Circuits and Shields – The Next Generation MOBA, previewed by Cola Powered Gamer

MOBA is one of the most popular new genres in recent years, is about to get its newest entry. Circuits and Shields, is as the developer Koza Games puts it,  “The Modern Gamer’s MOBA”.As the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”, is also applied here. Circuits and Shields (or Circuits, for short), is a 5v5 team combat game, but with a few twists. Centered around game modes with non-stop action, the games also feature “Blessings”, a sort of rogue-lite buffs and mini-games, which will make each game more memorable.

Iron Meat - A cool looking Contra/Rogue Dawn NES inspiration gets a new PC demo!

If you're looking for a new indie demo that's got plenty of action, kick ass moves and retro-aesthetics throughout, then have we got just the game for you! Welcome to 'Iron Meat'; a retro style platform/shoot em up that not only features an onslaught of mechanics ripped from the dawn of the NES, but if you loved play the 1987 Action Platformer of Contra, then this awesome looking game available for Windows systems will suit you perfectly!

Huntdown - A kick ass shooter by Easy Trigger Games appears on GOG and Steam

If you're looking for a new indie game that's got plenty of action, kick ass moves and retro-aesthetics throughout, then have we got just the game for you! Welcome to 'Huntdown'; a retro style shoot em up that not only takes place in a post-apocalyptic Cyberpunk setting, but it also draws its inspiration from old arcade shooters like Contra and Metal Slug, while adding tactical elements like taking cover behind walls and alleys and jumping up and down from platforms just like in the Rolling Thunder games. 

Guinea Pig Parkour - A lovely platformer with a charming personality gets an early demo on Steam

Pretty much all this month it's been about the retro games, from homebrew games on the Amstrad to those on the Amiga. So here's something completely different and a game I think everyone in the family might enjoy, is Jeff Mumm's upcoming indie platformer of Guinea Pig Parkour; a completely hand-drawn 2D platformer with adventure elements, drawing heavy inspiration from '90s animated cartoons and games.

The FUSION 2020 Annual - Bi-monthly FUSION magazine in the form of a fantastic annual!

From the early part of last year, we have been giving you multiple heads up regarding a great gaming magazine called ' Fusion ', which is a magazine which features not just gaming news from Indie and Retro but also Handhelds and even Table Tops ( Bit like us really but in magazine form :p ). Well you'll be pleased to know if you missed out on any of the issues, or want all the best bits in an annual form, Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books has launched the ' Fusion 2020 Annual ' Kickstarter : A Kickstarter that's described as everything great about the bi-monthly FUSION magazine in the form of an annual for 2020.

Fusion Issue 2 - The second issue to a great gaming mag is up for pre-order

In May of this year we gave you the heads up regarding a great gaming magazine called ' Fusion ' Issue 1, which is still available as a pre-order featuring not just gaming news but also Handhelds and even Table Tops. Well it is looks as if Fusion Gaming Mag are true to their word of future magazines, as of this week you can also pre-order the second issue which again is jam packed with 52 pages of goodness.

Fusion Issue 1 - The first of a great gaming mag available for pre-order

Although I prefer a good website full of indie and retro gaming news "ahem", there's many people out there who like the feeling of a physical product in their hands that can be opened up at work, on the train or just sitting beside a tree on a lovely summers day. Thankfully there's a new issue of goodness to come that will satisfy your needs, as Fusion Gaming Magazine will be launching the first issue of ' FUSION ', at the low price of £3.99

Startup Freak - Become a successful software company in this early access tycoon game

Ah a Tycoon game, you know the type, starting from a poor person and or low end company and then turning it into riches and hopeful domination of your opponents. So along comes PulPul Games to satisfy that need, as they have released through Early Access ' Startup Freak '. Which is a Tycoon game based around software development, from humble beginnings to a multi-million dollar company.

Gun Rage - An old-school run 'n gun game releases Q3 2018!

We've recently been informed through our email of a new game that is coming this summer via Steam as an old-school, fast-paced, side-scrolling, run and gun with 16-bit era graphics. Titled as ' Gun Rage ' and developed by Denis Galewski, this game is heavily inspired by such classic series as Contra and Metal Slug, and pays homage to the greatest games of the genre... So basically lots of shooting, gore and wicked action is the order of the day!

Empires of the Undergrowth - Could this be the next SimAnt, coming to Steam Early Access?

A long time ago on the Amiga I played a game called Sim Ant; a highly addictive Ant simulation game released in 1991 by Maxis, that gave you the player control of an Ant colony, from birth, to domination across a garden and into a persons house. It was and still is, a game that I'd recommend to everyone to pick up and play. But if you can't, then it might be worth your time looking towards 'Empires of the Undergrowth', which looks like someone took Sim Ant and put it through a modern Ant Simulation blender.

Super Skelemania - Play as an acrobatic skeleton in this creepy platformer

We don't just love retro games but indie games as well, and so it's time to mention Benal's Adventure Platformer ' Super Skelemania ', which wasn't just a Steam Greenlight success but has since been released via Gamejolt and Steam! This game that was teased some time ago as a demo puts you in control of a rather frantic skeleton, with some seriously cool moves, such as diving, rolling and even the ability to extend and skull bash!

Tower 57 - Anticipated retro inspired shooter is finally here on GOG and Steam!

We've been banging on about ' Tower 57 ' for many months now, ever since it was first announced as a retro inspired shooter to that of Alien Breed and even Chaos Engine from the glory days of the Amiga. Well as of today, the team behind the game benitosub and cyangmou, have announced the Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight success of 'Tower 57' is finally available on Steam and GOG for both PC and MAC!

Tower 57 - Eagerly awaited retro inspired shooter gets a 16th November release date!

This is just brilliant news and more so as it's a game that has featured highly on our website, as Cyangmou has told us that not only is the Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight success of 'Tower 57' coming to a home computer near you 16th November 2017. But the team behind the game Pixwerk and 11 bit studios have released a 11 FACTS about Tower 57 - premiere date trailer, which features more than your average retro inspirations!

Regions of Ruin - A lovely Kingdom inspired Action RPG in Early Access

Most of us by now have played the very addictive yet challenging game ' Kingdom '; a lovely pixelated strategy resource management game in which you need to defend yourself and your kingdom against some pretty nasty critters. But how would you like to play a more action oriented RPG that doesn't just involve city building but lots of lovely hero based combat with stats and levelling? You would good, welcome to ' Regions of Ruin ' by VoxGames!

Indie Retro News is taking a break, back soon!

After 4 years of writing through the highs and lows of retro gaming it's time to announce Indie Retro News is taking a short break! No don't worry we won't be gone for ever, but as of this evening all writing will stop until either late Thursday or back on Friday. The reason for this is, I seriously need a time out as apart from one day stop when it turned out to be a disaster, I've never been anywhere away from my own area! Probably the addiction of finding the latest game news and keeping the site going doesn't help ;) But anyway, massive thanks to all of you who keep coming back, and don't worry, you'll see us again on Friday!

Furwind - Play as a strong little fox in Boomfire Games pixelated platformer!

Something for everyone today both young and old as now we look towards Boomfire Games in-development pixelated platformer ' Furwind ', which was not only a Steam Greenlight success some time ago, but the developers have released an updated demo for you to enjoy! This game with a colourful art style and charming little fox gameplay, takes place in a magical world inhabited by intelligent animals and puts you in control of the hero Furwind, chosen to restore balance to the world!

Fidel Dungeon Rescue - Play as a cute little dog in a dangerous puzzling crawler!

I was a bit late with this one ( Damn you back! ) but the creators Daniel Benmergui , Jeremías Babini , and Hernán Rozenwasser contacted us to let us know about their unusual dungeon puzzle crawler of ' Fidel Dungeon Rescue ', which is available to buy on Steam for both PC and MAC. This game that involves a rather cute little doggy on a rescue quest, places you in a creepy dungeon and you must find the best path through monsters, treasure and magic to reach the exit

Noita - A magical action rogue-lite with smashing pixels revealed!

Welcome to ' Noita ' by NollaGames,  a rather special game created by the same team behind Crayon Physics Deluxe, The Swapper and Environmental Station Alpha. This magical action rogue-lite, set in a world where every pixel is physically simulated using the developers in house Falling Everything Engine.Will put you in control of a powerful character that can explore and fight through a procedurally generated world using spells you've created which can melt, burn, freeze and even evaporate the pixelated landscape around you.

Dungeon in a Bottle - A very challenging platformer that will keep you coming back for more!

For those of you who are stuck in doors with not much to do and fancy a challenge, then come and check out Andrew Jones and Joe Hanna's acrobatic platformer ' Dungeon in a Bottle ' which is freely available to play online. Originally developed for the Ludum Dare 38 : A Small World, and made in 72 hours, ranking 37th out of 1840. You play as a treasure hunting protagonist sucked into a deadly magic bottle. He must use his acrobatic skill to traverse the dungeon within and escape with as much loot as possible.

SuperFlight - Fly fast through the mountains in this beautiful looking upcoming PC release

Imagine yourselves flying through a lush mountainscape without a care in the world and the feeling of the wind rushing past your face at ever increasing speeds. If you can imagine that, then you really should check out the recent Steam Greenlight success of 'SuperFlight' by GrizzlyGames. As you'll be wearing a wingsuit and performing daring manoeuvres in procedurally generated mountainscapes pulling off incredible combos to beat a high score.