HAMSTER Corporation, purveyors of the weekly Arcade Archives series and the slightly more irregular Console Archives, have added another publisher’s works to their catalogue. Warashi Inc’s games will not only be coming to Arcade Archives and Console Archives, but can potentially gain outside releases through licensing. This means collections from other retro-focused publishers may be …
Predictably, this physics-based puzzler starts off simple, giving players a chance to learn its controls and mechanics. More unpredictably, this grace period lasts far longer than it needs to. It isn’t until twenty minutes in that the first puzzle with a ‘fail state’ appears, and even then, the difficulty level thereafter remains low. In fact, …
The World Cup involves bringing the entire world together. Somewhat fittingly, Latin America publisher QUByte are bringing back the ‘90s platformer Soccer Kid – originally developed here in the UK by Krisalis Software. Soccer Kid Collection includes the SNES and MS-DOS versions, and will feature save states, CRT filters, screen size options, and a gallery of …
Welcome to the abyss. This moonbase megastructure was abandoned after being consumed by a force known as The Scourge. Now a prison, those incarcerated can knock a few years off their stay by taking on missions considered too dangerous for anyone else. This proposition tempts our heroine, Fawkes, a jailbird with a hefty sentence. It …
Last week was extremely busy for new releases. The latest UK retail chart reflects this with an all-new top three – something we haven’t seen in a while. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight was the biggest seller, topping the all formats top 40 and the PS5 chart. The caped crusader had to settle …
James Bond games, just like LEGO movie tie-ins, were once a yearly fixture of the gaming calendar. This trend came to an end after EA and Activision milked the spy franchise completely dry. Fourteen years on from the dismal 007 Legends, 007 First Light sees Bond blessed with a fresh vision – something clearly needed …
There’s something very appealing about slot machine roguelikes. The mechanics of a gambling device translate well to the genre, lining up matching reels perfectly either for a huge payout or a damaging blow. The flashing lights, pitched sound effects, and chinking of coins are all pleasing to the senses too. Recently, CloverPit and Luck Be …
Newborn publisher Acclaim are heading to the BITSummit expo in Kyoto, armed with two releases. The vibrant looking HYPERyuki: Snowboard Syndicate – inspired by SSX and Jet Set Radio – was announced several months ago, and is fast nearing completion. Kidbash: Super Legend meanwhile is a new acquisition, looking promising even in this early state. …
Claiming that the ‘90s platforming mascot ZOOL is about to make a comeback would be hyperbolic, as the first game starring the ninja ant (from the Nth dimension) was re-released digitally not long ago, in addition to headlining the Evercade’s Gremlin Collection. Nevertheless, retro enthusiasts can add a new physical set to their collection this …
So, there we were, ready to discuss LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight’s positive critical reception, only to be hit with the sudden realisation that, unbelievably, it isn’t hitting the Switch 2 this week. The LEGO franchise has always performed well on Nintendo platforms, even sticking with the Wii U throughout its much-maligned life, …
Back in 2021, the relaxed town-building art tool (of sorts) Townscaper hit PC and Switch, and more crucially, Xbox Game Pass. Now, five years later, comes SUMMERHOUSE – a similar chilled experience centred around creating cosy neighbourhoods, with a special focus on sun-drenched locations. While it isn’t available on Game Pass, which is the ideal …
Describing Yodelee Golf as the craziest golf game ever is a pretty bold claim when Aqua Teen Hunger Force Zombie Ninja Pro-Am exists. Developer Q-Games, of PixelJunk fame, may just be able to pull it off, though. Based around four-player matches, Yodelee Golf sees players pursue a single ball across low-poly ray-traced courses while using motorbikes, …
Many indie games in the roguelike genre can be considered unassuming. Rune Dice fits that bill, predominantly featuring a single screen consisting of a dice pit and little else. The same could also be said for the smash hit Vampire Survivors, with its diminutive crudely animated sprites. It’s not until playing these games for a …
There’s more shuffling than usual going on in the latest UK retail (physical) chart, along with a few new arrivals, re-entries, and surprise belated appearances. After making a comeback at no.1 last week, EA Sports FC 26 has fallen to #8. It’s no longer no.1 in any of the single format charts either, making way …
Considering Playground Games’ track record, there was no doubt that Forza Horizon 6 was going to be great. What has come as a surprise, however, is just how great it is – it’s currently the highest rated release of 2026 so far, boasting a 92% Metacritic score that beats the likes of Resident Evil Requiem, …
