23 Dec 2024

Transvaal's Top 5 Games of the Year 2024 "Games so good that they dragged my butt back into gaming" 🗓️🎮 #GOTY

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2024 has personally been a weird year for me when it comes to gaming, I’ve gamed steadily from the age of 3 years old and for 30 years it has been one of my main hobbies...until this year, when I started with a real lack of motivation to game that even now still lingers.

It’s a weirdly odd feeling, to lose something you’ve always enjoyed.

Luckily for me, I’m not just fighting my mind, my body has jumped in and for the last two months I have developed a problem in my hands that makes even holding a controller painful…

So these 5 games aren't just my games of the year, they are games so good that they dragged my butt back into gaming.

What Types of Bonuses Exist in Online Casinos and How to Get Them? 🎰

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Online casinos have become increasingly popular, offering players not only the thrill of gambling but also a wide variety of bonuses to enhance their gaming experience. At platforms like https://winbay.club, players can enjoy numerous perks that make their journey even more exciting. In this article, we’ll explore the most common types of bonuses and how you can claim them.

21 Dec 2024

Aladdin on the Sega Master System | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮 🧞 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

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Aladdin on the Sega Master System
Back in the 90s I knew about Aladdin on the Sega Mega Drive and Super Nintendo but recently I discovered that Aladdin also came out on the Sega Master System.

When I heard about this I had to get it immediately as I was a fan of Aladdin. In my childhood I owned the movie on VHS and also had the game on the SNES. I purchased the game for the Sega Master System. Before putting on the game I immediately thought that this could be the worst one as it's on a 8 bit console and the graphics and sound quality would not be as great compared to the 16 bit consoles.

20 Dec 2024

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Xbox Series X Review 8.5/10 "New life to an old soul" ⚔️🔥 @AspyrMedia #IndieGame #GameDev

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Xbox Series X Review
A quarter of a century on from the first release included here (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, 1999), Aspyr continue their mission of updating vintage classics for a modern audience. With this title, they have created such a celebration of the Legacy of Kain series that is so rich with a treasure trove of historic goodies that it’s almost sure to please fans of the franchise, and it will certainly be an important release for a lot of people that hold the games dear.

19 Dec 2024

The EPYX Games: Sports Collection Nintendo Switch Review 6.5/10 "a pleasant (and challenging!) blast from the past." ⛷️🥇🏄‍♀️ @pixelgamesuk #RetroGaming

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The EPYX Games: Sports Collection Nintendo Switch Review

A collection of Epyx sports titles that I am
very familiar with, having played them all in my childhood (to various degrees of success), and then re-buying them again in my thirties – they currently (sadly) reside in storage until we get a bigger place! -  this collection is a pretty meaty one, with over 50 sports events spread across 8 titles:

Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮🤜💥🤛 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

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Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir
Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat were two of the biggest rival fighting games of the early 90s. I remember at school we would ask each other the famous question of that time.

‘What do you think is better: Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat’?

Five Gaming Genres to Keep an Eye On in 2025 👀

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 Five Gaming Genres to Keep an Eye On in 2025

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The video game industry is set for remarkable growth in 2025, with new technologies and evolving player preferences driving change across a wide range of genres. From expansive open-world adventures to immersive online casino experiences, the future of gaming promises to captivate players of all kinds. Here’s a look at the most exciting genres to keep an eye on in 2025.

18 Dec 2024

My First SNES Game | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮🤜💥🤛 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

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My First SNES Game | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir
In the early 90s Street fighter 2 The World Warrior hit the arcade machines. This game changed the fighting game genre and till this day I think this is one of the best Street fighter games and I still play it till this day.

My local chicken shop had the street fighter 2 arcade machine and used to play it with my older brother. I could never do the moves and I would always lose. I was always player 2 for some reason. Till this day never knew why that was.

In 1992 Street Fighter 2 came out on the Super Nintendo. This put Nintendo on the map. Street Fighter 2 was only available for Super Nintendo. This meant that anyone with a Sega Mega Drive had to buy a Super Nintendo to play the game.

There was a poster that came out saying 'Street Fighter 2...Sega owners dream on'.

Exploring the Role of Online Casino Games in UK Lifestyle 🎲🎰

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Exploring the Role of Online Casino Games in UK Lifestyle

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In the vibrant and ever-evolving tapestry of UK culture, entertainment plays a pivotal role in shaping lifestyles and bringing people together. From the charming tradition of pub quizzes, where communities gather to test their knowledge, to the electrifying atmosphere of football matches that unite fans across generations, British pastimes are deeply rooted in a sense of communal spirit, strategy, and excitement. 


In recent years, online casino games have emerged as a new form of entertainment, blending digital innovation with traditional leisure activities. These games offer a unique intersection between technology and recreation, raising an intriguing question: how do they integrate into the fabric of contemporary UK life and influence its dynamic culture?

17 Dec 2024

Britt’s Nintendo Switch Mini-Review Round Up: PART 1 🎮 #IndieGames #GameDev

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Britt’s Nintendo Switch Mini-Review Round Up: PART 1
We get sent a lot of games here at GF, and as we are such a small team it’s sadly inevitable that we don’t get around to fully covering every game that is kindly sent to us. The below are a selection of titles that have been on the pending pile for far, far too long, and so I thought I would shine a light on them. As these reviews are far shorter than our usual coverage, I won’t be scoring these numerically, just highlighting them for fans of the genre and mentioning any stand-out features – hopefully we come across a couple of hidden gems!

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | PC Gameplay | "BEWARE OF THE DOGS!" ⚱️🏺🗿 #IndianaJonesandTheGreatCircle

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Rich dons his fedora and packs the whip into his waistband as he decides to take on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on the PC.

In this Ten Minute Taster Rich takes on the Fieldwork mission of Rescuing Sidney from the clutches of the "Blackshirts" in The Vatican...BEWARE OF THE DOGS!

16 Dec 2024

Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable Meta Quest 3 Review 3/10 "Broken blades won’t do in battle!" 🪝 @UNIVRSstudios #IndieGame #GameDev

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Attack on Titan VR: Unbreakable Meta Quest 3 Review
Two glass snails, a framed picture of my girlfriend’s nephew, a small model frog, several Christmas tree baubles, and the temporary disablement of my left little finger. This was the price of Attack on Titan VR, the Quest title that’s easily the most physically destructive game I’ve ever played.

In game, I’m a graceful sword-wielding warrior, acrobatically swooping around a city to plant precision blows on rampaging titans. In reality, I’m obliterating my mantlepiece for the second time as my increasingly exasperated partner tells me to go out and buy some superglue to piece together the shattered remains of her ornaments. Is calling this game “Unbreakable” some kind of sick joke?

Is Crypto the Future of Savings? Insights from Biden's Executive Order 🪙

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There is no doubt that cryptocurrency has emerged as a force in the last few years, more especially, the use of blockchain technology. With many investors showing much interest in the future of cryptocurrency. 

The recent executive order on digital assets has further illuminated the potential of this new technology and how it can actually help in securing the future.

However, volatility and regulatory concerns remain serious issues when it comes to its future as a common tool for savings.

In this publication, we will examine the significant advantages of crypto as a form of savings and the potential risks involved. This article will focus on the regulatory landscape of crypto in relation to the Executive Order on cryptocurrencies signed by US President Joe Biden on March 9, 2022.

13 Dec 2024

Neo Harbor Rescue Squad PS5 Gameplay "Saving Lives With Mini Games" 🐬🚑 @bancyco #IndieGame #GameDev

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Neo Harbor Rescue Squad is a game that lets you live the life of a rookie paramedic through frantic minigame action and a wild, funny story. You'll juggle waves of patients with a battle-like triage system, master dozens of treatment minigames, and aim to win the city's recognition from the rival fire department. 

The game features over 50 minigames with multiple difficulty variations, allowing for hundreds of combinations. It's available on PS5, PS4, and Steam. 

If you're into action-packed medical simulations with a dash of humour and character-driven storytelling, this might be a game worth checking out.

12 Dec 2024

How the Internet Transformed Gaming

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The gaming industry has been around since Tennis For Two, the first video game, debuted back in 1958, but it arguably didn’t really get going until the internet became ubiquitous.

And evidence for that can be found by looking at the video game industry’s revenues over the years. In 2005, when the internet wasn’t yet fully fledged, revenues hovered around the $60 billion mark; by 2022, it had skyrocketed to nearly $200 billion

Of course, that didn’t just happen because the internet was around. It happened because the internet provided a wealth of advantages that were conducive to the gamer’s experience, some of which we’ll outline below. And the most exciting part? We’ve only scratched the surface of what the internet can do for the gaming world, so there’s no telling what things will be like in the future.


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Video Game Lo Fi: Undertale (Vol. 1) Vinyl Review By Britt 📀💿 @CuragaRecords #Vinyl #VideoGameVinyl

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Video Game Lo Fi: Undertale (Vol. 1) Vinyl Review
In this collection, producers Hotline Sewhani & Emunator join the long-running Curaga Records Lo Fi series with a chillhop take on music from the seminal indie game. Featuring ten tracks that all clock in at under three minutes each, this is an album that packs a lot into a short space of time, and fleshes out the originals with airy synth, lush melodies, delicate, glassy percussion, trip-hop beats and even a touch of slap bass (good), all wrapped up in the usual Curaga Records high quality presentation and artwork.

11 Dec 2024

PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller – Fortnite Sticker Mania Review By Britt 🎮 #Retrogaming

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PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller – Fortnite Sticker Mania Review
The first PowerA controller for Switch that we’ve covered here at GF – although we have covered PowerA Xbox controllers previously (PowerA Core Blush, PowerA Fortnite Midas) – and it’s been an instant hit in our household, with my son especially gravitating towards it over the other controllers available, which is always a good sign! He has been officially named it “My Sticker ‘troller”

10 Dec 2024

Tetris Forever PC Review 8/10 "The Story Is the Star" 💣 @DigitalEclipse #Retrogaming

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Tetris Forever PC Review
My Tetris is Nintendo Game Boy era Tetris. Once you had that chunky Game Boy in your hand and a copy of Tetris inserted into the back of that pocket gem it meant that was all you were going to play for the next 6 months until the kid at school who had 15 game carts was able to lend you another game to play on your Game Boy.

Tetris Forever fills in the gaps of what came before Nintendo's 1989 Tetris and also what came after. During this wonderful character led journey Digital Eclipse prove once again that they are the masters of the interactive video game documentary.

9 Dec 2024

Drova - Forsaken Kin PC Gameplay "An Indie RPG GOTY Contender!" 🛖⚔️ @J2D_Interactive #IndieGame #GameDev

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Drova - Forsaken Kin landed in the Games Freezer and blew the GF Cardiff and London HQ's wide open. It came from nowhere and received massive acclaim from Britt in his review (Britt knows his onions) and now Rich has finally gotten around to giving you 30 minutes of Drova video goodness on the PC. Relax, sit back and enjoy the start of this RPG Rolls Royce.

6 Dec 2024

Mega Cat Studios: - Britt’s Mega Drive Odyssey Part 3: Old Towers 🏰 @RetroSouls @megacatstudios #IndieGame #IndieGameDev

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Mega Cat Studios: - Britt’s Mega Drive Odyssey Part 3:  Old Towers
Retrosouls’ Old Towers is next up in my Mega Drive Odyssey, and it’s one that my three-year old gravitated to as I was playing through each game, showing that awesome puzzle titles are ageless!

As with Mega Cat Studios other titles, the Mega Drive case is branded with their logo which really is a nice touch as it makes them stand out and feel that little bit extra special. The cover image is of the main character moving at speed towards a golden coin, as if he’s hurtling out of the image itself, with the background featuring heavy motion blur to give that sense of pace. The spine is also uniform and matches up perfectly with other MCS releases whilst the rear sums up the gameplay in a succinct paragraph as some additional quotes hammer home that this is an addictive puzzle-based title, along with some screenshots.

5 Dec 2024

Jon Hare Talks To Rich About Sociable Soccer 25, Banana Shots and Beef & Horseradish Sandwiches ⚽🥪🍌 @Sociable_Soccer @jonhare

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Jon Hare Interview
Jon Hare has been a video game design hero for me since the days of Microprose Soccer, Sensible Soccer, Cannon Fodder and SWOS to just name a few great games that Jon had a hand in making.

Jon is now fully committed to delivering a new and fun footy experience across PC and consoles in the form of Sociable Soccer and it's iterations since 2017.

When I was given the opportunity to ask Jon a few questions I obviously leapt at the chance and then thought what the hell do I ask the guy who created one of the finest football video games to ever be created...

So I regressed to 12 year old me and all was good...

4 Dec 2024

BZZZT! Nintendo Switch Review 9/10 "A Perfect Potion of Platforming Perfection" 🤖🥪 @ko_dll #IndieGame #GameDev

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BZZZT! Nintendo Switch Review
The people who make the best platform games are the people that know the genre inside out from playing the classics and having an understanding of what makes a great platformer. What we have here my friends is one of the best indie platform video games that I have ever had the pleasure of playing. 

Developed by KO.DLL BZZZT! is truly a love letter to the classics of the genre and also brings its own brand of charm and sauce! Bzzzt offers up a fast-paced, precision platforming experience with the game clearly being designed to be accessible to both newcomers and veterans of the genre with its perfectly pitched variation of difficulty levels.

3 Dec 2024

Bandit Knight PC Gameplay "Stealing In Style!" 🕵️‍♀️ @BanditKnightG #IndieGame #GameDev

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Bandit Knight is a stealth action game where you step into the boots of a master thief. The game features vibrant 2.5D pixel art and requires players to outsmart enemies, steal legendary treasures, and navigate various environments. You can customize your tools, unlock upgrades, and rise to become the ultimate King of Thieves.

2 Dec 2024

THE BIGGEST VIDEO GAME MUSEUM IN ITALY OPENS TO THE PUBLIC 🕹️ @gammuseum_ #Retrogaming

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GAMM THE BIGGEST VIDEO GAME MUSEUM IN ITALY GAMM OPENS TO PUBLIC
Italy celebrates games culture with a new museum now open in the heart of Rome

GAMM - Game Museum has now opened to the public in the historical center of Rome at Piazza della Repubblica. GAMM - Game Museum aims to highlight the cultural and artistic value of video games as interactive works allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a path based on the combination of history, technology, and the exploration of gameplay. 

101 Most Important Soccer Games Episode 5: Emlyn Hughes International Soccer [1988] ⚽ #RetroGaming

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Rich takes on the 101 Most Important Soccer Video Games one by one. Episode 5 sees Rich try and play Emlyn Hughes International Soccer.

Gaming Platforms Increasingly Adopting New Payment Methods To Meet Gamer Demand 💳

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The gaming industry has evolved drastically over the years, and with that, so have the ways in which gamers make transactions. Whether it’s buying a new game, purchasing downloadable content (DLC), betting at online casinos, or making in-game purchases, gamers are increasingly seeking more convenient and secure payment methods to enhance their gaming experience. 


Gaming platforms are responding by adopting new payment methods to meet the growing demand for seamless and varied ways to make purchases. This shift reflects broader trends in digital payment preferences, driven by the need for faster, safer, and more flexible options.

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