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Taito Milestones 5 for Nintendo Switch: Classic Arcade Compilation Arrives March 28, 2027
Taito has announced Taito Milestones 5 for Nintendo Switch, a compilation of ten arcade classics including Space Invaders and Arkanoid: Revenge of Doh, due March 28,...
Raccoin: Chaos Max Edition Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 — Release Date, Demo, and Features
Playstack and Doraccoon have announced Raccoin: Chaos Max Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, with a demo released Oct. 28, 2026 and a full launch set for Nov.
8BitDo Arcade Controller Pro for Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Specs, Price, and Pre-Order Details
8BitDo's Arcade Controller Pro lands on November 30 for Nintendo Switch and PC. Read verified specs, price, pre-order outlets, and how the controller compares to...
Apidya' Special Nintendo Switch Review: Bringing a 1992 Amiga Shooter to Modern Hardware
A detailed look at Apidya' Special on Nintendo Switch — the Amiga classic from Kaiko and Blue Byte refreshed with new visuals, an arranged soundtrack by Chris...
Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons Boosted Update Review: Free Nintendo Switch Patch Tries to Fix Roguelite Grind
An authoritative review of the free Boosted update for Bubble Bobble Sugar Dungeons on Nintendo Switch, detailing balance changes, new features, and the included...
Daytona USA PC Port: alphanu1 Recompiles Sega's 1994 Racer to Run Natively on Windows
Homebrewer alphanu1 has released a native Windows port of Daytona USA by recompiling the Daytona USA Deluxe '93 ROM into C++. The playable build is available on GitHub...
Daytona USA PC Port by alphanu1: GitHub Files Suggest Hidden AI Use
alphanu1's recompiled Daytona USA PC port is playable on Windows; GitHub Rules.md indicates an AI assistant was used and instructed not to self-identify. Details on...
Sturmjager Nintendo Switch Release Date: Byteproduct's New Shmup Lands January 14, 2027
Byteproduct has announced Sturmjager for Nintendo Switch, a 10-level science-fiction shoot ’em up arriving on January 14, 2027. Learn about modes, local co-op, scoring...
Binky: Frozen in Time C64 Release — New Commodore 64 Platformer from Snowball Games and Thalamus Digital
Thalamus Digital and Snowball Games release Binky: Frozen in Time for the Commodore 64. Read about gameplay, developer credits, formats, and how to play the new .D64...
TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2 Brings Physical Coin Slots to RetroPie and MAME
Chronic Concepts launches the TinyBrights Insert Coin Cube Gen 2, a USB-A plug-in device that adds a functional coin slot to PC, Mac, smartphone and emulator setups...
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...
ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 — August Nintendo eShop Releases & Metal Gear Solid Collection
A roundup of this week’s North American Nintendo Download: ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition and Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 lead August releases on Nintendo...
Wild Blue Skies Nintendo Switch Release: Chuhai Labs and Balor Games Confirm Fall Launch
Chuhai Labs and Balor Games announced Wild Blue Skies for Nintendo Switch, a modern reimagining of classic on-rails flight combat. The eShop title launches this fall...
Numskull Designs Battlezone 1/4-Scale Cabinet: Quarter Arcades Pre-Orders Open August 7, 2026
Numskull Designs will open pre-orders for a licensed 1/4-scale Battlezone Quarter Arcades cabinet on August 7, 2026. Officially licensed by Rebellion and Atari,...
Nintendo eShop Update: Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Leads July 30 Releases
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America highlights Xenoblade Chronicles 2 — Nintendo Switch 2 Edition alongside new Switch 2 eShop releases including...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade (72051) Release Confirmed — 1,367‑Piece Tribute to Classic Nintendo Arcade
LEGO's Donkey Kong Arcade set (72051) debuts at San Diego Comic-Con and hits stores August 1. Read specs, features and what makes this Nintendo-licensed collectible a...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Release Date, Price, and Details — Pre-orders Live for LEGO 72051
LEGO and Nintendo formally announced the LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade set (72051) with pre-orders live, an August 1, 2026 release, a $199.99 price, and a 1,367-piece build...
Polymega Collection Vol. 20 TRUXTON and More: Toaplan Vols. 19–22 Available to Pre-order
Polymega has announced four new Toaplan collections — Vol.19 BATSUGUN and Vols.20–22 featuring TRUXTON, FIXEIGHT and SNOW BROS — now available to pre-order. Details on...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion art book: Dark Horse's 'The Art of Marvel: Cosmic Invasion' arrives August 4, 2026 for Nintendo Switch fans
Dark Horse publishes The Art of Marvel: Cosmic Invasion — a 100+ page art book featuring Tribute Games' arcade-inspired brawler, available for pre-order with an August...
LEGO Donkey Kong Arcade Set Leak: Image Shows Classic 1981 Arcade Build, Reported August 2026 Release
A leaked image allegedly shows a LEGO Donkey Kong arcade cabinet build. LegoLeaks and Reddit users shared details, including a purported set number and an August 2026...
Jaleco Arcade Collection announced in two volumes — 32 classic arcade games arriving this winter
Gravity Game Arise has announced the Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol.1 and Vol.2, two compilations featuring 32 arcade titles from the 1980s and 1990s. Read the confirmed...
Red Titans Nintendo Switch Release: Vertical Shoot ’Em Up Hits eShop on 9 July 2026
Red Titans, a single-player vertical shoot ’em up from Dojo System and Team Black Hat Robot, launches digitally on Nintendo Switch via the eShop on 9 July 2026. Learn...
Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike Coming to Consoles Including Nintendo Switch 2 This Fall
Playstack and Doraccoon announced Raccoin: Coin Pusher Roguelike for consoles, including Nintendo Switch 2, arriving this fall. Learn about mechanics, characters, and...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced for 2027 — Sega revives arcade classic for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch 2
Sega has announced Crazy Taxi: World Tour, a modern return to the arcade classic. The game will launch in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo's...
Ventana Automatic Atari Missile Command Limited Edition Watch: Nubeo x Atari Collector Timepiece
Nubeo and Atari release the Ventana Automatic Atari Missile Command Limited Edition watch — a 400-piece collector's timepiece inspired by the 1980 arcade classic...
Tumblepop: Memories Nintendo Switch Release Confirmed for 2026 — CRT Games Reimagines 1991 Arcade Classic
CRT Games and Daewon Media Game Lab announced Tumblepop: Memories for Nintendo Switch, a modern remake of the 1991 arcade platformer with new modes, original versions,...
Taito Milestones 4 Review: Celebrating Arcade Classics on Nintendo Switch
Taito Milestones 4 compilation brings ten classic arcade games to Nintendo Switch with enhanced accessibility, basic features, and an insightful look into Taito's...
PLAION ESRB Rating Hints at Potential Neo Geo AES+ Hardware Release
A now-deleted ESRB rating listing from PLAION suggests the gaming hardware specialist may be preparing a new Neo Geo AES+ console, reviving classic arcade experiences...
Truxton Extreme Release Date Revealed for Nintendo Switch 2: Legendary Shoot ’Em Up Returns After 38 Years
Truxton Extreme launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 30, 2026, reviving the classic arcade shoot 'em up with modern enhancements, a comic narrative, and multiple...
Truxton Extreme Returns: Legendary Shmup Series Reignites on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026
Toaplan's iconic shooter series Truxton makes a triumphant comeback after 34 years with Truxton Extreme, launching on Nintendo Switch 2 in July 2026. Developed by...
Hamster Announces Final Lap and Terra Cresta for Arcade Archives and Console Archives
Hamster brings classic arcade hits Final Lap and Terra Cresta to modern consoles via Arcade Archives and Console Archives, launching March 26, 2026 on Nintendo Switch,...
Jaleco Arcade Collection Full Lineup Revealed — 32 Classic Arcade Games Headed to PS5, Nintendo Switch and Steam
Box art for the PS5 physical edition appears to have leaked the full 32-game lineup for Jaleco Arcade Collection Vol. 1 and Vol.
Marvel Maximum Collection Pre-Orders: Physical Edition Launches Alongside Digital Release on Nintendo Switch
Limited Run Games, Marvel, and Konami to launch the Marvel Maximum Collection on Nintendo Switch and other platforms, featuring six classic arcade and console titles...
Sweet Fightin’ +2: ZX Spectrum 128K Receives Unofficial Tribute to Street Fighter II for 35th Anniversary
ZXPresh launches Sweet Fightin’ +2, a faithful homage to Street Fighter II for the ZX Spectrum 128K, honoring the game's 35-year legacy and revitalizing classic arcade...
Prince Arcades: A Standout Classic Gaming Destination in Bolingbrook, Illinois
Discover how Prince Arcades in Bolingbrook, Illinois, is preserving classic arcade gaming with expertly maintained machines and community-focused events.
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Metro Siege Kickstarter Surpasses Goal — Amiga, Neo Geo and PC Versions Confirmed
Metro Siege's Kickstarter smashes its target, funding Amiga, Neo Geo and PC (Steam & Itch.io) builds. Read the latest on the demo, pledge tiers, platforms and...
Densha De Go! on a Real Train: Taito Arcade Classic Reportedly Playable at Yumenova Museum
Photos and reports indicate classic Taito arcade simulator Densha De Go! will be playable inside decommissioned train carriages at the forthcoming Yumenova transport...
House of the Dead vinyl: Sega Shop Europe to stock House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter albums in July 2023
Sega Shop Europe will stock four vinyl albums for the arcade classics House of the Dead, House of the Dead 2 and Virtua Fighter in July 2023. Learn about the releases,...
Tempest 4000 VR: Jeff Minter Says He’s 'All Tempested Out' but Wants VR Restored
Llamasoft founder Jeff Minter reflects on his Tempest lineage — from Tempest 2000 on the Atari Jaguar to TxK and Tempest 4000 — and says he'd like to see the VR mode...
Cruis'n Blast Nintendo Switch Review: Raw Thrills' Arcade Racer Comes Home
Cruis'n Blast arrives on Nintendo Switch as a packed arcade port from Raw Thrills. Our review covers the September 14, 2021 Switch release, expanded tracks and...
Metal Slug: The Ultimate History Book Celebrates SNK's Iconic Series on Nintendo Switch
Discover the comprehensive Metal Slug: The Ultimate History by Bitmap Books, an official in-depth tome chronicling SNK's legendary run-and-gun series, including...
R-Type Fan Animation Recreates Classic Arcade Opening — Tribute to Irem's 1987 Shooter
A detailed look at a fan-made R-Type animation by Paul 'Otaking77077' Johnson for the YouTube channel Mashed, revisiting Irem's seminal 1987 shooter and its legacy.