R-Type DX: Music Encore is a new take on the Game Boy Advanced edition of the classic side-scrolling shooter, coming soon. It seems like we’re getting a new R-Type release every other month these days, so what makes R-Type DX: Music Encore any different to previous reissues? Well, this timeRead More →
These are the first third-party titles for Game Boy Advance to land on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Two new titles are joining the Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Classics app on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack service this month. The games are Mr DrillerRead More →
Both Super Mario Galaxy games coming to Nintendo Switch in October 2025. 4K resolution and mouse support are also available for Nintendo Switch 2. The first game I played on the Nintendo Wii way back in 2010 was Super Mario Galaxy 2. As someone who considered themselves to be aRead More →
Earthion is a new side-scrolling shmup for SEGA Mega Drive/Genesis and modern consoles, and might just be one of the best retro games of 2025. YKGGG! Side-scrolling shooters are enjoying a renaissance under the retro gaming revival, and rightly so. But one title, completely new and developed for SEGA 16-bitRead More →
The Arcade Archives has dug another surprise out of the topsoil, like an episode of Time Team where you expect a Viking longboat, and they find a Roman crown instead. I’m continually fascinated by the choices made by the Arcade Archives, and after last week’s Video Hustler, I was expectingRead More →
The new Simon the Sorcerer Origins game is almost with us, following news of the 90s video game character’s return in 2024. Chris Barrie is back voicing the character, too… Point-and-click adventures were everywhere in the early ‘90s, but one I never got around to playing was Simon the Sorcerer.Read More →
Since the release of the original Mario Bros. game in 1983, the lovable plumber has been elevated to a cultural icon. His adventures, whether in game or movie form, have captivated children and adults alike. If you prefer a game controller to the popcorn, you’ll probably know that with theRead More →
No, I’m not making this up. The Nintendo Virtual Boy is back thanks to Nintendo Switch Online and an expensive accessory. Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. This collection will allow players to enjoy Virtual Boy games in stereoscopic 3DRead More →
A new 8-bit pixel art platform adventure from Volcano Bytes and JanduSoft is out now. Find Trasmoz Legends on Steam, PlayStations, Xbox One and Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Boasting authentic 8-bit pixel art and a Yamaha YM2203-based chiptune soundtrack, Trasmoz Legends offers a strong dose of gaming circa 1984. Based on the TrasmozRead More →
