch 1.1 was released and completely annihilated all the issues that I was having with the game, transforming it into a title that will be with me for a long time. In fact, I don’t even really need to cover this game as my handsome, suave editor Rich is already covering it on PC (I can feel a pay rise coming on – ed), but I want to talk about it so much that I’m writing this review anyway, purely to spread the word and share my love of it. So yes, I liked it a lot.

101 Most Important Soccer Games Episode 2: Football Manager 2 [1988] ⚽ #RetroGaming

Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one. Episode 2 sees Rich play Football Manager 2 on the Commodore 64⚽

101 Most Important Soccer Video Games Episode1: Football Manager [1982] ⚽️🥅 #Retrogaming #C64

Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one.

Episode 1 sees Rich try and play the original 1982 Football Manager on the Commodore 64, the true grand daddy of football Manager games.

Games Freezer Interviews: Pirate PR! AKA Robby Bisschop 🏴‍☠️🦜 @PR_pirate #IndieGame #IndieGameDevs #IndieGames

Games Freezer Interviews: Pirate PR!

Over the years, I’ve had many an email exchange with various PR companies, developers and publishers. Recently, Pirate PR have become somewhat of a Twitter / X highlight for me, as the man behind the machine – Robby Bisschop – has been incredibly open with advice and tips for game developers, as well as dedicating his time to exposing scammers, sharing his experiences for all to learn from.

He is very active on his channel (@PR_Pirate) and I thought it would be fun to learn more about the man, the myth…the pirate.

So get comfortable, and pop open a rum as we set sail across the seas of gaming.