Indie Corner Episode 11: It's That Time Again!
It’s been a while since I wrote an indie article. March and April have been big months both for game releases and worldwide events. Itch.io, Fanatical and Humble Bundle all released gigantic charity bundles in March to support the people of Ukraine, and I picked up the first two. Firstly, some old updates on games […]
Indie Corner Episode 8: Really Gettin' the Good Stuff!
In terms of indie gaming, the opening couple of months feels as strong as it was back in 2021. In January and February last year, we saw some fantastic games hit Early Access. Some of these were Everspace 2: a high-quality launch with a lot going for it, as well as the fantastic survival sim […]
Gamedev Interview: Devil Spire - Recreating the Old Days!
I’ve been playing a pretty cool game lately. That’s Devil Spire, an old-school dungeon crawler that released very recently. It has plenty of unlocks and modes to try, has great visual design and it’s dirt cheap. I think it’s around 10 USD, and you can buy it on Steam right now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1861290/Devil_Spire/ After a small […]
Bard Rock Cafe Episode 20: Like a Boss
The party has reached the goblin leader- and they’ll need to fight their way past him and his goons to get back the stolen potions and all their stuff! Be sure to check out our friends at Don’t Forget Your Towel! We are now affiliated with Arcana Vault! Want to support the show and treat yourself […]
Bard Rock Cafe Episode 19: I am Iron Man
The party nears the end of the goblin stronghold and finds a strange bird. Rook and Epi find themselves in unexpected danger. Be sure to check out our friends at Don’t Forget Your Towel! We are now affiliated with Arcana Vault! Want to support the show and treat yourself to some fabulous new dice? Just follow […]
My Top 10 Games of 2021: Part One
It’s that time of year: time to officially begin my Top 10 countdown! It’s been tough to work out what would make my list. There are several games I’m playing which would technically meet my criteria, but I haven’t gotten far enough into them to consider them this year. So, games like Psychonauts 2, Grow: […]
Bard Rock Cafe Episode 18: One Step Closer
The party continues exploring the goblin stronghold. Epi notices something strange about Brock! Be sure to check out our friends at Don’t Forget Your Towel! We are now affiliated with Arcana Vault! Want to support the show and treat yourself to some fabulous new dice? Just follow our affiliate link and use the Code BARDROCK for 10% off […]
Games of 2021 - The Best of Early Access!
It’s been another long and difficult year, but I’m back with my usual annual smorgasbord of gaming articles! This is the first of a planned six part series! I’ve come to imagine 2021 as a true defining year for good Early Access games. Last year was pretty damn good too, but I’ve found the ones […]
GOTY 2021 - My Rules and Schedule
As this year comes to a close, it is time for my annual Game of the Year articles. This will be another behemoth with six planned articles and even more organization for 2021. It’s been quite the year for video games, in spite of a AAA lull due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Almost as […]
Bard Rock Cafe Bonus: The Best DAMN Thing Part 2
With a lead on the location of the key, the party sets of to meet with the druid Diana. Will she help them get Winterra home? Want to check out more of Agents of Damned? You can also find them wherever you find your favorite podcasts, or on their website. We are now affiliated with Arcana […]