Watch The Brand New Trailer For Endzone 2 (Apocalyptic Colony Builder) ☢️ @gentlymadgames #IndieGame #GameDev

Assemble Entertainment continues to build excitement for their flagship apocalyptic colony builder Endzone 2. Launching in 2025 on PC, the game has received a massive, must-play Early Access update. New graphical enhancements, missions, and innovative gameplay features continue to elevate Endzone 2 as a genre-defining experience.

The original critically-acclaimed Endzone, released in 2021, won multiple awards as a groundbreaking survival-builder. Combining city-building with post-apocalyptic survival, it challenged players to thrive on irradiated land while expanding and prospering. Its finely tuned balance kept players hooked. Endzone 2 takes the experience to a whole new level, delivering groundbreaking mechanics and immersive gameplay, ideal for fans of Anno 1800, Frostpunk and Banished!

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Xbox Series X Review 9.75/10 "Welcome back, Henry" ⚔️🐎 @KingdomComeRPG

The first Kingdom Come: Deliverance had a huge impact on my life upon my first playthrough four years ago, It was my ‘go to’ game in the days when my fiancée was pregnant and often napping or getting comfortable in bed whilst chugging back bottles of Tums. 

I’d pop KCD on the Xbox in our bedroom and get lost in 15th century Bohemia, my beloved often chiming in, whistling along to the music, commenting on my less savoury deeds, and questioning why the main character – the son of a Czech blacksmith – spoke as if he’d never left the borders of Mousehole. What does she know, eh?

My point being that I pumped almost two hundred hours into Kingdom Come: Deliverance (Well, 150 in hours of actual game time and probably 50 hours of LOADING SCREENS, something that is thankfully, thankfully remedied in this sequel) over those last few months before we became parents, and the game now reminds me of a pretty special time of my life, so getting the opportunity to lose myself again in the world of Henry of Skalitz was an exiting proposition to say the least!

Prologue: Go Wayback! Looks Like A Really Interesting Open World / Exploration / Survival Game From Player Unknown Productions! 🧭🏔️⛺️ @pp_socials #IndieGame #GameDev

There's something about this that's making me excited to se what it turns out like. I'm hoping it's not just ANOTHER survival game that Steam is FLOODED with. After listening to the devs talk it sounds very interesting indeed!

Coridden PC Gameplay "Ride the beast!" ⚔️🦕 @aftnareld #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich plays Coridden which is an action-packed RPG where you can shapeshift into the beasts you defeat. You can play solo or with up to three friends in co-op mode. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic world where you uncover dark secrets in the legendary city of Aasha. You can switch between human and beast forms to utilize different strengths and skills.

Promise Mascot Agency arrives April 2025 on PC & Consoles 👹 @KaizenGameWorks #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Kaizen Game Works have announced that Promise Mascot Agency is coming to consoles and PC on April 10th 2025 - with a new trailer exclusively revealed at IGN Fan Fest.

From the dev team behind Paradise Killer, join ex-yakuza legend Michi and his assistant manager Pinky☆ in their epic quest to restore glory to a cursed Japanese town’s defunct mascot agency!

Astronomics Early Access PC Gameplay "Asteroid Tourism" ☄️🚀 @AstronomicsGame @numizmatic #GameDev #IndieGame

Astronomics is an indie game developed by Numizmatic and published by Numizmatic as well. Released on February 10, 2025, it combines top-down action and space exploration with asteroid mining automation. 

In "Astronomics," players navigate their customizable starship to randomly generated asteroids passing by. The goal is to mine valuable resources and impress your employer, Cube Corporation, while upgrading equipment and fighting off pirates. The game features a mix of manual and automated mining, with players using tools like mining lasers and gravity tethers to extract resources. 

Set in the not-so-distant future, Earth has become prohibitively expensive to live on. Players take on the role of a miner trying to save up for a ticket back home by exploiting resources from asteroids. The game's narrative revolves around managing equipment, expanding your freighter, and dealing with the challenges of space capitalism.

Catagrams iOS Review 8/10 "Like word-based puzzle games? This could be purr-fect for you" 🐈 @catagrams #IndieGame #GameDev

It’s not often we cover mobile games here at GF, but I’ve yet to find a word-based puzzler that I didn’t like and so Catagrams was installed on my phone faster than a moggy racing to the milk bowl. 

A simple and addictive title that caters for all skill levels, Catagrams is a very calming and cat-centric title that presents multiple scrambled words that need to be re-aligned, there are multiple coloured threads that run through each word to assist you in showing how they fit together, and you can also adjust the difficulty by selecting longer, more complex words – or simplify things by using the inbuilt hint system to show as many bonus letters in the words as you’d like to help you on your way if you are a little stumped.

ZPF is one of the most anticipated shoot-'em-ups of 2025!! 💥 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #GameDev #RetroGaming

The long wait is finally over. Mega Cat Studios announced today that the first playable demo for ZPF, a spectacularly surreal 16-bit shoot-’em-up, is now available for free as part of Steam Next Fest. Shooter aficionados can Wishlist the game today. 

Offering a wealth of content for players to sink their teeth into, the demo showcases the ZPF's explosive, high-energy gameplay. It introduces players to its vibrant, diverse worlds across three imaginative realms: fantasy, cyberpunk, and space.

In the ZPF Steam Next Fest Demo, players can choose from three distinct playable characters, each bringing a unique playstyle to the experience:

Monster Mop PC Gameplay "Clean Up On Aisle 25!!" 🧹💩😈🔥 @terahardstudios #IndieGames #GameDev

Monster Mop Up is an upcoming game developed by Terahard Studios and published by Yogscast Games. In this game, you take on the role of a Custodian for the Ministry of Monster Concealment. Your mission is to rescue the adorable and scared Ragamuffins from the human world and clean up all evidence of their existence.

The Complete List Of Mean Machines SEGA Magazine Reviews 📚📖 #RetroGaming 🕹️

The hallowed pages of the Mean Machines SEGA magazines held a treasure trove of reviews across 53 issues. The original Mean machines was my go to mag before it split into SEGA and Nintendo rebrands of the magazine. In the last 5 years I have been collecting  Mean Machines SEGA issues via the wonderful world of eBay and I'm nearly there with completing a full collection. 

It's at this point in my collecting journey that I thought I would put together a nice list of all the games reviewed in the Mean machines SEGA Magazines and also give you a nice link to the Internet Archive of the SEGA Mean Machines issues that have been scanned into the repository over the years.

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit ~ New 'Steam Next Fest' Demo 😎

Now available to download on Steam, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit’s demo allows AVGN fans to experience two stages from the highly-anticipated title ahead of its Q2 2025 launch.

Starting today, AVGN fans can now get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit. Indie developer and publisher Retroware is thrilled to announce that the demo for the highly anticipated game is now live on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest.

GXT 866 Torix Premium Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Review By Britt "A tasteful keyboard with chunky, satisfying key-presses" ⌨️@trustGaming

A mechanical keyboard with an incredible level of customisation, only a slight tweak is needed by the user through the included software to make this a go-to keyboard for all purposes.

A full-size wired keyboard (although a wireless version is also available) with some of the best RGB lighting customisation I’ve ever seen – honestly, it was addictive to scroll through the settings – the Trust GXT Torix 866 very quickly became the keyboard I used for my daily tasks, although after a vital tweak involving key sensitivity.

Trust 3-in-1 Gaming Bundle (Thado Keyboard, Helox Mouse & Mouse Pad) Review by Britt ⌨️🖱️ @TrustGaming

The Trust gaming bundle is the perfect starter set to begin a gaming journey, with the Thado keyboard, Helox mouse and accompanying mouse pad forming everything a gamer needs to get in the game.

Presented in a stylish white, the keyboard and mouse combo is complemented by RGB lighting subtly used in the underlit keys and around the edge of the rear of the mouse, as well as a lit GXTrust logo inside the mouse, viewable through the hexagonal mesh design.

The Thado keyboard allows some light customisation of the RGB lighting through toggling between a fully lit setup as well as a ‘breathing’ effect. Whilst the Thado is wired, the included Helox mouse is wireless, with the required Bluetooth dongle being kept inside the body of the mouse when not in use, perfect for when packing up and commuting.

The mouse takes 1.5 hours to reach a full charge but can be used whilst in charging mode. Also of note are the two customisable side-switches on the Helox, as well as the button just below the scrolling wheel which allows you to instantly flick between mouse speeds on the fly.

The Thado is a compact keyboard, and as such does not contain a numpad, much to the annoyance of accountants worldwide, but of course there’s no time for taxes when you are playing the best Build engine game..Blood, natch.!

The third item included in the gaming bundle is a large mouse pad with a smooth surface for accurate aiming and control when in-game and used in tandem with the Helox  mouse. The bottom of the mouse pad is anti-slip to ensure no missed headshots. The universal black design looking at home on any table or desk, with subtle Trust branding.

SUMMARY

In summary, the Trust 3-in-1 Gaming Bundle gives gamers all they need to dive in with eye-catching designs and a nod of the head towards instancy and accessibility.

Whilst the keyboard lacks the incredible customisation of the Trust Torix, it also features a slightly smoother experience when typing – due to the lack of mechanical keys here – and has a better ‘out of the box’ keystroke sensitivity to improve typing accuracy.

The compact design of the keyboard, as well as the in-built dongle storage for the Helox mouse make this bundle ideal for travel or commuting.

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From the website:

3-in-1 gaming bundle with compact TKL keyboard, ultra-lightweight wireless mouse and mousepad

• Depth: 97 MM

• Game with style, convenience and precision with this ultimate accessory bundle

• Compact TKL keyboard takes up limited space on your desk or in your bag

• Sustainably designed; keyboard made with 69% recycled plastics for a reduced environmental impact

• Anti-ghosting functionality registers up to 10 keystrokes at the same time

• Sturdy metal backplate with Anti-skid rubber feet for extra stability

• Keyboard and mouse with multicolour LED lighting to make your gaming setup even cooler

• Mouse with ultra-lightweight design of only 75g allows for swift and easy movement

• Ultra-low latency wireless via 2.4 GHz micro-USB receiver for lag-free playtime

• Built-in rechargeable battery with up to 80 hours of continuous use so the fun never stops

• Adjustable DPI (800-4800) to adapt your play style to suit the game

• Height: 235 MM

• Width: 375 MM

Blow It Up Xbox Series X Review 7.5/10 "A bomb-based physics title that certainly isn’t a dud!" 💣💥@brainseal #IndieGame #GameDev

Having been a fan of Brain Seal Ltd since I was introduced to them via the wonderful Dark Quest 3, I was intrigued as to what their take on a bomb-centric physics title would be, and would it be enough to take my mind off the hope of a further Dark Quest sequel?

Yes, yes it could!

Blow It Up takes place in Bombtopia, a world populated by voxel bombs that is suddenly taken over by invaders. Your friends are captured, and you must travel the overworld, collecting enough coins to free your friends – all of whom have a special power that can aid you – all the while completing stages by hurling one (or more!)  of your explosive team members into the various structures that hide the fiendish enemies in each level.

On Rails Retro Arcade Shooter "Infinite Onslaught" And It's Keyboard Bashing Tech Is Coming in 2025! 💥 @BonkersBuilders #IndieGame #GameDev

Infinite Onslaught, is a retro-styled arcade shooter that is also the first-ever "Keyboard Basher" game, pioneering a new genre that allows players to enjoy light-gun style shooting using only a keyboard. The game pays homage to the golden age of arcade cabinets with smooth animations, vibrant soundtracks, and frenetic, action-packed gameplay.

A brand new twist on the "Light Gun Rail" 

video game genre!

Sniper Killer PC Review 6/10 “Flesh Wound” 🔫 @LeggoMyGiallo @henryhoare8 @torturestar @PuppetCombo #IndieGame #GameDev

I’ve been very vocal about my love for the Torture Star Video line of releases, enjoying every release that I have played thus far. After playing several of them, a thought did enter my mind – “would I ever finally play one and dislike it? Would one fail to live up to the rest and finally break the streak?” Luckily, whilst I would say the streak is intact - I do have my issues with Sniper Killer.

In Sniper Killer you play as… well, a ‘Sniper Killer’, a man who enjoys shooting people… usually in the face, although the first time I took control of him, I shot the wrong target and then, when I found the right one - I shot him in the shoulder, a mere flesh wound, but the game decided that was close enough to kill him. This did tickle me as you see the victim later on and he is missing most of his face. I wanted to tell the police that someone else must have shot him after I did, as I was nowhere near his face with my shot - but that's strangely not a dialogue option.

Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip Nintendo Switch Review 8.5/10 "This is a Terrific Turbo Trip To Take" 👍 @TinyTerryGame @SuperRareGames #IndieGame #GameDev

My evil, twisted and foul editor covered Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip on upon its PC release last Summer, and it also made his end of year list with the below comment:

"For a game that's around 4 hours long this kept me busy doing fun stuff in this open world platformer that has an awesome art style and a music sense that compliments the game perfectly. 

It's the perfect example of an indie game that benefits from not over stretching itself and making sure that what it does, it does it well. 

Go make friends with Tiny Terry and I promise you won't regret it!"

The game is centred around young Terry, who we initially meet as he stands in line at the ‘Job Application Centre’ where he is looking to get a car so that he can ‘go to space’, all completely normal and above board. Through a series of miscommunications – a throughline in the game – Terry ends up getting a job as a taxi driver… with no pay, natch.

The AVGN Nerd Room Game Booth - How Was it Made? 🤓 @megacatstudios @schottr @JustySilverman @Retroware @cinemassacre #RetroGaming #AVGN

Watch as The Angry Video Game Nerd Narrates the construction of the Nerd Room, Highlighting the Upcoming Release of The AVGN 8-Bit

Retroware, in collaboration with Mega Cat Studios, has released a behind-the-scenes video documenting the painstaking process of recreating the iconic "Nerd Room" from The Angry Video Game Nerd series for MAGFest 2025 to showcase The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit. The game is currently in development for the NES, PC, and all modern platforms and is available to wishlist on Steam today.

Atomic Heart DLC : Enchantment Under The Sea [DLC3] PC Review "A wife in the hand is worth 3 in the bush?!" 🌊 @mundfish #IndieGame #GameDev

I've admired Atomic Heart from afar over the last couple of years with it featuring on my "Must Play" list for that time. With all the great games that have come out in that time Atomic Heart has been pushed to the back of my queue.

Now that I finally get a chance to cover the game through Games Freezer I am glad to say that I finally got to play it! Although, as I have been asked to cover the Enchantment Under The Sea DLC this means that I have committed a gamer crime by playing the 3rd DLC before I've even played the base game!

Someone may already be knocking on my door to take me away for such heinous crimes to gaming but for now I'm on the run and able to give you a review of my time with Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under The Sea.

Flesh Made Fear PC Trailer "Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror." 🔪🩸 @TaintedPact @AssembleTeam #IndieGame #GameDev #HorrorGame

Flesh Made Fear is a real blood thirsty, killing feast coming on PC near the end of 2025! 

With an intriguing plotline and set in a flesh seeking environment, this truly is a survival horror experience that gamers with a thirst for a game with ‘edge’ and the red stuff (not wine) will love.

"Flesh Made Fear" is a survival horror game developed by Tainted Pact and published by Assemble Entertainment. Set to release in Q4 2025, the game draws inspiration from classic titles like the original "Resident Evil" trilogy.

Players will take on the role of either Natalie or Jack, elite operatives from the Reaper Intervention Platoon (R.I.P.), on a covert mission to neutralize Victor "The Dripper" Ripper, a brilliant but deranged former CIA agent. 

Split Fiction’s Lead Characters Star in New Trailer at Sony’s State of Play 📔♈️📓 @HazelightGames #IndieGame #GameDev

At the February 13th Sony State of Play event, EA and Hazelight Studios premiered a new trailer for Split Fiction, the studio’s upcoming co-op adventure that jumps between sci-fi and fantasy in an epic story of friendship.

Shining more light on the game’s two protagonists Mio and Zoe, the new trailer reveals more details about the characters’ backgrounds and the journey players will experience through the varied worlds of Split Fiction.

The trailer also highlights the game’s captivating story, as science fiction author Mio and fantasy writer Zoe come to terms with their differences, uncover hidden secrets about themselves and work together and overcome the odds stacked against them.

Split Fiction will launch March 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and the EA app for $49.99. 

Players can also invite a friend to play with them for free on any platform (Crossplay on PS, Xbox & PC) with the Friend’s Pass. 

Magno Magnetic Wireless 5000mAh Powerbank Review By Britt 🔋🪫📱⚡️ @TrustGaming

A magnetic powerbank for iPhone 12 and higher, the Trust Magno is an absolute must for those who need a boost on the go.

As someone who tends to use his partner’s bag-contained MASSIVE powerbank whenever my phone is running low and we are out and about, I never really thought to get one myself, as I like to travel light and just have a few things in my pocket, so whenever my phone needed a charge and we were in transit or on a daytrip with our young son, I’d just pop my phone on charge and leave it in her bag. But no longer!

Big Helmet Heroes Xbox Series X Review: 7.5/10 "Helmets on, it’s time to rock" 🪖⛑️ @DearVillagers #IndieGame #GameDev

Big Helmet Heroes is the first title from Exalted Studio, a developer based in the south of France composed of veterans of the industry, with composer Pierre Galibert handling the score.

With a genuinely amusing trailer that captured the imagination, the thought of a modern, tasty 3D brawler with a wordless comedic approach that focused on slapstick and absurdity very much appealed to me. Whilst there is a lot to love and as much fun as the game is, it can’t quite shake the creeping repetition that haunts the genre.

Die In The Dungeon "It's Dicey To Go In The Dungeon" 🎲 @dieinthedungeon #IndieGame #GameDev

@thegamesfreezer Die In The Dungeon PC Game #indiegames #indiegame #pcgaming #pcgamer #pcgame #turnbased #deckbuilding #dicegame @dieinthedungeon ♬ 活着 (《산다는건》中文版) - 金润吉

 

Keep Driving PC Review 7.5/10 "The Crazy Gas Fuelled Adventures Of A Sedan!" 🚗 @YCJYgames #IndieGame #GameDev

Keep Driving from YCJY Games is a wonderful turn-based RPG that combines elements of road trips and roguelike mechanics, all wrapped up in a beautiful pixel art package of nostalgia and great music.

You play as a young driver who has just bought their first car around the early 2000s, and your main goal is to meet up with your friend at a music festival on the other side of the country within four weeks. Interestingly, the game features a procedurally generated world with various routes, 'shopping' stops and random encounters along the way.

"Games of a Lifetime" by Jaz Rignall > Book Review By Rich 📚📖 @JazRignall @bitmap_books

Growing up in the '80s and '90s and reading various video game magazines from the period meant that Jaz Rignall has always been a hero of mine. 

My first experience of Jaz's brand of video game journalism came through the much-thumbed pages of the Mean Machines monthly video game magazine in the early '90s. I remember my first purchase of Mean Machines magazine vividly. I bought Issue 7 of Mean Machines from local Happy Shopper branded newsagents with The Simpsons, complete with Homer strangling Bart, on the front cover as the headline stars of that month's magazine. 

Whilst reading the magazine from cover to cover I remember feeling like I had just become a part of a cool club of video games-loving pals. Jaz's writing and the rest of the Mean Machines staff writing (including Richard Leadbetter from Digital Foundry fame for example) was perfectly in sync with its audience. 

You knew you could trust the reviews from Mean Machines as they knew their onions and Jaz and the gang were independent. In a future issue, there would be a cover giveaway of a miniature Jaz Figure which I cherished for many years and in some ways added to Jaz's legendary status in my own video gaming world.

It's now 2025 and Jaz has put virtual pen to paper to chronicle his lifetime in gaming by writing this wonderful book called "Games of a Lifetime" by Jaz Rignall.

Starbound Xbox Series X Review 9/10 "Terraria in Space" ⭐️ @ChucklefishLTD #IndieGame #GameDev

A few years ago, my partner and I were hips deep in Terraria, I genuinely think I own a copy on every system it’s been released - aside from Switch, thinking about it - and we would often spend weeks just getting back into the groove with the amazing music (which I am lucky enough to own on vinyl) and just the pure sense of wonder and relaxation that exists in the quiet exploration. To be honest, we barely bothered with the boss fights, it was all about pottering about for us.

My next – and true – love, came through the glorious Aground, and once my gaming thirst had been slaked there, I vaguely hearing about Starbound, but as it wasn’t then available on consoles, I promptly forgot about it and went on my day, a day that was bereft of crafty, pixel, action-adventure games…until now.

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion Soundtrack Review By Lee 🏴‍☠️🦜 @winphillips @PlayFlintGame #OST #VideoGameMusic

Flint: Treasure of Oblivion is the new strategy RPG from designers Savage Level and publisher Microids. The soundtrack, reviewed here, is composed by newly-minted Grammy winner Winifred Phillips, who also has credits from God of War, LittleBigPlanet and Assassin's Creed 3.

The first thing to say is that this is really...well, piratey. Really piratey. Jack Sparrow, Long John Silver, peg-leg, eye-patch and parrot piratey. You could go into this album completely blind and end up going "yo-ho-ho" while swinging a cutlass in five seconds flat. 

OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset 🎧 @OXSglobal

OXS announced the launch of a new white version of the Storm G2 Gaming Headset, a cutting-edge addition to the world of gaming accessories. 

Featuring a 50mm full-range dynamic driver and cutting-edge 7.1 virtual surround sound technology, the Storm G2 promises an unmatched audio experience for gamers and audiophiles alike. 

The OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset is available from Amazon US / OXS Website for $79.99 and Amazon UK for £79.99

Video Game LoFi Zelda Vol. 2– Doors of Time Vinyl Review By Britt 💿 @CuragaRecords #VideoGameVinyl #Vinyl

I’ve listened to many, many iterations of music from the Zelda franchise here at GF over the years, and some have been absolute belters, whilst others have been less memorable and feel like mindless runs through a tired formula, lacking personality and relying on the original, classic melodies to see them through. 

As a person who doesn’t have a rich personal history with the Zelda franchise, when listening to remix albums of key beloved games and series that I don’t have a specific connection with, it’s easy to wish for that immediate, nostalgic ‘heartline’ to the music at hand. Other times – such as here – the music is so (seemingly) effortlessly cool that you just get drawn in, the musicianship bleeds out of the speakers – and, in the way of the best possible praise, this record has not left our turntable in almost two weeks. 

Perfect ambience as it is for chilling out, working, drinking, and chatting. And yet, this is more than background beats, there’s a sense of melody and depth that rewards more concentrated listening.

The cover of the record is the standard Curaga Records holographic image, with key locations tastefully recreated from within the Zelda franchise that will be instantly recognisable to fans of the series. 

The rear of the album featuring the track listing and album credits, with the main holographic colouring used in this instance being a purplish hue. The album is presented on heavyweight black vinyl and comes encased in a matte black sleeve.

Eternal strands Ten Minute Taster "Who's Pulling The Strings?" 🧵 @YellowBrick_Qc #IndieGame #GameDev #EternalStrands

Rich plays Eternal Strands which is an action-adventure game developed and published by Yellow Brick Games. The game released on January 28, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S.

Britt reviewed it here 👇7.5/10

👉 https://www.gamesfreezer.co.uk/2025/01/eternal-strands-xbox-series-x-review.html

In the game, players control Brynn, a warrior on a quest to uncover the secrets of a long-lost civilization known as the Enclave. Brynn has the ability to manipulate elements and temperature using a magical cloak, which can be used to freeze or burn enemies, as well as alter the game's environment. The game features a third-person perspective and includes telekinetic powers that allow Brynn to perform feats such as hurling objects at enemies and constructing bridges using ice. Players will encounter nine distinct bosses throughout the game, each requiring unique strategies to defeat. Upon defeating a boss, players are rewarded with new magical abilities that can be used for exploration or combat. The game draws inspiration from titles like Shadow of the Colossus, Dragon's Dogma, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The development team aimed to create a game that makes players feel like a "fantasy superhero" with its physics-based combat system.

The N64 | Video Gaming Memories by Imraan Nazir 🎮🤜💥🤛 #RetroGaming #SuperNintendo

The first time I played the Nintendo 64 was in the late 90s at a friend’s house. The first game I played was James Bond GoldenEye. I remember holding the Nintendo 64 controller for the first time, gripping it at either end with my right thumb on the D-pad and my left thumb on the buttons.

My friend looked over and started to laugh. I wondered what he found so amusing. He set up the 2-player mode on GoldenEye, and when the game started, my character wouldn't move. I was using the D-pad, and my friend laughed even harder, telling me to use the analogue stick to move the character.

8BitDo Goes Local with New European Layouts for the Retro Mechanical Keyboard, Available Now ⌨️ @8BitDo

8BitDo has launched new European layouts for its retro-inspired Retro Mechanical Keyboard across Europe.

Previously available in the American keyboard layout, the new release brings localised keyboard layouts to the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and the Nordics.

The UK layout comes in the Commodore-inspired colour scheme with the C64 Retro Mechanical Keyboard, while the German, French, Spanish and Nordic layouts are a nostalgic NES-style grey and red. 

As with all 8BitDo products, each one is a thing of true beauty.

The 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard is distributed across the EU by Game Outlet Europe® and is available for an SRP of €99.99 / £85.99.

For more information on the 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard, 

please visit: https://www.8bitdo.com/retro-mechanical-keyboard/