A new Commodore 64 collection is on the horizon, featuring ten titles from publisher Cosmi. This isn’t a simple case of a bunch of re-releases and a new menu screen. Ziggurat are including a remake of Forbidden Forest that features artwork intended to resemble a medieval 14th-century tapestry. Additionally, Marvel and DC comics veterans are …
The frantic, satanical, heavy metal first-person shooter Painkiller is being revived by Saber’s publishing arm 3D Realms and developer Anshar Studios. Set in Purgatory, four playable characters star – Ink, Void, Sol and Roch – who have unique perks that can be further boosted by collecting tarot cards. There we were thinking poker was vogue. …
The recently revived Argonaut Games are preparing their Croc Legend of the Gobbos remaster for an April 2nd release on all formats, with the PC version launching on GOG. This 3D platformer, which was a hit on PS1 and also a graphical showcase for the then floundering SEGA Saturn, is being updated with new quality …
Developer Pocket Trap has announced Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo, a top-down adventure similar to Zelda III et al, only with a major spin – protagonist Pippit, a blue bat, uses his trusty yoyo not just to harm enemies but to also get around the environment with speed and grace. The ‘Pipistrello’ part of the …
Activision seems so fixated on Call of Duty these days that we were concerned Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was never going to happen. Luckily, it is – and it isn’t far away either. Due out 11th July on all formats (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch and PC) and on Xbox …
Isometric puzzle platformer Head Over Heels – originally released on the likes of the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 – is gaining a deluxe remake on PC this week (6th March) with a Switch release to follow later this year. Published by SpecNext, it features updated level designs, refined controls, and a new soundtrack by …
We never imagined Bitmap Bureau (Xeno Crisis, Final Vendetta, Battle Axe) to take on a licensed project, but the chance to incorporate the Terminator franchise into a new arcade-style shooter was likely too good to pass on. Terminator 2D: NO FATE is intended to be the quality T2 game we never saw in the ‘90s, …
Clear River Games are starting to outline their 2025 slate, with two titles confirmed for March and April, set to arrive both digitally and at retail. The scrolling mech shooter Assault Suit Leynos 2 Saturn Tribute arrives 21st March on PS4, PS5 and Switch, with the physical release planned for 22nd May. This series was better …
Arcade-style scrolling brawler The Phantom, based on the 90-year-old costumed hero, is only a few weeks away, due on PC and consoles on 12th March. Developed by Art of Play, it has a storyline approved by IP holders King Features, and artwork to match the comic’s origins. Set over 14 stages, you’re able to play …
Numskull are aiming for the stars with Stratogun, a vector-style arcade shooter inspired by ‘80s classics. The action is mapped onto a sphere, known as The Red Orbit, which you’re able to whiz around at high speed while blasting all manner of geometric shapes. The difficulty level is intended to be easy to learn but …
If you grew up in the ‘90s you may recall the Samurai Pizza Cats – a 1990 anime, originally known as Kyatto Ninden Teyandee, that was localised for Western audiences. To celebrate the franchise’s 35th anniversary a new video game is in development. Samurai Pizza Cats: Blast from the Past is being created by the …
While a second Tomb Raider collection for Evercade was always likely, we thought it might appear closer to the lucrative winter period. But no – Tomb Raider Collection 2 will be in this year’s second wave of carts, due out in April. This collection brings together 1999’s Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation and 2000’s Tomb Raider: …
If the recent Evercade cartridges weren’t enough, there’s yet another way available to experience Toaplan’s back catalogue. Not that we’re complaining, you understand – the former arcade giant’s games have always deserved to reach a bigger audience. TATSUJIN’s Amusement Arcade Toaplan is available now for iOS and Android, offering a similar experience to Capcom Arcade Stadium. …
With today’s announcement of Atari Arcade 2 planned for an April release, Blaze’s Evercade line-up for 2025 is starting to take shape. This cartridge, numbered #14, will include ten arcade titles. For reference, the now-discontinued Atari Arcade 1 featured thirteen games. The titles here are mostly obscure. Berzerk and Frenzy are recent acquisitions, originally released …
The bushwhacking Metal Gear Solid Delta isn’t the only stealth adventure Konami has in the pipeline, as they’ve also picked up publishing duties for ZDT Studio’s underwater caper Darwin’s Paradox. Seemingly inspired by Finding Dory’s Hank, ergo every scene featuring the seven-limbed octopus, this colourful and creative looking adventure sees Darwin forcefully leave his natural habit, …