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Five Nights at Freddies, Into the ball pitt

Peter Ward

Review by Jack Hawes Fall into the pit and immerse yourself in a new chapter of horror in the Five Nights at Freddy’s universe. Oswald, bored with his small town and mundane life, dives into the ball pit at a rundown pizzeria and finds himself transported to the past. But his deepest desire comes at an unexpected cost, as he must now work to save his friends, his family, and even himself from the animatronic creature that is wrecking havoc across both universes. Travel through time, solve puzzles, gather clues,…

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IREM Collection Volume 2

Peter Ward

Arcade classics GunForce, GunForce II and Air Duel join the Irem Collection Volume 2! Welcome to the IREM COLLECTION, an extraordinary compilation of timeless arcade gems. Whether you’re a retro gaming enthusiast or new to the scene, this collection guarantees excitement! Familiarize yourself with this fantastic Volume before it launches digitally* soon! – GunForce (SNES, M-92 Arcade) This Run and Gun gem will include both the SNES and Arcade versions. Whether you played the original on your childhood SNES or prefer the much-improved Arcade version, we’ve got you covered! – GunForce II (M-92…

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Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn

Peter Ward

What Lurks in the Shadows Must Come to Light… Following on the heels of last year’s hit title, Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined, this is the fourth 16-bit style remake from TENGO PROJECT. Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn graces us with a ton of new features, graphics and music! Returning after 33 years, this trailblazer in ninja action games was originally released on the Japanese Nintendo Family Computer by Natsume Inc. in 1990. At the time, it was one of the most polished Family Computer action games and rated as…

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Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Peter Ward

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III a platform game that came out in 1991. Taito made it for the NES, TurboGrafx-16, arcade systems and now next gen consoles. It’s the third game in the Bubble Bobble series, after “Bubble Bobble” and “Bubble Bobble Part 2.” Overview So, in “Parasol Stars,” you play as these two dragons named Bub and Bob. They gotta fly through these colourful levels, fighting off bad guys and dodging obstacles. The goal is the same as always: beat up enemies with bubbles, collect stuff…

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Rider’s Spirits Review

Peter Ward

Review By Peter Ward The Game Includes Five Different Game Modes: Rider’s GP: You race in several tracks and earn points based on your finishing place. The racer with more points at the end wins the tournament. Time Trial: Try to obtain the fastest time Endurance: Make a team of two racers and try to stay first during 1, 3 or 5 minutes, just remember if you run out of fuel you are out, so make sure to enter the pit stop to exchange racers Battle Race (2 players): Compete…

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Rainbow Cotton

Peter Ward

Review Peter Ward Overview Everyone’s favorite Willow-loving and broomstick-riding witch, Cotton, returns in 3D! We have teamed up with Success once again to bring you a global HD remaster of Rainbow Cotton digitally available on PC Steam, Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4/5, and Xbox One in Spring 2024. Originally released for SEGA Dreamcast in 2000, Rainbow Cotton is the 5th installment in the Cotton franchise. As a follow-up to Panorama Cotton, Rainbow Cotton is the first true 3D shooter entry in this widely celebrated cute ‘em up franchise. Dive right into…

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Piczle Cross: Story of Seasons

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…

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Air Twister review

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…

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Timeless Gaming Convention 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…

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

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…

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