In addition to FATAL FURY: City of the Wolves for Switch 2, SNK has announced the multiformat Metal Slug Ultimate Collection, ready to coincide with the franchise’s 30th anniversary. Ten Metal Slug games will feature, along with the long-lost location test version of the original. Here’s the full list: Metal Slug (1996), Metal Slug 2 (1998), …
The rumours are, sadly, true – Plaion has chosen to delay the NeoGeo AES+ console until 16th September 2027. It was originally due in just a couple of months’ time. Plaion puts the delay down to being unable to secure enough memory chips to increase production and meet demand. Rather than launch in November with …
A new NeoGeo game, built from the ground up, is coming in 2027 – and you’ll be able to play it on authentic hardware, due to it gaining both a MVS and AES release. Presumably, it’ll be compatible with the upcoming NEOGEO AES+ console too. Nobody is being left out, as the “Arcadevania” Necro Pop …
It seems fair to say that Jaleco Sports Faceoffs – out today on PS5 and Switch, with PC to follow – offers some deep cuts of retro sports sim history. In fact, one of the games present (Pro Sports Hockey for NES) reportedly sells for hundreds of dollars nowadays. The full roster reads as follows: …
We’ve seen a few LEGO consoles in the past, including the NES, Mega Drive and Atari 2600. Now it’s Sony’s turn with a 1:1 recreation of the original PlayStation. Regrettably running a few years late to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the console, the LEGO PlayStation is formed of 1,911 pieces and comes with a …
What’s better than a new Worms game? Two, of course. That’s just like cutting a worm in half to make two new worms. An old playground myth, there. Worms Galactic Tactics is in development at Guildford-based Absolutely Games (creators of Classified: France ‘44) and is a 3D tactical turn-based affair with destructible environments and roguelike elements. There’s …
Another day, another retro revival. This time it’s the turn of the plucky cavemen Joe & Mac in a new retro collection from Red Art Games. It’s our understanding that this project was Kickstarter funded around a year ago. There’s still a while to wait, especially if you want to own it physically, as the retail …
In one of the more surprising announcements made at gamescom, the Commodore 64 Ultimate – a modern take on the much-loved microcomputer – is about to receive a Cyberpunk 2077 edition. A cosmetic makeover results in a smoked grey translucent case, a soft turquoise glow and graffiti tags, giving a scruffier yet futuristic appearance. It’ll also …
In a surprise move, Atari and Activision are joining forces to re-issue 39 physical Atari 2600 games. The surprise here being that Activision was originally formed by disgruntled Atari employees. That was yonks ago, of course – and the two companies are worlds apart nowadays. The Atari x Activision Collection, as it’s known, has three ways …
Just like last week’s upcoming James Pond collection, the reveal for BBG Entertainment’s Manic Miner remaster has been soured somewhat by the blatant use of AI within its promotional material. Bah. That issue aside, this revival sounds promising. It has been authorised by original creator Matthew Smith, who unleashed this early platformer onto ZX Spectrum …
Commodore are back as a modern publisher, looking to revive titles synonymous with the likes of the Amiga and C64. First up is Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection, which is in development at Antstream – a new departure for the retro streaming service provider. All six Amiga games are included in this collection, along with …
Retro specialists Ziggurat revealed two new titles at today’s Pixel Arcadia showcase. One of these may be familiar, having been originally announced a while ago only to mysteriously vanish. First up is Sanitarium Enhanced – a revival of a cult isometric/top down point ‘n click adventure released on PC in 1998 by DreamForge. Featuring psychological …
2023’s Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle is set to receive a spiritual sequel in the form of Ninja JaJaMaru: Yokai Night Parade. For those unaware, Ninja JaJaMaru made their debut on the Famicom back in 1985, appearing in several action platformers since. In fact, they’ve never wandered too far, with entries released regularly throughout …
A handful of highly regarded RPGs were released late into the SNES’ life, many of which failed to reach a wide audience due to being regional exclusives or having extremely small print runs. Quintet’s Terranigma from 1995 falls into this camp, achieving cult status. It’s now set to gain a re-release through Clear River Games, …
System 3 has peeled back the lid on James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough – a new retro collection based on the ‘90s platforming mascot, with a physical release planned for Switch 2. In fact, it appears that this collection is currently only destined for Nintendo’s latest. James Pond Legacy is due out in …