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

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”

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

 

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 💳

 

Person using computer playing FPS game photo – Free Gaming Image on Unsplash

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.