UPDATE 3/11/2025: The developers have released the chiptune soundtrack for Sir Noggin on pretty much every platform. Learn more at scarletmoon.to/sirnoggin/ It’s time to pay some respect to the often-overlooked Sega Master System. Indie developer Sinclair Strange is clearly a fan, and his upcoming 2D platformer, Sir Noggin, is aRead More →
One of the most exciting retro highlights at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 wasn’t a game, but a book — the new remastered edition of Andrew Hewson’s classic programming guide, 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum. Although I didn’t get the chance to speak to Andrew himself this time (heRead More →
Okay, this has charm in spades. I’m always interested in a platformer that nails that chunky, content-stuffed ’90s vibe, and WINDSWEPT seems to be aiming right for that nostalgic sweet spot. This buddy-platformer from Top Hat Studios, Inc. and developer WeatherFell is launching on almost every platform—PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch,Read More →
It’s been a few months since the original announcement, but new images for the game have dropped just ahead of launch and are a sharp reminder that this is one of the biggest retro remakes of the year. SQUARE ENIX is finally bringing us the end of the Erdrick TrilogyRead More →
Among the many indie titles showcased at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025, one game in particular stood out for its quirky concept and unmistakable retro flair — Overencumbered in Another World from Hawaiian Shirt Games, a small but talented indie dev team based in Manchester. Described as an inventory management game,Read More →
This one sounds right up my alley. I’m always interested when a horror game promises to move beyond cheap jumpscares and focus on genuine atmosphere and psychological dread. APEX GAME STUDIOS LTD. has just announced the official global release of their new title, Spirit Catcher 93’, and it’s available nowRead More →
This looks absolutely metal. Retroware and Zenovia Interactive have announced that Neon Inferno—a high-octane, neon-drenched run-and-gun shooter—is launching on almost every modern platform on November 20, 2025. If you live for the era of Contra and Wild Guns, you’re going to want to pay attention, because this one is aRead More →
Another standout at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 was Grave Space from Mojo Trio Games — a title that blends the intensity of bullet hell shooters with the unmistakable charm of 1990s-style side-scrolling action. The game launched on Steam in 2024, but Mojo Trio’s presence at the expo gave visitors anotherRead More →
You know I love a good side-scrolling shooter, and this one looks like it’s taking the bullet-hell genre and adding a genuinely clever twist. Schildmaid MX is launching digitally on November 26th across almost everything: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Microsoft StoreRead More →
