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Nintendo eShop Update: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch Releases for Early November
Comprehensive rundown of this week’s Nintendo eShop update for North America, highlighting new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability dates, and...
Nintendo Download: Minecraft Switch 2 Upgrade and Hello Kitty Party Land Headline Nintendo Switch 2 eShop Update
A roundup of this week's Nintendo Download highlights for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Minecraft upgrade details, Hello Kitty Party Land launch,...
Nintendo eShop Update Europe: New Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch Releases This Week
Comprehensive rundown of this week’s Nintendo eShop update for Europe, listing new Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch releases, availability dates, and key...
Nintendo Download Oct. 29, 2026: Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch eShop New Releases, Prices, and Sales
Weekly Nintendo Download report for Oct. 29, 2026 covering Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch eShop releases, retail launches, prices, and the Screaming Deals sale.
Tim Stamper Teases 'Vault' of Rare Design Documents as Fans React
Rare co-founder Tim Stamper has resurfaced on social media and teased opening a 'vault' of documents and relics spanning his work from Ultimate Play the Game's ZX...
The Spectrum Retreat: Redux Confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, 2026
Ripstone will release The Spectrum Retreat: Redux for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 29, 2026. The remaster brings rebuilt lighting, HDR, HD Rumble 2, mouse support and...
Scott Bateman's 'A Walk through the 8‑Bit' Celebrates ZX Spectrum Sprites
Artist Scott Bateman's animated tribute 'A Walk through the 8‑Bit' spotlights more than 30 iconic ZX Spectrum sprites from the 8‑bit era. The piece celebrates the...
Ghostbusters II Amiga Mod Restores Movie-Accurate Graphics and Sounds
A new screen-accurate Ghostbusters II Amiga mod updates graphics, sound, and adds a hidden trainer menu. Developed by David Annel, the patch is available on itch.io...
StormLord Nudity Code Discovered in Sega Genesis Port — Hidden Cheats Unearthed
A code researcher uncovered a hidden 'nudity code' and other cheat sequences in the 1990 Sega Genesis port of StormLord. The discovery sheds light on sprite changes...
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 on Switch 2: Activision Says It's Rebuilding Its Relationship with Nintendo
Activision confirms Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will arrive on Switch 2, marking the franchise's return to Nintendo hardware. CMO Tyler Bahl outlines a co-marketing...
Space Pizza ZX Spectrum Next Release: Atomic Windmill's Retro Gravity-Driven Delivery Game
Space Pizza from Atomic Windmill is a ZX Spectrum Next retro action game inspired by Gravitar, Thrust, and Asteroids. Read developer credits, platform details, and the...
Sega Master System UK Success: How Sega Outsold Nintendo in Britain
A look at the Sega Master System's surprising commercial success in the United Kingdom, with sales context, market quotes, and the role of distributors such as Virgin...
Toki Retro Ports Confirmed: New Old Pixels and Microids Bring 1989 Arcade Classic to Dormant Home Computers
New Old Pixels has partnered with publisher Microids to port TAD Corporation's 1989 arcade platformer Toki to dormant home computer platforms. Read verified details on...
Toki Ports Confirmed for Sega Mega Drive, Neo Geo and Commodore Amiga AGA
New Old Pixels and Microids announce new home conversions of TAD Corporation's 1989 arcade classic Toki for Sega Mega Drive, Neo Geo and the Commodore Amiga AGA...
Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered on Nintendo Switch 2 — Performance, Features, and Verdict
A detailed look at Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered for Nintendo Switch 2, covering release details, new systems, Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, audio...
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...
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...
Evercade The Last Ninja & IK Collection Leak Suggests December 4 Release
A retail listing spotted online suggests Evercade may receive The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection on December 4. Details include game...
Evercade December Releases Leak: The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection Reported
A retailer listing spotted by Total Video Games suggests two Evercade compilations — The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection — may arrive...
Blaze Confirms Evercade Leak: The Last Ninja & James Pond Collections Arrive on Evercade December 4
Blaze has confirmed retail leaks for two upcoming Evercade compilations: The Last Ninja & IK Collection and The James Pond Collection. Pre-orders are live and both...
Matthew Smith Collection: Pixel Jockey Reissues Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy and Styx for ZX Spectrum
Pixel Jockey launches the Matthew Smith Collection on Kickstarter, re-releasing Manic Miner, Jet Set Willy and Styx for ZX Spectrum with special editions, book and...
The Rubber-Keyed Wonder ZX Spectrum book: Golden Slumbers launches Kickstarter on October 1
Publisher Golden Slumbers Ltd. will launch a Kickstarter on October 1 for The Rubber-Keyed Wonder, a companion book to the 2024 documentary chronicling 45 years of the...
The Rubber-Keyed Wonder ZX Spectrum book Kickstarter nears £49,000 after launch
Golden Slumbers Ltd. launches The Rubber-Keyed Wonder Kickstarter, a companion book to the 2024 documentary celebrating the Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
Metal Canary Wii Port Confirmed for Canal 3 Expo — NaiAdventure Brings Dreamcast Shmup to Nintendo Wii
Brazilian homebrew studio NaiAdventure is bringing Metal Canary, a vertically-scrolling shmup originally developed for Dreamcast emulation, to the Nintendo Wii with a...
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 Review — Team Ninja Port Struggles Despite Strong Combat
A detailed look at Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. Examines Team Ninja's combat design, Soulslike mechanics, Morale Rank systems, and...
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...
S. Brocklehurst Interview: The Untold Story Behind Roller Coaster (ZX Spectrum)
A Retro Gamer interview sheds light on the anonymous developer behind Roller Coaster (1985) for the ZX Spectrum, the game's legacy, and the disputed Game Boy port...
Manic Miner Relaunch Announced for Nintendo Switch and Consoles — Faithful 1983 Classic Recreated
BBG Entertainment is relaunching Matthew Smith's 1983 platformer Manic Miner for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Mac with all 20 original levels, revamped...
Neo Geo AES+ Delay Confusion Clarified: Plaion Confirms Launch Later This Year
Plaion has clarified that the Neo Geo AES+ console remains on track to launch later this year after social media posts incorrectly reported a postponement tied to...
Chase H.Q. ZX Spectrum: Mike Tyson Cameo Revealed by Ocean Software Artist
Ocean Software artist Bill Harbison reveals a hidden Mike Tyson portrait in the 1989 ZX Spectrum conversion of Taito's 1988 arcade hit Chase H.Q.
Tim Langdell Files Federal Complaint Against Mobigame Over 'EDGE' Trademark
Mobigame CEO David Papazian says Tim Langdell has refiled trademark claims in a Virginia federal complaint, reviving a long-running dispute over the name EDGE that...
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...
Blaze delays THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld to April 22, 2027
Blaze Entertainment and Retro Games Ltd delay the THEC64 Handheld and The Spectrum Handheld from October 2026 to April 22, 2027; specs, preloaded games, prices, and...
Retro Games Limited Unveils Spectrum White Edition: A Tribute to Sinclair ZX Spectrum’s Iconic Legacy
Retro Games Limited launches the Spectrum White Edition, honoring the one-millionth Sinclair ZX Spectrum and celebrating the enduring legacy of the legendary home...
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...
Barbarian 1987: Palace Software’s Iconic Game Returns to Atari 8-Bit with Unofficial Port
Palace Software's Barbarian, notorious for its bold advertising and violent gameplay, now receives an unofficial Atari 8-bit port decades after its 1987 release on...
ByteDelight Founder Ben Versteeg, Renowned ZX Spectrum Modder, Passes Away
Ben Versteeg, the founder of ByteDelight and a pivotal figure in the ZX Spectrum community, has died. We look back at his contributions, legacy, and influence on the...
LEGO ZX Spectrum Set Concept Celebrates Iconic British Home Computer on LEGO Ideas
A fan-designed LEGO ZX Spectrum set, complete with classic games and a miniature Sir Clive Sinclair, garners support on LEGO Ideas, spotlighting the enduring legacy of...
The Spectrum Collector's Edition: Retro Games Ltd. Unveils Limited White Variant with Authentic Accessories
Retro Games Ltd. announces The Spectrum Collector's Edition—white, limited-run hardware inspired by the classic 1983 Sinclair microcomputer.
Andrew Hewson's Remastered ZX Spectrum Book Surpasses Kickstarter Goal
Andrew Hewson's updated '20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum' has exceeded its Kickstarter target, bringing classic programming to a new generation of ZX Spectrum and...
Delphian: Core Design Veteran Revives Unreleased C64 Space Trader for ZX Spectrum Next
Sarah Jane Avory, esteemed developer and Core Design alum, is reviving her unreleased C64 space trader game Delphian for the ZX Spectrum Next, pushing retro hardware...
Andrews UK Launches Limited-Edition Retro Gaming Fragrances Inspired by Classic Consoles
Andrews UK announces a unique series of limited-edition fragrances inspired by iconic retro gaming consoles such as THEC64, The Spectrum, ZX80, and ZX81, offering...
Elite Set to Revive Lost Classic 'Scooby Doo In The Castle Mystery' for Modern and Retro Platforms
Veteran publisher Elite is resurrecting the long-lost 'Scooby Doo In The Castle Mystery', originally planned for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC, aiming for...
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis Revived as ZX Spectrum Text Adventure by Kamil Blazěk
Kamil Blazěk brings LucasArts' Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis to the ZX Spectrum as a new text-based adventure, celebrating a 1990s classic for retro gaming...
UrbX Warriors Kickstarter Live: Mega Drive Cartridge, Amiga AGA Edition Announced
UrbX Warriors from veterans Tony Warriner and Stoo Cambridge launches a new Kickstarter focused on physical 16-bit editions, including a Mega Drive/Genesis cartridge...
Zzap! 100th Issue AI Cover Stirs Debate in Retro Gaming Community
The revived Italian Zzap! magazine marks its 100th issue but draws criticism for using AI-generated cover art.
Tim Langdell Reissues The Spectrum Handbook as Retro Games Ltd. Launches The Spectrum (ZX Spectrum)
Tim Langdell has reissued The Spectrum Handbook, originally published in 1982, to coincide with Retro Games Ltd.'s 2024 release of The Spectrum. The reissue and its...
Amstrad Reboots Legacy: Alan Sugar Revives Brand as Performance Marketing Agency
Alan Sugar resurrects the iconic Amstrad name in 2024, transforming it from a storied electronics and gaming developer into a modern performance marketing agency.
Roger Kean obituary: Newsfield co-founder behind CRASH and Zzap!64 dies
Obituary and career retrospective for Roger Kean, Newsfield co-founder and influential editor behind CRASH and Zzap!64, covering his role in UK video games journalism...
Sabre Wulf Commodore 64 Remaster Released by Genesis Project on itch.io
Genesis Project has released a full Commodore 64 remaster of Sabre Wulf on itch.io. Read about the release, improvements, and the project's history dating back to 1984.
A500 Mini review: Retro Games Ltd's Amiga micro-console brings 25 classic Amiga games to modern TVs
A detailed look at the A500 Mini from Retro Games Ltd — hardware, bundled software, emulation features, and how the miniature Amiga stacks up against other retro mini...
Ring Fit Adventure Nintendo Switch Review: How Nintendo Reinvented the Fitness Game
An authoritative look at Ring Fit Adventure for Nintendo Switch, examining Ring-Con and Joy-Con tech, gameplay structure, release details, and why reviewers hail it as...
VOEZ on Nintendo Switch: Rayark’s Handheld-Only Rhythm Game Puts the Touchscreen to the Test
An authoritative look at VOEZ on Nintendo Switch — Rayark’s handheld-only rhythm game on the eShop, its touchscreen-driven gameplay, track library, and what the Switch...