This is genuinely exciting news for console owners! Hell Is Other Demons, a game that has already earned a ton of respect on PC—it currently holds an impressive 85 Metacritic score—is finally launching on consoles. Publisher Alchemy Games has announced that this masterclass in precision action is hitting PlayStation 5,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 →
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 →
This is exactly the kind of retro-modern hybrid that hits my sweet spot. Publisher Meridiem has announced they are bringing Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure to Steam on November 24, 2025, and this one looks like a pure injection of colorful, 2D Jurassic action. Developed by The Dude Games, this platformerRead More →
Here is a genuinely clever concept for a puzzle-action game: MotionRec is built entirely around a tape recorder mechanic where you record your movements and play them back to solve puzzles. It’s the kind of inventive, physics-bending idea that always grabs attention. I’ll be honest: I think this is oneRead More →
