Fox n Forests - A nostalgic trip back to the 16bit platforming era

If you remember growing up playing 16bit platformers, either on the SNES or Sega Megadrive such as Mickey Mouse or even Ghouls 'n Ghosts, then have we got the game for you! This is 'Fox n Forests' developed by Bonus Level Entertainment, a gorgeous looking 16-bit inspired pixelated platformer, where you play as a Furry that can loot, upgrade, hack and slash and even change the very seasons of the game you're playing in! Yes that's right, this game lets you switch seasons to avoid obstacles or even beat enemies! What a lovely game indeed and not only does it have a teaser trailer but it's coming to PC, Linux, Mac (Steam and DRM free), PlayStation, Xbox and NX!

GOG weekend promo - TotalBiscuit Recommendations!

Once again we have just been informed by GOG, that a very special weekend promo has now begun on the fantastic site of  GOG.COM. In this latest special deal bonanza 'Totalbiscuit' who is a well known Youtubber, has now stepped forward and done his own weekend picks, featuring games such as Pillars of Eternity, Wasteland 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Pharaoh + Cleopatra and many more all between 33-75% off! As GOG states : Love him or hate him, TotalBiscuit is a force to be reckoned with. He's the guy that millions of gamers listen to on a daily basis - whether it's first impressions, reviews, or his trademark cynical commentary on industry news, ins and outs. Today, we take a look at some of his favourites, his top bites!

Get ready for the greatest Adventures now available to buy on GOG!

GOG always keeps me informed of the latest retro and indie games to appear on their site, but today they've gone the extra mile by impressing us with a number of Adventure classics which have lasted many many years and are still played today. It can be none other than the Lucasfilm classics such as Outlaws + Handful of Missions, Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, Indiana Jones® and the Emperor's Tomb™ - , Monkey Island™ 2 Special Edition: LeChuck’s Revenge™, The Dig and LOOM™ - 20% off!

GOG goes German with a HUGE Herzlich Willkommen! Promo

GOG is really pushing out those deals and no sooner had we finished the previous weekend picks but GOG has now gone slightly German. Because of their worldwide coverage it stands to reason why they need more languages and thus they have a German version of the website via a drop down menu, a German customer support team and of course more games in German. But to us English folk, you probably want to know about the deals! This weekend they are holding the German-riffic Herzlich Willkommen! promo. The highlight is a ridiculous 97% off Deponia, including over 25 other German gaming hits available as well such as The Settlers, BlackGuards and many many more.

So check out the big promo and save lots and lots of lovely dosh on the GOG Website

Paradox Interactive joins GOG for more incredible games!

No sooner had we got the news that Warner Bro's Interactive Entertainment had joined the ranks of GOG, but Paradox Interactive turns up ready to kick it up a notch with some pretty famous games in the gog catalogue. Games such as Europa Unversalis, Hearts of Iron, Crusader Kings Complete, Victoria Complete and my two top tip strategy games, Majesty Gold HD and the Majesty 2 Collection.

Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment appears on GOG!

We've just been informed by our friends at GOG that Warner Bro's Interactive Entertainment has now joined the ranks with the first listing of games to appear on GOG! Warner Bro's are a brilliant company now behind great games such as Mortal Kombat 1-3, LEGO Batman: The Videogame, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1 - 4, LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5 - 7, Bastion and the brilliant horror first person shooter F.E.A.R Platinum. But that's not all, as throughout the next few weeks expect even more Warner Bro's titles to arrive for your free DRM goodness!

GOG.com has an overhaul and DRM free movies!

Hot off the press, we've just been informed by GOG.com that they have not only overhauled the site, but have also gone down the route of DRM free movies. GOG who were originally all about the classic games, have had a number of changes over the years especially with the inclusion of not just classics but also Indie titles. Today the creators behind GOG have given the website a make over that not only looks more up to date with fancy features, but they have also improved performance. But this is not all they have introduced!

Metanet Hunter: REMIX - A fun retro inspired Platformer

Welcome to Metanet Hunter: Remix, a retro inspired platformer from NightKawata that features plenty of retro platforming fun for not just the PC but MAC and Linux! Featuring 8 worlds, new artwork, newly remixed soundtrack, lots of upgrades and strange baddies to fight this is a platformer that just all out fun. 

Brigador - Preorders are now open for this destructive isometric vehicular action game!

Brigador is an isometric vehicular action game developed by Stellar Jockeys. Featuring powerful weaponry and tons of action this is a game sure to appeal to those with a destructive mindset. Choose the right vehicle and weapons and face off against the occupying factions in a bid to clear the city. Will you win or die trying? Preorders are now open for Brigador and the game will launch on Windows, Mac, & Linux. DRM free with a Steam key!

Groupees goes deal crazy with the latest Clash of the World Bundle

Probably the best deal we've had all week and it comes straight from Groupees with the Clash of the World Bundle 4. Containing four great games and music related albums, such as the awesome games Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams and Blades of Destiny. But that's not all! As there's also Where Angels Cry and Nightmares from the deep. That's plenty of entertainment for a fantastic low price of just $1, and if you want to donate more to charity, you can!

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The Conquest Bundle from the Bundle Stars - 12 conquering games for a great price!

Here we are again with yet another awesome bundle from the Bundle Stars, and this time it's The Conquest Bundle, featuring 12 conquering Steam games for only £3.59. Bundle Stars are fast becoming the most popular bundlers, as every week we are teased with yet more fantastic games! The list of games in this bundle is as follows : Call of Juarez, A Game of Dwarves, King Arthur II,  American Conquest, Incoming Forces, Cossacks, Cossacks II, 99 Levels to Hell, Xpand Rally Xtreme, Ballpoint Universe, Hyper Fighters and Lucious.  Such a great deal, and if you want my recommendation, check out King Arthur, which can only be described as a fantasy Total War!

Available to buy here save $110!

Inescapable - Another Retro inspired Platformer game but this time with an Amiga/Atari ST feel

Game Type : Arcade Platformer
Developer : Magnetic Realms
Game Info Quote : The debut release from Magnetic Realms is a Sci-Fi action adventure called "Inescapable". Unravel the mystery uncovered by a remote interplanetary mining operation. What did they find? What threat does it pose? And ultimately, what does it truly mean to be a hero? Featuring : Side scrolling action combined with adventure style puzzles, A large world to explore with an intriguing story and an unusual, thought-provoking ending, Hand drawn pixel art for a classic Amiga/Atari ST 16-bit era graphical style, optional CRT screen simulation effect for a more authentic look on modern LCD monitors and DRM FREE!
Release : Now ($9.99)
Systems : PC,Mac,Linux

The Humble Weekly Sale is back! - It's time for some great Introversion Software

Bundle Company : Humble Bundle
Humble Info Quote : Four games plus tons of extra content. This week, pay what you want for Uplink, Darwinia, Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest, DEFCON, Voxel Tech Demo, City Generator Tech Demo, and source code access to Uplink, Darwinia, Multiwinia: Survival of the Flattest, and DEFCON. Plus you'll receive a never before heard story of Introversion from the studio's founders Mark and Chris. If you pay $19.99 or more in the first 24 hours of this weekly sale, you’ll also receive early access to Prison Architect and the full game upon its release, After the first 24 hours, you can still get Prison Architect with a purchase of $24.99 or more!
Systems : DRM-free and on Steam for Windows, Mac, and Linux

The Humble Bundle are back with another Weekly Sale : Spiderweb Software!

Bundle Company : Humble Bundle
Info Quote: This week’s Humble Weekly Sale is crawling with fifteen RPG epics from Spiderweb Software, now in its twentieth year of making fantastically breathtaking games! Avernum: Escape from the Pit and Nethergate: Resurrection by paying more than the average. Pay any price for the Geneforge Saga, Avadon: The Black Fortress, Avernum: The Great Trials Trilogy, Avernum: First Trilogy, plus Spiderweb game art and hint books.
Price : Pay more than the average in a Pay what you want, support charity scheme
Note : Limited games are available on Steam and/or DRM-free for Linux!
Systems : All games are available DRM-free on Windows and Mac

Bundle In A Box : The Capsule Computers Indie Bundle

Bundle In A Box are back!! This time with a bloody awesome bundle called The Capsule Computers Indie Bundle, and why is it so awesome? Well, it contains the adventure series " Blackwell ", which in my opinion is one of the best adventure titles of the last few years. Such great artwork, great stories, humour and not only are you out to solve the mysteries of how people died, you also have a detective ghost to help you out. It's really really good! But that's not the only game in this bundle, as you have : Super Rush Tower, Hacker, Pixelry and if you beat the average, Hamlet, Hacker Evo Duo, Hacker Evo and Secret of the Magic Crystals.

The Humble Weekly Sale - Telltale Games Bundle

The Humble Bundle are at it again with another pay what you want weekly sale, and this time it's none other than Telltale Games. They are the creators of the brilliant adventure series, The Walking Dead. This bundle features eight amazing games from the Telltale Games list. With greats such as : Back to the Future: The Game, Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse, Poker Night at the Inventory, Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Adventures, Nelson Tethers: Puzzle Agent, Puzzle Agent 2, and Hector: Badge of Carnage.  What's more, if pay more than the average you'll get the incredible adventure series The Walking Dead, which features an amazing story and ZOMBIES!

Skyward Collapse : turn-based 4x simulation god-game released! (+Demo)

Arcen Games, Developers of AI War, the hit space game have just released The SkyWard Collapse, a turn-based 4x simulation god-game. Unlike other god games whereby you use your god like powers to smash the opposition, this is about keeping the peace. Many miles up in the sky is a floating landmass and it's here you spend time in development and the overseeing of two warring factions, The Greeks and The Norse.

This is either a solo or co-op game, help both sides, grant each side new buildings, resources and even more people. Sound fun? Well there's plenty to do here it seems and it's a far deeper game than explained, so watch the trailer, check out the demo and perhaps spend some money ;)

Groupees Be Mine 8 - The best bundle so far?

Groupees have announced the Be Mine 8 bundle, in which you pay a certain price for a huge stash of epic games. Now in my opinion this is probably the best bundle we've posted so far on Indie Retro News, as it contains some pretty awesome titles, especially Patrician IV and DrakenSang. If you want to be a strong trader, with great graphics, long playability or an epic rpg with a great story, you can't go wrong with those two games, but check out the rest as well.

THE BUM - Classic Point and Click Adventure (Now Available)

The Bum is a new Adventure game that was developed by just one guy, who created this as his first game. But don't let that put you off, as it looks very well made! It's also very Nostalgic for us Point and Click Adventure fans. The story is of a homeless man who communicates with the world using an old sock on his right hand. This Man is a huge football fan and plays it a lot near his back alley. However One day he gets mugged by a wandering Bully and looses his precious ball in the process. As the story progresses he meets new people and will he ever get that ball back or confront the Bully? A charming Adventure game that has a lot of retro flavor and well worth your time!

Among the Sleep - First Person Horror Adventure

Many children have a real fear of the dark, so think of what it must be like for a two year old where everything in the shadows seems so menacing. This is exactly what Among the Sleep aims to do, to give you a terrifying perspective from a two year old's eyes. But this is no ordinary walk in the dark, as  imagination, with the surreal nature of dreams play a large part. Thanks to the developers Krillbite Studio, you'll be Adventuring and Exploring while avoiding threats hiding in every shadow, but there’s no traditional combat. Instead, players will actively have to find places to hide to avoid danger, remember you're a two year old. 2013-2014 could well be the scariest few years yet, as many horror games push to claim the ultimate scare factor.