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By Jonathan ToyadVerified|July 21, 2024|2 Comments
After the KOF XV top 6 EVO 2024 tournament, SNK announced a new port of one of its existing fighting games, and it's quite a doozy. SNK has announced SNK vs Capcom SVC Chaos for PC, PS4, and Nintendo Switch. The new port will have all 36 SNK and Capcom characters selectable from the get-go, including superbosses Athena (the goddess version, not ...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|July 18, 2024|0 Comment
Have you heard about the retro Japanese horror adventure game called Hollow Cocoon? Previously released on PC via Steam last December, this self-published game by developer Nayuta Studio is now making its way to the Nintendo Switch next week, thanks to publisher Regista. The game is set in Japan during the 1980s and follows the story of Mina...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|July 15, 2024|0 Comment
Canari Games, the studio behind the popular sci-fi platformer Lunark, has officially announced the release date for its highly anticipated retro pixel art adventure game, Castaway. In Castaway, players step into the shoes of Martin, a character whose spacecraft crash-lands on an unexplored island. In the aftermath of the crash, Martin's weapons ...
By Lewis LarcombeVerified|July 4, 2024|0 Comment
In a nostalgic wave of change, Nintendo has officially closed the chapter on its Wii U repair support program, citing an unfortunate lack of replacement parts. For years, this service was a lifeline for Wii U owners, allowing them to send their consoles to Nintendo for repair or replacement using genuine parts. However, the inevitable has come to p...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|July 3, 2024|0 Comment
Rainy Frog and Rainy Night Creations have announced their upcoming new IP, which draws heavy inspiration from Metal Gear Solid and Syphon Filter. Titled Spy Drops, the game promises to feature modern effects such as lighting and shadows, modern weapons, and a local multiplayer option. In Spy Drops, players will assume the role of a member of...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|June 21, 2024|0 Comment
Retro game publishers and physical media evangelists Limited Run Games have announced a lot of titles that will get the physical release treatment. Oh, and also a bunch of remasters and ports of classic titles for this current gaming generation. "In what proved to be a non-stop hit parade, LRG3 2024 aimed to deliver a killer line-up of classics, m...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|June 21, 2024|0 Comment
Sunsoft, a game company known for its many NES retro gaming hits back in the 90s, is bringing back a classic 2D title this year. The company, alongside developers Clear River Games and Bitwave Games, will be releasing a sequel to its cult classic platformer Gimmick! in 2024. The sequel, Gimmick! 2, will be out for PC, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PS5,...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|June 14, 2024|0 Comment
Fans of the recently released retro-inspired survival horror game, Crow Country, will be delighted to know that the game's official soundtrack album is now available for purchase on Steam and Bandcamp. The digital album was first released on 22 May on Bandcamp, followed by the release for Steam as a DLC today. The playlist was made by Crow Count...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|June 8, 2024|0 Comment
During Summer Game Fest 2024, Hasbro and Digital Eclipse announced Mighty Morphin Power Ranger Rita's Rewind, which launches for PC in late 2024. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is an all-new adventure with an original storyline that both respects and remixes Power Rangers lore with scenarios and gameplay that will be both familiar...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|June 7, 2024|2 Comments
Crow Country, a game that harkens back to the era of PS1, was met with widespread critical acclaim upon its release on May 9 across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms. This fresh offering from SFB Games casts players as special agent Mara Forest, tasked with probing the secrets of a forsaken, spine-chilling theme park. The narrative centres on ...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|June 4, 2024|0 Comment
Publisher Dotemu and developer Leikir Studio have announced a major update for its upcoming Metal Slug spin-off game, Metal Slug Tactics. The turn-based strategy game will be out in Fall 2024 for PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. A demo will be available for the PC version (via Steam) from 10th to 17th June for a limited time. Che...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|May 22, 2024|1 Comment
Back in 1992, video game publication Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM) made an elaborate April's Fool joke involving Street Fighter 2. Basically, the publication made up a secret boss players can fight named Sheng Long who can only appear if you meet insane conditions in your arcade playthrough of the fighting game. Sheng Long is basically Ryu and Ke...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|May 17, 2024|2 Comments
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/SGenre: Survival horror, Retro, Story Rich, Puzzle, Third-Person Shooter It feels like ages ago since I’ve played games on the PlayStation 1. The anticipation that arises as you insert the CD into the main console, fearful of encountering a hiccup during the loading process. Desp...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|May 16, 2024|1 Comment
Platform(s): PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 Genre: Metroidvania, Search Action, retro If this new Metroidvania is any indication of the future of video game publishing, bring in more legacy YouTubers taking big chances then! From Bigmode Games (the small-time game publishing company of Jason "videogamedunkey" Gastrow) comes Animal Well, ...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|May 10, 2024|0 Comment
London-based studio SFB Games has recently launched its anticipated retro survival horror game, Crow Country. If you are fond of 90s horror games like Resident Evil on PlayStation 1, then you will surely want to give this title a try. Crow Country is set in the 1990s, and you play as the protagonist Mara Forest, who investigates an abandoned...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|May 8, 2024|0 Comment
Feeling competitive with 8-bit games but don't want to bust out the old NES, since it's more than 40 years since you've had one? Well, Nintendo has the next best thing coming out in a few months. Nintendo has announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for the Nintendo Switch. The game is basically a collection of NES 8-bit games (13 of ...
By Jonathan ToyadVerified|April 29, 2024|0 Comment
Looks like Street Fighter 6 is getting out of early access according to some players (and maybe Tokido). Jokes aside, the Capcom 2D fighting game is getting the last character in its Season 1 Pass and it's a doozy: Akuma/Gouki. He will be available in the game on 22nd May as part of the Season Pass 1. Seems like he still has all of his special m...
By Alleef AshaariVerified|April 22, 2024|0 Comment
Platform(s): PC (Steam and Epic), Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Atari VCSGenre: Action Adventure, Exploration, Arcade, Space Sim Brazillian developer Dreams Uncorporated's last game was 2021's Cris Tales, an ambitious but flawed attempt at making a non-Japanese JRPG. Three years later, they delve into a different genre, going back...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|April 17, 2024|0 Comment
SFB Games has recently announced that the upcoming retro survival horror game, Crow Country, will be arriving on the Xbox Series X/S platform at the beginning of next month. This news comes in addition to the previously announced plan for PlayStation 5 and PC. Drawing inspiration from the classics that defined the PlayStation 1 era, such as ...
By Ali'sha HarrisVerified|April 4, 2024|0 Comment
Canari Games, the developers behind the critically acclaimed sci-fi platformer title Lunark, have announced a new IP under its belt, Castaway. This game offers a multitude of gameplay options, including unique weapon capabilities, and caters to players of all ages. It boasts charming pixel graphics that evoke memories of the 8-bit console era, acco...
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