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Science Girls

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/500wordindies/500wordindies-sciencegirls.htm

A short Japanese-style RPG about six teenage geniuse...

Nighthaw-X3000

An indie shoot-em-up, based on that neon retro gridline art style, complete with rad synthwave soundtrack.

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The Silver Case

Goichi Suda's trippy adventure game, the predecessot to Flower, Sun and Rain and Killer 7, originally released on the PS1, finally makes it way into English.

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Yakuza Fury

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/yakuzafury/yakuzafury.htm

A simple but fun beat-em-up for the PlayStation 2, released as part of the Simple 2000 bud...

Gurumin

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/gurumin/gurumin.htm

Falcom's cutesy action-platformer first made its way to the US on the PSP, but has since been released...

Top 47,858 Games Podcast Episode 45: Katamari Damacy, Windjammers (Raw and Unedited!)

So as a Patreon bonus, here's a special uncut version of Episode 45, chatting Katamari Damacy and Windjammers!

Kowloon's Gate

A cult classic PS1 FMV-adventure game, taking place in a mysteriously reborn Kowloon Walled City, renown for its stylish and bizarre visual design. Also includes a history of the Kowloon Walled City and an introduction to the concepts of feng shui, b...

Killer Instinct (2013)

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/killerinstinct/killerinstinct3.htm

The Killer Instinct reboot, against all odds, actually turned out to be ...

Top 47, 858 Games of All Time Episode 44: Shinobi III, Night Trap, Dungeon Master (Ad Free)

Join the HG101 BMX bandits as they talk ninjas, closet vampires, and floor cheese. 

Alwa's Awakening

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/alwasawakening/alwasawakening.htm

A cute NES-style Metroidvania, with light puzzle elements from Solomon's K...

Xanadu Next

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/xanadu/xanadu3.htm

Falcom's cult classic Xanadu Next was finally released on Steam late last year, and apparently has gone ...

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 43: Chrono Trigger, Demon's Souls, Flashback

Join the HG101 Get Fresh Crew and special guest Kim Justice as they discuss three outstanding games! But they're still hungry... 

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 42: Donkey Kong '94, Tempest 2000, Landstalker

 Join the HG101 ape-handlers as they talk plumber handstands, giant Mickey boots, and did someone say llamas? 

Thimbleweed Park

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/thimbleweedpark/thimbleweedpark.htm

This crowd sourced point-and-click from Rob Gilbert and Gary Winnick r...

Killer Instinct (part 1 of 2)

 Rare's flashy CGI rendered fighting game that acted as a selling point for the "Nintendo Ultra 64". This first part covers the first two games, next week will feature the surprisingly excellent reboot. 

Steins;Gate

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/steinsgate/steinsgate.htm

Regarded as one of the best visual novels ever made, Steins;Gate (and its assorted spinoff...

The Music of Castlevania

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/musicofcastlevania/musicofcastlevania.htm

An examination of the soundtracks to the 8 and 16-bit Cast...

Severed

 A brilliant first person dungeon crawler with a touch-based combat system, with colorful Aztec-inspired visuals, developed by the folks who did Guacamelee. Also free for the rest of the month on PS+. 

Your Weekly Kusoge: Home Alone (Sega)

There were tons of Home Alone games. None of them were good, but Sega's versions were the least awful.

Top 47,858 Episode 41: Super Metroid, Jagged Alliance 2

 Join the HG101 space police and special guest Steve Gaynor (Gone Home, Bioshock 2, Tacoma) as they talk shinesparks and mercenary HR. 

500 Word Indies: The Yawhg

 A charming choose-your-own-adventure, with a fast play time and multiplayer element. 

Trauma Center

 Atlus' series of over-the-top medical action games helped to show off the touch and motion controls of Nintendo's DS and Wii systems. 

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Top 47k Games Episode 40 - Gradius II, Déjà Vu, Fabulous Wanda

Join the HG101 game-talkin' death squad as they talk Gradius, C64, and waking up in strange mens' rooms. 

Rhythm Thief and the Emperor's Treasure

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/rhythmthief/rhythmthief.htm

Sega has a number of classic music-themed games, but this stylish launch window 3DS ga...

Preview: HG101 Presents: The Guide to Retro Indie Games Vol. 1

So, earlier today I accidentally pocket tweeted out a work-in-progress PDF of one of the books I've been working on. Ooops! Confounded technology! Anyway, since it's out there, I figured I'd officially announce it and give a preview to you guys. ...

Ladykiller in a Bind

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/christinelovegames/ladykiller.htm

Christine Love's latest game (and winner of the Independent Game Festival ...

Punch Club

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/punchclub/punchclub.htm

 Train to become the world's greatest boxer, all while beating up favorite karate champs ...

Top 47,858 Games of All Time Episode 39: X-Com, Shiren the Wanderer

Train to become the world's greatest boxer, all while beating up favorite karate champs from the 80s and 90s. 

Art Style series: Part Three

 The third (and final) part of our Art Style series coverage includes ZENGAGE, precipice, DIGIDRIVE, light trax, and Rotozoa. 

Top 47k Games Episode 38: In the Hunt, Bomberman Hero, Transarctica

http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/top47858/top47858.htm#ep038

 Join the HG101 gang as they discuss submarines, bombs, and trains.