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LASTFIGHT unveils CRYSTAL in its multiplayer brawler

Lastfight announces it's latest character to the lineup, Crystal!

Lastfight is a 1v1, 2v2, couch game, 3D, indie, french, based on a french comic, PowerStone like, fun game. Try saying that 10x fast!

The game is set for release on the 19th of May and you can follow it's progress on the Lastfight website.

Checkout the trailer below!

Open-World horror Shadows Peak tests my exploration skills

Shadows Peak is a "story-driven, atmospheric, open-world horror game focused on exploration" and from what I've seen so far the game is setting up to be very promising. The game is available as part of Steams Early Access program with a price of £5.59.

I'll be updating this page with my Let's Play videos so stay tuned for more videos of Shadows Peak.

Plantera helps me grow a garden

Plantera by Varagtp is normally the kind of game you'll find on the App store's on your phone or tablet but this garden simulator has planted its self within Steam's library of games, and it works rather well.

The game currently has a price of £1.99 and is still receiving updates since its January release.

Ghost Theory Spooks it's way back to Kickstarter

Ghost Theory a first-person adventure horror game heads back to Kickstarter for support from it's awaiting Ghost Theory fans.

Developer Dreadlocks have released a new trailer to help showcase the game but what stands out for me, the game is based on real-life locations.   

Enjoyed Powerstone? Glitchrunners out now on Steam

Glitchrunners by Torque Studios is out now on Steam.

“Chaotic, five player mayhem takes over in Glitchrunners – a local multiplayer experience like no other.”

Meet The Glitchrunners…

Following on from a grand showing at both Insomnia and The Gadget Show Live, as well as being picked by Kotaku as one of the 51 British Games to look out for in 2016, we're pleased to announce that Glitchrunners is coming to PC and Mac today, 8th April 2016.

Glitchrunners is an asymmetric local multiplayer game that uses second-screen technology to create a chaotic and exciting experience. Up to four players, using a PC/Mac, run an action-packed side scrolling 3D gauntlet, contending with treacherous team mates, hair-raising hazards and a whole lot of explosions.

A final player takes on the role of the 'Architect' and uses a second screen to dynamically control the game environment itself. With the world at their fingertips, the Architect can collapse buildings, throw countless objects and unleash mind bending special powers in real time as they attempt to stop their friends.

Two keys with every purchase!

In order to use the cross platform capabilities in Glitchrunners' Glitch Run mode, two keys are required. When purchased, the player will automatically receive a second, 'giftable' copy to send to a friend. The first key is for up to 4 players to play on one screen, whilst the second key is for the 'Architect' to use on the second screen.  

Key features:

  • Glitch Run - Take control as the Glitchrunners after loot - or protect your prizes as the Architect and manipulate the environment on a second screen
  • Arena - Settle scores in Deathmatch, King of the Hill and Powercube multiplayer modes
  • Cross Platform Play - Play with your friends on PC or Mac, in a unique second screen experience
  • Steam Achievements
  • Full Controller support

    Title: Glitchrunners
    Developer: Torque Studios
    Publisher: Green Man Loaded
    Release Date: 8th April 2016
    Genre: Local co-op multi-play
    Platform: PC / Mac
    Available on: Green Man Gaming, Steam and more!

    Gadget Show Live 2016 - Interviews

    This years Gadget Show Live has been and gone but theres always next year!

    While we did have a browse around at all the latest offerings within the gadget world, along with getting stuck inside a Tesla Model S. 

    We've always been drawn to the indie games section, as it has been each year. Why? because the teams behind these games are making the games of tomorrow, plus they can't help but talk about their game! 

    Have a look at some of the games we talked about below with most you'll see coming to Steam, consoles and even you're local bar!

    Button Frenzy is a fast-paced score-attack game that will challenge your memory and reflexes. 

    Line Wobbler is a one-dimensional dungeon crawler game with a unique wobble controller made out of a door-stopper spring and a several meter long ultrabright LED strip display.

    A game about building the biggest baddest ship by blasting your buddies' to bits and stealing their blocks.

    Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel PS4 Review

    Courtesy of Marvelous, Nitroplus Blasterz has arrived in Europe! Nitroplus is an All-Girl 2D Fighter from the talented team at Examu, developers of the Arcana Hearts series of fighters which have been gracing our shores for a number of years now.

    To tell you the truth the Arcana series hadn’t particulary grabbed me, and my interest in 2D Anime style fighters had been beginning to wain. I could see the potential in the Arcana Hearts series of games but they didn’t do enough to re-ignite my passion for the genre.

    So we come to this latest offering and we have the familiar all female ensemble present. The girls here are lifted from various Nitroplus Visual Novels, none of which I’m familiar with, other than the character ‘Saber’ from the Fate/Stay Night series, which I only know because she’s appeared in other fighters I’ve played, and she’s got a big sword, which is cool.

    You may or may not be familiar with the characters but what can’t be argued with is the variety which is on offer here. There are 14 playable characters in total (two of which need to be unlocked), including several more who appear as support characters bringing the number up to 32 characters in total.

    Each character is very unique and come equipped with swords, guns, demon powers, web-slinging abilities and even cats…

    The game brims with personality, the presentation firstly is top notch. The intro sequence sets the tone for the game and is suitably exhilarating and very Japanese, but not generically so, Nitroplus has it’s own unique flavor. The characters are colorful and imaginative and most tastes and playstyles seem well catered for.

    The game has several modes on offer including Story, Another Story (which unlocks after you’ve completed Story mode with one character) Score Attack, Training, and various muli-player options. Offline play included of course. There’s also a Gallery where you can view various unlockables, such as artwork.

    It’s a fairly robust selection of modes, although I do miss the likes of Team Battles, a staple of Tekken and Soul Calibur, although this is a minor gripe, especially when the gameplay is this good.

    If I could compare Nitroplus to anything it would probably be the Marvel Vs. Capcom series, however Nitroplus manages to be more technical and rewarding than the aforementioned series. The gameplay is very tight, very fast and incredibly responsive with an emphasis on air-dashing and combos.

    As far as new systems go, Nitroplus has a few. There’s a Blast Attack, which powers up your character for a limited time. An Escape Action button is also present, which allows you to perform evasive maneuvers as well as a Heavy Action button, which allows you push the opponent back. In addition to these you have the regular Super Move meter which gives you access to Super Moves of course, as well as Lethal Blazes, which are this game’s ultimate attacks and are suitably and satisfyingly over the top for the most part. Of course there’s also the support characters who you can pick 2 of and sit comfortably on the L1 and L2 buttons and are available at timed intervals during the fight, there’s a lot of creativity present in the nature of these attacks also.

    In practice this all works wonderfully together to deliver one of the most enjoyable fighting experiences I’ve had in quite some time. Matches are fast, explosive affairs which manage to remain tactical at the same time. One of the strengths of the game is it’s accessibility. In a short amount of time the game becomes very familiar and comfortable to play, allowing you to pull of all sorts of crazy moves. A lot of commands will be familiar to anyone with any previous experience of 2D fighters and what’s new here doesn’t take very long to learn.

    The game’s difficulty also favours newcomers and feels fair throughout, even when you come across the games final boss, which can be suitably annoying, you always feel it’s possible to beat her and the experience is all the more satisfying for that.

    The game however isn’t without it’s problems, although there isn’t really much here to complain about. The game’s levels or fighting arenas aren’t particularly interesting, they’re all static and bland for the most part, a little animation in the backgrounds would have helped to bring them to life more. Perhaps this was a conscious decision on the developers part so not to interfere with the foreground action, but they just come off as a bit lazy in comparison to everything else.

    For me ‘Another Story’ mode is a bit of let-down. It’s easier than the regular Story but unlike that mode which is light on the Story part, Another Story is a full on read-a-thon. Sadly I couldn’t really get into the story, perhaps I didn’t give it much of a chance, but it’s confusingly written and may as well of been in Japanese for all I know.

    Score Attack is also a slightly strangely named mode for what it is, it’s effectively an Arcade mode, although at first I was expecting it to be more of a survival mode, an option that isn’t available in Nitroplus at all.

    These are all minor gripes though, in short Nitroplus is excellent. I say this as a fighting fan who had become disillusioned with the Japanese 2D fighter. They’d become generic to me, the gameplay either wasn’t interesting enough or was full of confusing new mechanics. Nitroplus has won me over with it’s accessibility, it’s great characters and hidden depths of strategy. I’ve honestly had as much fun with this as I have with Street Fighter V, probably more. Nitroplus is also a budget title, with an RRP of around £30 and is certainly more fully featured than it’s competition.

    If you’re into fighters, you owe it to yourself to pick up this game. If you’re a newcomer to the genre or just love anything Japanese, I imagine you’ll also come away fulfilled from this title. I have personally discovered an all-time favourite of the genre.

    Reviewed by Tom Parry (Toodlebug500)

    Nitroplus Blasterz: Heroines Infinite Duel is available NOW for both PS3 and PS4 formats.

    Strategic RPG Megamagic set to release on April 20th

    Barcelona, Spain - March 22nd, 2016

    Magic-infused developer Beautifun Games is proud to announce that Megamagic will be soon available on Steam. Taking place in a post-apocalyptic world filled with references to the glorious 80's, contemporary players and Delorean-driving time travellers are called to discover a strategic RPG that mixes action and strategy in a sorcery challenge to be tackled on Windows, Mac OS and Linux systems on April 20th.

    Megamagic features a deep combat system that put five different schools of magic at your command, challenging you to unveil the secrets hidden in monster-infested wastelands, neon-bathed cities and shady dungeons alike. Learn new spells and summon the creatures you have beaten, leading a powerful army of grims on your own style.

    You will need to rely on your ever-growing grimoire, developing your own playstyle as you become the greatest wizard in the world... and the last hope to discover what the sacred institution of the Order is hiding behind their unsullied facade.

    About Megamagic

    The unmistakable flavour of the 80s turned into a game. An action RPG and real time strategy videogame set to shake the Earth this 2016. Prepare to delve into a fascinating world where the forces of technology and magic are embroiled in a vicious struggle! Blurring the lines between the RPG and strategy genres, Megamagic recaptures the look & feel of the 80s games and films in a game filled with pop culture references and magnified by the incredible music by Mitch Murder, composer of Kung Fury and Hotline Miami 2 soundtracks. 

    Features
    • Action RPG meets Real Time Strategy in a totally new way. 
    • Explore an open world and venture into the depths of perilous dungeons. 
    • Master 5 different magical alignments: Neonmancy, Vegemancy, Sanctumancy, Fulgomancy and Necromancy.   
    • Research and craft 20 spells + 16 grims, each with their own passive and active unique skills. 
    • Beat 9 hair-raising bosses.
    • Local multiplayer co-op mode: have up to 4 player companions controlling your grims in battle!
    • Original soundtrack by 80's synth-surfer Mitch Murder.

    Gryphon Knight Epic spreads its wings over PS4 and Xbox One

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    Cyber Rhino Studios, cool name huh? Gets ready to set flight with Gryphon Knight Epic. After a successful PC launch via it's Kickstarter, the game is becoming available for the first time on consoles.

    You Beat the Dragon, Rescued the Princess and Got your Treasure. Time for The REAL Adventure!

    Florianópolis, Brazil, March 24th, 2016 – We’ve been told the same tale many times: A knight who defeats all the odds to beat a maleficent beast and snatch the princess from its claws, and then comes back to the kingdom with his pockets full of shiny coins. But what happens next? Not all epic stories have this “Happily Ever After” at the end!

    Brazilian developer Cyber Rhino Studios is bringing its medieval 2D shoot’em up Gryphon Knight Epic to PS4 on March 29, and to Xbox One on March 30. The story of Sir Oliver, a former glory challenged by his past, became a reality in PC thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign and has been awarded as Best Indie Game in Brazil by IGN. Its enchanting visuals, easy gameplay and progression mechanics take us back to the golden age of shmups. As Cody Dietrich, Modvive, said, is “Mega Man and Gradius having a son” (we will leave that image in your mind).

    “We are happy to launch GKE on consoles! It has been 6 months of polishing and fixing the game using input from reviewers, gamer community and play testers. We are confident that this version fixed all flaws present at the day of PC launch”, says Sandro Tomasetti, Game Designer of Gryphon Knight Epic.

    Both PS4 and Xbox One versions will be available in digital format for $ 9,90.

     

    Features
    • Fight your way as the brave knight Sir Oliver, riding your gryphon Áquila, through 8 hand-crafted, eye-candy levels
    • Duel with challenging bosses, get their weapons and level-up your skills
    • Explore the stages to find equipment and hidden items, and discover the ancient lore of the world
    • Laugh with hilarious dialogues, widen your eyes in epic moments, and have tons of old-school fun!

    Marooners comes to Steam Early Access

    M2H launches it's chaotic party game Marooners. The game can be downloaded through Steam's Early Access program with a discounted price of £9.89. So grab your friends and find those unused control pads, it's Marooners time!

    The Blast Process team will be giving there thoughts on the game soon, so watch out for our Let's Play videos.

    Channel of the Week: Dear Gamer

    This week's featured channel is 'Dear Gamer' who uploads 3-4 videos a week with the aim of giving you a smooth ride as he plays through a verity of games from RPG's to your more main stream FPS games.

    Dear Gamer is also open to suggestions for his random game night that's recorded on Mondays, so why not send him a message!

    We've always been a channel about creating fun and unique videos while helping other people promote them selfs or their games, so why not send us a message here and we could be working with you too!

    Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh Adds The Mansion

    Doorways: Holy Mountains of Flesh a indie horror adventure game by Saibot Studios is currently available through Steam's Early Access program, it's also on offer with a 20% discount for £5.59. The game has just been updated with Act 2: The Mansion.

    ‘The Mansion’ expands the gameplay of the game and adds even more challenging puzzles along with the exploration of the gloomiest scenarios ever seen in a Doorways game. Players will face a new terrifying enemy and discover their darkest secrets of the Torres family –the main antagonists of the game–, secretly kept behind the old manor walls. 

    Holy Mountains of Flesh is divided into three acts, the first two already available –The School and The Mansion– and the final one –The Temple– coming later this year. Saibot Studios is holding a special sale for Holy Mountains of Flesh this week, anyone can buy it for 20% off ($7.99) until March 21st. 

    In case you missed it, Saibot Studios released the second live-action promotional video for Holy Mountains of Flesh earlier this week. The video is available online, on the developer’s Youtube channel:

    Unfair Jousting Fair Review

    Unfair Jousting Fair is a jousting game that's played at the fair where the game is unfair... unless you know what you're doing.

    Developed by Rodaja the game is set at a you guessed it, a fair. Selecting from a verity of characters with plenty of weapons and unlockables to be gained by playing the game.

    Controls are very straight forward, left and right keys learn your player forward or back and in turn keeps your players balance, you are jousting on a unicycle after all! Up and down moves the height of your weapon and talking of weapons you'll soon notice that some items aren't your normal choice of objects that are used for a joust.

    First player to touch the other player with the end of their weapon wins the round. Easy as that sounds, just by balancing your player alone can win you the round but skilled players will soon get to grips with the mechanics and timing is the key to victory.

    If you've already got a Steam box setup in the living room or have the space to have a few friends around the monitor, Unfair Jousting Fair is a hilarious, exciting and oddly enough, addicting game.

    Unfair Jousting Fair is currently priced at £3.99 and is available on Windows via Steam.

    Checkout a gameplay trailer below and we'll be posting some Let's Play videos over on our YouTube channel!

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    Villain of the week #3

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    Due to the exciting news about the potential film "Murder House", (our favourite horror stars resurrected and being studied for their murderous traits) I'm in the mood to delve into our very own favourite baddies of the video game world.

    Saboteur Nazi Soldiers

    Saboteur Nazi Soldiers

    Now, these are villains of the week for a very specific reason: how terrible they are.

    Throughout the game Saboteur, you play as the main character who slowly releases France from Nazi occupation, destroying key weapons and killing any officers you see. The game is very clever in design, the world starting off as black and white, colour slowly returning as you rescue Paris and the surrounding villages from Nazi rule.

    These are not the best villains, not by a long shot. They're almost the worst (almost!)

    They are practically useless at their job and there are hundreds of them, spread out over Paris like parasites. They are convinced by the flimsiest of disguises (you play as a strong Irishman with a broad accent) and they just don't pay any attention to...to...to just about anything. You only have to run about 100 feet and they forget you ever existed, and no matter how much you blow up, or how many you kill, they just switch off. They can't even shoot straight, and when they do on the off chance manage to shoot you, it's barely a flesh wound. They're bullets, they're at least supposed to do some damage. Right?

    They also have no sense. Zero. This is why I love them, I mean - Gun turrets facing trees, no space and no people in the middle of fields, miles from anywhere. Cannons with nowhere to shoot but the sky, surrounded by tall trees. Unguarded guns.  Watchtowers by more watchtowers with nowhere to look.

    Seriously?

    No surprise it's is an easy game to complete!