We always envisioned Hamster launching Arcade Archives 2 Tekken to celebrate a milestone. Somewhat surprisingly, it’s out tomorrow – meaning it’s about to go head-to-head with Dead or Alive 6 Last Round on the digital services. Curious timing indeed, although we can’t grumble too much considering Tekken is much requested. This is the arcade version …
The Amiga doesn’t gain as much credit as it deserves, especially when it comes to franchises that began life on Commodore’s humble computer line. Then again, when the likes of Zool, Cannon Fodder and Worms gain re-releases, it’s often the console versions that are brought back due to their more refined controls and lack of …
A new publisher has entered the fray. TRAILMARK Games is so new that it seems the company hasn’t even established a website yet, meaning we have no clue where they’re based. They’re out to make a name for themselves with The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival – a pixel art scrolling brawler based on the …
When it comes to arcade-style shoot ’em ups, there are around a dozen I can distinctly remember playing for the first time, all of which left a lasting impression with their lavish visuals and rich mechanics. Truxton, Radiant Silvergun, Gradius V, Ikaruga, and Deathsmiles all fall into this camp. Psyvariar also makes this list, released …
We finally have a release date for the Amiga horizontal shooter revival Apidya’ Special, and there isn’t long to wait: it’s out on 25 August on all formats. Pre-orders are live, and plans have been made for two physical releases. Developed by Team Apidya and published by ININ Games, the insect-themed Apidya’ Special isn’t an …
So vast is Jaleco’s back catalogue that dozens of games contained within it are rarely mentioned nowadays, not even gaining the occasional screenshot post on social media along with the obligatory prompt asking if anyone remembers them. Heck, even covering news of this mecha shoot’em up remake required extra research, with the 1984 arcade original …
Reef Entertainment has announced a new version of the top-down flag-capturing tactical battler Return Fire. The original was a rare critical hit for the 3DO, which went on to gain a PS1 version early in the system’s life. Details on this new version are slim; we don’t even have a developer name or a single …
Around the time Enslaved: Odyssey to the West launched, I drafted a feature looking at every game inspired by the famous Chinese novel Journey to the West. Despite having a fondness for Monkey King and co, this planned piece didn’t come to fruition. We’ve seen so many recent releases based on the novel, including Black …
After being teased years ago, along with a new Jet Set Radio, SEGA has finally lifted the lid on Crazy Taxi: World Tour. True to its name, this long time coming follow-up takes place all over the globe, with five cities in total to thrash around in. This ties into the storyline, which sees Axel’s …
Atari must be listening to fan feedback, as they’ve just announced a remake of Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee – a cult favourite from the PS2/GameCube era. While it’s billed as a remaster (the full name is Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered) rest assured that this is a remake and not a mere HD …
Toy Story Retro Round-Up was just the beginning for Atari’s new game announcements, as the retro focused publisher has just unveiled Barbie Rewind. This comes as somewhat of a surprise. This collection is centred around a Barbie Dreamhouse that can be filled with over 65 years’ worth of accessories from the toy line. To unlock …
In 2027, the world will be our weapon once more – Saber Interactive are remastering Hitman: Codename 47, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and Hitman: Contracts in a new package. Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered will feature improved character models and high resolution textures, enhanced environments, a photo mode, and a graphics toggle to compare new and old visuals. …
Studio MDHR announced not one but two projects, via a comical puppet news report, during last night’s Summer Game Fest 2026. The first is that a new Cuphead is in development. As it’s still a long way off, it isn’t ready to be fully revealed. All we know is that it’ll star Cuphead and friends …
Around the turn of the millennium, Japanese electronics company TDK entered the crowded and bustling video game market. With no franchises to call their own, they turned to the dubious world of licensed properties, with sights set on the upcoming PS2, Xbox and GameCube, along with the Game Boy Advance – the current home of hastily …
Toy Story is back on the big screen this summer. To coincide with the 30th anniversary, two new collections will launch this autumn, gracing small screens. Although, to be fair, TVs are far bigger now than they were back in 1995. Atari and Digital Eclipse are behind both collections, which are set to launch 15th …