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Superfrog by Team 17 an oldie but a goodie – Hasbian Retro Rehash

Superfrog by Team 17 an oldie but a goodie – Hasbian Retro Rehash It’s been awhile since we did a retro rehash and this weekend cracking out the Amiga with some old friends shoved one game to the fore, Team 17’s 1993 hit Superfrog. This game is still a blast, even after all these years. As far as entertaining platform titles go Superfrog features some of the...
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Valet Hustle interview with dev Andrew Littlefield and the team

Valet Hustle interview with dev Andrew Littlefield and the team Andrew over at developers Factory Games has given some of his time to answer questions for us. As you’re probably aware Factory Games are the developers behind recent iPhone / iPod Touch title “Valet Hustle”, a game that features lead gay characters. Andrew is one of the founders of...
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Quotes You Didn’t Hear In Mass Effect 2 But Should Have

Quotes You Didn’t Hear In Mass Effect 2 But Should Have Someone said “hey add some blurb before the Mass Effect 2 quotes to give them context” so here we are, not that we felt they needed much introduction / explanation, but it is our job to please. Below you will find quotes that we feel should have appeared in Mass Effect 2. Note: These are not...
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A comparative discourse on Bioware games Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Origins

A comparative discourse on Bioware games Mass Effect 2 and Dragon Age: Origins One of the biggest games to come out lately was Bioware’s Mass Effect 2 (ME2.) Although most of the reviews have been positive, the buzz on the internet has come from people comparing it to Bioware’s other game that came out late last year: Dragon Age: Origins (DAO), especially in terms of...
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One Lesbian Gamer’s Most Breathtaking moments in Games for 2009

One Lesbian Gamer’s Most Breathtaking moments in Games for 2009 There are 3 huge titles upon us for 2010. Starting next week it is of course Mass Effect II that is released, swiftly followed by BioShock 2 and Aliens vs. Predator. With some of the huge games of 2010 almost upon us I thought it would be fun to take a look back at the year that’s been and check out...
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Veronica Dare followup and debate

Veronica Dare followup and debate Some of you may recall the irrational response my Halo: ODST article received, merely for suggesting the game had elements of sexism, mainly due to the treatment of specific character Veronica Dare. There was little in the followup comments that was thought provoking for me, just a bunch of boys screaming...
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Jumpman Junior by Epyx – Hasbian Retro Rehash

Jumpman Junior by Epyx – Hasbian Retro Rehash Jumpman Junior by Randy Glover was released by Epyx in 1983. Essentially a simple platform title, the player ran along girders collecting – diffusing – bombs and avoiding fires and other pitfalls along the way. The simplicity of gameplay and graphical style did not mar what is engrossing...
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Lesbian Gamers Top Games of 2009

Lesbian Gamers Top Games of 2009 Most gaming sites do a personal picks of the previous year when the new year rolls in and we're no different. Gay Girls Who Game covered their favorite games of 2009 and sure there's a bit of crossover here, but what better way to kick off our gaming posts for 2010, than a look back at 2009. ...
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The female voices of Mass Effect 2

The female voices of Mass Effect 2 We’re lesbians, we love women and for that reason and because it is one heck of a slow news worthy week we’re going to take a peek at some of the lovely ladies who are lending their voices to Mass Effect 2. Yes, that’s right, sequel to one of very few games that actually let us play a...
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Defender of the Crown – Hasbian Retro Rehash

Defender of the Crown – Hasbian Retro Rehash It’s time for our first Hasbian retro gaming post. Why look back at old games you’re never likely to play again you may be wondering (or ever), because by looking back we learn. It’s 1986 and to some extent game developer Cinemaware changed the way games looked and played by releasing...
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Virtual pre-order bonuses ruining geek shelves everywhere? A rant and call to arms.

Virtual pre-order bonuses ruining geek shelves everywhere? A rant and call to arms. I like to collect gaming guff. I like my office shelves adorned with gaming / geek crap and I like getting said crap for free, or a little bit more than the regular price of a game. So what’s with all this virtual bonus stuff more and more games are doing? Pre-order at this store and you’ll get...
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