Hey Poor Player

MetaCritic // OpenCritic // VR Critic // Lovers of niche & indie games as well as AAA epics. Visit us for the latest gaming news, reviews, previews & features.

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

If you can accept the repetitive nature of the game and don’t mind waiting for a good co-op session, Ratatan’s rhythm is downright addictive. It’s like Todd Rundgren once said, “I don’t wanna work, I just wanna bang on my drum all day.”

https://t.co/eevxBFyKWu

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

007 First Light is finally coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 next March. A new IGN Fan Fest trailer shows the game running smoothly on Nintendo’s console.

https://t.co/wQoSgZG9Zg

[Acclaim, Inc. @PlayAcclaim]

It’s finally here!

Pixel Washer, developed by Matt Hackett @richtaur , is out now in Early Access.

Pigxel has never been more excited to get everything else clean. The world is a mess, the power washer is ready, and every spray uncovers a little more pixel art. It’s a good day for it.

Watch the trailer voiced by the legendary @Tim_Kitzrow

Get Pixel Washer on Steam 👉https://t.co/0QifNp0hpP

#indiegame #CozyGames #pixelart #EarlyAccess

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

Atari and Pipeworks will soon unleash the long-awaited return of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee on modern consoles. But if you’ve got a PC or Steam Deck, you don’t have to wait to try the Remastered version!

https://t.co/DZYXKjMW2L

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

October demands horror. Thankfully, Black Lantern Collective delivers the scares with 9 Terrifying Tales in Halloween Showcase.

https://t.co/r5ybblRpM5

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

Today, as part of the Triple-i Initiative, Flyway Games revealed that Waltz and Jam is coming to PC, Switch 2, and PS5 on December 3rd!

Watch the trailer here.

https://t.co/L3ALqG7VHs

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

Creepy Horrors: Blood Cult II makes Hey Poor Player's Josh Speer want to channel his inner mad scientist and amass a horrifying menagerie of unholy monsters, just for kicks.

Don't worry. We're getting him the help he needs.

https://t.co/pl74BWtN3x

[Acclaim, Inc. @PlayAcclaim]

We've got something BIG cooking with the music behind HYPERyuki.

We're not ready to reveal everything just yet, but what we're putting together deserves to be played LOUD.

More news coming in the next few weeks, and trust us, you're going to want to hear this.

Are you ready?!

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

Space Invaders, Tetris, Atari, and Mega Man adorn the faces of these slick, classically inspired My Play Watches.

Now available in North America, with UK availability coming soon!

https://t.co/eUifL6K2mf

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

Featured games, a bunch of digital adventures, and even a publisher sale await in this week's Nintendo Download.

https://t.co/AZKtISvoD0

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

The Dark Arisen expansion for Dragon’s Dogma 2 adds a ton of new content to the base game, along with much-needed quality-of-life improvements that make the overall experience the most definitive one yet. If you enjoyed the base game, Dark Arisen is a must-play.

Read the full review:
https://t.co/tpLl6bdHBY

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

Ready for a dark and cute roguelite builder that will absolutely wreck your expectations? Prepare yourself for annihilation in Annihilated, coming to Steam next month.

https://t.co/3VESM08Iwj

[Acclaim, Inc. @PlayAcclaim]

Acclaim is BACK in print 🔥

We’re featured in Indie Corner Issue #3, talking about the games, the developers, & what we’re building as we push Acclaim into its next chapter

@RowanEdmondson's Ground Zero Hero is the Cover Story

Read Issue #3:
https://t.co/ehWEB40y9B

#Acclaim

[Acclaim, Inc. @PlayAcclaim]

A huge thank you to @GameTyrant for checking out Kidbash: Super Legend & putting together such a thoughtful preview.

We appreciate the coverage & look forward to getting the game into even more players' hands soon.

https://t.co/cPerS6mQDN

[Sam Mckie 🕹️ Fireshine Games 🔜 TwitchCon USA. @SamMckie5]

🚨 CREATORS 🚨

I'm still building up my list for outreach once we approach June 17th for release!

🚉Love Trains?
🕹️Love Tricks?
🏙️Wanna help bring down a Megacorp?

Feel free to get your name down here, in my DM's or in my email linked below!

[UberStrategist @UberStrategist]

LUCID is live at Steam Next Fest. 💥

@Apogee_Ent's updated three-hour demo is already earning praise, with @HeyPoorPlayer calling it “one of the best Metroidvanias I’ve played in ages.”

Try it on Steam 👇
https://t.co/2NIWxAnHre

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

Brutal Retro-Inspired FPS Sprawl Zero Explodes Onto Consoles And Steam This Year

https://t.co/svlLI3kbec

[Goh_Billy @GohBilly1]

This Zangief lariat drill bit is something else.

[Hey Poor Player @HeyPoorPlayer]

High on Life 2 is a funny and ambitious sequel held back by technical issues.

You can read our full review here.

https://t.co/rAvAN0PHhU

[Robert Dale Smith @RobertDaleSmith]

Finally.. it’s running JoypadOS

Now to use it on any console. 🤯