The Darius-like R-Type Delta is the sequel you forgot, but it’s coming back later this year for current gen systems. One of the greatest shoot ’em ups of the 1980s was R-Type, which was so successful it spawned several sequels. One of them is 1998’s R-Type Delta for the originalRead More →
Drift racing classic Ridge Racer is out on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and thanks to the Arcade Archives 2, on Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. This week’s Arcade Archives release is the previously announced Ridge Racer, the classic 1993 arcade racer from NAMCO. News of thisRead More →
A new special enhanced edition of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Trilogy is coming, complete with Steam Deck compatibility The rumors have been swirling, and now it’s official: GSC Game World is bringing us back to the hauntingly beautiful and relentlessly dangerous Chornobyl Exclusion Zone with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone TrilogyRead More →
Some of the most fun I’ve had with a game controller over the past 12 months was playing Iron Meat, a 16-bit run-and-gun on current platforms. Well, the latest Iron Meat update has been issued, and includes some new game modes. In addition, the update — which hits Steam first,Read More →
Retro-style games rarely work for me unless I can see it working on a classic platform, and Void Prison falls in that category. While it would have been difficult to achieve — it’s a twin stick shooter — Void Prison nevertheless has a vibe of Exodus (Firebird, 1984) along withRead More →
After years out in the cold, Syberia Remastered brings Benoît Sokal’s magnus opus back to the mainstream. It’s out later this year, in both standard 2D and virtual reality editions. Coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC, you can already add the game to your wishlist on Steam andRead More →
First released for the original PlayStation back in 2003, Battle Engine Aquila is an action combat game, reminiscent of a sci-fi flight sim or tank game. This is mainly due to the eponymous craft being suitable for land and air warfare. This isn’t a title I was previously familiar with,Read More →
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 →
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