Calum Fraser

Founder of Alpha Beta Gamer and all round video game enthusiast, especially quirky indies. Aware that we're now in the golden days of video gaming. Hairier than any human should be. Favorite game of all time has to be Super Mario World, closely followed by Super Mario Bros. Can't name my favourite indie game because every few weeks another one comes along that blows me away. Got a soft spot for Braid and Limbo though because they were the first ones that really got me into indie gaming.

ESTRANGED ACT 1, OPEN BETA

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Estranged is a great looking adventure horror FPS Mod based on the Half Life 2 Source SDK.  It tells the story of a lone fisherman, whose ship is stranded on a mysterious island during a violent storm.  This is the first act of 3, with each act lasting around 1 to 2 hours.  Throughout the game, you’ll talk to the strange locals, solve physics based … Read More

TOY WARS INVASION, BETA

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Toy wars invasion is a fun new FPS, currently on Steam Greenlight that’s basically Toy Story with guns!

You and up to 3 other players have to take on an assortment of toys, including Jack in the boxes, Wizards, plastic soldiers, dolls, aliens and teddy bears.  You can bring these toys down with an suitably eclectic assortment of weapons, such as nerf guns, 6-shooters, disk … Read More

PARTICULARS, ALPHA

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Particulars is a Steam Greenlight game that makes sub-atomic particle physics fun.   It plays like a chilled out geometry wars, but more cerebral and you don’t shoot.  It’s a beautiful game with an excellent, atmospheric soundtrack, best seen in action to truly appreciate it.

You can download the demo, or pay $5 to get immediate access to the Alpha from their website HERE

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WINDSQUIRE, BETA SIGN-UP

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Windsquire beta

Windsquire is a great new game for iOS & Android.  Players use the power of the wind to push the squire up the castle and away from the chasing dragon.  Equip your character with weapons to attack the dragon, along with shields, armor and additional magic runes which improve your ability to navigate quickly through obstacles and barriers.  There are currently 5 unique stages and
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EXTRACTION, BETA SIGN-UP

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Extraction is a new, highly competitive PC first person shooter from Splash Damage, the developer of Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, Batman: Arkham Origins multiplayer and Brink.  Snipe, attack, cover, or heal throughout the streets of london with a wide range of mercenaries, each big on personality and long on abilities.

UPDATE: This Beta Is No Longer Available… Read More