The sequel to Namco’s classic 1979 arcade oddity Bomb Bee has been released as this week’s Arcade Archives release, and yes, it looks every bit like the peculiar blend of Breakout meets pinball that fans remember. Gee Bee’s quirky arcade legacy Before Pac-Man and Galaxian, Namco kicked off its soloRead More →
Retro-inspired puzzle-metroidvania Gigasword is officially out today on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox, bringing its unique mix of environmental brainteasers and chunky sword-swinging combat to players everywhere. Developed by Studio Hybrid and published by Akupara Games, the adventure follows Ezra — humanity’s last hope — as he hauls theRead More →
This is a treat for classic arcade fans. Konami’s Galactic Warriors, originally launched in 1985, is the newest entry in the record-breaking Arcade Archives lineup, now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms via Hamster Corporation. Regular readers will know I like to share my memories of these classicRead More →
Ziggurat Interactive and Strictly Limited Games are teaming up to give BloodRayne fans something they’ve been craving for years: the Definitive Collection, bundling all three of the iconic action-horror titles into one physical release for the first time. Set for Xbox Series, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2 (along withRead More →
It turns out Atari 50 isn’t done celebrating just yet. The acclaimed Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration is getting a major content boost with new DLC, this time the Namco Legendary Pack, an expansion that dives deep into the shared history between Atari and Namco — two of the biggestRead More →
You can grab Tokyo Wars now on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series. Retro arcade fans, fire up your tanks — Namco’s 1996 armoured brawler Tokyo Wars has rolled back into action. Hamster Corporation is adding the classic to its Arcade Archives lineup, with launchesRead More →
It’s almost Halloween 2025, and you know what that means: the annual flood of horror games. But we’re not interested in the latest triple-A spectacle. We’re focused on the games that are built to trigger deep-set nostalgia while delivering genuine, modern dread—the neo retro titles. This year, the low-poly lookRead More →
This is the kind of announcement retro fans really live for (it’s certainly one I’m looking forward to!). H2 Interactive and MOSS Co., Ltd. are officially bringing the entire Raiden Fighters Trilogy to modern consoles. The Raiden Fighters Remix Collection will launch on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on FebruaryRead More →
Complete with quality-of-life enhancements, Scion is out this week for Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PlayStation 4 & 5, and Xbox Series. The addition of Scion to the record-breaking Arcade Archives is an opportunity to secure an arcade outlier from 1984. Crucially, tracing the lineage of this vertical shooter revealsRead More →
