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Beat 'Em Up Volume 1 Launches After Legal Hurdles: A Definitive Genre Retrospective from Pixels and Polygons
Pixels and Polygons releases Beat 'Em Up Volume 1, a comprehensive history of the beat 'em up genre, following its successful Kickstarter and legal safeguards....
Super Item Studios Sets New Kickstarter Goal for Dono’s Tale on Nintendo Switch and PC
Super Item Studios announces a new Kickstarter stretch goal for Dono’s Tale, aiming to bring a Mode-7-style level and music by Soyo Oka to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo...
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Breaks Records with New 8-bit Computer Cores and Game Announcements
ZX Spectrum Next's latest Kickstarter smashes funding goals, unlocking new 8-bit computer cores and exclusive games, further establishing SpecNext Ltd's hardware as a...
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Smashes Targets, Adds Amstrad CPC Core and New Games
The ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter campaign exceeds expectations, unlocking new stretch goals including an Amstrad CPC core, acclaimed game remakes, and fresh adventures...
Barcadia Norwich: Peter “Nostalgia Nerd” Leigh Clarifies Arcade Bar Closure and Kickstarter Spending
Peter 'Nostalgia Nerd' Leigh addresses concerns about Barcadia Norwich's closure, clarifying staff payments and Kickstarter fund usage following social media...
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3 Kickstarter Launches: Final Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live July 2025
The third and likely final ZX Spectrum Next crowdfunding campaign launches July 19, 2025. Here are details on the FPGA-powered retro hardware, its development history,...
CopperStorm Kickstarter Launches: Neofid Studios Reveals New Steampunk Shoot-'Em-Up for SNES, Neo Geo, and Mega Drive
Neofid Studios launches CopperStorm, a retro-inspired shmup for SNES, Neo Geo, and Mega Drive, through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Learn about the game's...
Ninsight Magazine Launches Kickstarter for Premium Nintendo Journalism
Ninty Media introduces Ninsight, a high-quality, ad-free Nintendo magazine, now live on Kickstarter. Discover its features, pricing, and how the project builds upon...
Jixa Lady Tiger Brings Retro C64-Inspired Action to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
Jixa Lady Tiger, a nostalgic indie game with Commodore 64 vibes by Oscar Celestini, gears up for a multi-platform release after a successful PC debut, targeting...
Big Hops Reaches Kickstarter Goal, Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Release
Luckshot Games' 3D platformer Big Hops secures future Nintendo Switch release following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Learn about the game, its unique mechanics,...
G’AIM’E Light Gun Surpasses Kickstarter Goal: Bringing Classic Namco Shooters to Modern TVs
The G’AIM’E light gun, developed by Tassei Denki and backed by Bandai Namco, integrates AI-driven technology to revive classic arcade shooters like Time Crisis on...
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3: Third and Final Kickstarter Campaign Announced for July 2025
The ZX Spectrum Next, a modern FPGA-based reimagining of the iconic Sinclair computer, prepares for its third and likely final Kickstarter campaign on July 19th, 2025....
CopperStorm Pre-Launch Page Goes Live: Neofid Studios Announces New Steampunk Shoot 'Em Up for SNES, Neo Geo, and Mega Drive
Neofid Studios unveils its next retro-inspired project, CopperStorm, a steampunk shoot 'em up coming to SNES, Neo Geo, and Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. Learn about the...
Postal 2 Redux Announced for Nintendo Switch: Classic FPS Gets Modern Overhaul by Flat2VR Studios
Flat2VR Studios, Team Beef, and Running With Scissors bring Postal 2 Redux to Nintendo Switch with enhanced visuals, updated gameplay, and a Kickstarter campaign...
Heavy Recoil Sega Mega Drive Kickstarter Launches: Mikael Tillander Brings Classic Run 'n Gun Action to New Hardware
Mikael Tillander's Heavy Recoil launches its official Kickstarter campaign for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, offering fans exclusive collector tiers and early demo...
Quartet (2025): Something Classic Games Unveils Spiritual Successor to Shadows of Adam for Nintendo Switch and Steam
Quartet (2025) by Something Classic Games is an RPG adventure inspired by Shadows of Adam, launching on Steam, GOG, Epic Store, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Learn...
Joe & Mac Retro Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch: Classic Platformers Reborn
Red Art Studios unveils Joe & Mac Retro Collection, featuring three classic platformers, launching via Kickstarter on June 10. Discover all the features and games...
GAIME Light Gun Revives Classic Arcade Shooters with AI Tech for Modern Screens
Tassei Denki unveils the GAIME AI-powered light gun, bringing iconic titles like Time Crisis and Point Blank to modern displays with plug-and-play ease. Get full...
Nightmare Busters Rebirth Nears Stretch Goal for Takaya Imamura’s Involvement on Nintendo Switch
Nightmare Busters Rebirth may secure Takaya Imamura as an artist if its Kickstarter campaign meets a new stretch goal, with the SNES run 'n' gun remake confirmed for...
‘The NES-ential Celebration’ Hardcover Book Launches on Kickstarter as an Ultimate NES Tribute
Playbug Books unveils 'The NES-ential Celebration,' a richly detailed hardcover book dedicated to the Nintendo Entertainment System, now crowdfunding on Kickstarter....
Nintendo Legend Takaya Imamura Joins Nightmare Buster Rebirth as Stretch Goal on Kickstarter
Takaya Imamura, renowned for his work on F-Zero and Star Fox, has been announced as a guest stretch goal for Pix'n Love Games' Nightmare Buster Rebirth on Nintendo...
Heart of Neon Kickstarter Launches: Jeff Minter Documentary Now Live for Backers
The highly anticipated Heart of Neon documentary about legendary developer Jeff Minter and his iconic Llamasoft studio is now live on Kickstarter, offering fans...
Nightmare Busters Rebirth Kickstarter Surpasses Funding Goal: HD Revival Confirmed for Nintendo Switch and More
The Kickstarter campaign for Nightmare Busters Rebirth, an HD remake of the classic SNES run 'n gun by Pix'n Love and Aurora Game Studio, has quickly surpassed its...
Aurascope Secures Switch and Switch 2 Ports Following Successful Kickstarter Campaign
2D action-adventure game Aurascope confirms Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 ports after exceeding Kickstarter goals. Explore its unique gameplay features, development...
OctaRace Kickstarter Targets Nintendo Switch 2 with Exciting Retro-Inspired Racing Action
OctaRace, a new top-down arcade racer inspired by classics, aims for release on Nintendo Switch 2 pending Kickstarter funding, offering local and online multiplayer...
Pixel Jockey and David Jones Launch Magic Knight 40th Anniversary Collection on ZX Spectrum Tape
Pixel Jockey partners with Magic Knight creator David Jones to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the acclaimed adventure-puzzle series with a new ZX Spectrum tape...
Retro Fighters Defender Pro Series Controller Launches on Kickstarter: Multi-Platform Support for Switch, PlayStation, and PC
Retro Fighters launches the Defender Pro Series controller Kickstarter, featuring multi-platform compatibility with Nintendo Switch, PlayStation consoles, and PC,...
Heart of Neon Documentary Kickstarter Launches May 22, 2025: A Deep Dive into Jeff Minter and Llamasoft
The Blu-Ray Kickstarter campaign for Heart of Neon, the definitive Jeff Minter documentary, launches May 22, 2025. Explore how this project captures Llamasoft's legacy...
OctaRace Announced for Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and Modern Platforms: A Micro Machines Successor Emerges
Pixel Almost Perfect and PixelHeart reveal OctaRace, a retro-inspired racing game coming to Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with a Kickstarter...
MonsterPatch Kickstarter Breaks Funding Goals: Will the Monster Collecting Game Come to Nintendo Switch?
MonsterPatch, the upcoming monster collecting and farming game from SmashGames, surpasses its Kickstarter target and eyes potential Nintendo Switch release following...
SuperSega Rebrands as 'Supercónsola' with New Affordable FPGA Console Targeting 200-250€ Price Range
Following legal action from Sega, the SuperSega project pivots to 'Supercónsola,' promising a more affordable FPGA-based retro console priced between 200 and 250...
Super Mario Collection Book Returns: Oscar Bown Announces Expanded 40th Anniversary Edition on Kickstarter
Oscar Bown unveils an expanded Super Mario Collection book on Kickstarter, celebrating Mario's 40th anniversary with new content, premium design, and exclusive...
Cronela's Mansion Kickstarter Launches: Spiritual Successor to Maniac Mansion Targets Nintendo Switch and Retro Platforms
Straynus launches a Kickstarter campaign for Cronela's Mansion, a new adventure game inspired by Maniac Mansion, set for NES, SNES, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and...
Nintendo Shuts Down 'Lost in Hyrule' Zelda Fan Film Kickstarter Campaign
Nintendo has halted the fan-made 'Lost in Hyrule' live-action Legend of Zelda film, removing its Kickstarter campaign after nearly $24,000 was pledged. Learn the...
nsOne Kickstarter Aims to Revive PS1 Hardware and Pave the Way for Portable PlayStation
The nsOne Kickstarter project by hardware developer Lorentio Brodesco seeks to revive the PlayStation 1 with a brand-new, fully compatible motherboard, promising to...
Kero Quest 64 Hits Switch Port Stretch Goal on Kickstarter, Successor Platform Considered
Kero Quest 64 by Stratobox in partnership with GalaxyTrail surpasses Nintendo Switch port stretch goal on Kickstarter, with discussion of a possible release on the...
Kero Quest 64 Secures Nintendo Switch Port Following Successful Kickstarter
N64-inspired platformer Kero Quest 64, developed by Stratobox, surpasses Kickstarter goals to confirm a Nintendo Switch release alongside its upcoming Steam launch.
ZPF Pre-Orders Open: Mega Cat Studios Launches Genesis Shoot 'Em Up for Q1 2025 Release
Mega Cat Studios announces pre-orders for ZPF, an upcoming Sega Genesis shoot 'em up developed by ZPF Team, following a successful Kickstarter campaign.
SuperSega Project Faces Scrutiny Amidst Transparency and Refund Concerns
The SuperSega FPGA console project is under fire for lack of transparency, premature charges, and inconsistent prototype demonstrations, raising alarm throughout the...
Ratatan: Patapon Creators Reveal New Rhythm Roguelike for Nintendo Switch in 2025
Discover Ratatan, the upcoming rhythm side-scroller roguelike from the creators of Patapon, launching on Nintendo Switch in 2025 after a successful Kickstarter campaign.
Sony: Year By Year Book Launches on Kickstarter, Chronicling Seven Decades of Innovation
The comprehensive hardback book 'Sony: Year By Year: A Visual Journey' is now live on Kickstarter, offering fans an in-depth look at Sony’s history across electronics,...
SuperSega FPGA Project Faces Public Skepticism Amid Crowdfunding Challenges
The SuperSega FPGA aims to deliver authentic Sega retro gaming, but poor communication and technical bugs fuel public doubt as it prepares for a critical crowdfunding...
Lethal Wedding Kickstarter: Mega Cat Studios Hits $15,000 Goal and Unveils Nintendo Switch, Bill Tiller, Team Fat Stretch Goals
Mega Cat Studios' Lethal Wedding Kickstarter reached its $15,000 goal and revealed stretch goals including a Nintendo Switch port, Xbox and PlayStation targets, Bill...
Lethal Wedding Kickstarter Reaches $15,000 as Mega Cat Studios Reveals Switch, Xbox and PlayStation Stretch Goals
Mega Cat Studios' Lethal Wedding Kickstarter hits its $15,000 goal and unveils stretch goals including Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation ports plus collaborations...
Team17 Officially Endorses Project X: Light Years, an Amiga Classic Revival on Kickstarter
Team17 grants official approval to Project X: Light Years, a crowdfunded modern follow-up to the iconic 1992 Amiga shooter, now seeking support on Kickstarter.
Balls: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comedy Launches Unique Kickstarter – A Pokémon-Inspired Stage Show
Balls: The Monster-Catchin' Musical Comedy launches a Kickstarter campaign, blending Pokémon inspiration with musical theatre for a unique live experience. Discover...
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...
ZPF Shoot 'Em Up Smashes Kickstarter Goal in Record Time for SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis
ZPF by ZPF Team and Mega Cat Studios exceeds Kickstarter goal in under 20 minutes, bringing a retro-inspired shoot 'em up to the SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis with demo now...
Deadly Metropolis Hits Kickstarter: Side-Scrolling Beat-'Em-Up from Streets of Rage 4 Consultant Eyes $100K Funding Goal
Deadly Metropolis, a side-scrolling action game from a Streets of Rage 4 consultant, launches its Kickstarter campaign with an ambitious funding target and a...
Star Racer Nintendo Switch: Whatnot Games' Retro Sci‑Fi Racer Hits Kickstarter with Switch as Stretch Goal
Star Racer, a retro sci-fi racing game from Whatnot Games featuring music by Grant Kirkhope, is crowdfunding on Kickstarter with a Nintendo Switch version listed as a...
Ratatan Confirmed for Nintendo Switch: Spiritual Successor to Patapon Heads to Console Following Kickstarter Success
Ratatan, the spiritual successor to Patapon, is officially coming to Nintendo Switch after a triumph on Kickstarter, promising rhythm-based roguelike action from...
Ratatan: Patapon Creators Bring Rhythm-Action Roguelike to Nintendo Switch After Kickstarter Success
Patapon's spiritual successor, Ratatan, from Ratata Arts, officially coming to the Nintendo Switch after quickly surpassing Kickstarter console stretch goals.
Viture XR Glasses Let You Play a Docked Nintendo Switch on a Wearable 1080p Display
Viture's XR Glasses — launched on Kickstarter in 2022 — present a wearable projector option for playing a docked Nintendo Switch at up to 1080p/60fps. Coverage and...
Nine Sols Kickstarter Surpasses Goal: Red Candle Games Brings Taopunk Action Platformer to Nintendo Switch
Red Candle Games' latest title, Nine Sols, exceeds its crowdfunding goal with a planned launch on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation. Explore intense deflection-based...
The Wonderful 101: Remastered Kickstarter Offers Unique 'Block' Reward from Director Hideki Kamiya
PlatinumGames' Kickstarter campaign for The Wonderful 101: Remastered introduces an unconventional reward—being blocked by director Hideki Kamiya on Twitter. Discover...
Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story Confirmed for Nintendo Switch Release by Top Hat Studios and Suzaku
Top Hat Studios and Suzaku's Kickstarter-backed title, Sense: A Cyberpunk Ghost Story, brings classic horror and Cantonese folklore to the Nintendo Switch eShop in 2020.
Chained Echoes Hits Nintendo Switch: A 16-Bit RPG Triumph from Kickstarter Success
Discover how Chained Echoes, a 16-bit, story-driven RPG funded on Kickstarter, is making waves on the Nintendo Switch. Explore key features, developer achievements,...
Fear Effect Sedna Launches on Nintendo Switch: Release Date and Key Details Revealed
Forever Entertainment announces Fear Effect Sedna for Nintendo Switch, with a worldwide eShop release set for March 6. Learn about the game's story, development, and...
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Wii U Port Faces Uncertainty Amid Nintendo Switch Launch
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night director Koji Igarashi addresses the challenges of fulfilling the Wii U port promise as the release of Nintendo Switch looms,...
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Eyes Wii U Release with Armature Studio Collaboration
Koji Igarashi's Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night targets a Wii U release as its next Kickstarter stretch goal, enlisting Armature Studio for the port. Learn more...