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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

#Wipeout 3: Special Edition is the PAL-exclusive, definitive 32-bit AG racer for the original #PlayStation. Pushed the hardware to its limit at 512x384 resolution, packed 16 new and remastered tracks, a legendary soundtrack, and wrapped it all in hyper-clean minimalism by #TheDesignersRepublic.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Just wandering through #Hyrule and taking it all in. A few moments from the journey so far. #Zelda #BreathOfTheWild

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A few screenshots of CAVE’s legendary #DoDonPachi on PS1. Pure 32-bit pixel art magic with dense bullet-hell patterns, screen-filling swarms, and a generous score-reset system that keeps the game accessible to us mere mortals. Still best played by flipping your TV on its side too. #Shmup #PixelArt

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

A few #RickHenderson screenshots. Been playing it on #Switch and love the look and feel: 16-bit #PixelArt, lovely cosmic backdrops, mesmerising bullet-hell bosses, and a pulsing techno soundtrack that fits the action like a glove. Having global leaderboards is the icing on the cake too. #indiegame

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Some #TurboOverkill screenshots I took. Gory cyberpunk carnage, beefy guns, over-the-top aerial movement, and a chainsaw leg that turns every slide into a brutal finishing move. This is pure boomer-shooter insanity and I mean that as the highest praise. @apogeeent.com

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Having a blast with this one. Beyond Sunset is a cyberpunk boomer shooter built on GZDoom with aggressive combat, punchy guns, and a katana that reflects bullets Jedi-style. With RPG layers and sprawling levels, it’s like Duke 3D meets Deus Ex. #indiegame #FPS #boomershooter @superjumpmagazine.com

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

Been playing #NeonInferno lately and it’s genuinely awesome. @zenoviainteractive.bsky.social (who also made Steel Asssault) is back with big, bold pixel-art again, but this one also has some slick lighting effects that look great, and the two-layer combat is unique & engaging. #indiedev #indiegame

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

BallisticNG hits me right in the Wipeout obsession zone. It’s fast, brutal, and perfect on headphones with the right soundtrack. Makes me wish Sony would revive the Wipeout franchise already. Plus I’ve been spending way too long grabbing screenshots in replay mode. #BallisticNG #Wipeout #RacingGames

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Rytmos (2023) is a cozy, laid-back puzzle game on Steam that pairs chilled line-drawing gameplay with genre-hopping music. It plays like a tour through various musical traditions, and it’s absolutely worth checking out. Especially on good headphones or speakers. #IndieGames #PuzzleGames #SteamDeck

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Sharing some #DeadCells screenshots, a game I've kept coming back to for years. The combat is addictive, the pixel art is fluid, and the gameplay still surprises me with new routes, weapons, and secrets every time I jump back in. Such a solid release. @superjumpmagazine.com #IndieGames #Roguelite

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

I've been blasting and grappling my way through Flinthook lately and it rules. It's a fast action roguelite with a satisfying grappling hook mechanic. Swinging through ships, slowing down time, looting everything in sight. An underrated gem that deserves a look. From @tributegames.com. #indiegame

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

Currently playing through Wizordum, a brilliant throwback to the 90's FPS era, with fast spell-slinging combat, chunky sprites, and moody, labyrinthine dungeons. The surprisingly strong sound design lifts it beyond simple nostalgia. Hexcellent! #Wizordum @apogeeent.com

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

Gamescom Asia 2025 was packed with cosplayers, queues, and stacks of upcoming indie games. Highlights included HellHeart Breaker, Wild Woods, and Combo Critters. Happy to see the scene in Asia is thriving. #Gamescom #IndieGames #GameDev

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

From Thai folklore to kawaii brawlers, the indies at Gamescom Asia 2025 in Bangkok gave a solid showing: TaKhon, Cat Girl Survivor 2 and Woodo were standouts. #Gamescom #IndieGames #ThaiGames

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Playing #SteelAssault feels like booting up a long-lost #NeoGeo arcade machine. It’s fast, flashy, ruthless, and full of gorgeous pixel-art. Brutal at higher difficulties too, with an Arcade Mode that gives you just one life to beat the entire game. A tough yet lovingly crafted hidden gem. #Steam

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

Still addicted to #BombRushCyberfunk and deep in my playthrough. Futuristic Tokyo meets New York energy with graffiti battles, insane traversal flow, slick grinding and Hideki Naganuma on the soundtrack. Also a little obsessed with capturing screenshots in this game 📸 🎮

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Stumbled on #StarRacer via Steam and got hooked on this retro sci-fi racer with big F-Zero/Star Fox vibes. Indie studio @whatnotgames.bsky.social nail the 16-bit feel on this one. There's stacks of content here too, heaps of tracks, even a track editor. Not on Switch yet but would be a perfect fit.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Hunting for a @superjumpmagazine.com hidden gem this month and found my way back to this quirky #PS1 tactics RPG. Turn-based combat, smooth gameplay and a whimsical story. It's not the hardest tactical adventure, but it's addictive and fun. Definitely worth revisiting: #SaiyukiJourneyWest

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Been playing through #CyberCorp recently since it dropped on consoles. It’s a cyberpunk isometric looter shooter with fast combat and short missions. You pilot a Synth through procedurally-generated story beats, survival runs, and stacks of loot. Nails that twin-stick combat I’m a huge fan of.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

Been playing Orbital Bullet lately, a side-scrolling #roguelite with levels built on rotating cylinders. It blends 3D environments with 2D sprites, backed by a pounding techno soundtrack. The 360° design gives it a unique feel that makes it a hidden gem worth checking out.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Currently stuck into Vampire Savior (aka #Darkstalkers 3) via the Capcom Fighting Collection. Fast, chaotic, and packed with weird characters that all play differently. Every match-up makes you rethink your strategy. Love the art-style & soundtrack too. Easily one of Capcom’s best fighters.

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

Currently playing Bomb Rush Cyberfunk & it’s giving big Tony Hawk meets GTA3 vibes. You skate, spray graffiti, do trick battles against rival gangs & fight the police. Combat’s a bit meh, but the style and flow is awesome. I’m always a sucker for slick grind traversal, and this one nails it!

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Ben Rowan @launchcannon.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

This month’s hidden gem is Guntastic: a pixel-art arena brawler I found while looking for something like Towerfall for Xbox. It’s not as polished as EXOK's masterpiece, but still chaotic fun. Wish it would get some new modes & maps though! Worth grabbing on sale if you’re into couch brawlers.

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