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Empire Interactive Withdraws From 3DO Project After Rights Fragmentation
Empire Interactive has abandoned its short-lived plans to revive The 3DO Company brand after discovering fragmented trademark and hardware rights. Throwback...
Under a Killing Moon Unreal Engine 5 Remake Crowdfunded on Kickstarter
Access Software's 1994 FMV adventure Under a Killing Moon is being remade in Unreal Engine 5 for PC, backed by original designers and funded via Kickstarter with a...
Harvest Moon 64 PC Recomp Brings Higher Frame Rates and Mod Support
An unofficial recompiled PC port of Harvest Moon 64 from SrBananaMan delivers higher frame rates, resolution options, customizable controls and community mod support...
Banjo-Kazooie Secret Music Player Reveals 20+ Unused Tracks on HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition
A hidden music player on the HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Rare Edition surfaces more than 20 unused Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie tracks. Composer Grant Kirkhope responds.
Tetris: World Builders Animated Series Announced at Annecy — The Tetris Company Expands Its Franchise
The Tetris Company and TeamTO unveil Tetris: World Builders, a CG-animated children's series announced at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Read...
Art Of Fighting 3 R Remaster Revealed by SNK for Steam
SNK has announced The Path Of The Warrior: Art Of Fighting 3 R, a remaster of the 1996 Neo Geo MVS fighter for Steam with rollback netcode, balance changes, new...
The Making of Tomb Raider 1997-2000: Daryl Baxter Chronicles Core Design's Pivotal Era
Daryl Baxter's new book The Making of Tomb Raider 1997-2000, published by Pen & Sword Books, documents Core Design's work on Tomb Raider III through Chronicles....
Konami Sues After Metal Gear Solid 2 Source Code Leak in California Court
Konami has filed a California lawsuit after source code and internal assets for Metal Gear Solid 2 leaked online. The suit seeks to identify leak sources and preserve...
Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball: Jersey Jack and SEGA Launch Premium Sonic Pinball Machines with 27-inch HD LCD
SEGA and Jersey Jack Pinball have unveiled Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball, a premium line of pinball machines designed by Steve Ritchie, featuring a 27-inch HD LCD,...
Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Machine: Jersey Jack Reveals Full Cabinet, Editions, and Launch Details
Jersey Jack Pinball has fully revealed its Sonic the Hedgehog machine, designed by Steve Ritchie. Read about features, pricing for Arcade/Special/Collector editions,...
Sonic the Hedgehog Pinball Table Announced by Jersey Jack — Starts at $9,999 for 35th Anniversary
Jersey Jack Pinball and Sega have unveiled an official Sonic the Hedgehog pinball table designed by industry veteran Steve Ritchie. The machine, released to mark...
Sega at Cannes Lions 2026: Sonic the Hedgehog 35th Anniversary Session and The Sonic Effect
Sega will host a special Cannes Lions 2026 session marking Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th anniversary. Details on the session, hosts, timing, and related anniversary events...
Retroid Pocket Nova: Retroid Teases 'Modern OLED' 4:3 Emulation Handheld After Pocket Mini Controversy
Retroid has teased the Retroid Pocket Nova, promising a 'Modern OLED' 4:3 display. The announcement comes after the Retroid Pocket Mini screen-scaling controversy and...
Retroid Pocket Nova Pre-Orders and Full Specs Revealed: QCS8550, 4.5-inch AMOLED, Pricing
Retroid has confirmed pre-order timing, full hardware specs and pricing for the Retroid Pocket Nova — an emulation-focused handheld running Android 13 with a Qualcomm...
Sonic the Comic Remastered Controversy: Sega Mania Pulls AI-Enhanced Editions
Sega Mania has removed its 'Sonic the Comic Remastered' project after fan backlash over generative AI restorations. The piece details the project's aims, criticism...
Anbernic 55G1: Switch Lite-Style Handheld Boasts Hall Effect Sticks and Triggers
Anbernic's upcoming 55G1 handheld mirrors the Switch Lite design and highlights Hall Effect thumbsticks and triggers. Read verified details from the trailer and...
Ranking Nintendo Switch Years: How 2017–2023 Shaped Nintendo's Modern Era
A year-by-year analysis of Nintendo's post-Switch era, summarizing major releases, release dates, and developer highlights from 2017 through 2023.
Time Extension News Editor Role: Remote UK Job Covering Retro Gaming, Nintendo Switch and eShop News
Time Extension (Hookshot Media) is hiring a UK-based News Editor to cover retro gaming, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Direct and eShop updates. Learn responsibilities,...
Mega Man: Bot in the Family — Official Mega Man Comic Collection by Matthew Taranto Heads to Kickstarter August 4, 2026
NF Publishing and Matthew Taranto will launch Mega Man: Bot in the Family, a 200+-page officially licensed Mega Man hardcover collection, on Kickstarter August 4,...
Bobby Prince, Composer of Doom and Wolfenstein 3D, Dies at 81
Veteran game composer Bobby Prince, known for his music on Doom, Wolfenstein 3D and Commander Keen, has died at 81. This article covers his career, credits with id...
QUByte ReConnect Showcase 2026: Retro Announcements and Soccer Kid Collection Release
QUByte ReConnect arrives June 18, 2026 — a dedicated retro showcase from QUByte Interactive with trailers, emulation updates, and the Soccer Kid Collection release.
Wolfenstein 3D Atari Lynx Port: Play the First Three Shareware Levels Now
An unofficial, near-complete port of id Software's Wolfenstein 3D has been released for the Atari Lynx. Developer pwwit1 has made the first three shareware levels...
Jersey Jack Sonic Pinball: First Look Teaser Arrives Ahead of Sonic 35th Anniversary
Jersey Jack Pinball unveils a teaser for its Sonic the Hedgehog pinball machine ahead of a full reveal on June 23. Details on teaser, launch event, and related Sonic...
Space Cyclone Arcade Archives Release Brings Tomohiro Nishikado's 1980 Shooter to Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Hamster is reissuing Space Cyclone — Tomohiro Nishikado's 1980 follow-up to Space Invaders — on modern consoles via Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2, arriving...
Retro Rail Go! Early Access: Barely Making Games Brings Classic Japanese Train Sim Style to Steam
Retro Rail Go! from Barely Making Games is heading to Steam Early Access with low‑poly visuals, two play modes, and a demo now available.
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 Teased: What We Know About the Gen 2 Handheld
AYANEO has teased a successor to the AYANEO Pocket Micro, promising improved ergonomics, performance, controls, and battery life. Read verified details on the original...
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 teased ahead of June 26 unveiling: specs, joysticks, and bigger battery
AYANEO has teased the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 ahead of a June 26, 2026 unveiling. Read verified details on controls, battery, ports, and the Pocket Micro lineage for...
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2: Specs, Pricing, and Pre-Order Details for the New Retro Handheld
AYANEO has announced the Pocket Micro 2 handheld. Read verified specs, pricing, pre-order date, and how the Android-based retro device compares to the original Pocket...
Commodore Callback 8020: Retro Flip Phone Revives Commodore Brand with Sailfish OS and Curated Commodore 64 Games
Commodore has announced the Callback 8020 flip phone running Jolla's Sailfish OS, with Commodore 64 game support, privacy-first features, and pre-orders opening June...
Diggy Diggy Mole NES Release: New Homebrew Platformer from Novasplore Games Hits Physical Shelves
Diggy Diggy Mole, a new Metroid-like NES/Famicom homebrew from Novasplore Games, is now available physically via the Homebrew Factory. Read about gameplay, 6502...
Star Fox (2026) on Nintendo Switch 2: Argonaut Software Congratulates Velan Studios
Argonaut Software—the creator of the Super FX chip and co-developer of the original SNES Star Fox—publicly congratulated Velan Studios after the announcement that Star...
33 Games and Piko Interactive Partnership Expands Classic IP Revivals for Physical Releases
33 Games has announced a partnership with Piko Interactive to bring more retro titles to premium physical releases on platforms including Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and...
Gemini X: Komi Games Reveals 2.5D Run-and-Gun Metroidvania for PC (Steam)
Komi Games unveils Gemini X, a 2.5D run-and-gun metroidvania for PC on Steam. Learn about the story, gameplay systems, development team pedigree and the game's 2028...
Famitsu 40th Anniversary: Dragon Quest Issue Features Yuji Horii Interview and Susumu Matsushita Art
Weekly Famitsu marks its 40th anniversary with a special Dragon Quest commemorative issue on July 11, 2026, featuring new art by Susumu Matsushita and an interview...
Soul Blazer Relocalisation Released: Fan Patch Updates 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES Classic
A new fan relocalisation for Soul Blazer updates the 1992 Quintet/Enix SNES RPG. Read what changed, who made it, and how it compares to prior retranslations.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered — Nightdive Brings Classic Stealth to Nintendo Switch and PC This Winter
Nightdive Studios will release Thief: The Dark Project Remastered on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC this Winter. Details on features, KEX...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami Hit Record Low Prices
A comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting all-time low prices on Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Yakuza Kiwami plus...
Mighty Cuphead Adventure Announced for Sega Master System and Modern Consoles
Studio MDHR reveals Mighty Cuphead Adventure — an Assembly-coded 8-bit Cuphead spinoff built to Sega Master System specs and compatible with modern consoles and PC.
Cotton Reboot Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date Confirmed for October 22, 2026
Clear River Games will bring Cotton Reboot! and Cotton Reboot!
Dungeon Lurker Reveal: 13AM Games Unveils Retro Eclipse Campaign at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026
13AM Games announced Dungeon Lurker at the MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026, pairing a sidescrolling roguelike with a '90s-themed marketing campaign centered on a...
Oh My Doug! Revealed at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026 — Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Coming to PC (Steam)
Oh My Doug!, a hand-drawn metroidvania from Odd Men In, was revealed at MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026. Learn about the Steam release plans, developer background, and...
Cameltry Arcade Archives Release and Firework Thrower Kantaro Console Archives Announced for June 4, 2026
Hamster announces Taito's 1990 arcade classic Cameltry for Arcade Archives/Arcade Archives 2 on June 4, 2026, and Sunsoft's Firework Thrower Kantaro’s 53 Stations of...
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...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sales: Major Discounts on Dragon Quest Monsters, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer and More
A roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, featuring steep discounts on Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, Slay the Spire, Spiritfarer,...
Minecraft Live May 2026: 'Minecraft Squared' Revealed — Kristen Stewart Joins Jack Black
Mojang's May 2026 Minecraft Live revealed the second Minecraft Movie title 'Minecraft Squared', confirmed Kristen Stewart as Alex opposite Jack Black, and detailed new...
Perfect Dark VR Port: Alex Le Tux Plans Public Release Before July 1 — PC and Meta Quest Update
Unofficial VR port of Rare's 2000 N64 shooter Perfect Dark, developed by Alex Le Tux, is in experimental stages for PC and Meta Quest. Public build expected before...
Midnight Wanderers Neo Geo Port: DomKid Releases New Demo on itch.io
Developer DomKid has released a new demo of a fan port of Capcom's Midnight Wanderers for Neo Geo, built on Earok's Scorpion Engine. Learn how to play the demo on...
Rent-A-Hero Z Mobile Release: LINE NEXT Launches Rent-A-Hero Z on iOS and Android in Limited Markets
LINE NEXT and Sega have released Rent-A-Hero Z on iOS and Android in Australia, Canada and India as a limited roll-out to gather player feedback ahead of a wider launch.
Super Mario Eclipse mod for Super Mario Sunshine launches on GameBanana — 120 new shines, 3 playable characters
Super Mario Eclipse, a four-year fan mod for Super Mario Sunshine led by JoshuaMK02 and Tempo, is now available on GameBanana. Read about features, platforms, and how...
Driftin' Rage on Sega Mega Drive: Mauro Xavier Reveals New 16-bit Racer
Mauro Xavier, creator of Final Fight MD, has revealed Driftin' Rage, a new 16-bit racing project for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Updated footage and a track list were...
Terranigma HD-2D Prototype Reimagines SNES Classic with Unreal Engine
A fan-made HD-2D prototype of Terranigma reimagines the SNES classic using Unreal Engine and MagicaVoxel. Developer ShinraiXenophy shares footage of Ark in Crysta...
Motty's Rap: Inside FIFA 97’s Hidden John Motson Easter Egg
A look at the hidden 'Motty's Rap' Easter egg in FIFA 97, how EA Canada and composer Robert Bailey created it, and where the track can be found on original...
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...
Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo fan translation released for PS1 — AceDiez patch now available
Fan translation patch for Konami's 2001 PlayStation title Goemon: The Grand Cycle of Oedo is released. Learn where to download, who worked on the patch, and the game's...
Dead Space PS1 Demake by Fraser Brumley Released on itch.io
Independent developer Fraser Brumley released a PC demake of Dead Space with PS1-style visuals. The free itch.io build reproduces classic HUD design and dismemberment;...
FLUDD Origins: How Super Mario Sunshine's GameCube Controls Shaped the Iconic Water Pack
Newly translated 2002 interviews reveal how Super Mario Sunshine's FLUDD was inspired by the GameCube controller and internal debate at Nintendo about Mario using...