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Ridge Racer

Playstation 2 controller Game pad, remote control

The Playstation 2 launch, when Namco lost its way

2025-09-21
By: John Bowe
On: September 21, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

On March 2nd 1999 Sony went ahead and took the attention of everyone everywhere with the first public display of its PlayStation 2 console. Looking like a hi-fi module, it was powered by something that Sony called The Emotion Engine. Or was it called An Emotion Engine? That Emotion Engine?Read More →

Ridge Racer on the Arcade Archives 2

Ridge Racer out now via Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2

2025-06-05
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 5, 2025
In: Retro games news

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 →

New Arcade Archives 2 series launching with original Ridge Racer on Nintendo Switch 2 [UPDATED]

2025-05-21
By: Christian Cawley and Gaming Retro Writer
On: May 21, 2025
In: Retro games news

May 21st UPDATE: We’ve learned that Ridge Racer will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and will be issued on the original Arcade Archives strand for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Classic arcade racing is making a triumphant return with the announcement of Arcade Archives 2 and RidgeRead More →

The Pixel Bunker Retro Arcade Opens in Milton Keynes

2021-06-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 14, 2021
In: Retro arcades

The National Film & Sci-fi Museum in Milton Keynes has opened its retro arcade, the Pixel Bunker, where you can play classic arcade cabs. Dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and exhibition of the work and creativity that is required in film and TV production, the museum has partnered with partneredRead More →

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