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Bitmap Books Reprints: Pre-orders Open October 1 for Artcade, Go Straight, The Art of The Box and The Games of a Lifetime
Bitmap Books has announced reprints of four out-of-print volumes—Artcade, Go Straight, The Art of The Box and The Games of a Lifetime—with pre-orders opening October...
Bitmap Books reprints four best-selling titles — pre-orders open October 1
Bitmap Books has announced reprints of four out-of-print bestsellers — Artcade (Extended), Go Straight, The Art of The Box, and The Games of a Lifetime — with...
Earthion Neo Geo Port: Could Yuzo Koshiro’s Mega Drive-Style Shooter Join SNK’s Neo Geo?
Following renewed interest in classic ports after Tokyo Game Show news, fans and developers are discussing whether Ancient's Earthion — a Mega Drive-minded 2D shooter...
Xevious 3D/G Returns on Nintendo Switch 2 via Arcade Archives 2 — Release Date, Price, Features
Hamster brings Namco's divisive 3D revival Xevious 3D/G to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PS5 via Arcade Archives 2 on September 24, 2026. Read release...
Kinuyo Yamashita Interview: New Insights on NES Castlevania's Music for the 40th Anniversary
Veteran composer Kinuyo Yamashita revisits the creation of the original NES Castlevania soundtrack and her work on the MSX2 Vampire Killer in a new interview,...
Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch Preview — Atlantis Studio’s Asymmetrical Horror Comes to Nintendo Switch 2 This October
Hands-on preview of Beyond the Dark: Nightwatch from Atlantis Studio at Gamescom. Read about the asymmetrical co-op mechanics, Switch 2-exclusive features, developer...
The Tower of Zeldaga: Free Browser Mash-Up Blends The Legend of Zelda and The Tower of Druaga
The Tower of Zeldaga is a free, fan-made browser mash-up by developer Osmose that fuses design elements from The Legend of Zelda and Namco's The Tower of Druaga....
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Major Discounts on Card Shark, High On Life and Top Switch Games
A comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time-low prices on Card Shark and High On Life plus discounts across...
Resident Evil Remake Trilogy on Nintendo Switch 2: Hands-On Impressions and October 16, 2026 Release
Capcom brings Resident Evil 2 (2019), Resident Evil 3 (2020) and Resident Evil 4 (2023) remakes to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 16, 2026. Our hands-on at Capcom shows...
The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival Launch Trailer — Beat-'Em-Up Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Trailmark Games and AMC Global Media have released the launch trailer for The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival, a retro pixel-art beat-'em-up now available at retail...
Capcom Nintendo eShop Sale: Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, Resident Evil Discounts on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Capcom's Tokyo Game Show eShop sale discounts Monster Hunter Stories 3, Pragmata, Resident Evil and more on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — deals run through October 9,...
Star Wars Trilogy Arcade Dreamcast Port: ToastedGreedo’s Homebrew Demo Targets Sega Model 3 Classic
Homebrew developer ToastedGreedo is working on a new Dreamcast port of Sega's 1998 Star Wars Trilogy Arcade built on Model 3 hardware. Read verified details on the...
Star Wars Trilogy Arcade Dreamcast Demo Released by ToastedGreedo
Homebrewer ToastedGreedo has released a demo for a Dreamcast fan port of Sega's 1998 Star Wars Trilogy Arcade, including playable Boba Fett and Yavin sequences and...
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for October 22, 2026
SNK confirms Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for Nintendo Switch 2 with Smart Style controls, rollback netcode, and digital launch on the Nintendo eShop on October 22,...
Psikyo Memories Revealed at TGS 2026: Classic Shmups Headed to PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2
Edia has revealed Psikyo Memories at Tokyo Game Show 2026, an upcoming collection of classic Psikyo shoot 'em ups announced for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2....
Chivalware Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 — Regal Pigeon’s Roguelite Launches November 5, 2026
Chivalware, a fast-paced action roguelite from Regal Pigeon and published by The Arcade Crew, is slated for Nintendo Switch 2 release on November 5, 2026, via the...
Edia Switch 2027 Releases: Dragon Slayer The Legend of Heroes, Psikyo Memories, Toshinden Collection Headed to Nintendo Platforms
Edia has confirmed three classic compilations for Nintendo platforms in 2027: Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2 for Nintendo Switch, plus Psikyo Memories...
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases This Week
The latest Nintendo eShop update for North America delivers new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, including Diablo IV: Age of Hatred Collection, Crisis...
Nintendo Download: Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV Age of Hatred Collection, LEGO Batman on Nintendo Switch 2
This week’s Nintendo Download highlights new releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch including Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, Diablo IV: Age of Hatred...
Nintendo Download (Sept. 17, 2026): Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Leads Switch 2 Releases
A complete roundup of Nintendo's North American Download report for the week of September 17, 2026, including Switch 2 retail and digital launches, Switch eShop...
Future Knight Nintendo Switch review: Aeternum Game Studios’ LCD-inspired 2D platformer
An in-depth review of Future Knight on Nintendo Switch by Aeternum Game Studios. Coverage of gameplay, LCD-style visuals, the Two More mechanic, and a 7.5/10 critical...
King's Blade Nintendo Switch Release Date Confirmed for September 30, 2026
Sometimes You and Alexey Suslin confirm King's Blade for Nintendo Switch on September 30, 2026. Learn about price, features, local co-op, and eShop availability.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave — Intelligent Systems’ Ambitious Strategy RPG for Nintendo Switch
An in-depth look at Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave from Intelligent Systems, covering gameplay systems, story structure, character paths, and platform notes for Nintendo...
GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port Confirmed as Blast Processing Arcade Completes 16‑Bit Conversion
Blast Processing Arcade has finished a Mega Drive port of GG Aleste 3, the Game Gear-origin shmup included in M2's 2020 Aleste Collection. Read the details on...
M2 Warns Fan Porters as Blast Processing Arcade Declares GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port '100% Complete'
M2 president Naoki Horii asks fans to halt an unauthorized Mega Drive port after Blast Processing Arcade announces completion of a GG Aleste 3 conversion. Background...
M2 Warns Fan Ports Could Block Official Mega Drive Release of GG Aleste 3
M2 president Naoki Horii says fan-made Mega Drive ports of GG Aleste 3 could make official releases impossible. Blast Processing Arcade claims its MD port is complete;...
GG Aleste 3 Mega Drive Port: M2 Pushes Back as Blast Processing Arcade Private Video Sparks Debate
Blast Processing Arcade's claimed Mega Drive port of GG Aleste 3 goes private after M2's president warns fan ports could block future official releases. Timeline,...
Netflix's Sega Adaptations: Sonic, Crazy Taxi, and Stranger Than Heaven Enter Production
Netflix has three Sega-based projects in production: a new Sonic the Hedgehog preschool-targeted cartoon, a live-action Crazy Taxi film, and an adaptation of RGG...
Psychic Force 2012 Returns in 2027: Taito and Cosmo Machina Announce Switch, PlayStation, and PC Rerelease
Taito and Cosmo Machina confirmed a 2027 rerelease of arcade-era fighter Psychic Force 2012 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC. Read the details on platforms,...
Psychic Force 2012 Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2027: Taito Revives 360-Degree Arcade Fighter
Taito has announced Psychic Force 2012 for Nintendo Switch, slated for 2027. Read verified details about the arcade original, the 360-degree combat system, and what we...
Crazy Taxi Live-Action Movie Announced as SEGA and Netflix Expand Game Adaptations
SEGA and Netflix are partnering on three new adaptations, including a Crazy Taxi live-action comedy tied to the upcoming Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a new Sonic preschool...
Hori Arcade Classic Pro for Switch 2: Official Nintendo-Licensed Modular Arcade Stick Announced
Hori has unveiled the Hori Arcade Classic Pro, an officially licensed modular arcade stick for Nintendo Switch 2. Read verified specs, pricing in Japan, compatibility...
Diablo series evolution and player sentiment: From 1996 classic to Diablo IV monetization debate
A look at the Diablo franchise history, platform releases, and player reactions to Diablo IV's monetization, including a rewritten summary of common community...
Akira Nishitani Proposes Super Street Fighter II Turbo Rebalance — What That Means for Retro Competitions
Former Capcom developer Akira Nishitani has suggested rebalancing 1994's Super Street Fighter II Turbo. We recap his comments, the game's competitive legacy, and past...
R-Type DX Game Boy Color Collector's Edition: Limited Run Reveals Reissue, OST and Pre-Order Dates
Limited Run Games will reissue R-Type DX for Game Boy Color as a numbered Collector's Edition cartridge with Paul 'Otaking' Johnson artwork, plus a 33-track OST on CD...
Evercade Nexus Neo Geo Arcade Packs: Blaze Confirms Three New Cartridges for Evercade Library
Blaze Entertainment has confirmed three additional Neo Geo Arcade cartridge collections for the Evercade platform, expanding the handheld's library of classic SNK...
NQ64 Soho Opening: New Two-Floor Arcade Bar in Orange Yard Brings 60+ Machines to London's Soho
NQ64 has opened its largest venue to date in Soho's Orange Yard. The two-floor arcade bar features more than 60 coin-op machines, UV pool tables, augmented-reality...
Nintendo eShop Update: Valheim and Mewgenics Launch on Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo's latest eShop update brings Valheim and Mewgenics to Nintendo Switch 2 alongside new releases, pre-orders, and a Madden NFL 27 Game Trial. Key dates and...
North American Nintendo Download (Sept. 10, 2026): Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising Headlines Nintendo eShop and Switch 2 Releases
Weekly North American Nintendo Download roundup for Sept. 10, 2026: full list of Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop releases, retail launches, game trial, and...
MiSTer FPGA Sega Model 1 Core Runs Virtua Racing at 99% of Original Hardware Speed
Alphanu1's new MiSTer FPGA core recreates Sega's Model 1 arcade hardware, booting Virtua Racing and running the full game at near-original speed. Read about the...
Metal Slug Ultimate Collection Announced for 2027: SNK Brings Ten Classics to Nintendo Switch
SNK has announced Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, a 30th-anniversary compilation of ten Metal Slug titles, arriving in 2027 with M2 handling ports and support for save...
The Rubber-Keyed Wonder ZX Spectrum book: Golden Slumbers launches Kickstarter on October 1
Publisher Golden Slumbers Ltd. will launch a Kickstarter on October 1 for The Rubber-Keyed Wonder, a companion book to the 2024 documentary chronicling 45 years of the...
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Milestone’s Open-World Shift for the Franchise
A full look at Hot Wheels Infinite Rush on Nintendo Switch 2. Milestone’s open-world racer expands the Unleashed formula with four islands, 100+ cars, split-screen and...
Ace Combat 8 Arcade Cabinets: Pac-Man, Galaga, Rally-X and Dragon Spirit Join Bandai Namco's Lobbies
Bandai Namco revealed a lineup of classic Namco coin-ops playable in Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve lobbies, including Pac-Man, Galaga, Rally-X and Dragon Spirit....
Jaleco Sports Faceoffs on Nintendo Switch: Rock It Games Launches Classic NES/SNES Sports Collection
Rock It Games has launched Jaleco Sports Faceoffs for Nintendo Switch, a retro compilation of NES and SNES sports titles including Pro Sport Hockey, USA Ice Hockey,...
Ravenous Greed on Nintendo Switch: Lillymo Games Reveals Game Boy-Style Green Series Entry for Early 2027
Lillymo Games announces Ravenous Greed for Nintendo Switch, a Game Boy‑inspired platformer/shmup/rhythm hybrid arriving early 2027 as the first Green Series title.
Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases, Sales and September Launches
A detailed roundup of this week's Nintendo eShop update for North America, covering new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, listed launch dates, and sale...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update: Orbitals, NBA 2K27, Onimusha and This Week’s New Releases
A comprehensive roundup of this week’s Nintendo eShop update for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Orbitals, NBA 2K27, Onimusha: Way of the Sword,...
Nintendo eShop September 3, 2026: New Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 Releases Including Onimusha and Valheim
Weekly North American Nintendo Download roundup for September 3, 2026, covering new releases on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, prices, release dates, and the...
European Nintendo Downloads (Week of September 3, 2026) - Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch New Releases
Comprehensive rundown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of September 3, 2026, covering new retail and digital releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo...
UK Software Sales Chart Week Ending August 29, 2026: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Debuts at No.1
Weekly breakdown of the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 29, 2026, highlighting Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 at No.1, Elden Ring:...
UK Boxed Charts: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Tops Sales as Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Debuts on Switch 2
GfK's latest UK boxed charts, reported by Nintendo Life, see Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 debut at number one with an 80% PS5 split while Elden Ring:...
G-MODE Archives+ Ridge Racer Nintendo Switch Release: Japan eShop Launch Sept 3, Steam Sept 16
G-MODE Archives+ Ridge Racer, a portrait-mode flip-phone port of Namco's classic, launches on Nintendo Switch (Japan eShop) on Sept 3 for 800 yen and on Steam...
Virtua Fighter 32X Remaster: Fan Modder WangDrum Upscales Sega's 32X Port to HD and 60FPS
Fan modder SEGA MODEL KING (WangDrum) has upscaled the 32X port of Virtua Fighter to high definition and unlocked 60FPS through a custom renderer that bypasses the...
Aero Blasters (Air Buster) Mega Drive Loading Screen Explained: Kaneko Developer Breaks Down the ROM Compression
Veteran Kaneko developer explains why Aero Blasters (Air Buster) shows a loading/intermission screen on the Mega Drive/Genesis port. Background on the 1990 arcade...
Scorpion XVI Mega Drive clone: The untold story of Interactive Enterprises and the UK '90s Famiclone
How the Scorpion XVI Mega Drive clone appeared on CITV's Bad Influence!, who ran Interactive Enterprises, and how UK Trading Standards ruled the hardware compatible...
Denshattack! Nintendo Switch 2 Review — High-Speed Train Skating and Stylish Indie Action
A detailed review of Denshattack! on Nintendo Switch 2: gameplay mechanics, structure, controls, visuals, and why this indie arcade-action title stands out with its...
Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh Hits Arcade Archives on Nintendo Switch and Next‑Gen Platforms
Taito's 1987 arcade sequel Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh receives standalone Arcade Archives releases on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S...
Street Fighter Movie Trailer: Paramount and Legendary Debut Interactive Arcade Teaser Ahead of October 16, 2026 Release
Paramount Pictures and Legendary released a new Street Fighter trailer and an interactive YouTube arcade-style teaser ahead of the film's October 16, 2026 theatrical...
Bleemcast! Beta Live: Piko Interactive Launches Netflix-Style Retro Gaming Service on iOS and Android
Piko Interactive has launched a beta for Bleemcast!, a subscription, Netflix-style retro gaming service for iOS and Android. Read an authoritative breakdown of the...