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Manu Delago and Max ZT create the ultimate tuned-percussion tag-team with newly announced album ‘Deuce’ Hammered dulcimer and handpans unite for a symphony of pitter-patter tones

Karting4Fun – Early Access Launch Review WrecKartFest has arrived, and there's promise within.

I have been writing about music and games for 17 years now, albeit not always with a professional goal in mind. In 2026, my goal is to make what I do a sustainable independent business, bringing in many of my day job skills to create new value. So excited for my next chapter.

Dino Land – Review Dinosaur hunting in a pinball machine in this 1991 rerelease!

Drill Bird – Review A short, sweet, Dig-Dug inspired treat.

Winter Games Collection – Review Budget Olympic Hell has Thawed

Hevash5’s latest domino rally plays Auld Lang Syne Hundreds of dominoes and a set of handbells create an amazing contraption!

"They don't make games like they used to", says man who refuses to play indie games made exactly like they used to be

Introducing… Vilde Music for hypnagogia

Hideyuki Hashimoto – ‘Sign’ Review An intimate piano solo EP, perfect for a slice-of-life anime.

Introducing… Makk Yorkshire-based indie folk that focuses on moods and waves of emotion over immediate hooks.

Been wanting to watch A Place Further Than The Universe since I heard about it. Perfect festive eve cosy yet snowy anime watching. Loving it so far.

One more reminder this Christmas Eve: you can get my Game Boy chiptune Christmas album for two bucks on my Bandcamp! sloopygoop.bandcamp.com/album/christ... This here's a little taste: www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0TE...

Islands & Trains – Review Design and build your own quaint railway dioramas without the stress of managing the thing!

Finally got to watch The Colors Within. A beautiful anime about music, creativity, and forging your own path through your own creative expression. The director Naoko Yamada previously made A Silent Voice which is an S-Tier anime imho.

Metroland (Console Version) – Review A very playable endless runner with a mobile to console port identity crisis.

Anxiety Puppy – Review A thoughtful and emotional deep dive into anxiety triggers, with actionable ways to reframe life events.

The You Quiz! – Review The real time personality quiz race that is equal parts intense and chaotically fun.

Grizzly Cogs – ‘Tiny Jukebox’ Review 10-second blasts of chiptune euphoria for the '90s arcade lover.

Linda Rum – ‘Vienna’ Review A warm and uplifting tribute to a city of creative spirit.

Ludocene v1.2 is out in time to find your perfect Christmas gift. 🧭 Improved flow 🕹️Game pages 🔤Hot-keys 💌Monthly Recommendations BUT! To survive, we need buzz. Now is the time to try it, share it, and maybe even subscribe. Let's not be the best-kept secret. www.ludocene.com

When 97% is 'no clear consensus', and 52% is 'the will of the people', it's time to face facts that Governments do what Governments want to do regardless of what their people actually want.

Introducing… Hedera Traditional chamber folk fusion lets Hedera create a traditional all of their own

Merriam-Webster’s human editors have chosen ‘slop’ as the 2025 Word of the Year.

Dan Terminus – ‘NOIR’ Review A deliciously dark cyperpunk darksynth odyssey.

This Is The Kit – ‘Live at The Minack Theatre’ Review Folk-rock at its finest.

Egglings – Review Not as cracking as I'd hoped it would be...

The Case of the Worst Day Ever – Review A lighthearted detective game about a family's most miserable day.

Tori Amos announces ‘Strange Little Girls’ Remaster on Vinyl with unreleased tracks to boot Two unreleased tracks and two b-sides expand this 2001 classic

The only Sora that Disney should be investing in

A new unreleased Tori Amos b-side?!?! With 'Hoover Factory' on the Strange Little Girls remaster, too? What a fabulous early Christmas pressie. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt4W...

Glorious day for me and all rhythm gamers tbh. I recommend all three. Reviews incoming soon.

Its been a bumpy few weeks health wise but i am nearly able to walk without looking like I've soiled myself (still limping) and I have my appetite back. Now to shift this flu and get a doc all clear and I will be golden. Didn't have energy to write for 10 days but will be aiming to catch up now.

357 emails about Bandcamp Friday today and there's still many hours left. Send help. I may be some time!

Private equityyyyyyyyyyyyyy

rhythm gamers in december 2025:

Nice To Yeet You – Early Access Review Yeeting into early access as each wall slam changes the environment.

Introducing… Marta Vega Grungey rock with a glitchy DJ twist.

Hannes Kretzer – ‘O’ Review A gong bath like you've never heard before...

Pieces of the Past – Review When a game is so simple that it brings little satisfaction to complete.

Kingdomino – PC Version Review A great strategy game for a 15-minute throwdown.

Ladytron announce 8th studio album with new single ‘Kingdom Undersea’ Ladytron gives us their version of disco, for their most danceable album yet.

Hideaki Masago – Jomon Journey Review Flutes, kalimba, and Yae's motherly folk voice collide in an album designed to heal.

Desert Race Adventures – Review What if The Oregon Trail was actually a rally race?

New inkle alert! Easy S-tier storytellers. I am excited.

Second this. I scored Raji an 8/10 before it was made even better with its update refresh. Such a vibrant and rich world to explore.

My YouTube views are up significantly and most of the jump seems to be down to YouTube advertising but not through me. Its other people advertising my videos. I am going to leave this experiment running to see what impact it has. The CPM is almost zero for these views which seems odd.

Been a bit unwell the last few days, so apologies for the lack of written content. I'm catching up now.

Formula Legends Tech Power Pack and Upcoming Very Hard Patch Preview Three excellent new cars and a slew of improvements... including a new difficulty challenge!