Blaze Entertainment, the developer renowned for its dedication to retro gaming through the Evercade platform, has officially revealed that three more Evercade game cartridges will transition to 'legacy' status in March 2026.
This development follows the company's continued efforts to maintain a diverse library of classic titles, despite evolving licensing agreements. The cartridges affected by this change are the Intellivision Collection 1, Intellivision Collection 2, and IREM Arcade 1.
Blaze Entertainment stated that the decision stems from expiring licenses with the rights holders of these titles.
In a company statement, representatives clarified that these collections will still be available for purchase at retail locations and online retailers, but only while supplies last.
The company emphasized, “Once current stock sells through, these cartridges cannot be reproduced or distributed further.” The Evercade platform, launched in 2020, has won acclaim for revitalizing classic games on dedicated hardware, appealing strongly to collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts.
The Evercade’s unique cartridge-based system offers physical collections of licensed titles from a broad range of publishers, making these announcements especially significant for its community. Joining the soon-to-be-legacy titles are several cartridges previously announced for retirement in September, including Piko Interactive Collection 2, Indie Heroes Collection 1, Mega Cat Studios Collection 2, and the Sydney Hunter Collection.
Other popular cartridges such as Namco Museum Collection 1, Atari Collection 1, Technos Collection 1, and The Oliver Twins Collection have already exited production, further underscoring the importance of acting promptly for those interested in physical game preservation. Blaze Entertainment has consistently marked the expiration of game licenses with transparency, giving the Evercade community advanced notice.
The company’s ongoing communication ensures that collectors and fans have the opportunity to secure these cartridges for their libraries before they become increasingly rare. As the Intellivision and IREM Arcade collections transition to legacy status, Blaze Entertainment continues to celebrate classic gaming heritage while navigating the challenges posed by licensing agreements.
Fans eager to complete their Evercade collections are encouraged to acquire these titles before stock is depleted, further cementing Evercade’s role in the preservation and accessibility of retro gaming on modern hardware.
This development follows the company's continued efforts to maintain a diverse library of classic titles, despite evolving licensing agreements. The cartridges affected by this change are the Intellivision Collection 1, Intellivision Collection 2, and IREM Arcade 1.
Blaze Entertainment stated that the decision stems from expiring licenses with the rights holders of these titles.
In a company statement, representatives clarified that these collections will still be available for purchase at retail locations and online retailers, but only while supplies last.
The company emphasized, “Once current stock sells through, these cartridges cannot be reproduced or distributed further.” The Evercade platform, launched in 2020, has won acclaim for revitalizing classic games on dedicated hardware, appealing strongly to collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts.
The Evercade’s unique cartridge-based system offers physical collections of licensed titles from a broad range of publishers, making these announcements especially significant for its community. Joining the soon-to-be-legacy titles are several cartridges previously announced for retirement in September, including Piko Interactive Collection 2, Indie Heroes Collection 1, Mega Cat Studios Collection 2, and the Sydney Hunter Collection.
Other popular cartridges such as Namco Museum Collection 1, Atari Collection 1, Technos Collection 1, and The Oliver Twins Collection have already exited production, further underscoring the importance of acting promptly for those interested in physical game preservation. Blaze Entertainment has consistently marked the expiration of game licenses with transparency, giving the Evercade community advanced notice.
The company’s ongoing communication ensures that collectors and fans have the opportunity to secure these cartridges for their libraries before they become increasingly rare. As the Intellivision and IREM Arcade collections transition to legacy status, Blaze Entertainment continues to celebrate classic gaming heritage while navigating the challenges posed by licensing agreements.
Fans eager to complete their Evercade collections are encouraged to acquire these titles before stock is depleted, further cementing Evercade’s role in the preservation and accessibility of retro gaming on modern hardware.
