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COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND Brings Three Game Boy Classics to Switch
Square Enix announced in the Nintendo Direct Mini that COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND is coming to Switch in December, rereleasing all three of the Game Boy Final Fantasy Legend titles with a few interesting bonuses.
Second Extinction Brings Dinosaur Blasting to Steam Early Access in September
Second Extinction, the dinosaur blasting co-op game touted during the Xbox Series X announcements will first be hitting Steam Early Access in September.
Neo Geo Announce MVSX, the Multi Video System X Arcade Cabinet with 50 Games
Neo Geo steps into the modern arcade cabinet market with the newly announced MVSX. We look over the features list as well as the games list for this new hardware.
Kill it With Fire Out Now, Fulfills Destructive Anti-Spider Fantasy
The hilarious first-person panic game Kill it With Fire allows players to live out a timeless meme. Spiders beware.
Rip and Chair! Noblechairs Announce DOOM Edition Gaming Throne
Noblechairs have added a brutally metal chair to their lineup, celebrating DOOM Eternal.
Saviors of Sapphire Wings to get PC and Switch Release
Another DRPG from Experience is being brought to the modern era by NIS America. Releasing as Saviors of Sapphire Wings, players will be able to dive through dungeons on Switch and PC in 2021.
New Rhythm Fighter Character is a Penguin Version of Sam Porter Bridges from Death Stranding
What seemed like an ordinary update to a game I hadn’t heard about resulted in me smiling from ear to ear at a well-done Death Stranding reference. Check out the Courier Pengu just added to Rhythm Fighter.
Mortal Shell Release Date Revealed in New Trailer that Features Medieval Bazooka
Mortal Shell, a promising Soulslike title from Cold Symmetry and Playstack is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and the Epic Store on August 18th.
Levelhead Impresses as a Cross-Play Maker Game
Levelhead is hitting lots of platforms hard with its cross-play level creating. Inspired by Super Mario Maker, this ambitious indie is now available on almost every platform.
Mortal Shell Revealed as Incredibly Promising Soulslike from Small Studio
Announced after two years of silence, Mortal Shell has been revealed as a new soulslike game that shows a ton of promise technically and thematically.
Zelda Breath of the Wild Dog% Speedrun is the New Hotness
Even though the race is long over, PointCrow recently put out a summary video of a race to befriend every dog in Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and it is an absolute joy to watch.
There’s Unicorn Armor in Doom Eternal for Twitch Prime Members
Bethesda and iD have shown off the various nostalgic and silly armors that the Slayer can don in the much anticipated DOOM Eternal.
Ultra Instinct Goku and Kefla Unveiled for Dragon Ball FighterZ
We’ve known about Ultra Instinct Goku but Bandai Namco has just surprised the world with the announcement of Kefla from Dragon Ball Super who comes to Dragon Ball FighterZ on February 28th.
Metroidvania Dandara gets Free Major Content Update with Trials of Fear Edition
Long Hat House and Raw Fury have announced a free major content update to Dandara called the Trials of Fear Edition that includes new areas, a new boss, a secret ending, and expanded story elements and lore.
Sega has a Personal Planetarium that Brings Authentic Space Scenes to Rooms
While searching for ways to bring space colors and stars into a room, we stumbled on a mini planetarium made by Sega. Know that the Sega Homestar is a thing that exists and it is really cool!
New Captain Tsubasa Anime Soccer Game looks Surprisingly Incredible
We were just floored by a trailer for an anime soccer game! Bandai Namco recently announced upcoming Captain Tsubasa Rise of New Champions for a 2020 release on PS4, Switch, and Steam.
Monster Hunter World Iceborne 2020 Roadmap Unveiled
Capcom has charted out what to expect in Monster Hunter World Iceborne between now and June including the return of a fan-favorite monster in May.
Surge 2 Story Expands with Kraken Expansion DLC
Expanding on the story, a new area is now available in The Surge 2 via the Kraken Expansion DLC. The Premium Edition of The Surge 2 also launched which bundles all DLC and the base game.
Nemesis Headlines Latest Resident Evil 3 Remake Trailer
The latest Resident Evil 3 remake update features a lot of Nemesis.
Retro
Launching today and verified on Steam Deck, Backyard Baseball '97 is the start to a revamp of the iconic family friendly franchise. Mega Cat Studios also announced five more games in the Backyard Sports series are coming to Steam.
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition has been announced as well as a restock of the Regular Editions of the popular Game Boy handheld and an update to the system's OS.
Limited Run Games revealed that they are working on a remaster of DOOM on SNES. The release will add missing levels from the original Super Nintendo release, improve performance, add FMV support, and rumble through a new controller.
SNK surprises players with an EVO 2024 shadow drop release of SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS on Steam, GOG, Switch, and PS4.
Over 30 years after its initial release, the Famicom hidden gem Gimmick! is getting a sequel in Gimmick! 2. Gameplay and the news of David Wise composing the game’s soundtrack was revealed today.
Retro-Inspired
Square Enix releases their first step in reimagining the iconic Erdrick legend of Dragon Quest with DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, available now on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. A similar remake of the first two Dragon Quest game is slated for a 2025 release.
Take a trip to an eerie abandoned theme park on the Nintendo Switch in Crow Country, a retro-inspired survival horror game with a satisfying twist on an iconic visual style.
Revealed on social media, Xeno Crisis will be released on GBA on November 8th, 2024 add bug-blasting action to the iconic 16-bit system.
Step into the mud-filled shoes of a French soldier struggling to make it out of the Battle of Verdun alive in CONSCRIPT, a new top-down survival horror game from Catchweight Studio and Team17.
ZPF not only met its Kickstarter goal but did it in 19 minutes. This new shoot’em up for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive certainly has retro gamers excited!
Currently on Kickstarter, VanillaBeast: Retro Knock-Out! parodies 80s and 90s pop culture through the lens of a Punch-Out style game but geared towards adults. The devs are training for a mid-2023 release.
Indie
Unwind with model making without all the dust and fuss of the actual hobby with Mech Builder, a relaxing puzzle game inspired by Gunpla.
SNIPERPUNK is a 1v1 rogue-lite in the style of games like Enter the Gungeon and ROUNDS with an emphasis on multiplayer mayhem.
VideoGameDunkey’s new publishing company BIGMODE announces its first title, Animal Well!
Level Zero, a new asymmetric horror survival game out of Ukraine, promises harrowing escape experiences in a 4-v-2 PvP setting.
The arcade system platform iiRcade has announced an initiative to add more accessory compatibility via USB and Bluetooth.
Added as a free update, Haven players can now change the gender of Yu and Kay to allow for a same-gender couple.
Hardware
After four years of engineering, an FPGA N64 has been revealed. The Analogue 3D will be available to preorder later this month, offering 100% compatibility. A new controller by 8bitdo was also announced in collaboration with Analogue.
Utilizing mineral glass, GUNNAR announced a new model of blue light blocking glasses called The Tahoe, inspired by Lake Tahoe.
The Analogue Pocket GBC Colors Edition has been announced as well as a restock of the Regular Editions of the popular Game Boy handheld and an update to the system's OS.
As a follow-up to the popular Nitro Deck, CRKD revealed the NEO S line of rectangular controllers for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mobile devices. Nine designs are available for pre-order.
PlayStation VR2 expands the capabilities of the PS5 with higher-definition games, immersive controller features, and more. Explore PSVR2 launch day titles such as Horizon Call of the Wild, features, and updates in our news round-up.
To the excitement of fans, Marvel vs Capcom 2 is coming back in the form of a new Arcade1Up cabinet with quality assurance from FGC veteran Justin Wong.
First-Person
Limited Run Games revealed that they are working on a remaster of DOOM on SNES. The release will add missing levels from the original Super Nintendo release, improve performance, add FMV support, and rumble through a new controller.
With new scenarios, added lore, and new console ports there is a ton of reasons to return to or try The Mortuary Assistant, available now on all major gaming consoles and PC digital storefronts.
Exophobia may look like a typical boomer shooter but there is a surprising amount of depth under the hood plus Metroidvania elements.
Revealed at the Xbox Showcase 2024, DOOM: The Dark Ages is a fantasy-oriented prequel that defines the Doom Slayer’s eternal rage.
Pacific Drive, a rogue-lite driving survival game was announced for 2023 at the recent PlayStation State of Play event.
Riot Games is bringing its most popular titles to Xbox Game Pass for PC and mobile players.
Third-Person
Nearly every trailer shown about the Silent Hill 2 remake resulted in hesitation from gamers and critics alike. Yet, now that the review embargo has lifted, there is a surprising amount of praise for this title.
An action-packed trailer for the cyberpunk gun-fu action game SPINE has just dropped from the Future Games Show at Gamescom.
VideoGameDunkey’s new publishing company BIGMODE announces its first title, Animal Well!
Forspoken devs released two new diary videos showcasing combat and exploration.
Evil West pits cowboys against vampires in all the right ways. A new gameplay trailer gives players a good idea of what sort of chaos to expect.
The first video in a three part series on the mechanics of Forspoken was released today, showcasing traversal with magic.
Role-Playing Games
Square Enix releases their first step in reimagining the iconic Erdrick legend of Dragon Quest with DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, available now on PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S. A similar remake of the first two Dragon Quest game is slated for a 2025 release.
Patch 7 has been added to consoles and Mac, enabling in-game mods for Baldur's Gate 3.
Following a well-received remake, the second entry in the Front Mission series is available outside of Japan officially for the first time. Front Mission 2: Remake launches this summer for Nintendo Switch.
Forever Classic Games has a recap of Sony’s quarterly State of Play update which showcased Kill the Justice League, Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, PSVR2 titles, and more!
The deeply loved PS1 RPG Legend of Dragoon has been made available for PS4 and PS5 both as a part of the Classics Catalog on PS Plus Premium and as a standalone purchase for $9.99 USD.
Bringing a GameCube classic to the Switch, Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster was announced during the latest Nintendo Direct.
Platformer
Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines gets a new September release date for further polish.
Over 30 years after its initial release, the Famicom hidden gem Gimmick! is getting a sequel in Gimmick! 2. Gameplay and the news of David Wise composing the game’s soundtrack was revealed today.
Sonic Frontiers already shows a lot of experimentation from Sega’s blue blur hero but now we have a better idea of the game’s combat systems thanks to a new trailer.
The well-received reboot of Kao the Kangaroo expands with its first paid DLC pack, Oh! Well, which adds Halloween-themed levels and skins.
An extremely devoted group of fans have decompiled Jak and Daxter to learn more about Naughty Dog’s GOAL code and provide a definitive way to play and mod the game on PC.
Two beloved platformers return in KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series a remake package that includes the first two core Klonoa games.
Metroidvania
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder, a steampunk Metroidvania that has been at the top of Steam wishlists for years is finally available.
Exophobia may look like a typical boomer shooter but there is a surprising amount of depth under the hood plus Metroidvania elements.
Blasphemous 2 is set to renew beautiful, divine punishment on players on August 24th and we are eager to face The Miracle once again.
Playable as a part of the Steam Next Fest, Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is a steampunk Metroidvania with stunning visuals and a rich setting that’s slated for a 2023 release.
VideoGameDunkey’s new publishing company BIGMODE announces its first title, Animal Well!
Turbo Kid now has a new demo available on Steam ahead of its completion.
Souls-Like
Perennial Order, a plant horror boss rush game from Gardenfiend Games and SOEDESCO is releasing for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 in early September.
Crafted by three developers, Bleak Faith: Forsaken seemingly captures beautiful grimdark fantasy on a scale that is rarely seen in the Soulslike genre.
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin is a game that sees Team Ninja teaming up with Square Enix for an action title. A new demo that carries over progress is available now.
An impressive first game from Moonlight games was shown at the Guerilla Collective event; Hunt the Night brings an extreme level of nightmarish flair to a retro-inspired action game. This blood-drenched top-down title has us foaming at the mouth for more details.
The Souls-like that filled our void of Dark Souls games, Mortal Shell is releasing a new DLC in the near future called The Virtuous Cycle that will include a new Shell, a sweet new changing silvered weapon, and more of the deep dark Fall Grimm.
Mortal Shell, a promising Soulslike title from Cold Symmetry and Playstack is coming to PS4, Xbox One, and the Epic Store on August 18th.
Beat-Em-Up
One of the greatest video game adaptations of TMNT has gotten bigger! The new Dimension Shellshock DLC for TMNT Shredder’s Revenge is now available on all platforms.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder’s Revenge pays tribute to some of the best TMNT games of the past in the best ways. One of the most anticipated games of the year is now available!
Dawn of the Monsters, a new beat-em-up from Way Forward and 13AM Games, has all the right ingredients for a celebration of the kaiju genre. The game is out now!
Way Forward continue to set the bar for style with River City Girls, a beat-em-up spin-off of the Kunio-Kun games featuring two girls looking to save their boyfriends from thugs. River City Girls is out now on just about every platform.
Fighting Games
While GigaBash has shocked kaiju and tokusatsu fans alike with previous DLC packs starring Godzilla and Ultraman characters the next DLC features two original designs, R.O.J.A.K. and Balzarr.
SNK surprises players with an EVO 2024 shadow drop release of SNK VS. CAPCOM SVC CHAOS on Steam, GOG, Switch, and PS4.
Improving on one of the best-selling games, Jojo’s Bizarre: Adventure All-Star Battle R is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. Steam version launches tomorrow! New Stone Ocean episodes are out today on Netflix!
EVO 2022 has wrapped up but from a teaser of Tekken 8 to new characters Kimberly and Juri for Street Fighter 6 to Bridget joining the roster of Guilty Gear Strive there’s a lot of fighting game news to consider.
Announced via an update from the game’s producer, Persona Arena 4 Ultimax is getting a rollback netcode update for PS4 and Steam this summer.
New free DLC has dropped for Melty Blood Type Lumina on all but Switch in select regions.
Horror
Take a trip to an eerie abandoned theme park on the Nintendo Switch in Crow Country, a retro-inspired survival horror game with a satisfying twist on an iconic visual style.
Nearly every trailer shown about the Silent Hill 2 remake resulted in hesitation from gamers and critics alike. Yet, now that the review embargo has lifted, there is a surprising amount of praise for this title.
The initial release date of the long awaited adaptation of Junji Ito's seminal story Uzumaki was revealed during Anime Expo, airing on MAX and Adult Swim.
Perennial Order, a plant horror boss rush game from Gardenfiend Games and SOEDESCO is releasing for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PS5 in early September.
With new scenarios, added lore, and new console ports there is a ton of reasons to return to or try The Mortuary Assistant, available now on all major gaming consoles and PC digital storefronts.
Available now on Steam, Life Eater is a horror game revolving around abduction for ritual sacrifice to halt the end of the world. The game is the latest from Strange Scaffold, the team behind El Paso Elsewhere.


After four years of engineering, an FPGA N64 has been revealed. The Analogue 3D will be available to preorder later this month, offering 100% compatibility. A new controller by 8bitdo was also announced in collaboration with Analogue.