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Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons

24th April 202424th April 2024 Peter Ward

Review By Lisa Yeomans Visually a lovely game. The game space has a good size grid, and it is easy to move the cursor as controller button allocation is well placed. A nice touch is that you do not need to deselect a square if you change your mind as you often have to on similar games. The fact that you can hold and drag to colour a whole line is also a bonus, especially as it does not overwrite squares already filled. When moving the cursor one square at…

One More Dungeon 2

5th March 20245th March 2024 Peter Ward

Review by Peter Ward After a whole day’s journey through the forest, you stopped for a spell and were about to lie down to sleep, when suddenly shadows appeared from the darkness and pounced on you!You wake up in the ruins of an ancient fortress, held captive by giant sentient snails. In exchange for your life, their leader demands that you descend into the ancient dungeon’s depths and destroy the creature that has settled there. It looks like you have no choice but to obey. At least for now… One…

Air Twister review

13th November 202313th November 2023 Peter Ward

By Peter Ward Award-winning game designer Yu Suzuki brings his imagination to life in this all-new 3D fantasy rail shooter Celebrated Japanese game developer Yu Suzuki has joined forces with ININ to launch a captivating new fantasy rail shooter, Air Twister! The game is now available digitally on all consoles and PCs, with physical editions for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch available through Amazon and various retailers! Reminiscent of SEGA-Suzuki classics like Space Harrier, After Burner, and Out Run, Air Twister brings a refreshing and unique 3D twist to…

Timeless Gaming Convention 2023

22nd August 202322nd August 2023 Peter Ward

Article by Peter Ward. What is Timeless Gaming?Timeless Gaming Convention is a games con like no other! Based at Europe’s largest arcade, Arcade Club Bury, we focus on what gamers really love – to play games! With expert panel guests, competitions, merch stalls and literally hundreds of arcade machines, consoles, air-hockey, pool etc. there is something for everyone! I am lucky enough to become good friends with Paul Spicer aka MAGSS over last few years. And have been a guest on his Twitch show through the last few years and…

In Memoriam: Remembering John Gibson, the Coding Genius Behind Imagine Software’s Iconic Games

24th July 202326th July 2023 Peter Ward

Today, we pay tribute to the late John Gibson, a brilliant coder and visionary game developer who left an indelible mark on the world of video games. As one of the key figures at Imagine Software, John’s creativity, technical prowess, and passion for gaming led to the creation of several legendary titles that continue to inspire players and developers alike. John Gibson’s contributions to Imagine Software and the gaming industry as a whole have left an everlasting impact. His ability to fuse cutting-edge technology with captivating gameplay was a testament…

20th July 202320th July 2023 Peter Ward

Pick Up Your Parasol and Parachute Through the Skies‘’Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III’’ lands on consoles in 2023! Berlin, Germany – July 20, 2023 – Calling all the fans of the Bubble Bobble franchise! After more than three decades, the beloved duo, Bubby and Bobby return! ININ is proud to present the digital version of the legendary Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III on PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox at the end of 2023. Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III…

Game not over Interview with Craig Turner.

29th June 20233rd July 2023 Peter Ward

Please tell us about yourself and experiences. I’ve been an arcade and retro collector since before the turn of the century, acquiring systems and games all my life. I’ve been building Turnarcades custom arcade machines for 20 years and co-founded Revival Retro Events, hosting REVIVAL, the UK’s biggest retro gaming event since 2013 and providing retro gaming exhibits to numerous conventions up and down the country. In recent years I took to making videos on my collecting and arcade restorations for Facebook and YouTube, and since 2017 I’ve been writing…

Ps1 Origin

24th January 202324th January 2023 Peter Ward

The early collaboration between Nintendo and Sony on the development of a new video game console, which would eventually become the original PlayStation, was a significant event in the history of the gaming industry. The partnership between these two titans of the gaming world began in the late 1980s, when Nintendo was looking to expand its reach beyond the home console market and into the emerging world of portable gaming. At the time, Sony was a well-established player in the consumer electronics industry, with a strong reputation for innovation and…

Tribute to Archer Maclean

20th January 202320th January 2023 Peter Ward

Archer Maclean is a legendary game designer and programmer who has had a profound impact on the gaming industry. He is best known for creating some of the most popular and influential games of all time, including IK+, Dropzone, and Jimmy White’s Whirlwind Snooker. Born in Scotland in 1957, Maclean began his career in the gaming industry in the early 1980s. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented and innovative game designer, creating games that were both challenging and entertaining. One of Maclean’s first major successes was…

Family Man

15th September 202215th September 2022 Peter Ward

Review by Peter Ward Overview Family Man is a dark, story-led RPG that asks the question: When pushed to the limits of your own morality, how far would you go for the sake of your family? You owe money to the mob, and you’ve got three weeks to pay it back. Will you flip burgers and earn an honest living while scraping the money together… or will you take on some dirty jobs for more cash, but potentially push your family away? Every decision you make affects everyone around you.…