Blaze’s offshoot HyperMegaTech – responsible for the Super Pocket line of Evercade compatible handhelds – has announced a new range of Super Micro arcade game keychains. Due out in October for £19.99 each, they feature a 2″ RGB TFT screen (240×320 resolution), a control pad, a keyring loop, and a built-in speaker with volume control. …
We’ve seen a few outlandish games involving trains over the years, such as the PS2’s X-treme Express and the Wii’s Turbo Trainz. It’s now time for another, in the form of the trick-based Denshattack. A literal rail grinder, if you will. Believe it or not, there’s a story to explain the why a train is …
The retro re-releases keep on coming, with news that Nightdive are remastering Lucasfilm Games’ 1997 wild west shooter Outlaws, along with its 1998 Handful of Missions expansion. If memory serves, Outlaws was critically acclaimed – and is often attributed as one of the first FPSs to include a sniper rifle – but didn’t sell too well. This …
Atari has been teasing something Bubsy related over the past week or so. Many believed this was simply the confirmation of modern day analogue controls in Bubsy 3D – part of the upcoming Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection – but no, the publisher has just announced a brand new game starring the fearless feline. Bubsy …
In addition to putting the finishing touches on Terminator 2D: No Fate, the UK based Bitmap Bureau are hard at work on the mouthful that is He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction. It’s being developed in conjunction with Limited Run Games, who are presumably handling physical releases. This means we …
Earlier this month we looked at two new Game Boy Color games – available on physical cartridges and digitally for modern consoles. This trend doesn’t appear to be ending any time soon, with Mega Cat Studios announcing Gumball in Trick-Or-Treat Land. This sweet treat is a top-down family friendly adventure inspired by Earthbound and Undertale, …
Amiga shooter revival X-Out: Resurfaced must have managed to find an audience, as publisher ININ has a similar proposition lined-up for 2026. Apidya’ Special is a remake of the outdoorsy 1992 Amiga side-scroller Apidya that’s also based on a cancelled console port from the ’90s. ININ are keen to stress that this is a remake; …
Gamescom 2025 is set to lift the lid on Shenmue III Enhanced, which presumably means the first trailer will be unveiled at some point during the show. Until we get to see it in action, publisher ININ – who recently took control of Shenmue III – has revealed to expect from this just-announced enhanced version. …
If you’re into first-person sword slashers (Shadow Warrior, Bright Memory, Ghostunner) and are of the retro persuasion, then you might want to keep an eye out for Tokyo Underground Killer. Launching on Steam in September for a reasonable $9.99, it sees assassin Kobayashi take to Japan’s neon-lit streets in search of ten boss characters, slashing …
GameMill are bringing Fast & Furious: Arcade to consoles (PS5, Xbox Series and Switch) on 24th October. Although the press release doesn’t explicitly say, this appears to be the 2022 arcade game released by Raw Thrills. Backing this theory up, GameMill has also brought Raw Thrills’ Cruis’n Blast and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to consoles recently. …
QuakeCon 2025 is underway, and as is tradition, a new retro re-release has stealth launched on the digital services. This year it’s Heretic + Hexen receiving a revamp, courtesy of Nightdive. These fantasy themed spellcasters were originally released in 1994 and 1995 (respectively) and developed Raven Software – who are still around, currently toiling in …
Barely a week goes by without a new Metroidvania appearing on the digital storefronts. If you haven’t had your fill yet, The Good Old Days looks like one to watch. Aksys certainly thinks so, as they’ve snapped up publishing rights. ‘80s pop culture references help this childhood adventure stand out, with the trailer suggesting …
Solo developer Volcano Bytes hopes to capture the spirit of 1984 with their arcade style platformer Trasmoz Legends. It not only features pixel art limited to just 16 colours but has an authentic chiptune soundtrack powered by the Yamaha YM2203 sound chip. FM-driven basslines ahoy. The game itself appears to be a fusion of Donkey Kong and …
It’s Rare’s 40th anniversary and plans to celebrate have been revealed. This is certainly welcome news considering the gloom surrounding the UK studio of late. Today saw a blue heritage plaque unveiled at the site of Ultimate’s first studio in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Xbox owners can also download new gamerpics and a dynamic background – featuring an …
Retro Games’ full size modern Amiga console is currently caught up in a legal battle. In the meantime, PLAION and Retro Games are set to revisit the THEC64 Mini. THEC64 mini – Black Edition is a tribute to the underground C64 scene, featuring 25 modern retro games, many of which have been highly praised by …