SteamFirst: Sometimes, pleasant surprises can come from unlikely places. That was my experience in stumbling across Astebreed at PAX East. Tucked next to a display for La-Mulana 2 (which also looks good,) this shmup was not getting any attention. That’s a travesty that must be resolved. If you are at PAX, make sure you check it out.
Cultured Vultures: With the different tiers of PlayStation Plus now available, we've combed through the library to find the hidden gems you should care about.
The Humble Playism Anniversary Bundle just launched today. It features games like Momodora: Reverie Under The Moonlight, Astebreed Definitive Edition, Kero Blaster, and more. As usual, you pay what you want and a percentage goes to charity.
"Over the past couple years, Nintendo's hybrid console has amassed a wealth of shoot 'em ups so here are the best ones so far." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums