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Time Extension @timeextension.com · 4d

Anyone else pick up the Toaplan Arcade Collection? 💥🛩️🕹️

(Thanks to @clearrivergames.com for sending us this sample!)

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 3d

When your muscle memory is too strong and changing controller style is not happening, in steps Hyperkin and The Competitor bringing symmetrical thumbstick design and more to Xbox, PC and Gamepass gamers. Pre-orders are open now!
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Hyperkin Competes to Win: Introducing The Competitor, a New Era in Advanced Xbox Controllers, Available for Pre-Order Today!

Believe The Hyperkin: New Premium Xbox Controller Brings Symmetrical Thumbstick Design and Range of Advanced Features to Xbox, PC and Gamepass™Press Assets Are HereLos Angeles, CA – September 29, 2025...

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 4d

"But...when can I buy it?" That's one of the most commonly asked questions that has been directed our way when it comes to the much-coveted G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun that we've been championing for a few months now. The answer is...now! www.overloadpr.com/post/it-s-ti...

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 5d

Without taking a breath after the slow, painful death of summer, the team at @limitedrungames.com is racing headlong into spooky season with Fear Effect, the Y2K cel-shaded cinematic action game. It's now back on your screens, and available on PS4 / PS5 / Switch & Steam!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 10d

What if we told you that there was a brilliant upcoming retro-styled shmup complete with banging soundtrack soon to hit your screens? Did we mention it also features CATS? ASTRO BURN has a playable demo on Steam right now. You're welcome @beyond-the-pixels.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTX4...

Astro Burn Demo Trailer | Insane Retro Shoot ’Em Up with a Space Cat Hero!

YouTube video by Beyond The Pixels

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 17d

Wishing our friends @clearrivergames.com a happy launch day for Mamorukun ReCurse! ! A modern remaster of a vertical shmup from Japan's arcades, Mamorukun ReCurse! is a cute 'em up that gives the player full control. Just don't stand still for long. Press release:
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Prepare to Battle through the Netherworld: Mamorukun ReCurse! Out Now on Consoles and PC

Get Ready for Vertical Shoot’em up Chaos As You Attempt to Seal the Gate to the World of Darkness in Mamorukun ReCurse!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 18d

What's this in your feed? A beautiful 8BitDo Xbox controller, created for Rare Ltd's 40th anniversary? Yep, it sure is! @gameoutleteurope.bsky.social will be shipping these across Europe next month!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 23d

Console players, rejoice! It's time to don your space-suit, grab your controller and take a cosmic journey back into the golden age of gaming. That's right, as of yesterday, Earthion is available on PS, XBOX & Switch. Prepare yourselves, because @limitedrungames.com is bringing it!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 26d

Controllers. We love them. You love them, and we adore bringing you brand new specimens to feast your game-hungry eyes upon. Today, we'd like to present - the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Bluetooth Controller, available in two sleek colourways; black and white ⚫️⚪️🎮
@gameoutleteurope.bsky.social - now shipping!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · 27d

Are you a Star Ocean fan? First Departure R's tale begins on the primitive planet of Roak where Roddick lives in the peaceful and uneventful town of Kratus, but we bet Roddick never imagined such a gorgeous box of beauty would arise from his adventures. Thanks @limitedrungames.com!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Sep 11

Oh, and there's more! If you're heading to #TokyoGameShow2025 later this month, head Happinet’s booth in Hall 7, booth number 07-N12 for your fix of Truxton Extreme - there's a playable demo on show

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Sep 11

On the sofa, no-one can hear you scream, but Truxton Extreme champions a whole new co-op mode which will allow players to team up with fellow space fighters to defend Earth from the horrific nightmare fuel that befalls them. Thanks @clearrivergames.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBuV...

Truxton Extreme - Co-op Trailer | PC & PS5

YouTube video by Clear River Games

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Sep 9

We absolutely LOVE multi-function tech items here at Overload PR, and this brand-new offering from iMP Gaming really ticks all of our useful, functional, organisational boxes.

Check out the DLX2 + LED Multi-Function Charge Stand for Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 😍

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Aug 12

Love him or hate him, we just know that at least two people in the office are going to be fighting over the Bubsy plushie if it lands at the Overload PR office. Thank you
@limitedrungames.com for bringing back 90s mascot gaming in such a huge way!

Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Aug 8

@eduardo.entertainium.co hello! May we drop into your DMs to chat about your Earthion review? We love it!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Aug 5

The 8BitDo Retro R8 Mouse - N Edition has just starting shipping across Europe courtesy of the killer team at @gameoutleteurope.bsky.social

It's the latest mouse in the 8BitDo range of streamlined classics, and has retro gaming fans (and every single person on our team) falling in LOVE 😍

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Jun 12

Check this out! @PuK_Gaming & iFerg - perfect combo!

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I Now Own A Mobile Gaming Company…

YouTube video by iFerg

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Jun 9

The team at @clearrivergames.com is amazing at giving retro shmup fans exactly what they want...and R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is exactly what everyone wants 🚀❤️‍🔥 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7KTI...

R Type Delta: HD Boosted - Announcement Trailer | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5 & PS4 & XBOX Series X|S

YouTube video by Clear River Games

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · May 27

Prepare yourself....for HEAVY METAL DEATH CAN - a retro-inspired survival horror game set on a submarine in an alternate 1970s Sweden. Krufs Productions just dropped a new trailer! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zvm...

Heavy Metal Death Can - Announcement Trailer

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · May 22

Mobile gaming just hopped into a whole new league with this amazing new hardware from PuK - now shipping globally!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · May 19

Do you know what's great about July? Sunshine? Doubtful. Holidays? Maybe.
@gameoutleteurope.bsky.social shipping the
8BitDo Arcade Controller range across Europe? HELL YEAH! You can pre order this slice of arcade deliciousness right now on their site, and let's be honest. Why wouldn't you?

Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · May 15

ALL YOUR BASE ARE BELONG TO US! Yep - you can enjoy Zero Wing and all of its glorious dialogue among many, many more classic shmups later this year! Thanks for bringing us this gift, @clearrivergames.com 🤩

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · May 8

You may not be getting the OTHER game this year, but you ARE getting this one - EARTHION - a brand new Mega Drive/Genesis game from the legendary @yuzokoshiro.bsky.social, brought to you by the lovely team at @limitedrungames.com. We're in LOVE! 😍

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · May 8

The team at @clearrivergames.com is at it again, bringing your favourite retro memories back to the surface (while watching you descend into The Netherworld) with this gorgeous cute-em-up. Mamorukun ReCurse is coming out later this year...we can't wait!

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Overload PR @overloadpr.bsky.social · Apr 30

What is this beautiful thing, we hear you ask! It's the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller for Windows PC and Android - and it's now shipping across Europe from our friends at @gameoutleteurope.bsky.social - get involved!

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