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DOOM Named One of The Washington Post's 25 Most Influential Works of American Culture (1986–1995)
The Washington Post has selected id Software's 1993 shooter DOOM as one of the 25 most influential works of American culture for 1986–1995. The selection highlights...
Nintendo Download July 16 2026: Culdcept Begins and Moss The Forgotten Relic Arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShop
Full round up of the North American Nintendo Download for the week of July 16, 2026, including Switch 2 and Switch eShop releases, prices, and timed events such as The...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Game Releases This Week
European Nintendo eShop update highlights new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases this week, including Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit, Culdcept Begins, Moss: The...
Hirokazu Tanaka Famicom Development: Inside Nintendo's Decision That 'There Was No Other Path'
Hirokazu Tanaka reflects on the uncertain run-up to the Nintendo Famicom's 1983 launch, the small in-house team, and Nintendo's strategic pivot amid the Atari Shock as...
European Nintendo Downloads July 16, 2026 - Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update
Full rundown of the European Nintendo Downloads for the week of July 16, 2026, covering Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 retail and eShop releases, including...
Disney Speedstorm Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launches with Upgraded Visuals and Performance
Disney Speedstorm's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition has begun rolling out with visual and performance upgrades. Read how the Gameloft-developed racer adapts to Nintendo's...
Glen Schofield retirement: Dead Space and Callisto Protocol creator retires after 35 years
Veteran developer Glen Schofield has announced his retirement after a 35-year career that produced Dead Space, co-founded Sledgehammer Games, and led Striking Distance...
Polymega Collection Vol. 19 — BATSUGUN Brings Four Toaplan Arcades to Polymega This August
Polymega has announced Polymega Collection Vol. 19 - BATSUGUN, a physical release of four Toaplan arcade shooters (Batsugun, Dogyuun, Vimana, Zero Wing) available to...
Agent 64: Spies Never Die Release Date Confirmed — PC Launch on August 11, 2026
Replicant D6's Agent 64: Spies Never Die, a retro spy FPS inspired by N64-era classics, will launch on PC via Steam on August 11, 2026. Read about campaign structure,...
First 4 Figures Sonic Frontiers statue teased ahead of July 21, 2026 pre-orders
First 4 Figures has teased a high-end Sonic Frontiers statue featuring Sonic surrounded by the seven Chaos Emeralds. Pre-orders open July 21, 2026; dimensions, weight,...
Super Yanoman Collection December 10 2026 Release on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC
Edia's Super Yanoman Collection brings three Japan-only Super Famicom titles — Song Master, Trinea, and Feda: The Emblem of Justice — to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation...
Virtua Racing Emulator Brings Sega Arcade Classic to Xbox and PC — Wanszai Release Adds Online Play
Wanszai's newly released Virtua Racing emulators for Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows PC add widescreen, smoother frame rates and online multiplayer. Download from...
Games Done Quick Cancels SNK Sponsored Stream After Backlash Over Saudi Ownership
Games Done Quick cancelled an SNK-sponsored stream after community backlash tied to SNK's majority ownership by Saudi-linked investors. GDQ says it will refuse funds,...
LEGO Donkey Kong Set Leak Surfaces Ahead of 45th Anniversary
A Reddit leak claims a new LEGO Donkey Kong set is planned, detailing piece count, price and design. We summarize the leak and place it in context with Nintendo and...
Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W Joins West in Super Bomberman Collection Update on August 20, 2026
Konami is adding Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection as a free update on August 20, 2026. The 1995 Super Famicom puzzle entry comes west...
Super Bomberman Panic Bomber W Arrives in the West via Free Super Bomberman Collection Update
Konami has added the 1995 Super Famicom title Super Bomberman: Panic Bomber W to the Super Bomberman Collection as a free update on August 20, 2026, bringing the...
DOOM on Casio Loopy: Throaty Mumbo Ports 1993 Shooter to 1995 Girls’ Console
Homebrew developer Throaty Mumbo has released a tech demo port of DOOM for the 1995 Casio Loopy. Read how the project works on real hardware, what levels it includes,...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Biggest Discounts on TMNT, BloodRayne, Final Fantasy and More
Comprehensive roundup of the latest North American Nintendo Switch eShop discounts, including lowest-ever prices for TMNT: Mutants Unleashed and multiple BloodRayne...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Releases: Japanese Digital Schedule for Week of July 16, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese eShop schedule for the week of July 16, 2026, listing new digital and retail releases for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2,...
Nintendo Switch 2 eShop File Sizes: Full Roundup for Moss, Cozy Grove, Heave Ho 2 and More
A region-by-region roundup of file sizes found on Nintendo eShop listings for games labeled for Nintendo Switch and entries marked 'Nintendo Switch 2 Edition',...
Metal Slug Board Game Reveal by Pix'n Love Sparks Fan Backlash
Pix'n Love Games teased an 'explosive' Metal Slug announcement that turned out to be a crowdfunded tabletop board game. Fans expecting a new game or collection on...
Retroid RAM Upgrade: Pocket 5 and Flip 2 Outstanding Orders Upgraded to 12GB
Retroid announced a free RAM upgrade for outstanding Retroid Pocket 5 and Retroid Pocket Flip 2 orders, replacing 8GB with 12GB models and applying a $10 price...
Retroid Pocket 5 RAM upgrade: Retroid automatically upgrades orders to 12GB models
Retroid announced a free RAM upgrade for outstanding orders of the Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2, moving customers from 8GB+128GB to 12GB+128GB and applying a $10 price...
AYANEO KONKR Pocket Advance Pre-Orders Surge — Peach Edition and Restock Details
AYANEO's KONKR Pocket Advance handheld opened pre-orders in early August 2026, sold through initial international allocation, and now gains a Peach Edition and limited...
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 via Console Archives
Nippon Ichi Software's cult classic Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure, originally released in Japan in 1998 and North America in 2000, returns to modern platforms with a...
Super Mario Sunset mod for Super Mario Sunshine arrives July 19, 2026
Super Mario Elements' Super Mario Sunset mod for the 2002 GameCube classic Super Mario Sunshine is scheduled to release July 19, 2026, bringing a sunset visual...
New Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Short Revealed at Anime Expo 2026 — 10-Minute Film for Sonic 35th Anniversary
Sega debuted a trailer for a new 10-minute Sonic the Hedgehog animated short at Anime Expo 2026 as part of the franchise's 35th anniversary. Details, synopsis, and...
Nintendo Switch eShop Sale Roundup: Major Discounts on Trails in the Sky, Final Fantasy, Zelda and More
Comprehensive roundup of the current North American Nintendo Switch eShop sale, highlighting key discounts on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Final Fantasy, Zelda:...
Yoko Shimomura Tokyo Concert 2026: Orchestral Celebration for Legendary Game Composer
Yoko Shimomura will be celebrated with a special orchestral concert at Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre on September 25, 2026. Details on program highlights, conductor Arnie...
Crisis Force Hidden in Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou Collection on Nintendo Switch
Crisis Force, Konami's 1991 Famicom shooter, appears as a hidden bonus in the newly released M2-developed Ganbare Goemon! Daishuugou collection on Nintendo Switch and...
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...
Anbernic 55G1 Review: First Snapdragon-Powered Handheld Runs Android 14 on a 5.5-inch FHD Display
Anbernic has officially launched the 55G1, its first Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered handheld. Read verified specs, pricing, launch dates, and hardware details for the...
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...