Heroes of Steel - A grim adventure for a Tactical RPG (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Tactical RPG
Developer : Trese Brothers Games
Game Info Quote : Heroes of Steel is a turn-based tactics RPG in which you lead a group of four unique characters, each with their own talents, special powers, and abilities on a grim adventure through the immense world of Steel. Engage in tactical combat against the fierce, crafty, and magical enemies who threaten humanity's last settlements. Plan, equip, and advance your team of four heroes to build a dynamic and powerful force that will fight their way through a branching and complex storyline as they discover the secrets of their broken world.
Release : PC May 2014, Android and iOS available now
Systems : PC, Android, iOS

Enderal - The Shards of Order - Skyrim total conversion, new teaser trailer!

Mod : Skyrim total conversion, RPG
Developer Quote : Enderal - The Shards of Order is a total conversion in development for Skyrim and the sequel to Nehrim: At Fate's Edge by SureAI. The story of Enderal is not set in the Elder Scrolls world of Tamriel, but takes place in its own universe, creating a new, interesting world completely unrelated to Skyrim with a complex, dark storyline and thousands of secrets to discover.
Update Info : SureAI have released the latest teaser to this fine looking total conversion of Skyrim. Explore the many areas of the Northwind Mountains. With abandoned mines, ghost villages and other places of the once proud place of Northwind and the rich Northwind-mines. Although there is no release date as of yet, you'll be sure to meet new characters, solve many number of quests and of cause fight strange new creatures when it's available.
Release : TBA

Warzone 2100 - The greatest Open Source remastered RTS hits 3.1.1

Game Type : RTS
Game Info : It might be 2013 and Warzone 2100 was published in 1999 but it was one of the best games of it's time. But since then, it's had it's own open source development, with a ton of new features and a new release! You command the forces of The Project in a battle to rebuild the world after mankind has almost been destroyed by nuclear missiles. The open source Warzone 2100 offers a campaign, multi-player, and single-player skirmish modes. An extensive tech tree with over 400 different technologies, combined with the unit design system, this allows for a wide variety of possible units and tactics.
Release Update : This open source version of Warzone 2100 has been updated to 3.1.1 which has had a number of fixes, game play changes and even a texture update. So what are you waiting for, head on over to the website and download, what's more it's free and standalone!
Release : Today, Free
Systems : PC, MAC, LINUX

Land of Grey - Free Platformer that's just a little bit fustrating!

Game Type : Platformer
Developer : Gamepopper
Game Info Quote : You are a little red fox, in his little world where the colour cubes that keep the world's colour intact have gone missing! Quickly gather them up to restore the colour, or the world could meet its end!
Release : Today, Free
Systems : Any, Browser Based

Cannon Fodder : Compilation - The entire war pack in one release! (PC Playable)

Game Type : Shooter, Strategy
Amiga Launcher Developer : The Company.pl 
Original Developer : Sensible Software
Game Info :  No words can describe just how amazing this game is, there isn't that many people on this planet right now that haven't heard of Cannon Fodder. A military game with a sense of humor and a cool music soundtrack to boot "WAR". If you love controlling armies of little men, that you care so much about, while shooting the bad guys in a splattering of blood, then this is the game for you. It was also developed by a much loved gaming company called Sensible Software, who are legends! Thanks to The Company.pl, you can now play, not just the original Cannon Fodder, but all the extras and Cannon Fodder 2. This is the Amiga version which has been released/updated to version 2.6 so you can now play this on your PC with higher graphical filters
Release : Available now, Free
Systems : PC

Yo! Joe! - Classic Platforming from the 90's (PC Playable)

Game Type : Platformer
Amiga Launcher Developer : The Company.pl 
Original Developer : Scipio
Game Info : What a great Platformer this one was, especially as it was pretty damn popular on the Amiga with it's great graphics, replayability and two player mode. Joe and his best mate Nat are out to clean the streets with an assortment of weapons such as iron bars, nunchaku, shuriken, Molotov cocktails and chainsaws! So load up and enjoy this great classic from the Amiga days. Thanks to The Company.pl, the Amiga version has been released/updated to version 2.6 so you can now play this on your PC with higher graphical filters.
Release : Available now, Free
Systems : PC

Twinkle Tales: the legend of the Snowimps - Free Platformer in a wintry landscape!

Game Type : Platformer
Developer : LIONSOFT
Game Info Quote : Take the role of an apprentice magician and save the frozen land of Freorn thanks to his magical arts! Explore a vast world made of ice using your powers on enemies and objects to solve puzzles and save the people of Snowimps!
Release : Today, Free
Systems : PC

Into the Underdusk - Find your lost locket in this dark Platformer

Game Type : Platformer
Developer : almightyzentaco
Game Info Quote : Welcome to the Underdusk - a world where life and light are fading away into the dark night, though it was not always this way. Something happened, and the Dark consumed the world. And now, even your memories are beginning to fade. Can you find your lost locket, and fulfill one last wish, or will you go quietly into that dark night? Grab powerups. Explore. Uncover secrets. Jump, dodge, and outmaneuver your enemies. Find the Collect all the mysterious orbs and achieve your victory.
Release : Today, Free
Systems : PC

Messed-Up Mother Goose : Enhanced - A free Adventure that's just a bit too rude!

Game Type : Adventure
Developer : ReVenture Games
Game Info Quote : Fairytale Land is shaken by the return of “Old Mother ****-up”, aka. Mother Goose. She aims for children, placing them in her abstract world full of lazy asses that can’t fix anything themselves. You are Goose, her not-so-faithful companion…slave. Your job is not to help anybody, but to **** up things even more!
Release : Today, Free
Systems : PC

Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok - An Adventure inspired classic now available!!

Game Type : Adventure
Developer : Crystal Shard
Game Info Quote : Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Ragnarok is an adventure / RPG hybrid. Like in many adventure games, you have a world to save, and must use your wit, guile and inventory to puzzle your way through. Like in many roleplaying games, you can customize your character with various classes and skills, and must train yourself in combat to stand a chance against the fierce monsters in your way. The game is designed in the spirit and atmosphere of the classics, and strives to have the same high quality of art, music, and plot. With multiple character classes and several solutions to many puzzles, the game has excellent replayability.
Release : Today
Systems : PC

Evopollution - A simulation of power and pollution (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Business Simulation
Developer : Atapki
Game Info Quote : Evopollution is a business simulation game where you have to drill for oil and create electricity but also being careful about the harm you can be causing the environment.To get money you must place buildings, to keep the pollution down you must plant and maintain trees in the area. So choose wisely!
Release : TBA
Systems : PC

Dark Gates - Lead your team of 6 heroes into a dungeon in this Adventure/RPG (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Adventure, RPG
Developer : DFour Games
Game Info Quote : In Dark Gates you lead your team of 6 heroes into dungeon where they will fight their way through in order to destroy Dark Gates and evil mage who is the master of the dungeon. Main feature of the game is dungeon itself. This is no predefined layout and every time you play, map is always different. Dungeon creates itself as you play. In your quest you will find monsters, magical items, trap, puzzles and treasures. Glory awaits one who destroys Dark Gates and evil mage.
Release : First quarter 2014
Systems : PC, Linux

Snowbrawl in HELL - Indie Arcade game based on the 8bit classic Hunchback

Game Type : Arcade
Developer : Jay Griffin
Game Info Quote : Just a fun little free mini-game, compliments of the season. Inspired by the old UK classic 8-bit favorite, "Hunchback"
Release : Now, Free
Systems : PC,Ouya, Browser Based

Nation Red - Zombie game giveaway and an extra game!

Game Type : Shooter
Game Info Quote : Nation Red is an ultra fast infinite play arena-based shooter providing an exceptional close-quarter battlefield experience. Fight thousands of zombie mutants and their bosses in frantic bloody game play while earning close to 100 perks. Fight in Barricade, Survival or Free Play mode. Play On-Line in coop, in single player or in local coop!
Giveaway Info : Tis the season to be jolly and all that, so what better way to celebrate Christmas than a free game give away. Thanks to a kind donation from HUW one of our special readers, we have three copies of Nation Red to give away.
Systems : PC

Happy Christmas to all!

I would just like to wish everyone that comes to Indie Retro News a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. I hope you all have a great time of playing some fantastic games either Retro or Indie and continue to visit my little home. I'll still be posting on and off, however much of my time will be spent with family and giving out the presents. So to sign off just for now, don't panic! Here's some Christmas 8-bit remixes :)

Forge - Adventure fan-made sequel to LucasArts, Loom : Chapter 1 released! [UPDATE]

I have just been informed by Abisso, that today is the release of the first chapter of this amazing looking retro inspired Adventure title of FORGE, and not just that, it's free. With a team of about 50 people that have worked on the game so far, which include artists, composers, voice-actors and testers you know you will be in for a treat. Follow the story of Rusty, who has taken it upon himself to rescue his family and home. Along the way he will meet a mix of eccentric characters from a variety of fantastic guilds, with all the charm that made Loom so enjoyable.

The Art of Dying - Free challenging platformer!

Game Type : Platformer
Game Info Quote : The Art of Dying is a really challenging platformer. It features two difficulty levels (really hard and unbelievably really hard), a six level campaign and a full-featured level editor. So you can make your own levels, then share them and find others to download and try to beat yourself on the official level sharing platform: http://dkh.agser.me/die.
Release : Now, Free
Systems : PC

Lili - An Action Adventure on the mysterious island of Geos (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Action, Adventure
Game Info Quote : On the mysterious island of Geos, Lili will meet a number of hilarious locals, explore beautiful environments, solve some puzzles, and even challenge an oppressive regime or two along her way. Lili uses an amusing "non-combat" system for dealing with enemies, and sorts out a few personal issues along the way. Lili is a quirky adventure RPG hybrid with stunning visuals, silky-smooth graphics and a cinematic storyline.
Release : TBA
Systems : PC

Power-Up - Retro inspired shoot em up (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Shoot em up
Game Info Quote : Power-Up is the modern-retro styled Shoot-Em-Up from one-man game studio, Psychotic Psoftware (Mike Hanson). Spanning vibrant locations to a monster soundtrack, Power-Up thrusts you into battle with a diverse range of fighters, freighters and titanic level guardians. If you loved retro SHMUP classics like R-Type, Hellfire or Project-X, you'll get a real kick out of Power-Up's slick, detailed visuals, challenging gameplay and impressive arsenal of weapons.
Release : Early 2014
Systems : PC

Gene - Run and jump Platformer with a cute character (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Platformer
Developer : Vital Games
Game Info Quote : Gene is a space themed platformer where you play the alien Gene, a squishy mutant who must RUN, JUMP and BLAST his way across levels to collect coins, find gems and repair his ship. Gene must collect genetic mutations along the way. Each mutation offers a different skill identified through his colour changing outfits. Part of the challenge is in knowing the right mutation for a specific job.You must frequently change between them during the levels to find your way through.
Release : January 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Donald Dowell and the Ghost of Barker Manor - Investigate the ghostly manor in this free Adventure game

Game Type : Adventure
Developer : Ape Marina
Game Info Quote : Donald Dowell is a nice old man in his eighties, retired for many years. Donald's life, except for his "intolerable" wife, is quiet. But Donald feels empty. He has the socalled retiree's syndrome : he s bored to death! The only way to cure his boredom is TO GO BACK TO WORK. After many hours spent in his city, trying to get hired for various jobs, he finally finds his calling: to be a GHOSTBUSTER! Donald will try to become Bob Delanos assistant (the most famous occult detective in Ireland), be involved in the investigation of Barker Manor and, hopefully, solve the mystery.
Release : Now, Free
Systems : PC

GhostControl Inc. – Ghost-hunting simulation pushes for Steam!

Game Type : Strategy
Developer : Bumblebee
Game Info : It's time for GhostControl Inc, who are out to put an end to this paranormal pain of ghostly horrors. This is a unique and fun looking game from the developers Application Systems, who are based in London, UK.  Your task in this world of ghostly haunts, is to build and manage your own team of talented ghost hunters. Think of it as a tycoon game mixed with a bit of arcade goodness, as the developers state : With the income from your team’s work you can equip them with some amazing gadgets, but manage your budget with care not everything is as useful as it may appear. Hunt your customer's ghosts down – property damage should be kept to a minimum. Take on the ghosts, follow the map, take in the lovely sites and stunning landmarks. With a release date very near, all they need is a success through Steam Greenlight!
Systems : PC,Mac,Linux

Spectaculator for Android/iOS now available! (Spectrum Emulator)

Emulated Consoles/Systems : ZX Spectrum
Developer : Jonathan Needle
Release News : If you have an Android or iOS device and love Retro, then you'll really enjoy using this top quality Spectrum Emulator to relive those 80's games. This is the Emulator Spectaculator, which has been made available for hand held devices, that enables games and other programs to run just like on a real ZX Spectrum. Not just that, this release contains Factory Breakout, Firelord, Laser Snaker, Starquake and Wizard’s Lair.
Price : Android(FREE), iOS(£1.99)

Half a million views for Indie Retro News!!

Indie Retro News has done it!!! The site has hit a milestone of half a million views which has made me a rather happy gamer! Sure we are not the top end of gaming sites, but to achieve this makes it all the worthwhile, and shows that people like coming here and reading my news articles. Indie Retro News was created at the end of last year on the promise to keep people up to date on the latest Indie and Retro games, and I believe we have gone a long way to achieving that. Thank you to everyone for visiting, and checking the site out, it means a lot to me, especially as I have both Autism and OCD. To sign off, I'll say I hope everyone has a great Christmas and the new year is full of brilliant games for you to play.

Starbound - What's in the pipeline for this fantastic in space Terraria game

Game Type : Adventure, Sandbox, Creation, RPG
Developer : Chucklefish
Update Info : This is one addictive game, there is nothing like traversing the stars, mining for resources, creating new items, buildings and fighting bad guys with tons of planet to explore! This is Starbound, and the latest news from the developers is a very impressive list of upcoming features they hope to implement during it's development. As the game is still in development, you'll be helping to test and provide up to date info to the developers that need to be fixed or added in. If you loved Terraria you'll love this game!

DayZ Standalone - Survival in an online zombie infested world (Early Access)

Game Type : Multiplayer, Online Survival
Game Info Quote : DayZ is a gritty, authentic, open-world Zombie survival horror hybrid-MMO game, in which players follow a single goal: to survive in the harsh post-apocalyptic landscape as long as they can. Players can experience powerful events and emotions arising from the ever-evolving emergent gameplay. There are no superficial tips, waypoints, built in tutorials or help given to players. Every decision matters, there are no save games, no extra lives, every mistake can be lethal. DayZ Early Access is your chance to experience DayZ as it evolves throughout its development process
Release : Early Access £19.99

The Night Before Christmas - Help santa with presents but don't wake the kids! (Free Game)

Game Type : Arcade
Developer : Tardis.dk
Developer Game Quote : The game was inspired by Mission Elevator but the gameplay is very different and will have you rushing around to make sure there’s enough presents under the Christmas tree and not too many kids sleepwalking around at the same time.
Release Date : Now, Free
Systems : PC, MAC

Stonerid - Explore two parallel worlds in a 2D Platform game

Game Type : Platformer
Developer : Enitvare
Developer Game Quote : Stonerid is an unusual and really difficult 2D platformer, which the most important feature are two parallel, different worlds. To finish each of 32 different levels, one must deftly use differences between alternative dimensions. Unconventional game style and lots of dangerous traps and monsters make it extremely difficult to rise to the challenge. The main task is to solve the mystery of toxic substances that have appeared unexpectedly on Atronast Mountain.
Release Date : Now, $9.99
Systems : PC

Whiteman Commando Flash Conflict 3 - Defeat the robotic minions in this Free Arcade game

Game Type : Arcade
Developer : CZ Games
Developer Game Quote : Whiteman is back! Follow him into a new adventure, explore an enormous world, complete over 50 levels and defeat thousand of robotic minions! The perfect game for players who like and old fashioned gameplay
Release Date : Now, Free
Systems : PC

Avoid - An Arcade psychedelic ship runner (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Arcade
Developer Game Quote : You play as a ship whose mission is to survive as long as possible dodging obstacles and enemies with the help of various power ups. Avoid is a frenetic, fast and challenging runner with a simple but well refined graphical style. It offers an addictive arcade gameplay in the spirit of old coin-op games, all this while the background follows the music like a visualizer.
Release Date : Feb 2014
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Successful Kickstarters of the week! (13th Dec 2013)

It's that time again when we look at the successful Kickstarters of the week, and although we don't have as many as last time, we do have some interesting games to show you that have hit the goal. Games such as Hand of Fate and The Slaughter hit a good target, so it looks as if next year and the year after is going to be full of fun, what with Christmas not being far away.

Fallout trilogy FREE on gog.com for 48hrs! RPG at it's finest

Give Away Info : Fallout 1 : Set in the aftermath of a world-wide nuclear war, Fallout will challenge you to survive in an unknown and dangerous world. You will take the role of a Vault-dweller, a person who has grown up in a secluded, underground survival Vault. Circumstances arise that force you to go Outside - to a strange world 80 years after the end of modern civilization. A world of mutants, radiation, gangs and violence. For the upcoming 48 hours you'll be able to add Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics to your GOG.com collection,  FREE!

Elite: Dangerous - Alpha Phase One released for backers, plus a drool worthy trailer!!

Game Type : Action, Space Simulator
Developer : David Braben
Developer Game Quote : The next game in the Elite series - an amazing space epic with stunning visuals, incredible game play, breath-taking scope and fully multi-player. Carve your own path through the richest, largest gaming sandbox ever created, set against a backdrop of raw anarchy, galactic powerplays and intrigue. Do whatever it takes to upgrade your ship’s hull, engines, weapons, defences, cargo hold; constantly improve your capabilities and influence on your journey towards the most coveted rank in the history of gaming - ‘Elite’.
Release Update : Today sees the release (to Alpha backers) of the first phase of the Alpha process of Elite: Dangerous. Phase one - 'Single Player Combat' will be the first hands-on experience for gamers of Elite: Dangerous. A video trailer has also been released!
Release : TBA
Systems : PC, Other(?)

North and South - North meets South in an Action Strategy game of all out family fun! (PC playable)

Game Type : Action, Strategy
Amiga Launcher Developer : The Company.pl 
Original Publisher: Data East
Game Info : I have very fond memories of this game, as it's one of those style of games that has different types of genres all put into one, and then adds just a smidgen of comedy. The game features a strategic map of the USA separated into states and territories, and it's down to you to win this Civil war, what ever side you control. From top down war like situations to fighting across the top of trains, this is a game you'll not want to miss out on. Thanks to The Company.pl, the Amiga version has been released/updated to version 2.6  so you can now play this on your PC with higher graphical filters.
Release : Available now
Systems : PC

Hook - An Amiga Adventure in Neverland with a grown up Peter Pan (PC Playable)

Game Type : Adventure
Amiga Launcher Developer : The Company.pl 
Original Publisher: Ocean
Game Info : An Adventure that follows very closely to the movie and a very fun Adventure it is too. You play as Peter Banning, or as we know him as Peter Pan, just much older. But the story starts as the Pirate Captain Hook has stole his two children in revenge, and it's up to Peter to return to Neverland, return his childhood, and get them back. If you're a fan of the Monkey Island style games of this era, then you'll enjoy this one! Thanks to The Company.pl, the Amiga version has been released/updated to version 2.6  so you can now play this on your PC with higher graphical filters.
Release : Available now
Systems : PC

Bump N Burn - Mario Kart meets comedy in this PC playable Amiga game!

Game Type : Action, Racer
Amiga Launcher Developer : The Company.pl 
Original Developer : The Dome
Game Info : Think of Mario Kart and then taken one step further. You'll be playing against other AI racers which include Loretta L’Amour, the Buck-Toothed Beavers, and Colonel Carnage, each of which have individual looking cars ad varied weapons. Oh and each character has a bit of humor added to them as well, but the question is, can you come first? Thanks to The Company.pl, the Amiga version has been released/updated to version 2.6  so you can now play this on your PC with higher graphical filters.
Release : Available now
Systems : PC

Warp Derby - Action meets Shooter in this pumped up Derby game (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Action, Racing, Shooter

Game Quote : Warp Derby is a multiplayer vehicular combat game where you use a Warp Gun to place warps that can teleport opponents into deadly hazards throughout the map. The game focuses on indirect combat where your weapons knock foes around the arena rather than damaging them outright. This allows players to make clever use of their warps and the environment to destroy their foes. The more creative and over-the-top the kill is the more you will be rewarded and the more skills you will unlock to help fuel your rampage. Outside of the match you can customize your car to match your taste in form as well as functionality by choosing car parts and skill loadouts. The game features deathmatch, team deathmatch, and capture the flag. Get warped!

Release : If Greenlit!
Systems : PC

Novus AEterno - A rather large MMO Strategy game! (Kickstarter)

Game Type : RTS, MMO
Kickstarter Goal : $75,000

Developer : Taitale Studios
Game Info Quote : Start with a home planet that you can never lose. Expand your control outward across an unlimited universe of galaxies. It’s a sandbox in space where you can build your empire-- and influence over other players. Do it anyway you wish: through diplomatic channels, intelligence, military might or economic power. Thousands and thousands of players at one time on one seamless map. The game never stops, even when you are off line, There is always a way to rebuild and recover, and there are always potential new allies and foes ready to engage you on a truly galactic scale.

Release : Mid 2014

Systems : PC,Other(?)

Dungeon of the Endless - Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game up for early access on Steam

Game Type : Adventure, Strategy, Roguelike
Developer : AMPLITUDE Studios
Game Info Quote : Dungeon of the Endless is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and his team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out... so what could go wrong... open the door!
Release : Retail TB, Steam Early Access Today
Systems : PC

Ultionus: A Tale of Petty Revenge - Defeat the troll from Spacebook in this multi genre title! (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Action, Arcade, Platformer, Shoot em up..

Developer : DarkFalzX
Game Quote : Galactic hero Serena S has been trolled on Spacebook. This is obviously a cause to embark on an epic quest to punish the troll in question, who just happens to be The Space Prince. Guide Serena through 7 stages of shmup action, jumping, shooting, and yet decidedly more jumping and shooting to her ultimate goal of total testicular annihilation of her foe. The game is a love letter to the home computer arcade games of the late 80s and early 90s such as Halloween Harry, Astra Marine Corps, and Jill of the Jungle.

Release : TBA
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Marrow Wind - Fight in an ever changing castle (Free Game)

Game Type : Adventure, Roguelike
Developer : NikB
Game Quote : Marrow Wind is a real-time roguelike game taking place in a haunted castle that's changing and updating evey 10 seconds. The walls are shifting, rocks are emerging from nowhere and the ancient evil is about to awake.

Release : Now, Free
Systems : PC

A Game with a Kitty 3 - A cute Indie Platformer that's Free!

Game Type : Platformer
Developer : Origamihero
Developer Quote : Kittey, a chubby and erratic cat living in some remote own on an isolated island, wants to go treasure hunting! He wanders off but soon finds out that an old acquaintance is back - with a desire for revenge! Kittey travels to the other end of the island, soars through the skies, raids pyramids and even stumbles into a really silly and dangerous dimension!

Release : Now, Free
Systems : Any, Browser Based

Starbound - The BIG wipe, latest patch 3 release

Game Type : Adventure, Sandbox, Creation, RPG
Developer : Chucklefish
Update Info : After many days of waiting and wondering, would there be a wipe with the next patch for this super sandbox creation game Starbound. Today we found out that yes there is a wipe. But that wipe comes with a glorious patch that fixes not just the leveling of the game but adds brand new weapons, new items and much more. So even though there is a high chance your old character and universe is gone, this game is so addictive it doesn't really matter. Loading up Steam will apply the patch!

Conspirocracy - An Adventure with a large cast of voiced characters

Game Type : Adventure
Game Info : Conspirocracy starts in an exaggerated, highly-bureaucratic re-imagining of Toronto, Canada. Medical droids serve as gatekeepers between patients and doctors. The activities of beggars and buskers are regulated and tasked. Airport security is taken to an more extreme, disconcerting level. As the player, you will have your work cut out for you finding what you're looking for when the system is stacked heavily against you. Loosely inspired by Douglas Adams' Bureaucracy (1987), Conspirocracy is a comedy that introduces the player to an eclectic cast of characters in a wide variety of locations as he uncovers the secret of what became of his identity.

Release : Now ( £5.99 )
Systems : PC

No Man's Sky - Move over Elite here comes a new jaw dropping Space Sim

Game Type : Space Sim
Developer :  Hello Games
Game Info : Developed by Hello Games is a new Space Sim set to take the world by storm, atleast going by the trailer anyway. This is a science fiction game, set in an infinite, procedural universe. You'll be exploring the stars in your space ship, visiting many unique planets and battling against fleets of ships all in a universe that is never the same. If the video is anything to go by, it's a game with plenty of eye candy and all this developed by a small indie company which is very impressive. Let's hope the final lives up to the hype!

Release : TBA
Systems : PC, Other(?)

Core of Innocence - A Platformer that's just a bit too mature!

Game Type : Platformer
Developer :  Pudding Hat Games
Game Info Quote : Core of Innocence at its heart is very much a platform adventure game and shares several elements from the genre, but brings it up a notch with hundreds of equippable items, spells and special tools to aid our heroine in her journey. It has a more mature theme than most similar games in the genre but contains some censoring options that tame it a *little* bit.

Release : Now, Free
Systems : PC

Starbound - [Monty Python] Always Look on the Bright Side of Life

Check out this neat little video with the gamers of Starbound, doing their very own rendition of Monty Python's Always look on the bright side of life. Oh and it was created by Andreas Jörgensen and it's so damn cute! If you must know Starbound is really addictive, if you loved Terraria and want to explore the stars, visit new planets, create new weapons and more, I'd highly recommend buying it here.

OpenTTD v1.3.3 - Open Source Transport Tycoon Deluxe, has a new final release!

Game Type : Strategy, Tycoon
Game Info : After many months of waiting, the developers of the brilliant open source Transport Tycoon Deluxe (OpenTTD) have announced a new final version of  v1.3.3! This is a constantly updated Transport Simulation Game based on the very original title by Microprose. A game of Strategy, a game of Management and yet it's so much fun! Run your own transport company with the ability to transport goods, make your own railroad set ups, ferry rides and bus routes all the while watching growing cities and new factories. Enjoy this open source version of an all time classic game, take a deep breath and check out the massive list of fixes!

Release : Free Standalone!
Systems : PC, MAC

XenoRaptor - A co-op top down shooter with eye candy! (Steam Greenlight+Demo)

Game Type : Shooter
Developer : DarthBenedict

Game Info Quote : XenoRaptor is a co-op top down shooter with rocket propelled chainsaws and teleporting attack bears. Research weapon components then combine them to create anything from radioactive chainguns to tesla blasters and bear teleporters. These weapons aren't just clones that do slightly different damage – modifying a weapon will give it different game mechanic. You'll need this firepower, because the enemies you'll face are numerous and lethal!
Release : TBA
Systems : PC, Mac, Linux

Legends of Persia - Diablo inspired Action RPG (Steam Greenlight)

Game Type : Action RPG
Developer : Sourena Game Studio

Game Info Quote : Legends of Persia is an Action RPG Adventure game in style of Diablo which incorporates bloody battles, Item usage, Character building, and storyline incorporation. The storyline revolves around Keykhosro, the son of the Persian prince Siavosh , who in the name of his father’s blood, wants to take revenge upon Afrasiab, the king of Tooran. Throughout the game, the character will face difficult challenges to overcome, such as defeating massive waves of enemies, encountering difficult bosses, and finally dealing with Afriasiab, his father’s killer. The mythology of this storyline will take you to depths you have never been before, as you encounter the famous fable of Siavosh .
Release : Early 2014
Systems : PC

Pixelshere - A pixel art platformer with a musical experience (Kickstarter)

Game Type : Platformer
Kickstarter Goal : $5,000

Developer : Alex Smith
Game Info Quote : Pixelshere is a classic platformer with a dynamic soundtrack. A music-themed game where music is an essential gameplay element. With a lot of classic platformer action, exploration, physics puzzles, and music puzzles that can be played by everyone.

Release : Sept 2014

Systems : PC, Mac