I’ll admit it up front: the slow, steady return of R-Type on modern systems has been one of my favourite nostalgia arcs of the last few years. So yes, this one landed nicely. ININ Games has released a new trailer for R-Type Dimensions III, showing off major visual and technicalRead More →
One of Britain’s most politically confused platform heroes is back. The Monty Mole Collection launches on Xbox Series X|S and PC on January 23, bringing six classic microcomputer games to modern platforms for £6.99 / $8.99 / €8.39. The collection is developed by Imagine Software and published by Pixel GamesRead More →
A new video has revealed that someone is now working on a static recompilation of the cancelled Xbox 360 / Xbox Live Arcade version of GoldenEye 007 — the remake that almost came out, then didn’t, because of licensing chaos. It’s the version that was leaked five years ago —Read More →
Sega has officially started celebrating 35 years of Sonic the Hedgehog, marking the anniversary with a new trailer that races back through the blue blur’s biggest moments since his debut in 1991. Across 2026, Sega says it will roll out a full year of anniversary events and content, covering everythingRead More →
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has finally brought back one of the most nostalgic features from the series — playable retro games — with its free Version 3.0 update. But there’s a catch: unlike the classic GC original, you’ll need to work for these, and they’re tied to a Nintendo SwitchRead More →
Limited Run Games has announced Earnest Evans Collection for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Steam, bringing a pretty obscure 1990s action series to modern platforms. It’s out digitally now, with physical editions going up for pre-order from January 23. I’ll be honest: before this press release landed inRead More →
Fighting Fantasy is coming to Nintendo Switch next month, and if that sentence made you feel about 30 years younger, you’re not alone. Tin Man Games has announced that Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 launches on Switch on February 5, bringing four of the most famous gamebooks by Steve JacksonRead More →
Resolution Games is launching a new retro arcade experience called Retrocade on February 5 for Apple Arcade, arriving on Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, and iPad. It’s a virtual arcade hub that wraps a selection of classic coin-op games inside a neon-lit, stylised arcade space. You don’t just pick a gameRead More →
A&R Atelier has announced that Ecco the Dolphin is officially back in development, with several new Ecco projects underway, as suggested when the trademark was revived in 2025. Details are thin for now, but updates will appear on a new official website and Discord channel. That’s the news. The claimRead More →
