By 1993, UK-based Flair Software was no stranger to the Commodore Amiga, even tasked with creating the movie-themed platformer Oscar as an Amiga CD32 pack-in. It was initially hoped that Zool 2 would become the flagship CD32 platformer, but Gremlin chose to add extra polish and release it on multiple formats at a later date, …
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 …
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+ …
To appreciate this HD remaster, it helps to understand the time it was released. Arriving in 1997 on PS1, making it a relatively early release for the system, its main competition was the original Crash Bandicoot. While a decent enough platformer, Crash’s corridor-like nature made it feel far more linear than the platform games N64 …
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 …
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 …
When a console enters its twilight years, its release schedule will often become sporadic. Games begin to mysteriously vanish or are outright cancelled, titles move over to different systems before being reworked, and some software only gains release in a specific region – usually where sales remain relatively strong. We’ve seen re-releases of a few …
Konami’s next retro collection will be GRADIUS ORIGINS, featuring six different arcade shooters. Regional iterations for each are being included, bringing the game count to 17. This includes the never re-released GRADIUS III AM Show, and an all new entry in the form of Salamander III – which features traditional pixel art. In typical retro …
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 …
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 …