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Freeplay arcade in Bristol, UK (account run by Nick)

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The ABIDE KickStarter is now LIVE! Stop motion horror the likes of which have never been seen before! Back now and be involved with something very cool. www.kickstarter.com/projects/637...

29.01.2026 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 426    ๐Ÿ” 258    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 16    ๐Ÿ“Œ 62

Palestine Action have WON their judicial review in the High Court!
A massive victory for free speech, freedom of association and the right to protest.
A massive defeat for the draconian attempts by Keir Starmer's government to curtail our fundamental rights.

13.02.2026 10:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2802    ๐Ÿ” 821    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 60    ๐Ÿ“Œ 52
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Its been an eventful #Sega #arcade year so far with Demul updates to Sega Hikaru emulation, finally making Star Wars Racer Arcade fully playable and fun! Rare #retrogaming goodness youtu.be/n8LMdxzSuGw #gaming #gamingnews #gaming_news

02.02.2026 13:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was very exciting when I discovered there was now a fan translation!

28.01.2026 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What you're looking at here is
"The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past"
by "snesrev"
running natively on PC, with several cool enhancements, like widescreen support, higher rez & QoL improvements!

#Zelda 3 Launcer:
github.com/RadzPrower/Z...

#decompilation #gaming #recomp #homebrew #gamedev #SNES

28.01.2026 09:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Banjo: Recompiled Adds Better Frame Rates, Widescreen Support And More To Rare's N64 Classic - And You Can Play It On Steam Deck A new native port

Banjo: Recompiled Adds Better Frame Rates, Widescreen Support And More To Rare's N64 Classic - And You Can Play It On Steam Deck.

26.01.2026 10:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A DOSBox pure tutorial for your #pcgaming retro style! youtu.be/5rt1TrB9tJM?...

25.01.2026 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mario pinball repairs/LEDing

18.01.2026 17:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There's a new #PowerRangers #fangame in the works and a public demo has just been released for everyone to enjoy!

"Power Rangers: Morphin' Time"
From "Pop Hero Games"

An adrenaline-filled beat 'em up with co-op

Download the free demo here:
popherogames.com

#retro #pixelart #gaming #nostalgia

25.12.2025 20:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Special thanks to GOG for being so supportive of the project! HORSES preorders are now available on the store: www.gog.com/en/game/horses ๐Ÿ™

28.11.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1143    ๐Ÿ” 463    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 18
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Right on.

A full English translation patch for Koei's Progenitor, a 1994 visual novel/RPG/strategy game for the PC98 that plays a little like Uncharted Waters....IN SPAAAAAAAACE.

26.11.2025 23:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 274    ๐Ÿ” 101    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

Not noticed any bugs other than some corpses flying around the screen a bit!

26.11.2025 13:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members
YouTube video by People Make Games The Messages Rockstar Saw Before Firing 34 Union Members

EXCLUSIVE: So far it's been unclear what proof Rockstar Games has to justify its firing of 34 union members, who it claims were leaking "confidential information in a public forum".

PMG has now seen some of the messages which contributed to this decision being made.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TvW...

24.11.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1972    ๐Ÿ” 893    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 13    ๐Ÿ“Œ 64
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#Timesplitters 2 & Future Perfect has always been among my most beloved FPS games of the 2000s.
They were basically spiritual sequels to Goldeneye & Perfect Dark

"Timesplitters Rewind"
Is a new, lovingly crafted remake

www.timesplittersrewind.com
#gaming #gamedev #fangame #indie #gamingnews #retro

25.11.2025 12:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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eXoWin9X is here and itโ€™s wildly impressive. Better 90s Windows era emulation and a whole lot more! youtu.be/2WBU0VhEktI

24.11.2025 22:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
a pencil drawing recreating the ending of drakengard's ending E where there is a gigantic woman made of salt towering over a grey tokyo. also banjo and kazooie are there and kazooie is asking if this is the land of the gods.

a pencil drawing recreating the ending of drakengard's ending E where there is a gigantic woman made of salt towering over a grey tokyo. also banjo and kazooie are there and kazooie is asking if this is the land of the gods.

Banjo-Tooie Ending E

14.11.2025 20:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6293    ๐Ÿ” 2158    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 53    ๐Ÿ“Œ 24
Amazon Games logo banner, with four image slices of different games in the background

Amazon Games logo banner, with four image slices of different games in the background

Amazon is laying off 14,000 people, with the video games division hit in particular, and others in its corporate workforce.

The layoff message to employees highlights how AI will "innovate much faster than ever before".

(Read more: Game Developer)

28.10.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 30    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 70
Screenshot from the Futurama: Hit & Run demo video, with a Futurama: Hit & Run logo on top of a Futurama setting background.

Screenshot from the Futurama: Hit & Run demo video, with a Futurama: Hit & Run logo on top of a Futurama setting background.

The Simpsons: Hit & Run modders have created a full from-the-ground-up Futurama conversion.

(Read more: Rock Paper Shotgun)

20.10.2025 12:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 314    ๐Ÿ” 70    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8
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Winsor McCay's "Little Nemo in Slumberland," one of comics' greatest graphic masterpieces, first appeared on October 15, 1905. Here's the debut, and as majestic as it is, it only hinted at the wonders to come.

15.10.2025 13:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 123    ๐Ÿ” 32    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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I am covering EVERY First Person Shooter EVER made in Japan.

From 1985 to 2025, that's over 40 years and 70 games of gaming history.

Link: youtu.be/F80Cl6WzBNo?...

This was without a doubt the most ambitious video I've ever made.

14.10.2025 18:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1586    ๐Ÿ” 553    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 50    ๐Ÿ“Œ 46
Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

Radirgy Noa Massive in game screenshot

New release: Radirgy Noa Massive (2011 - Win) - https://www.myabandonware.com/game/radirgy-noa-massive-yml #abandonware

03.10.2025 18:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Once again reminding folks that the ethical replacement to using Spotify isnโ€™t another streaming platform; itโ€™s buying music from artists when youโ€™re in the financial position to do so and pirating them when youโ€™re unable to do so. Or simply ask an artist for the files, like actually.

30.09.2025 16:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 275    ๐Ÿ” 95    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10
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Not only can I finally play Final Fantasy Tactics on my PC, but the remake truly does justice to a timeless classic By remake attested, by port revealed, their tale can now be told (on PC).

Hey! Guess who got to review Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles for @pcgamer.com ? :D

Come read all about it here!

www.pcgamer.com/games/strate...

24.09.2025 13:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 155    ๐Ÿ” 47    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Can't really say no to that.

14.09.2025 14:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The first modern board game I got and still an all-time favourite

12.09.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

Grief Syndrome in game screenshot

New release: Grief Syndrome (2011 - Win) - https://www.myabandonware.com/game/grief-syndrome-yc8 #abandonware

11.09.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Great to play this ultra-wide!

01.09.2025 14:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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EXTRA: 50 Indie Games That Changed The World with author Aaron Potter - Indieventure In this episode of Indieventure Extra, Liam chats to Aaron Potter about his new book: 50 Indie Games That Changed The World.

๐Ÿ“– NEW (EXTRA) EPISODE ๐Ÿ“–

Liam chats to Aaron Potter (@aaronpotter.bsky.socialโ€ฌ) about his new book: 50 Indie Games That Changed The World.

There's some superb anecdotes in this one!

Listen wherever you get podcasts โœจ

indieventurepodcast.co.uk/podcast/extr...

28.08.2025 08:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

a good idea for a bluesky account is just to post video of bizarre things from weird mods of various games with text like "just enjoying some normal gaming today!" and see how many people on here never notice the joke

21.08.2025 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 16    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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