Gex is back in June and smoother than ever

Limited Run Games has outlined their plans for the upcoming Gex Trilogy, announcing a release date and revealing physical editions, alongside a handful of new details. Due out 16th June on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC, all three titles included will have a rewind feature and the ability to save anywhere. Gex: Enter the …

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Gears of War: Reloaded brushes up the 2006 original, launches in August

Microsoft are taking a leaf out of Sony’s book and giving one of their classics a second remaster. Gears of War: Reloaded takes the 2006 original, which was revived in 2015 with Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, and brings it up to modern standards. We can expect 4K assets and remastered textures, improved shadows and reflections, …

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Relive motorsport history in the arcade-like Formula Legends

After toiling away in the licensed game mines for the last few years, 3DClouds are back to creating their own IP. Next month sees the release of the pirate adventure Trident’s Tale, while the newly announced accessible racer Formula Legends is due later this year on all formats. Although an arcade-like experience, it will still feature …

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Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded steps up to Steam and GOG

We haven’t heard much from upstart publisher Rock It Games of late, presumably still hard at work on the strategic SPACE INVADERS: Deck Commander – which entered early access on PC last year. The retro focused studio has managed to push a new release out of the door though. Jaleco Sports: Bases Loaded is out …

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Wings of Endless descends onto PC and consoles in May

If you enjoyed the recent 2D explorative platformer Shadow of the Orient, or perhaps have an appreciation for the genre as a whole, then you may want to mark 8th May on your calendar – the day the similar looking pixel art endeavour Wings of Endless is set to launch. Due on all formats for …

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Farming Simulator 16-bit Edition announced for Mega Drive/Genesis

Well, pickle our plums. GIANTS’ all-conquering Farming Simulator is about to gain a Mega Drive/Genesis release on a physical cartridge. This isn’t an entirely new game – it was first seen in Farming Simulator 25’s collector’s edition, which was only for PC. This marks the first time the 16-bit version has gained a physical release …

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Vertical shooter Tiger Heli gains a new Atari 7800 conversion

Atari fans are about receive a brand new cartridge release, and for once this isn’t a homebrew game – although there are a few more on their way. Toaplan’s 1985 vertical shooter Tiger Heli is being developed from the ground up for the Atari 7800, intended to be played on the recently released Atari 2600+ …

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Three new Evercade carts and two new Super Pocket handhelds announced

During today’s short and relatively sweet Evercade Showcase, a total of five announcements were made. Specifically, three new cartridges and two new Super Pocket handhelds. The first announcement was of the peculiarly titled Windjammers, Karnov & Friends – which includes the two titular arcade games along with the shooters Atomic Runner Chelnov, Vapor Trail: Hyper …

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Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy gets an UE5 glow-up in April

1999 adventure Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy, originally released on PC and PS1, is about to receive an Unreal Engine 5 powered remake. Although often compared to Myst, it laid the groundwork for the Syberia series. It was also a surprise hit in parts of Europe, eventually crossing the 1m sales mark. Set in a forgotten Latin …

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Scrolling pixel art brawler MARVEL Cosmic Invasion announced

DotEmu and Tribute, the dynamic duo behind the excellent Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge, are working on MARVEL Cosmic Invasion – as announced during today’s Nintendo Direct. This scrolling pixel art brawler pits Wolverine, Spider-Man, Nova, Phyla-Vell, Captain America and more against Super Villain Annihilus. A tagteam ‘Cosmic Swap’ …

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