Now this is a seriously intriguing project. Developer Sasha Darko just sent me the details for Sacred Line III, and if there’s one thing that gets my attention, it’s a Sega Mega Drive / Genesis game being pushed to its absolute limits. Unsurprisingly, this is the sequel to Sacred LineRead More →
If you’re looking for a cult-classic shoot-’em-up with a truly unique aesthetic, this is fantastic news. The Legend of Steel Empire—which UK and US fans may remember as Empire of Steel—is officially OUT NOW digitally on PlayStation, fully playable on both PS4 and PS5. This game has always had aRead More →
This is exactly the kind of retro-modern hybrid that hits my sweet spot. Publisher Meridiem has announced they are bringing Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure to Steam on November 24, 2025, and this one looks like a pure injection of colorful, 2D Jurassic action. Developed by The Dude Games, this platformerRead More →
Here is a genuinely clever concept for a puzzle-action game: MotionRec is built entirely around a tape recorder mechanic where you record your movements and play them back to solve puzzles. It’s the kind of inventive, physics-bending idea that always grabs attention. I’ll be honest: I think this is oneRead More →
Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure series of all time, has just joined Steam Next Fest. Developed by Smallthing Studios and published by ININ Games, the demo is available now for the duration of the festival, giving players an exclusive peek atRead More →
Michael Ironside is back as Sam Fisher, in that game from 2004 that you forgot because of Splinter Cell: Conviction. In news that has surprised everyone, and bewildered even more, Tom Clancy’s Spinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow has appeared on Steam, completely unannounced. The game, which stars Michael Ironside as SamRead More →
Here’s a news flash that’s “purr-fect” (groan) for anyone who misses the glory days of the 16-bit shoot-’em-up: Beyond The Pixels is getting ready to drop its debut title, Astro Burn, and it looks like a cat-tastic (oh, come on!) blast of retro action. UPDATE: Astro Burn is part ofRead More →
This is precisely the kind of release that keeps the 8-bit world spinning! A completely new game has landed for the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and it’s perfect for the spooky season. CALGAMES has just released Mister Scary – Where Are You? in digital ROM form. Meanwhile, backers ofRead More →
Interested in the technical side of retro gaming? A brand-new engine specifically designed to develop and play modern-looking Tomb Raider levels is in development. Called TombForge, this is currently a work-in-progress engine that’s incorporating a lot of advanced features. TombForge: PBR and physics for realistic tomb raiding The goal ofRead More →
