John Hitchcock

John Hitchcock

@johnhitchcock.bsky.social

Freelance writer Blogger. Also a nature and virtual photographer, and LEGO enthusiast. https://hitchcocksworld.blogspot.com/

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John Hitchcock
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#Steamnextfest is wrapping up, and I've managed to play A LOT of demos from it. These were the titles that showed the most promise. What Nextfest games have you excited? Any of these look good to you or do you know any I missed? #indiegames #upcominggames #videogames

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Wouldn't you believe it? Trying to find the Northwest Passage went bad AGAIN! Now you've got the job of picking up the pieces in this intense management game based on the real-life #Franklingexpedition of 1845. #indiegames #upcominggames #steamnextfest #arctic

store.steampowered.comEREBUS: The Northwest Passage on SteamLead the doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition through the Arctic in a survival strategy game where every month, order, resource, officer, and event can decide the fate of HMS Erebus and her crew.
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Don't be fooled by the anime aesthetic and wacky customization options, this game is a lot more intense than it looks. While still clearly a rough draft, it has potential to develop into a solid representation of #womenssports. #steamnextfest #upcominggames #indiegames

store.steampowered.comGloveUp! on SteamGloveUp! is a singleplayer anime-themed female boxing game featuring realistic and physics-driven animations. Create and customize a roster of fighters, shape unique fighting styles through abilities,...
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It's interesting to see #pointandclick making a comeback. This one from @tallstorygames.bsky.social goes full Lucasarts, while also having fun with a chaotic Victorian setting. store.steampowered.com/app/2431920/... #steamnextfest #indiegames #upcominggames

store.steampowered.comHeir of the Dog on SteamA hilariously British point & click adventure. After drinking his uncle's secret formula, Cummerbund Bandersnatch undergoes a monstrous transformation. Solve puzzles, manipulate time and uncover t...
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We've got even more #retro excitement from #Steamnextfest. Edenfall is an action-adventure game done in the style of a mid-2000's platformer, complete with era-appropriate graphics! #indiegames #upcominggames store.steampowered.com/app/3059410/...

store.steampowered.comEdenfall: Legacy of the first Wardens Demo on SteamUnveil a mystical action-adventure where you shift between human, wolf, raccoon, and raven. Weave fluid combos across forms, purge corruption, and awaken the land’s lost beauty. Together with your spi...
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Oh this is cool! Metal Gear-style stealth game homaging the PS2 era. Except now with a #femaleprotagonist and a shift towards a post-WWI setting instead of the Cold War. #indiegames #upcominggames #steamnextfest #pcgaming store.steampowered.com/app/3556510/...

store.steampowered.comDEEP SIX on SteamA post-WW1 stealth action game where equipment is scarce, and time of day, weather, sound, movement, and position can all betray your position. Avoid, distract, knockout or kill as you traverse unique...
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Those of you who grew up on the #NES will love this one! They really went all out on trying to make it feel like it came from that era. And you get to play as Valkyries, which is pretty neat. store.steampowered.com/app/4959410/... #indiegames #upcominggames #steamgamefest #retrogaming

store.steampowered.comValkyrja on SteamA retro-inspired 2D action platformer inspired by Norse mythology. Fight through dangerous realms, reap the souls of fallen brave warriors, uncover secrets, and defeat various enemies and powerful bos...
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Have you ever wondered what would happen if you put #Thankgoodnessyoure here and #mixtape in a blender? No? Well, too bad because now we have an answer thanks to @mrrecords.bsky.social ! store.steampowered.com/app/4869950/... #indiegames #upcominggames #steamnextfest

store.steampowered.comMR. RECORDS Demo on Steam​Meet George, an old dreamer with an extraordinary gift that lets him transcend through music. After a lifetime of standing still, he breaks free from routine and opens the store he always wished for....
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Do you wish there were more games about chickens? Of course you do, luckily there's a promising one right here! A fun, action-packed retro-style game about a chicken saving the day! How could you not want this? #indiegames #upcominggames #steamnextfest #chickens

store.steampowered.comRise of Chi on SteamWhen Chi finds her eggs are stolen by sneaky snakes, she is forced to leave everything behind to bring them home. A brave journey that begins with a personal mission and escalates into something far b...
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This looks like a fun title for any of the gamers out there who happen to love #astronomy or #physics. It's a fairly straightforward sandbox where you can mess around with planetary orbits and see what kind of chaos ensues. #upcominggames #indiegames #sandbox #simulator #space #steamnextfest

store.steampowered.comSolar Sandbox on SteamSolar Sandbox is a space engine that allow for player to simulate n-body physics in space. Simulate large n-body physics or how would the Earth be effected by you changing it's orbit or how how many J...
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Looks like #resonanceaplaguetalelegacy has some competition! They’re not the only ones messing around with the story of #Theseus. store.steampowered.com/app/3014640/... #indiegames #steamnextfest #upcominggames #greekmythology #ancientgreece

store.steampowered.comAriadne's Tale on SteamAriadne's Tale is a 3D first-person puzzle adventure. Play as Ariadne, use a magical thread, navigate ancient traps and unravel the secrets of the Labyrinth to rescue Theseus. Myth, cunning and biting...
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This looks neat. And it’s probably the closest thing we’re going to get to a quality #theodoretugboat game. I want to say it looks like a calmer version of #Dredge with less sea monsters store.steampowered.com/app/4714750/... #indiegames #upcominggames #steamnextfest #pcgaming #boats

store.steampowered.comTuggin It on SteamDrive a lil tug boat, haul cargo with a crane, and manage your warehouse storage, all while taking on some side-jobs when you can! Unlock and purchase upgrades to make tuggin it go a little smoother, ...
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Stumbled across an obscure one- #Submergedhiddendepths. It’s not the fanciest #photomode but it’s got a free camera and a zoom. #virtualphotography #pcgaming #uppercutgames

John Hitchcock
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“I’ve seen things you can’t fathom. A dimension where it’s still World War I…and some marine who looks like Mads Mikkelsen keeps trying to steal my baby.” #alanwakeii #virtualphotography #playstation #remedy #photomode

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Okay @insomniac.games hear me out… give Mystique her own game. I’m thinking a game focusing on stealth, with an emphasis on disguise. One where you infiltrate places and strategically sabotage the bad guys. It’s perfect! Come on, let’s make it happen! #marvelswolverine #virtualphotography

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Behold the TRANFUSIONATOR! The latest innovation in the field of overly complicated medical devices! #residentevilrequiem #pcgaming #virtualphotography #capcom #ingamephotography #videogamephotography #photomode