Batora: Lost Haven XSX Review 6.5/10 🌳🎋 @stormindgames #IndieGames #GameDev

Batora: Lost Haven was a game that really caught my eye when I first saw the trailer, I hadn’t played an ARPG in some time and fancied getting hips deep into some demon-killing action, and if there was a narrative to suck me in, all the better! 

🤡 Dropsy Nintendo Switch Review 8/10 "Hug is all you Need" 🤡 @dropsytheclown #IndieGames #GameDev

Sometimes, there’s nothing finer than a graphic adventure with pixel graphics. It’s a genre and style that has worked since the ‘80s, and through tweaks and differing approaches, still has plenty of life left in it - as illustrated here, by Dropsy.

The Medium Original Game Soundtrack - Vinyl Review "Creeping Horror From Within" 📀💿 @blackscreenrec #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl

Bloober Team’s 2021 psychological horror The Medium was rich in atmosphere, and a large part of that was due to the score by Yamaoka and Reikowski. I was lucky enough to catch an Akira Yamaoka show in my hometown of Cardiff back in 2015 - bizarrely enough, I’ve just realised that it’s exactly seven years ago to the very day that I’m writing this article – spooky.

🤖 SELINI Ten Minute Taster PC Gameplay "Dark Cold & Foreboding Just the Way I like It!" 🤖 #SeliniGame #IndieGames #GameDev @cymbangames

Selini is a cryptic and alluring journey of foggy wastelands, abandoned machinery and forgotten ruins.

🐒🏝️ Return To Monkey Island Review 7/10 "The 90’s. If you’re too young to remember them, they were great." 🐒🏝️ @grumpygamer @terribletoybox #ReturnToMonkeyIsland

The 90’s. If you’re too young to remember them, they were great. Bands were cheap to go and see, you didn’t need to mortgage a kidney to heat your house or feed yourself, and beer was reasonably priced.

But none of that mattered to me back then because we had point-and-click adventures. Which were ace. 

🎬🎥 The Gallery Xbox Series X Review 8/10 “An Insightful and Engaging Exhibition” 🎥🎬 @paulraschid #IndieGames #FMVGames #GameDev

Paul Raschid is a big name in the FMV/interactive movie genre, having written and directed the wonderful and engaging Five Dates. His name carries a pedigree, and after Five Dates I hoped that The Gallery would continue pushing FMV games forward, with interesting stories, great acting and choices that are both thoughtful and contemplative.

Going into the gallery, it’s fair to say that I had high expectations - they were definitely met.

🩸🔪 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Unveils Slaughter Family Character Cards 🩸🔪@fearthegun @TXChainSawGame

After debuting retro character cards for their cast of Victims, Gun Interactive has this week shared a series of similar cards for the Slaughter Family, the murderous relatives set to battle the Victims in head-to-head asymmetrical multiplayer action when The Texas Chain Saw Massacre launches in 2023. 

⌨️ Outshine PC Review 6/10 "Outshine is one of those games that’s like patting your head while rubbing your belly" ⌨️ @PixelHunted @OutshineGame #IndieGames #GameDev

As someone who spends literally every hour of my working day with my fingers on a keyboard, I figured I’d sail through Outshine. Type words to blast enemies? 

Pfft, whatever’s in my path is going to be absolutely obliterated. 

So, Area 1, Level 1, max difficulty. Let’s go.

🎙️ Trust GXT241 VELICA Microphone Review "the Velica is like a little wolverine" 🎙️ @TrustGaming

Trust GXT241 VELICA Microphone

Microphones are one of those accessories that people can spend days comparing and ‘iffing and butting about’, much like turntables. I’ve covered some great microphones here at GF, but the Trust GXT241 Velica streaming microphone really made an impact with its sheer simplicity, accessibility and sound quality.

🛫 Honeycomb Aeronautical announces global shipping of Alpha Flight XPC and Honeycomb Xbox Hub 🛬 @flyhoneycomb

Honeycomb Aeronautical has just released the Alpha Flight Controls XPC and offers worldwide shipping. Alpha Flight XPC is compatible with both Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC.

The Honeycomb Alpha Flight Controls XPC was designed and developed in California by pilots and aerospace engineers to ensure the most realistic flight simulation experience possible.

🏔️⛰️ The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow PC Review 9/10 "Everything about the game is immediately appealing" 🏔️⛰️ @shaunaitcheson #GameDev #IndieGames

Until recently, if I wanted to hear this many gruff Northerners telling each other to bugger off I’d have to dig out my Ken Loach DVD collection.

Now that I’ve visited Bewlay, and delved deep into Hob’s Barrow (not a euphemism), I have access to another world in which robust vernacular is firmly on the menu. 

♥️♣️♠️♦️ Low-Risk Online Casino Games You Should Try ♥️♣️♠️♦️

People love online casinos because they offer an immersive and thrilling experience that cannot be found at traditional brick-and-mortar casinos. Online casinos are able to offer a wider variety of games, as well as bigger and better jackpots. They also allow players to enjoy the convenience of playing from home, which is a major draw for many people. Additionally, online casinos are often more affordable than traditional casinos, and they offer 24/7 customer support.

Online casino games can be lucrative but also hard to win. The games are designed in a way that makes it difficult to predict the outcome, so it can take time to learn the ropes and build up some winning strategies. However, there are some low-risk games that offer better odds for players, and these can be a good starting point. Once you have a feel for how the games work, you can start to increase your stakes and try to win big.

💰 Esports Betting Tips That'll Worth Your Time 💰

Esports, or electronic sports, is a term used to describe the competitive playing of video games. While it may seem like a new phenomenon, esports actually has a long and storied history.

The year 2000 marked the rise of online streaming services like Twitch and YouTube, which allowed gamers to share their gameplay footage with the world. This led to a surge in the popularity of many esports titles, culminating in the creation of the International e-Sports Federation (IeSF).

Today, esports is a multi-billion dollar industry with millions of fans worldwide. The best players can make six-figure salaries by competing in major tournaments like the League of Legends World Championship or The International Dota 2 Championships. Esports is now firmly established as a mainstream form of entertainment and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

🏎️💿🎶 Ridge Racer Infinity Video Game Music Review (RoBKTA) 🏎️💿🎶 @firagarecords #VGM #VideoGameMusic

I have something of an odd history with dance music. Like many who grew up in the mid-90s, my distinct opinion was that proper music had to have proper instruments, i.e. guitar, bass, and drums. Even the keyboard was a bit racy for my liking. 

That said, I never turned off thumping video game soundtracks as, to me, they didn’t count, so I would happily listen to the mental Rotterdam Nation across the Ridge Racer games and think nothing of it. 

Of course, like every grunge-slash-indie fan, once I heard Born Slippy, all bets were off and I remain a dedicated raver to this day.

🛤️🏞️ A Winding Path Nintendo Switch Review 8/10 "A Path to Light Your Way" 🛤️🏞️ #IndieGames #GameDev

I’ve always been a sucker for black and white, sketchy, pen ‘ n ink art styles in video games. A recent example would be the wonderful Mundaun, although here, Mundaun’s folkloric, creeping horror is replaced with breezy 2D strolling and featherweight puzzling, combined with calming music and audio to create a relaxing atmosphere as you make your way through the world.

A Winding Path starts with your character outside a farmhouse, near a scarecrow and some fields. Viewed from the side, the sketched world is captured in an expressive format, with the sounds of wind whistling through the fields and trickling water blending well with the penmanship that makes up the visuals.

🧱 LEGO Bricktales XSX Review 7.5/10 "Build Me Up, Buttercup" 🧱 #LEGOBrickTales #LEGO @Thunderfulgames

I’ve played quite a few LEGO games over the years – mostly in local multiplayer – and they’ve always had a lot to offer in terms of accessible fun.

Admittedly, the sheer amount of movie franchise-based games did get a bit wearying, but LEGO City Undercover and the more open-world, sandbox games were highlights, and so – when offered LEGO Bricktales to review, I just assumed that there would be an inherent quality to whatever approach was taken here (as I’d not heard of the game beforehand) and yes, LEGO has (mostly) woven their magic again, and this time in a game that feels the most traditional ‘LEGO’ game yet.

🏚️🎃 Papercut Mansion PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay "Cut To The Chase!" 🎃🏚️ @SpaceLizardSt #IndieGames #GameDev

In this papercraft rogue-lite, explore a mysterious mansion floor by floor. Solve puzzles, battle enemies and complete quests as you unlock new abilities to aid you on each run as you solve the mystery behind the Paper Cut Mansion.

🪐🚀Out There Oceans Of Time PC Ten Minute Taster Gameplay 🪐🚀 @Mi_Clos #IndieGames #GameDev

 
Out There: Oceans of Time is a space exploration game that puts you at the helm of an interstellar mission of discovery spanning a vast and vibrant cosmos.

Come and watch Rich wander about aimlessly in a galaxy far far away from here!

💻👨‍💻 Ugreen Launches NEW 13-in-1 USB-C Docking Station Designed for MacBook M1 and Windows Laptops 💻👨‍💻 @UgreenOfficial

Complete with 13 different ports, the USB-C Docking Station allows users to connect several external devices to their laptops

Ugreen, the award-winning manufacturer of quality and affordable electronic accessories and consumer technology products is expanding its range by welcoming its latest product, the USB-C Docking Station designed for use with MacBook M1s and Windows laptops. 

The docking Station is equipped with 13 ports, enabling users to access 8K video output, triple display, SuperSpeed data transfer, powerful charging, USB-Connectivity, ethernet, and audio connectivity. It is available for $329.99 on Amazon and £349.99 on Amazon UK using the £20 discount coupon.

🔋🪫 EXCITRUS launches its slim and super-fast charging 105W 18000mAh Power Bank Ultimate 🔋🪫 @Excitrus1

"With two independent output power sources through USB-C(87W) and USB-A(18W) to charge laptops and phones simultaneously"

Experienced mobile charging specialists EXCITRUS, who has a strong history of developing the latest technology in PD chargers and power banks and previously worked with well-known tech brands, is today pleased to announce the latest product in its charging series, the 105W Power Bank Ultimate. 

Designed to provide super-fast portable charging and Power Delivery (PD) for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, iPhone, Laptops and Other USB Devices, it is small but powerful. 

The new power bank is one of the smallest in the market with around 100W power output and retails for $89.99/£81 on Amazon and the EXCITRUS store.