☆ Review: Captain Kaon "Time To Buckle Up & Pray To The God Of Inertia!" - PC ☆ #GameDev

Captain Kaon - PC

The developer at Engage Pixel previously worked at Creative Assembly, which you will be familiar with if you have ever played a Total War video game (they also created the mighty Stunt Car Racer on the Amiga back in 1989) this is Engage Pixel’s first title and they’ve created a great throwback to a very specific style of game that a lot of people may have missed out on the first time around.

☆ Try My Retro Console Top Trumps - Part 1 ☆ #Retrogaming

Do you like video games? Do you like Top Trumps? 

Have you ever wondered why there aren't video games related Top Trumps?

Specifically, I'm thinking Retro Console Top Trumps...

Imagine a deck of cards with all your favourite consoles rated so as they can go head to head!

☆ Why Not Retro Game At PLAY EXPO This Easter Weekend? ☆ @ReplayEvents #Retrogaming

The Play Video Games Expo Rolls Into LEEDS This Weekend 

On 16th April @ LEEDS UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB...

Play Do The Best Video Games Events And This One Will Be No Exception!

☆ The Games Freezer Video Games Roundup ☆

I haven't done this for a while but now I thought it was time for another roundup of the coolest video games things I could find on the World Wide Web...

These are all the cool things that I have stumbled across over the last week or so.

Hopefully, you like some of this awesomeness!

ROUND 1 - FIGHT!

☆ Video Games That Caught My Eye At EGX Rezzed 2017 ☆

I love EGX Rezzed, it’s such a cool chilled out video games occasion compared to the behemoth that is the all-conquering EGX in Birmingham!

It’s a great opportunity to try out some awesome new games primarily from the Indie Devs of this world but also from some of the bigger devs that are being attracted to this gamers paradise.

Pang Man was our main man at EGX Rezzed this year but I also got to spend some time at Rezzed and I was bowled over by this year's awesome selection of gaming treats.

☆ Artisan Arcade Cabinets To Die For Made By STOA ☆

"Mr. White"

This Week I Stumbled Across These Beautiful 'REPLAY' Video Games Arcade Cabinets Made Individually By STOA..

They are something completely different and I thought that I would share them with you..

☆ Pang Man Part 29 - The Top 10 Games at EGX Rezzed (5 to 1) ☆

In my previous article I covered numbers 10 to 6 of the Best Video Games that I played at EGX Rezzed 2017.

Today I will be counting down from 5 to 1, so here we go….

☆ Pang Man Part 28 - "The Top 10 Games of EGX Rezzed!" (10 to 6) ☆

Having spent a solid number of hours at the Video Games Expo known as EGX Rezzed, I thought it would be good to countdown the best games of the show.

Now let me caveat this with the fact that although I did manage to play a lot of games there were still quite a few titles that I didn't get a chance experience.

So these aren't necessarily the best 10 games of the show but the 10 best (or most intriguing) ones of those that I did get some hands on time with.

So let's get cracking: 

☆ Other Worlds Virtual Reality Arcade Tickets Go On SALE! ☆

IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE OTHER WORLDS Virtual Reality ARCADE!!

☆ The Deep Freeze Number 3 (Mar 2017) – Getting To Know The Games Freezer Staff! ☆

Welcome to Part 3 of the Deep Freeze, where we let you know what the Games Freezer staff have been up to over the last month. 

So let's get cracking......

☆ Do The Ultimate Video Game Collector Shelves Exist? ☆

I’ve been sitting here thinking about what products would make a video game collectors life that bit easier and also what are the most common problems for a collector of video games.

The recurring theme I seem to come across is the need to store a whole library of video games and video games related magazines and books.

This got me thinking and I was sure that there must be something out there that has been purpose built to solve this video gamer problem.

☆ Crowdfunded Thimbleweed Park Murder Investigation to be Closed Unsolved ☆

If you haven't played Thimbleweed Park yet then just watch this video game trailer-a-reno and read this Press Release-a-reno to make up your mind now....

☆ When Football Video Games Ruled My World! ☆

When I think back to all of the video game genres that I have played over the many years that I have been a gamer there is one genre of video game that I spent the first 20 years of my gamer life playing the most. 

In fact, I would say that I obsessed over this genre to the detriment of playing any other genre of game at the time. At this point in my life, I was completely devoured by the need to find the perfect football video game (soccer).

☆ Pang Man Part 27 - Persona 5, Hands On first impressions at EGX Rezzed! ☆

On Thursday I took the day off work to check out the Video Games Exhibition known as EGX Rezzed. Located in Tobacco Dock near Wapping in London, it was pretty easy to get to, just a short journey on the DLR.

I was super excited to go. A day of playing new unreleased games, I mean what's not to like!

The sensible thing, of course, would have been for me to plan what I was going to see in some sort of strategic fashion. However, instead, I kind of ambled around trying out video games that caught my eye. 

☆ Doom Noob Video Feature Coming Soon! ☆

Doom Noob is the latest video series from Games Freezer

Join Rich as he tackles the latest DOOM game on PS4 having never played any of the other DOOM games before...

Take a look to see how he gets on!

"Stay Frosty"

☆ Review: Bear With Me (Episode 2) "Amber & Ted Continue To Paper City" - PC ☆

Bear With Me Episode 2 - PC

Before I begin the review I’d just like to say that there will be spoilers below regarding the previous episode of Bear With Me as I will assume that you have completed it before attempting this one, I mean why would you start halfway through the game? If you did, shame on you! You are missing out on a great game.

☆ The Playtable: The Future Of How You Play Board Games ☆

Imagine a tabletop gaming console made for playing board games and card games with a group of people. 

☆ Ten Minute Taster - Thimbleweed Park - PC ☆ #ThimbleweedPark

Rich steps into Thimbleweed Park to solve a murder case and have some Ron Gilbert inspired belly laughs along the way!

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☆ Review: Thimbleweed Park "The Point & Click Master Returns!" ☆

Thimbleweed Park - PC

I’ve had the pleasure of the Thimbleweed Park video game in my life for the past two weeks and I knew that when it came to collecting my thoughts it would take lots of self-discipline to align everything I wanted to say without gushing too much about how great this game is…….

BUT….

Can I just start by saying that I'm pleased to say that this game is great!

☆ Review: Bear With Me (Episode 1) "Help Amber & Ted E Bear Solve A Point N Click Mystery" ☆

Bear With Me: Episode 1 - PC

Exordium games is a Croatian video games studio founded in 2014, their website shows that they have released six video games in the space of three years and all seem to be of varying genres. I must admit that I haven’t had the fortune to play their other titles (although some definitely caught my eye) and so this is my first experience with the developer.

Within the first few moments of being given Bear With Me to review, I knew I’d be in safe hands when the launch trailer music reminded me of soundtrack to the mighty 7th Guest. Also, being a sucker for point and click adventure games with a self-aware Noir feel (Tex Murphy, Grim Fandango, Gemini Rue etc.) my hopes were instantly raised and after playing the game for some time I can safely say that those hopes were met and indeed, surpassed.

☆ London's First Virtual Reality Arcade Is COMING JUNE 2017! ☆

So London is finally getting its first Virtual Reality Arcade in June 2017!

Not only that, it's also getting a great place to meet friends, eat, drink and listen to awesome music from guest DJ's.

Throw into the mix some retro gaming delights and I think I have found this summer's must-see London venue!

☆ Battle Princess Madelyn The Long Awaited Sequel To Super Ghouls N Ghosts!? ☆

Battle Princess Madelyn - PC (PRE-ALPHA BUILD)

The Video GameKickstarter campaign for Battle Princess was funded in Just 5 Days! 

The clamour to back this game has been phenomenal and I can see why.

This video game has been made with love. It was inspired by a conversation with the developer's daughter as he played through Ghouls N Ghosts and his daughter said she'd like to be in the game. At that point, the idea was born and the creative process began!

I have been lucky enough to get my hands on a Pre-Alpha build of the game to see what the fuss is all about and I'm happy to say that I totally get it and I'm excited to see the finished game.

☆ Play The Free Computer Museum Video Game It's ZX Spectrum-Tastic! ☆

The Computer Spiele Museum In Berlin Was The First Dedicated Video Games Museum And Now They Have Just Released Their Very Own Video Game Entitled "Museum Guide" That Tasks You With Finding The Missing Video Games That Have Gone Missing From The Museum!

☆ Review: Dark Fear "Pixel Art Horror At Its Best" ☆

Dark Fear - PC

Dark Fear is a mouse-driven horror RPG/Adventure game developed by Arif Games, originally released as a mobile title in 2015, it has been ported to PC and released via Steam with added audio fidelity. 

Arif Games have several other well-received casual / indie titles under their belt, but this is their first foray into Horror territory, how did it turn out? 

Very well, in my opinion.

☆ Kingdom Of Carts - Video Games Memories - Part 2 ☆

Britt and Faye From Kingdom Of Carts have kindly agreed to share with us some awesome video games memories that will stir up some awesome recollections of your video games past!

Settle back and get ready for Part 2 of this 2 part special feature with our friends from Kingdom Of Carts.

It's time for Faye'story.....

☆ Kingdom Of Carts - Video Games Memories - Part 1 ☆

Britt and Faye From Kingdom Of Carts have kindly agreed to share with us some awesome video games memories that will stir up some awesome recollections of your video games past!

Settle back and get ready for Part 1 of our 2 part special with our friends from Kingdom Of Carts...

Let's begin with Britt's story...

☆ Pang Man’s ZBOX, Subscription Box Review (Jan 2017) ☆ @jawarlock, @The_ZBOX , @TwistedNeil, @TPubComics

I am one of those people who never wins anything good. Over the last 20 plus years, I have entered numerous competitions, prize draws and raffles with no success.

I didn’t even win at Pass the Parcel at school!

☆ Review: Chime Sharp "Awesome Music Combined With A Great Puzzle Game" ☆ #PS4

Chime Sharp - PS4

Chime Sharp is a cool puzzle game that immediately grabs my attention as it looks and feels like a step up from the first game which was called Chime.

☆ Review: Loot Rascals "It's Time To Go Rescue Big Barry!" ☆ #PS4

Loot Rascals (PS4)

The first thing to mention with this quirky cool dungeon crawler is the fresh and funky art style.

It's cartoony and stands out from the get go and is crafted really well. 

It's aiming for the He-Man cartoon aesthetic in a retro style and it hits it on the head perfectly!

☆ Anyone Want To See A Stranger Things C64 Video Game? ☆

Stranger Things Left A Mark On Me .....

It's A TV Programme That I Constantly Think About..

I've Also Included It Into An Article Which Outlines My Favourite

 TV Shows That Should Be Made Into Video Games

☆ The Arcade Multiplayer Bar Of My Dreams ☆

One of my ongoing dreams is to open a video games Barcade in London.

I’ve devoted lots of my free time day dreaming about what my Barcade would look like and the games it would feature.

What it boils down to for me is creating a space to meet friends, eat, drink and play video games.

In particular arcade cabinets would be the main focus for me as these beautiful cabinets evoke memories of childhood crowded round the cab with your friends, usually in awe of the graphics and game-play.

More specifically I would love to fill this gaming space with the finest examples of multiplayer arcade cabinets known to man.

☆ A 30 Minute Legend Of Zelda Treat Just For You! ☆

I've just finished watching 3 ten minute YouTube videos from Nintendo which talk in detail about how The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild was conceived and brought to life.

I was hooked and hung on every word they said and I think you might like these videos too.

☆ Who Wants To Play DuckTales, Chip N Dale, Tailspin and Darkwing? ☆

Great News For Us Retro Gaming Connoisseurs!

We All Loved Those Disney Cartoons That Were On Saturday Afternoons When We Were Kids Right?!

Well, Capcom has announced that they’re bringing back 
DuckTales 1&2, Chip ‘N Dale Rescue Rangers 1&2, Tailspin, and Darkwing Duck and porting them from the NES originals to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC!

☆ Review: I Love This Game To Bits ☆ #iOS

Today I take a look at “Love You To Bits” on iOS and I uncover a charming and beautifully presented Puzzle Adventure Game that you just have to admire.

Take a look at my thoughts and then download it today as it’s the Games Freezer

“Game Of The Day”

☆ Video Feature: Video Games That Gave Me A Sense Of Wonder & Awe ☆

I Give You My Thoughts On The Games That Left Me With My Mouth Wide Open When I First Played Them......

What Games Would Make YOUR List?

☆ Which Video Games Gave Me That Sense Of Wonder & Awe? ☆

Having watched from afar as the gaming world enthuses over The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild I have noticed a common theme with the reviews and opinions of the game.

Gamers are enthusing about the game taking them back to the days when video games induced wonder and awe much like the original Legend Of Zelda on the NES did.

You know the games I mean don't you?

☆ An 8 Year Old Boy's Obsession With Video Game Graphics ☆ #Retrogaming

I recently did a Guest Blog over at gameleaks.net that I thought I'd share with you all here on Games Freezer....

It's all about my obsession with video game graphics as a video game mad 8-year-old....

☆ 8 Video Game Mechanics That Changed My View Of Video Games Forever ☆ #Retrogaming #GamersUnite

Courtesy Of Lost Garden

The Definition Of Game Mechanics:

“Game mechanics are rule based systems/simulations that facilitate and encourage a user to explore and learn the properties of their possibility space through the use of feedback mechanisms.”

I’ve been thinking back to some of the games that I loved to play over the years and thinking about the mechanics of those games that made me realise what was possible to achieve in the medium. The best mechanics seem to hook you and here’s 8 that hooked me….

☆ The Games Freezer: 4 Years In The Making ☆

The Games Freezer was switched on nearly 4 years ago on the 3^rd of May 2013

This little chiller has been humming away ever since and over that period of time has seen me learn how to run a website

After a few requests from Freezer Followers for me to spill the beans on how Games Freezer came about, I thought I'd put it all down in a blog post so as you can see how it all started..... 

Are you sitting comfortably?

I shall begin......Once Upon A Time.....

☆ Pang Man’s 1Up Box, Subscription Box Review (Jan 2017) ☆

Information:

https://1upbox.com

@1UP_Box

1Up Box is a monthly subscription box containing 5 or more mystery geek/gaming goodies.

It costs around £24 a month (due to international shipping from the US to the UK).

Subscriptions can be on a 1 month re-occurring basis or on a longer term if you prefer. The longer term options (3 months, 6 months) mean you pay less for each box, but are tied down for a bit longer.

☆ Review: Sneaky Stealthy Mouthy 'Filthy Lucre' ☆ #GameDev

Filthy Lucre (PC)

With a premise involving an ignoble cause and a (rightfully grumpy) wronged man, Filthy Lucre starts out with no myth or facade that you are playing a hero. As a criminal working to re-steal the wealth of an elderly man who has been robbed, you must work your way through nonsequential missions of stealth, murder, and theft.

What’s not to love?

☆ Awesome Amstrad Title Screens ☆

The Awesome Amstrad Still Looks Cool To This Day. 
Marvel At These Amazing Title Screens.

"Stay Frosty"

☆ How Many SNES Hidden Gems Can You Name? ☆ #Retrogaming

How Many Of These SNES Hidden Gems Can You Name?

☆ Ten Minute Taster: Death Squared (PS4) ☆ #GameDev

"Watch me have lots of fun with AI robot cubes as I solve random puzzles"

☆ The Hand Drawn Video Gamer ☆ #Retrogaming

For a while now I have had a desire to create a video games related book that covers the theme of hand drawn video games maps.

I was largely inspired by the Artcade book by (Tim Nicholls) which covered Arcade Cabinet Marquees and also I was inspired by the awesome series of visual compendiums by Bitmap Books which cover some of the greatest retro consoles and computers of all time.

These books have really ignited that nostalgia which surrounds the video games scene right now and I can lose myself in those visually stunning publications while soaking up all the visuals embedded in those pages.

☆ Website Of The Day: Video Game History Foundation ☆ #Retrogaming

Today we uncover an essential website for any video gamer who appreciates the history of the greatest video games ever created and also of the worst video games created......

Come One, Come All, It's The Video Game History Foundation!

☆ Pang Man’s Geek Fuel Subscription Box Review (Feb 2017) ☆ @TheGeekFuel

Information:

www.geekfuel.com

@TheGeekFuel

Geek Fuel is a monthly subscription box containing 5 or more mystery geek/gaming goodies.

It costs around £24 a month (due to international shipping from the US to the UK).

Subscriptions can be on a 1-month re-occurring basis or on a longer term if you prefer. The longer term options (3 months, 6 months and 1 year) mean you pay less for each box but are tied down for a bit longer.

☆ Ten Minute Taster: Ys Origin (PS4) ☆

"Watch me get beat down by a demon and lose my marbles whilst trying to do the Ten Minute Teaser intro..."

"This game is so much fun!"

Having Been Given Access To Ys Origin On The PS4, I Set Out To See What It's All About.

In Our NEW Ten Minute Taster Video Feature, I Pick Up And Play A Game For Ten Minutes And Let You Know How I Get On.......

So Let's Take A Look At The Dot Emu Remake of Ys Origin For The PS4!

I'll Be Trying To Talk You Through This 10 Minute Taster Of The Game To Let You Know My Initial Thoughts......

Let Me Know What YOU Think....

"Stay Frosty"

☆ Can You Name All Of My Fave NES Games In This 1 Minute Montage? ☆

The Nintendo Entertainment System was one of those consoles that I played around my friend Paul's house lots but never actually owned one...

In honor of never owning one here's my fave NES games in a 1-minute video montage, can you name them all?

Let Me Know How YOU Get On In The Comments Box Below

"Stay Frosty"

☆ 7 Video Games That I Would Love To See Remade Properly ☆ #Retrogaming #GamersUnite

There are so many games that I would love to see get the remake/reboot treatment and this 7 are my real desires.

Kickstarters are a wonderful thing and if Shenmue 3 can get made then I’m certain the following 7 would garner enough support in a Kickstarter world to get made.

☆ Freezer Facts Episode 2: Mario Kart ☆ #Retrogaming #GamersUnite

Find out what Princess & Bowser used to get drunk on together...

"Stay Frosty"

☆ Freezer Facts Episode 1: Street Fighter ☆ #Retrogaming #GamersUnite

Find Out Where Dhalsim Keeps His Pet Elephant!

"Stay Frosty"

☆ Ten Minute Taster Episode 1: Torment - Tides Of Numenera ☆

"Watch me (eventually) teleport a jelly head octopus from an electrified dome to....... err somewhere!! 

This game is nuts and I think I love it!"

☆ The Deep Freeze Number 2 (Feb 2017) – Getting To Know The Games Freezer Staff! ☆

Welcome to Part 2 of the Deep Freeze, where we let you know what the Games Freezer staff have been up to over the last month. 

☆ Pang Man’s Geek Fuel Subscription Box Review (Jan 2017) ☆ @TheGeekFuel

For those who are unfamiliar with Subscription Boxes, essentially the concept is that you pay a monthly fee (usually around £20) and in return every month you get delivered to your doorstep, a large mystery box full of geek/gaming related goodies inside. These may include things such as figurines, games, clothing, posters, key chains, and mugs.