Fans of classic arcade shoot ’em ups will soon have a chance to revisit some notable titles. TATSUJIN, a company with ties to the original arcade developer Toaplan, has announced the upcoming release of two collections, Toaplan Arcade Shoot ’em up Collection Vol 1 and Vol 2, scheduled for AugustRead More →
Retro gaming fans, get ready to mark your calendars! A delightful double pack of platforming goodness is heading to current generation consoles, promising a charming blend of familiar fun and exciting new adventures. Prepare for the arrival of Parasol Superstars, a collection that brings together a beloved classic with aRead More →
fascinating new retro-inspired strategy RPG has just dropped a free demo on Steam, and it’s called Wirelight. This isn’t your typical sprawling RPG; instead, it’s a self-described “tiny turn-based soulslike” that’s aiming to twist familiar, punishing mechanics into a grid-based tactical experience. Color us intrigued! Developer elsif has taken coreRead More →
It isn’t often I hear of a new zine that I think will resonate, but BreakSpace certainly fits the bill. This new ZX Spectrum mag features a ridiculous 34 reviews in its first issue, but the thing I really like is how old-school it is. Well, that and the factRead More →
With so many Steam Deck verified titles, there must be a few retro games in that list, right? If you’re interested in retro gaming on the go, and the Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t quite your cup of tea, the Steam Deck is an increasingly strong candidate. Following its 2022 launch,Read More →
Interested in DOOM: The Dark Ages? Here’s a retro take relying in classic DOOM and mods. If you’re playing DOOM or DOOM 2 on your modern console, multiplayer is now available, along with a Dark Ages mod – before the real game is even released! The recent revival of classicRead More →
The legendary Yuzo Koshiro, the musical genius behind iconic soundtracks like Streets of Rage, ActRaiser, and Shinobi, is back with a brand new 16-bit shoot ’em up called Earthion! UPDATE: The game is now available to order from Limited Run Games. Announced today by the awesome folks at Limited RunRead More →
Get ready to groove with the gecko once again! Limited Run Games has just dropped some seriously exciting news for fans of the wise-cracking, channel-surfing reptile: the Gex Trilogy is officially coming to PC and modern consoles starting June 16th, 2025! For those who remember the 90s with fondness, GexRead More →
Frontier Force is a cracking looking game that is now available to play from the developer’s Itch.io page. But what is particularly intriguing is that while it might look like a SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis title, it is actually for the Master System! Created by developer Badcomputer, the game has goneRead More →
