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Metroid Prime 4 Sol Valley: Former Retro Engineer Explains Why Open‑World Segments Missed the Mark
Former Retro Studios engineer Jack Matthews breaks down why the Sol Valley open-world sections in Metroid Prime 4: Beyond failed to connect with players, arguing the...
Taito Milestones 5 Nintendo Switch: Release Date, Price, and Full Game List
Taito Milestones 5 for Nintendo Switch launches in Japan on January 28, 2027. Learn the full game list, price, platform formats, and which arcade classics make their...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Disco Elysium and Tomb Raider Remasters Discounted in North America
A roundup of notable discounts on the North American Nintendo Switch eShop, including Disco Elysium, Tomb Raider remasters, Borderlands collections and other major...
Sonic 3 Unlocked demo released as part of Sonic Hacking Contest 2026 — Mega Drive/Genesis mod by Lilliam
Sonic 3 Unlocked demo from modder Lilliam is now available as an entry in the Sonic Hacking Contest 2026. Read about features, platform context, and how the mod...
Atari VCS Sunset Confirmed: Atari to Close VCS Store and Push OS Migration
Atari has announced it will close the Atari VCS store on February 1, 2027, and provide an OS update and Home Brew app to let owners migrate functionality locally....
Raiden Project Nintendo Switch 2 Release: Seibu Kaihatsu Shooter Comes to Switch 2 and PS5 via Hamster
Hamster is re-releasing Seibu Kaihatsu's Raiden Project on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 as part of its Console Archives line, bringing the 1995 PlayStation compilation of...
Annalynn MD Steam Demo Brings Dr. Mario-Style Puzzle Action to PC
Cruise Elroy's Annalynn MD launches a substantial Steam demo during Steam Next Fest, offering arcade and partial campaign modes inspired by classic falling-block...
ReVamp Playtest Delayed: Digital Sun Moves Public Steam Playtest to Discord Amid Cloning Fears
Digital Sun delays the public playtest for ReVamp, the Castlevania-inspired tower-defence from the Moonlighter studio, citing concerns over reverse-engineering and...
Digital Sun Delays ReVamp Playtest Over Cloning Fears Ahead of March 2027 Steam Release
Digital Sun, developer of Moonlighter, has delayed the public playtest of ReVamp amid concerns around reverse-engineering and cloning. The studio will run a contained...
Gravity Circuit 2 Spring 2027 Release: Steam Demo, PS5 and Switch Versions Confirmed
Domesticated Ant Games and Dear Villagers target Spring 2027 for Gravity Circuit 2 on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and PC via Steam. New trailer and 20–30 minute...
Hyper Duel Soundtrack Release: 2-Disc CD for Technosoft's Sega Saturn Shooter Arrives November 26, 2026
Technosoft's Hyper Duel receives a 2-disc CD soundtrack release in Japan on November 26, 2026. Details on track listings, contributors, price, and where to pre-order.
Pixel Arcadia Retro Awards: Pixel Helix Announces New Retro Game Awards and Live Broadcast
Pixel Helix unveils the inaugural Pixel Arcadia Retro Awards, with submission deadlines, eligibility windows, broadcast times, and full category list for developers...
Super Mario 64 on Vectrex: Homebrew Port Shows N64 Classic Running as Vector Wireframes
A homebrew video shows Super Mario 64 rendered as vector wireframes on the Vectrex using ArcadeJason's UVMC2 hardware. Details on the build, creators, and platform...
Youtooz Retro Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon Figures Go Up for Pre-Order October 16
Youtooz has announced retro-themed vinyl figures of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon, based on original PlayStation box art. Pre-orders open October 16 with...
Moto X Nintendo Switch Release: Cancelled 1994 SNES Racer Returns October 16
Ratalaika Games is releasing Moto X, a cancelled 1994 SNES motocross racer from Software Creations, on Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 16....
Vectrex DOOM Demo: UVMC2 Mod Displays 1993 DOOM on Vintage Vector Hardware
A recent demo from modder Jason Kopp (ArcadeJason) uses the UVMC2 multicart to display id Software's 1993 DOOM on a Milton Bradley Vectrex vector monitor. Read how the...
Mega Splatterhouse Feature Complete: Monster Bath Games Nears Finish of Genesis/Mega Drive Port
Monster Bath Games announces Mega Splatterhouse is feature complete with two levels remaining. The fan-made Genesis/Mega Drive port of Namco's Splatterhouse moves to...
Castlevania 40th Anniversary Orchestral Concert Tour Announced by Konami
Konami and producers Soho Live and Lambert Jackson reveal Castlevania 40th Anniversary Orchestral Concert dates, venues, ticket sale date, and creative team for...
Thunder Hoop Collection announced for Nintendo Switch and consoles — QuByte brings Gaelco's 1990s run 'n' gun duo to modern platforms
QuByte Interactive will release Thunder Hoop Collection, a two-game compilation of Gaelco's 1992 and 1994 run 'n' gun arcade titles, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation,...
Long-Lost Xevious TV Commercial Discovered in 1983 Phillies vs Mets Broadcast
A preservationist has unearthed a complete Atari Xevious TV commercial from a 1983 Phillies vs Mets broadcast; previously only an audio clip and short Starcade footage...
Scritchy Scratchy Nintendo Switch Release: Funday Games and Lunch Money Games Confirm September 28 Launch
Scritchy Scratchy, a scratch-card incremental game from Funday Games and Lunch Money Games, launches on Nintendo Switch and the announced Switch 2 platform on Monday,...
Phoenix Wright VR: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies Reimagined for Meta Quest
Amata K.K. is bringing a VR reimagining of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies to Meta Quest platforms.
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...
Draco and the Seven Scales Steam Release: Ice Goat Games' Game Boy-Inspired Pirate Adventure Sets Sail
Draco and the Seven Scales, the Game Boy-inspired pirate adventure from Ice Goat Games, has arrived on Steam and itch.io. Read release, price, gameplay details, and...
Edia Confirms Rerelease of Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2 on PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC
Edia has announced a worldwide rerelease of Nihon Falcom's Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC, with...
Resident Evil Character Rankings: Capcom Fan Poll Reveals Top Heroes and Villains for 30th Anniversary
Capcom published the results of a July fan poll ranking the most popular Resident Evil characters. Read the full hero and villain rankings from the Resident Evil 30th...
Golden Axe animated series: Matthew Rhys on voicing Gilius Thunderhead in Paramount+ reboot
Matthew Rhys discusses voicing Gilius Thunderhead in the Golden Axe animated series from Mike McMahan and Joe Chandler, released on Paramount+. Cast interviews and fan...
Disney Dreamlight Valley Season of Scares Update: Oogie Boogie Arrives on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 23, 2026
Gameloft details the Season of Scares update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, bringing Oogie Boogie, a new Star Path, limited-time Halloween events, and quality-of-life...
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Review — Intelligent Systems’ Ambitious Switch 2 Epic
An authoritative review of Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave on Nintendo Switch 2. Coverage of story structure, gameplay parts, visuals, audio, difficulty and overall...
The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch Coming to PC and Consoles After Neowiz–Nihon Falcom Deal
Nihon Falcom has partnered with South Korea's Neowiz to publish The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch on PC and consoles worldwide. Learn the...
Electric Ocarina of Time Release Date Confirmed: Nintendo and HORI Set Launch for November 12, 2026
Nintendo and HORI confirmed the Electric Ocarina of Time accessory for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, with a November 12, 2026 release and pre-orders now open....
Geoff Crammond Racing 4 licensing: MicroProse asks fans to rename legacy brands for Steam reissue
MicroProse's Steam reissue of Geoff Crammond Racing 4 (originally Grand Prix 4) hit licensing roadblocks, prompting a public community vote to supply...
Wizardry VI Steam Rerelease: Super Famicom Version Coming to Steam (Japanese-Only)
D4 Enterprise and Drecom announced a Steam rerelease of the Super Famicom version of Wizardry VI. The release, announced on Wizardry Day, is Japanese-language only and...
Benimaru Itoh Star Fox Comic: How the 1993 Nintendo Power Manga Inspired Papetoon and the G‑Diffuser
A look at Benimaru Itoh's 1993 Star Fox Nintendo Power comic, how Itoh expanded the game's lore with Papetoon and the G‑Diffuser, and why Nintendo later credited him...
Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea — Gameloft Confirms November 2026 Release for Fourth Paid Expansion
Gameloft has confirmed Disney Dreamlight Valley: The Keepsake Sea will launch in November 2026. Read details on new biomes, Merfolk gameplay, guest characters, the...
Gley Lancer: Overdrive — Nalua Studio Reimagines Gley Lancer for Neo Geo and Modern Platforms
Nalua Studio has released the first trailer for Gley Lancer: Overdrive, a Neo Geo-focused reimagining of the 1992 Mega Drive classic arriving on PlayStation, Nintendo...
Nintendo Direct Switch 2 Lineup Revealed: Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the World Beyond Lead 2027 Releases
A full breakdown of the latest Nintendo Direct showcasing major first- and third-party releases for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including release dates,...
Nintendo Direct Reveals Nintendo Switch 2 Games Lineup Including Metroid Ravenous and Kirby and the World Beyond
A comprehensive breakdown of the Nintendo Direct showcase detailing new Nintendo Switch 2 exclusives, remasters, release dates and platform upgrades for titles like...
September 2026 Nintendo Direct Recap: Major Nintendo Switch 2 Games and Release Dates
Comprehensive recap of the September 2026 Nintendo Direct covering Nintendo Switch 2 reveals, release dates, and key titles including Metroid Ravenous, Kirby and the...
David Jones to Head GTA Origins Panel at SGDA Games Day in Dundee
DMA Design founder David Jones will open SGDA's Games Day on September 25, 2026 in Dundee and join a GTA Origins panel with former DMA colleagues. Event details,...
Inside the Untold Nightmare: Ken Christiansen’s Abandoned A Nightmare Before Christmas Game Pitch
A look at Ken Christiansen's unreleased A Nightmare Before Christmas game pitch at Disney Interactive, how Capcom's Oogie's Revenge emerged, and the development...
Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon Arrangements: Barry 'Epoch' Topping Releases Adventure Diary Album
Barry "Epoch" Topping has released Adventure Diary, a nine-track album of original arrangements from Konami's N64 classic Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon, available now...
Sega Vs Capcom Fan Game Shut Down After Capcom Copyright Action — 4CYDE Studios Responds
4CYDE Studios says its PC fan fighter Sega Vs Capcom has been closed after using Capcom characters. Developer reaction, industry commentary from Hidetoshi Ishizawa,...
Panel de Pon to Pokémon Puzzle League: The N64 Rebrand by Nintendo Software Technology
A verified look at how Intelligent Systems' Panel de Pon evolved into Pokémon Puzzle League on Nintendo 64, including development credits, release dates, and firsthand...
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...
Terminus 3DO: Retro Love Letter’s New Doom-Style FPS Built Without AI
Retro Love Letter announces Terminus, a new homebrew first-person shooter for the 3DO; developer details engine, assets, voice cast, and testing status.
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...
Comix Zone 64: Frogbull Brings Comix Zone to Real Nintendo 64 Hardware
Homebrew developer Frogbull has released Comix Zone 64, a playable port of Sega Technical Institute's 1995 beat 'em up that runs on real Nintendo 64 hardware. Read...
Zool Collection announced for Atari Jaguar by Songbird Productions — Zool 1 & 2 on a single cartridge
Songbird Productions and Urbanscan Ltd. announced the Zool Collection for Atari Jaguar, bundling the STE version of Zool and a reprint of Zool 2 on one cartridge with...
Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite Steam Release Receives 'Very Negative' Reviews — Cave Responds
Cave's Dodonpachi Resurrection Reignite launched on Steam to immediate backlash from shoot 'em up fans, who cite missing legacy content, translation issues and broken...
SaveMGO Referenced in Metal Gear Solid 4 Master Collection Volume 2 Executable
A community preservation project, SaveMGO, is referenced inside the executable for the Master Collection Volume 2 rerelease of Metal Gear Solid 4. This article...
SaveMGO Referenced in Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Executable
A reference to the SaveMGO preservation project has been found inside the Master Collection Volume 2 rerelease of Metal Gear Solid 4, underscoring community efforts to...
Blue Dragon PC Port Re:Blue Brings 4K, Unlocked Framerates and Modern Enhancements
Re:Blue, an unofficial PC recompilation of Blue Dragon from Mistwalker and Artoon, promises 4K support, unlocked framerates, native keyboard and mouse, and more....
Axel Joins Sonic Racing Crossworlds: Free Crazy Taxi Content Drop Details
SEGA adds Crazy Taxi’s Axel to Sonic Racing Crossworlds with a free content drop and a themed Festival. Read what’s included and when it starts.
Commodore 77: Cyberpunk 2077 Commodore 64 Special Edition Revealed
Commodore International and CD PROJEKT RED have announced the Commodore 77, a Cyberpunk 2077-themed Commodore 64 special edition featuring an exclusive demo, upgraded...
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Crazy Taxi DLC Live Now — Axel Joins the Racer Roster
SEGA has released a free Crazy Taxi DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, introducing Axel and the Devolada Yellow Jack vehicle plus an Axel Festival event running August...
Bubble Bobble NES Release on Nintendo Switch 2: Hamster Brings the Classic to PS5 and eShop
Hamster Corporation is releasing the NES version of Bubble Bobble on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Arcade Archives on August 26, 2026. Read release details, historical...
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Voice Cast Revealed — Graham McTavish Returns as Dracula
Konami has revealed the full voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, confirming Graham McTavish's return as Dracula and a cross-over with the Netflix series voice...
Tetsu Okano Embraces Generative AI in HIJURA SCARLET GEAR on Steam
Veteran developer Tetsu Okano and HUGA Inc. confirm generative AI was used in Steam run-and-gun HIJURA SCARLET GEAR, sparking debate about AI in games and platform...
Extreme-G PC Port: SonicDcer Recompiles N64 Racer with 60FPS, Widescreen and Mod-Friendly Tools
An unofficial recompiled PC port of Extreme-G has been released by modder SonicDcer, adding 60FPS, widescreen, higher resolutions and other enhancements while...