Barbie is back in a new retro collection from Atari

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 …

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Marsupilami 2 – Salsa Palombia swings into view this September

Nobody expected much of Marsupilami: Hoobadventure when it launched in 2021, yet in this social media age, word quickly spread of its virtues. This licensed platformer was a more than serviceable alternative to Donkey Kong Country Returns, exceeding expectations. A sequel is now on the cards, due out 3rd September. Marsupilami 2: Salsa Palombia is …

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Hitman Classic Trilogy Remastered targets a 2027 release

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. …

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Driftland: The Magic Revival review

First impressions can change in mere moments – either for better or worse. Playing an anticipated new release to find that it suffers from poor performance and input lag can be disheartening. Conversely, you may play something that doesn’t look too hot only to find a new favourite – and that’s always a minor pleasure …

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SOMBRAS: negative frames is an indie take on Fatal Frame

What happens when you mix Fatal Frame with Life is Strange? A photography-based horror adventure with themes of childhood trauma, of course. We’re in for a dollop of nostalgia too, thanks to SOMBRAS: negative frames’ early noughties setting. Starring Shiomi Alterio, a Japanese-Spanish photography student, SOMBRAS: negative frames involves exploring dark yet familiar Japanese city …

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Village of the Curse review

It’s always nice to know what you’re getting into. Lord knows that I would have appreciated knowing that some of the pixel art RPGs I recently reviewed were 20-30 hours long, and not the 8-10 I foolishly assumed going in. First-person horror Village of the Curse makes its intentions clear within moments, noting that it’s …

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Bubsy 4D review

Christmas 1993 was my introduction to Accolade’s furry mascot, with the first Bubsy gift-wrapped under the tree alongside the Super Nintendo Mario All-Stars bundle. While Bubsy earned a few positive reviews in the gaming magazines of the era and was certainly presented nicely, it didn’t take long for adolescent me to realise something was off. …

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