Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III Xbox Review 8/10 "Twirl that parasol!" ⛱️ #Retrogaming

Released by Taito in 1991, Parasol Stars - the sequel to Bubble Bobble (1986), and Rainbow Islands (1987)– stuck closer to the formula of the original with single-screen action, this time with brighter visuals, larger sprites, and advanced audio – and yes, the soundtrack is absolutely as much of an earworm as the original!

Envelope PC Demo [Complete Playthrough] ✉️ @Phantom_TheGame #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich drives into Envelope which is a psychological thriller that immerses you in the life of an unfortunate soul pushed to the brink. As you navigate the eerie environments, you uncover a series of unsettling events that challenge your perception of reality. The game masterfully blends immersive storytelling with intense gameplay, drawing you deeper into its dark narrative. Each decision you make influences the outcome, leading to multiple possible endings. With its atmospheric graphics and haunting soundtrack, Envelope keeps you on edge, questioning every shadow and sound. Prepare for a gripping journey that tests your sanity and resolve. Ready to dive into the mystery? 🎮🕵️‍♂️

Cursed to Golf (Original Soundtrack) Mark Sparling | Vinyl Review By Britt 💿 @blackscreenrec @Markymark665 #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl

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The last time I came across Mark Sparling’s music was back in 2021 when I reviewed A Short Hike, Mark Sparling composed the – quite idiosyncratic – soundtrack, which was released through Stumpy Frog Records, and acted as one of my first forays into the word of VGM vinyl.

The artwork alone of Cursed to Golf makes a huge impression, created by Crisppyboat, it’s a great Claymation-style image of the golfer protagonist smashing his ball towards the viewer as various Claymation interpretations of in-game characters and scenarios surround him.

Rich with pastel colours, and devoid of any text, the whole front cover is purely dedicated to this striking image, as is the reverse, which acts as a continuation of the image, showing a trophy atop a pillar in a graveyard, the cartoonish spookiness of the game absolutely nailed here in a totally different – and very cool art style.