GDC 2023 IMPRESSIONS – Smalland: Survive the Wilds


















I tried an early access demo of Smallands: Survive the Wilds at GDC 2023, and I found a gorgeous world that you have to fight to survive in.

GDC 2023 Impressions: Pixel Ripped 1978






I demoed the upcoming VR game Pixel Ripped 1978 on the PlayStation VR 2 at GDC 2023, and I found an amazing upcoming title.

oprainfall Week in Gaming: Mar 19-25






Check out what the crew has been playing in our downtime!

REVIEW: Velocity 2X

Monday, October 1st, 2018

Velocity might not have been the word I use...

RE-REVIEW: (Touhou) Azure Reflections

Wednesday, September 26th, 2018

New system, same great game!

REVIEW: Tempest 4000

Tuesday, August 14th, 2018

Eat Electric Death

REVIEW: Quad Fighter K

Monday, August 13th, 2018

It's REALLY dangerous to go alone!

REVIEW: Ikaruga

Friday, June 22nd, 2018

Ikaruga is back and on your Switch!

SHMUP Your Buddies in Rival Megagun Later This Year

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

Get ready to SHMUP with a buddy

REVIEW: Aperion Cyberstorm

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Aperion Cyberstorm is a twin stick shooter that is a true test of endurance.

In case you missed it, Battle Garegga is available for PS4 and Xbox One

Wednesday, October 25th, 2017

Now is the time to experience a classic arcade game!

PAX West 2017: Original Journey

Wednesday, September 6th, 2017

The Ato need your help to save their home

REVIEW: Rocking Pilot

Thursday, August 31st, 2017

Check out this cool Twin Stick Shooter!

Senko no Ronde 2 Demo is out on the US PlayStation Store

Monday, August 28th, 2017

Degica games has released a demo of their upcoming Shmup and fighting mashup Senko no Ronde 2.

REVIEW: Neko Navy

Thursday, August 17th, 2017

Meowtastic!

REVIEW: Castle of Shikigami

Wednesday, July 19th, 2017

At last we can experience the original Castle of Shikigami in a better format.

REVIEW: Blue Rider

Thursday, June 29th, 2017

The difficulty is strong in this one!

Ghost Blade HD Recieving PS4 Physical Edition via Play-Asia

Wednesday, June 21st, 2017

Another PS4 shmup goes physical.

Neko Navy Shoots Its Way to a Release on Steam

Wednesday, June 14th, 2017

Flying cats with lasers fighting other things with lasers. This makes sense.

REVIEW: Ghost Blade HD

Monday, May 29th, 2017

Are you looking for a SHMUP to play on your Wii U? If so check out Ghost Blade HD.

REVIEW: Aaero

Monday, May 8th, 2017

A dubstep album turned into a video game

Senko no Ronde 2 Releases This Summer

Thursday, April 27th, 2017

The shmup-fighting game hybrid returns!

REVIEW: ZANGEKI WARP

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Get ready to warp and fight waves of evil monsters!



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