Okay, this has charm in spades. I’m always interested in a platformer that nails that chunky, content-stuffed ’90s vibe, and WINDSWEPT seems to be aiming right for that nostalgic sweet spot. This buddy-platformer from Top Hat Studios, Inc. and developer WeatherFell is launching on almost every platform—PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch,Read More →
It’s been a few months since the original announcement, but new images for the game have dropped just ahead of launch and are a sharp reminder that this is one of the biggest retro remakes of the year. SQUARE ENIX is finally bringing us the end of the Erdrick TrilogyRead More →
This looks absolutely metal. Retroware and Zenovia Interactive have announced that Neon Inferno—a high-octane, neon-drenched run-and-gun shooter—is launching on almost every modern platform on November 20, 2025. If you live for the era of Contra and Wild Guns, you’re going to want to pay attention, because this one is aRead More →
You know I love a good side-scrolling shooter, and this one looks like it’s taking the bullet-hell genre and adding a genuinely clever twist. Schildmaid MX is launching digitally on November 26th across almost everything: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Microsoft StoreRead More →
Detective Dotson is finally bringing Bollywood charm to Nintendo Switch! This looks absolutely lovely, and I’ve been keeping an eye on it since I first saw it pop up. Detective Dotson—a charming, puzzle-heavy adventure with a distinct Bollywood flair—is officially launching on the Nintendo eShop on October 30, 2025. AndRead More →
Another standout at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 was Grave Space from Mojo Trio Games — a title that blends the intensity of bullet hell shooters with the unmistakable charm of 1990s-style side-scrolling action. The game launched on Steam in 2024, but Mojo Trio’s presence at the expo gave visitors anotherRead More →
Among the many indie titles showcased at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025, one game in particular stood out for its quirky concept and unmistakable retro flair — Overencumbered in Another World from Hawaiian Shirt Games, a small but talented indie dev team based in Manchester. Described as an inventory management game,Read More →
One of the standout discoveries at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 came from an unexpected source — a small but passionate charity using game development to make a difference. I had the chance to chat with a developer from Computers Are Free for Everyone (CAFFE), a registered charity that teaches computerRead More →
This is the kind of 2D action-adventure concept that immediately hooks me. Forget saving a mythical kingdom or a damsel in distress; Death Trap Mountain is a pure, unadulterated platforming quest driven by the ultimate motivation: rescuing your dog. Developer Daniel Gill (Gillis LLC) has taken a simple, heartfelt premiseRead More →
