ON this week’s actual podcast, the boy’s have actually been playing games! Mat’s spent his whole Sunday vegetated in front of Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, wishing he had Wifi not only to upload these podcasts, but download the FFXV Demo, as well as some flea market bargains! Tom’s been rather frugal with his purchases, but has netted some fantastic freebies, such as the great Ollie Ollie 2, NES Remix and a copy of Digimon Rumble Arena that Mat gave him live on air…
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Rake in Grass is all set to release Rampage Knights this Friday 27th via Steam's Early Access Program.
Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.
You play as a hero trapped by a spell in a magical forest. All paths lead you to a nearby ruined castle, infested with goblins, skeletons and other foul creatures. This must be the source of the black magic covering the land!
Checkout the trailer below!
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Stay tuned for our thoughts and videos on the game as we'll keep you updated on Rampage Knights.
Ok, so I may have been a little hasty in promising the upload of last week’s podcast, but here it is! On last week’s TMA, The boys discuss their current life of separation, Mat’s been building furniture, while Tom’s been saving as much money as he can. Between that, the boys have unsurprisingly been playing some games! Mat had some joy with Crayon Shin Chan 4, netted a lot of new Gameboy titles besides it & invested in a Virtual Boy, while Tom’s been playing some Shantae on the Wii U.
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If I had to choose one console at the moment to say I've used above all else since the turn of the new year, it would have to be hands down my 3DS. Not only have I upgraded to the New 3DS, which in it's own right is a fab little upgrade, but I've also picked up Zelda Majoras Mask and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. Add in the fact that I was (note the past tense there) knee deep in the latest Pokemon, opting for Omega Ruby and it isn't hard to see why. While for a long time I longed to finally play Majora again while continuing to enjoy the delights of Pokemon it is neither of these games that I've been plunging hours into. In fact, the Zelda remake hasn't even made it into my 3DS yet.
Why? Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, that's why.
My co-presenters on Lads Night In (Callum and Kiefer) had talked up Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (MH3) for quite some time until the fateful day when I tried the series for the first time. I had the chance to pick up a new 3DS game via an eShop promotion and I either had a copy of the other games or had no interest. So I went for MH3. It wasn't long until both Callum and Kiefer had me facing up against some massive beasties, giving me hints and tips on how to play the game. The problem was, I just wasn't feeling it. In hindsight I don't think I played the start of MH3 at my own pace and allow myself to get into the basics of the game by following all the early quests. Anyway, I played it twice...maybe three times, then that was that. I didn't 'get' the combat, the menu system was too intense, the weight of different items/collectables was just overbearing.
Skip forward a couple of years and both Callum and Kiefer were eagerly anticipating the next Monster Hunter to hit the UK, again for the 3DS, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate (MH4). Thanks to some clever Nintendo marketing in the shape of cool looking DLC (such as a Link costume for use in game, and Mario costumes for your in-game felynes) I could feel myself getting on the hype train, even with me not enjoying the previous title at all. One free demo later and boom, I was sold. Day one purchase.
It's been out for a few weeks now, and while I haven't been playing it as much lately as I have been, I'm still really liking it. In gameplay terms, the mechanics, the combat, the structure are almost identical to MH3, so what makes this one so playable this time round? Easy question to answer really, I started the game at my own pace. All of the tutorial stuff? Done. All of the text? Read. I played the start of the game at my own pace. No multiplayer for me straight away, not this time, and it paid off big time. Most of my time played on MH4 recently has been via local multiplayer, however this is a game that rewards those new to the series to kill a couple of the starter beasts on your own (well, alongside your felyne). It also features a comprehensive set of individual tutorial quests for each different weapon variant. Fancy trying dual blades? The game hands you a starter pair, some tips on how to use them and a beast to try them out on. The C-Stick on the 'new' 3DS makes playing MH a whole lot easier if you ever tried playing the previous game on the normal 3DS without the aid of the additional Circle Pad Pro. This allows faster panning of the camera, as you'll face monsters that are constantly sprinting around you.
More recently I've been delving into the multiplayer a bit more, to the point where I've geared up far past the point I should be in the single player. But multiplayer is where this game really shines, especially with local play (although they have now included online play for the first time on handheld, but sadly without any voice chat functionality). Teaming up not only helps with completing quests, but also allows up to four players to dodge and team up against some of the biggest, baddest monsters the game has to offer.
It still is a niche title which requires a lot of killing the same critters over and over again in the hope that a certain item/piece drops of which you may need to create or upgrade your armour and/or weapon. Hitting the blasted things has always felt a little hit and miss on occasions, while I also feel scrolling through items to be a little awkward (although changing the touch screen to allow more quick to select items has made life a fair bit easier). A feature this game is crying out for is some sort of screenshot function, as for a game which revolves around continuously upgrading your item sets based on stats and looks it seems bizarre to have no way of taking a screen grab to show off to your friends (or put into articles such as this). You can create and customize Guild Cards which are distributed via StreetPass sort of makes up for it, but only other Monster Hunters are going to see these.
The best way for me to sum up Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is to quite simply say pick up the demo. Its free, and does a fantastic job of introducing you to the series. You'll know hands down if the game is for you after playing through the demo, which is something a few demos I've played recently have failed to do. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate is available now for the Nintendo 3DS/2DS. If you are using a original style 3DS I'd highly recommend picking up a Circle Pad Pro. New 3DS owners need not worry thanks to the new C-Stick.
A pink whale needs your help, but just how many Keebles will you save? Keebles a physics-based vehicle building puzzle game is ready for release on Friday via Steam priced at £6.99 and as an added bonus before 16:00 UTC Monday 30th March purchase Keebles through Greenman Gaming £6.99 £5.59 and you'll get 4 free games!
I've been creating a whole bunch of Let's Play videos for Keebles, you can see my first video below or click here to see the playlist. Our review for Keebles will be posted shortly but checkout the videos and let us know what you think!
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NORA is a sci-fi psychological thriller game featuring Captain Abigael Blake and her ragtag crew of smugglers on their way to complete the most important mission of their lives: travel deep into enemy space to retrieve a mysterious alien envoy.
Along the way, Abigael must overcome old enemies, a contentious crew, and the threats of madness and mutiny in order to make it back alive. If players want to succeed, they must solve puzzles, explore the ship, and navigate the tempestuous relationships of the NORA’s crew. As captain, it’s up to the player to keep everything from falling apart. In the NORA’s current state, that’s easier said than done.
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A Indiegogo Campaign is currently running for NORA Act 1 with a goal of $25,000 USD. We’re thrilled about launching our Indiegogo campaign,” says Kevin Gray, CEO, “Not only does our team deserve some much needed upgrades, but it would significantly shorten our development timeline.” Coincidentally, this crowdfunding campaign marks the second anniversary of a company and with successful funding they’ll be able to ship their debut title before 2016.
Welcome to the world of Keebles; a fun and addictive physics-based puzzle game, Keebles you say? Yes, Keebles; these small but cute creatures need your help, and something to do with a whale! Need I say more?
The idea of the game is to create a vehicle that will carry your 'Bobble' around the level, upon touching a Keeble it will jump aboard your vehicle, taking them to safety at the end of each level and in return you'll earn a Star rating out of 5. This rating will depend on how many Keebles you rescue, time taken to do so and parts used to build the vehicle.
Now onto the workshop where you begin to create your master plan to save all the Keebles, well at least try (thinking caps required). Design, alter, improve the 3 simple steps into saving them all. The workshop itself is very straight forward, within 10 minutes and a few clicks, you'll be creating a whole bunch of creative vehicles to help save the Keebles. Now as the game is physics based, a lot of trial and error is needed but thankfully the game has zero loads times so switching between the levels, restarting or heading back to the Workshop is only a button press.
The game displays clean and nice looking graphics with a soundtrack that will keep you calm despite the occasional frustration, but thats the whole enjoyment of Keebles. You'll look forward to seeing your vehicle move through the levels or fly in my case. Picking up new tools like parachutes, faster wheels and rockets as you progress, a new challenge is always ahead. It's just down to your imagination to create the perfect vehicle to do the job.
So much fun is to be had with Keebles, you've just got to create it and let the good times roll.
Developed by Burnt Fuse and released March 27th on Steam for £6.99, better yet with Greenman Gaming you can receive a 20% discount with a pre-purchase and 4 extra games free of charge.
Dungeons await, as Dungeons of Aledorn has been Greenlit on Steam within just 6 days. Team 21 is still after support via their Kickstarter page. If you enjoy some hardcore dungeon crawling, go check them out!
You can even play the tech demo of the game right now!
So how’re you doing internet? It’s been a while. We’re good, surviving the flat separation, even if Mat has no internet and as a result has been incredibly restricted on time to edit and upload this… Ok internet, we admit it. We’re a mess without you. Here’s a 3 week old Podcast. I promise there’ll be more tomorrow, I swear it!
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Adelaide, Australia - March 18 2015 - Today Indie developer Dark Day Interactive has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for Once Bitten, Twice Dead!, a game which they intend to bring to Nintendo Wii U, PC, Mac and Linux once they’re funded. With its mix of crafting, stealth and action, as well as its single player and multiplayer mayhem, Once Bitten, Twice Dead! will unleash the zomblokalpyse in Q4 2015.
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The playable pre-alpha** is available. Experience the zombie mayhem for yourself. It's fully multi-player so play alone or invite some friends and save humanity from the zomblokalypse!
Burnt Fuse and Green Man Loaded bring you Keebles, a physics-based vehicle building puzzle game. How many Keebles will you save? Building your vehicle is very straight forward, with a few simple clicks you'll be collecting Keebles in no time. Later levels become more challenging with the additions of rockets, faster wheels, parachutes and even more components to help you along your way.
The game is due out March 27th on Steam and can be Preordered via Green Man Gaming with a 20% discount at £6.99 £5.59. Below is our first Let's Play video of Keebles and will help give you a better understanding of what the game is about.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPQnuKRLiMo?rel=0&w=560&h=315]
We will be posting more videos of Keebles in the coming days, so click that Subscribe button on our YouTube channel to stay up to date!
Looking for something a little old school? Think you know your way a round dungeons? Well Dungeons of Aledorn could be for you.
Dungeons of Aledorn (DoA) is an RPG game that brings back several time-tested principles of the classics into a single fantasy release. DoA is being created by and for hardcore gamers who appreciate games with a high challenge level.
The game is currently on Kickstarter. A current trailer can be found below for your liking!
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It's been a busy week here at Blast Process, let's see what we've been playing.
Hektor
Friday the 13th marked the release of Hektor a first-person, psychological horror game.
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Dungeon Nightmares 2
Follow up to the cult classic horror game played by over half a million players on all platforms and has been called one of the scariest games created.
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Abomination Tower
Abomination Tower is a humorously macabre, 2D procedurally generated platformer. The game is currently on offer.
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Janky Tanks
Janky Tanks is a local multiplayer combat game for 2-8 players. It features hilarious physics and rapid "janky" combat.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa8bGr2e8K8?rel=0&w=560&h=315]
Survey a vast open landscape just waiting for your construction crew. Jump in an excavator and dig the terrain, or run around with a shovel looking for resources.
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This story takes place on a small group of planets and space stations dominated by a Sophorian alien race. In their society they also have some humans and one other alien race.
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Crusader Kings 2
Explore one of the defining periods in world history in an experience crafted by the masters of Grand Strategy.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMhwAmqcVPA?rel=0&w=560&h=315]
Kerbal Space Program
Kerbal Space Program is a multi-genre game where players create their own space program.
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These videos will be updated in the coming weeks and you can view them all here on our YouTube channel. We also have more Let's Play videos coming very soon!
RubyCone releases Hektor an psychological horror game on steam, but this isn't no standard indie horror game. The game promises a literally moving world that will twist and turn with your every move. Ever seen the film Grave Encounters? if you have, you'll understand that this statement stands true.
After playing the game for roughly an hour I came out of Hektor thinking to my self, what actually just happened, confused and entreaged but I can't wait to return to the research facility and continue my unknown adventure with Hektor. The game is currently on offer for launch, until the 20th of March and is priced at £11.24. Looking for more this Friday the 13th? You can watch our first part of Hektor Let's Play series below.
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Lads Night In: Friday Nights, LIVE! 7pm-9pm. www.redshiftradio.co.uk Listen to us talk about Games, Films...and stuff!
On this last week's show, presented by Dave, Kiefer and Callum...(and and Kelly too!!) - We introduce Kelly-Ann onto the show (as she dishes out some on the air training for Kiefer and Callum!) - Create Your Own Superhero Team! Iron Man? She-Ra? The Hulk? Lots of listener feedback plus hear ours! Next week...we want your Villain Teams! - Online Heists is finally coming to GTA finally - LEGO Micro Fighters Series Two - Top 10 Videogames (including a surprise game jumping 25 places!) and Movie Charts
Listen to last week's show below. Join us this coming Friday as we choose our Villain teams to pit against our Heroes!
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We play Janky Tanks! The game is currently on Steam Early Access for £3.99 and is being created by Hyper Hippo Productions.
Janky Tanks is a local multiplayer combat game for 2-8 players. It features hilarious physics and rapid "janky" combat. Seriously, your tank winds up spending most of its time in the air, using wall jumps and rocket jumps to fight. It's fun for the whole family. Try it. You won't be disappoint.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sa8bGr2e8K8?rel=0&w=560&h=315]
Thanks for watching our video. Leave a LIKE if you want to see more Janky Tanks!
Let's adventure into the world of PC indie horror games. My first stop was with Dungeon Nightmares 2 created by N Monkey. The game was a huge Steam Greenlight success but let's see how I get on.
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Abomination Tower an indie platformer by Adrian Sugden is currently on Sale over at Steam. The game has been reduced by 20%, was £3.99 now £3.19 and the sale will last until 16th of March.
We've just posted our latest video and you can see this below.
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We return to Buildanauts and this time I try to build a house... and it doesn't go too well.
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Can we Build it? Yes we can! Well at least I try. I take to the woods and attempt to build my very own Stonehenge.
Buildanauts is currently in Pre-Alpha stage and if you want to know more about this game, checkout the TouchTilt Game website where you can preorder the game and gain early access.
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