D4 Enterprise is bringing the Engrossing Games Gallery – or Project EGG – to Nintendo Switch, just as it has done previously on Windows and Nintendo Wii.
Wind the clock back a decade or so and D4 Enterprise was working with Nintendo to bring old MSX and Neo Geo games to the Wii, Wii U, and 3DS virtual console. Among these titles were Metal Slug and Fatal Fury, but this time around we can hope for those games and many others. Project EGG has expanded over the years and now also delivers PC-9801 and PC-8801 games.
This news brings some interesting possibilities beyond Metal Slug. As you probably know, the Neo Geo in particular is barely known in the UK and Europe, despite having a collection of superb games. Super Sidekicks 3, Spinmaster, Pulstar, and The Last Blade are just a few highlights from a surprisingly modest library.
Nevertheless, they would all be very at home on the Nintendo Switch. If Project EGG is coming, let’s hope for some top Neo Geo titles. On the Nintendo Wii, 54 Neo Geo titles were released, while just six MSX games (Metal Gear Life Force, Contra, Quarth, Road Fighter, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake) appeared on the virtual console.
It seems there is a good opportunity to bolster the Nintendo Switch’s retro gaming collection with Project EGG. We’ll let you know when there is news on release dates.
(Gematsu)
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
