Retro Endurance 8bit, a unique blend of classic arcade games and frantic board game mechanics, has just launched on Steam Early Access. Developed solo by zsKnight, this endurance-based title throws players into a whirlwind of constantly shifting challenges, demanding quick reflexes and adaptability. Nostalgia a chaotic fun At first glance,Read More →
Clear River Games, in collaboration with City Connection, has released RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection for Nintendo Switch in Europe. It combines a selection of five retro-inspired arcade games with a series of chiptune albums featuring music from renowned composers. RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection features a curated selection of games, eachRead More →
Retroware and Mega Cat Studios have announced “The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit,” a side-scrolling action game inspired by classic titles like Mega Man, coming to NES and all major platforms in Q2 2025. Developed by Mega Cat Studios, “The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit” will challenge players to battleRead More →
UPDATE: The Super Technos World collection is out today on on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Arc System Works has announced Super Technos World: River City & Arcade Classics, a comprehensive collection of 12 classic games from legendary developer Technos Japan, arriving later this year. This collection boasts aRead More →
Nintendo has confirmed the latest SNES games to be added to the Nintendo Switch Online service. Fatal Fury 2: A beloved fighting game in the “King of Fighters” series, known for its intense 2D combat and memorable characters. This was originally released on the NeoGeo before porting to the SNESRead More →
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace has a chequered reputation. So much so, that when originally released in 2000, this game was called “Jedi Power Battles.” Clearly, this was preferable to being associated with the 1997 prequel movie. Well, like a resurrected Palpatine, it is back. Aspyr, in collaboration with LucasfilmRead More →
Deep beneath the waves, a legendary shoot ‘em up is making a return… After 35 years, X-Out: Resurfaced, a remake of the classic Amiga game, is coming. Originally released in 1990, X-Out stood out from its competitors with its unique underwater setting, synth-laden soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck (just like Turrican),Read More →
Driving the kids to school this morning, I tuned into the Dave Berry Breakfast Show to hear words that sent shivers down my spine: Granny’s Garden. Way back in the 1980s (and perhaps the early 1990s), Granny’s Garden terrorised children across the UK. Forced to do computer time by theirRead More →
A number of legendary arcade classics from Taito have been reissued over the past few years by the Arcade Archives. This is the third collection of those games, with 10 titles bursting to get out. As you may know, Arcade Archives releases include enhancements, such as visual tweaks for aRead More →
