A signed copy of the original NES version of influential puzzle classic Tetris is to be auctioned off to support a trans charity. Per Alyssa Mercante on X (formerly Twitter), the cartridge has been…
July 23, 2024 | 11:12 EDT
A super-rare Nintendo World Championships NES cartridge is about to be put up for auction at $10,000, and it's apparently the first of its kind to be publicly sold in ten years. If you know your…
July 22, 2024 | 11:21 EDT
Nintendo has revealed what's behind the mysterious Emio trailer that appeared on the studio's official YouTube channel last week, and it's actually a new entry in a long-dormant (well, sort of)…
July 17, 2024 | 10:33 EDT
Nintendo has released the first three three Densetsu no Starfy games (known as The Legendary Starfy outside of Japan) in the West for the first time via its Nintendo Switch Online service. The three…
July 12, 2024 | 08:22 EDT
Arc System Works and Yuke's have announced Double Dragon Revive, a new entry in the long-running Double Dragon series of beat-'em-up games. Due to land sometime in 2025, Double Dragon Revive …
July 11, 2024 | 09:02 EDT
Aspyr has announced a Star Wars: Bounty Hunter remaster, bringing the 2002 original to PC and consoles complete with a visual overhaul and gameplay improvements. According to a press release, Bounty…
June 27, 2024 | 11:39 EDT
Limited Run Games has announced a slew of retro re-releases as part of its LRG3 summer showcase, including cult classic platformers, PS1-era action games, and more. Over the course of the roughly 37…
June 21, 2024 | 08:35 EDT
Nintendo has added five classic Mega Man games to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and they're available to enjoy right now if you're a subscriber. The first five numbered Mega Man games for the…
June 7, 2024 | 08:29 EDT
Nightdive Studios appears to be teasing some kind of remaster or remake of 2002's The Thing, if a recent post on social media is anything to go by. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Nightdive…
June 6, 2024 | 09:15 EDT
Upcoming raising simulator remake Princess Maker 2 Regeneration has been delayed on PlayStation consoles after Sony demanded changes to the game on its platforms. Per an announcement made by…
May 31, 2024 | 10:51 EDT
Atari has announced that it has acquired the Intellivision brand and game library, putting to rest a 45-year-old rivalry between the two classic gaming companies. In a post on the official Atari…
May 23, 2024 | 09:54 EDT
Nintendo has released three new Game Boy titles for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, and they're all part of the console's original launch lineup from way back in 1989. Since Game Boy games first…
May 15, 2024 | 08:56 EDT
Nintendo has officially announced Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition, a NES Remix-style collection of challenges based on games from the NES library. The game was first spotted via the ESRB…
May 8, 2024 | 10:54 EDT
Update May 3rd 4:31AM: Limited Run Games has responded to the controversy surrounding its 3DO releases, promising to "do better". The company responded to our request for comment yesterday,…
May 3, 2024 | 04:36 EDT
Two more Nintendo 64 games have been released for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack members, and they're perfect if you're a fan of overlooked cult classics. Of course, the Switch Online N64…
April 24, 2024 | 08:51 EDT
Atari has announced it's bringing back its Infogrames label as a publishing wing, and the newly-minted label's first acquisition has also been revealed. Infogrames is actually the name under which…
April 23, 2024 | 09:25 EDT
Nintendo has released three more SNES and Super Famicom games for the Nintendo Switch Online library, and two of them have never been released outside of Japan before. Your first game is the quirky…
April 12, 2024 | 08:45 EDT
Update: PO'ed: Definitive Edition is, in fact, very real. Nightdive has confirmed that although the game was announced on April Fools' Day, it's very much a real project, so it's safe to get hyped if…
April 1, 2024 | 09:19 EDT
Konami has announced Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, which will collect some of the earliest Yu-Gi-Oh! video games. It's coming West, although we don't yet know when. The collection was originally…
February 5, 2024 | 09:50 EST
Nintendo has announced that Golden Sun and its sequel, Golden Sun: The Lost Age, are heading to Nintendo Switch Online next week. Golden Sun was first revealed to be heading to Switch Online when…
January 12, 2024 | 04:15 EST
Plaion and Retro Games have announced The 400 Mini, a new mini-console that aims to recreate the retro stylings of the late-70s Atari 400 computer. Launching in March, the machine will feature 25…
January 11, 2024 | 10:21 EST
Homebrew NES adventure game Courier has been fully funded on Kickstarter in less than three hours. The game, which will be fully playable on actual NES machines, had a relatively modest funding goal…
January 2, 2024 | 11:52 EST
Nintendo has announced three new games for the Nintendo Switch Online N64 lineup. Technically, today's announcement only contains two new titles, since we already knew that Jet Force Gemini was…
December 8, 2023 | 10:00 EST
Nintendo has announced that Rare shooter Jet Force Gemini is heading to Nintendo Switch Online soon. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Nintendo announces that the game will be coming to…
November 22, 2023 | 08:20 EST
Nightdive has announced that its upcoming Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion remaster has been delayed by a couple of weeks. The remaster was originally supposed to launch on November 14th, but it seems…
November 10, 2023 | 10:47 EST
Atari has announced that it is to acquire retro gaming specialist studio Digital Eclipse. The deal is expected to be finalized in the coming days and totals $20m in value, with $6.5m of that being…
October 31, 2023 | 09:04 EDT
Nintendo has announced three more retro games for the Nintendo Switch Online library, and they're perfect for spooky season. Last week saw the addition of Mario Party 3 to the service's Expansion…
October 31, 2023 | 04:46 EDT
Nintendo has revealed that classic party game Mario Party 3 is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online later this week. The game will join other N64 games like Excitebike 64, Pokemon Snap, and …
October 25, 2023 | 03:58 EDT
Nightdive Studios has announced the Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster release date. The game, which is a remastered version of the 1995 classic Star Wars: Dark Forces, arrives on PC and consoles on…
October 24, 2023 | 10:41 EDT
Microids has released a new Flashback 2 story trailer, introducing us to Conrad Hart and the conspiracy he's trying to dismantle. The trailer sets up the narrative for Flashback 2, which will see…
October 9, 2023 | 08:39 EDT
Kalypso and developer Claymore Game Studios have announced Commandos: Origins, the first new Commandos game in many years. The game will, as you've probably guessed, examine the origins of the…
October 5, 2023 | 08:54 EDT
Atari has announced a Haunted House release date, meaning you'll be able to play the upcoming roguelite retro revival just in time for spooky season. Per a press release, Haunted House launches…
September 18, 2023 | 09:03 EDT
Nintendo has announced four more games for the Nintendo Switch Online service, three of which were never released outside of Japan. Previous Switch Online drops have seen obscure gems like Crusader…
September 6, 2023 | 08:36 EDT
Nintendo has announced another beloved N64 classic for Nintendo Switch Online in the form of racer Excitebike 64. The game is coming to the service's Expansion Pack addon next week, joining other…
August 25, 2023 | 03:35 EDT
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360 store is to close its doors for good next year. According to a post on the official Xbox site, the Xbox 360 store will close down on July 29th, after which…
August 17, 2023 | 09:33 EDT
Two retro Pokemon classics have been added to the roster of Nintendo Switch Online, as announced during today's Pokemon Presents showcase. Pokemon Trading Card Game has made its way to the service's…
August 8, 2023 | 10:12 EDT
The PlayStation 2 is the best selling video game console of all time (as much as the Nintendo Switch is giving it a run for its money) and of course the library is made up of thousands of games.…
August 4, 2023 | 09:36 EDT
THQ Nordic has announced that Piranha Bytes' cult RPG classic Gothic is making its way to Nintendo Switch. Importantly, this isn't the Gothic remake that's currently in the works over at Alkimia…
August 3, 2023 | 09:18 EDT
Two classic Game Boy Zelda games have been added to Nintendo Switch Online. The Zelda Oracle titles, which comprise Oracle of Seasons and Oracle of Ages, are now available to check out if you're a…
July 27, 2023 | 02:43 EDT
The brilliantly-named HyperMegaTech has announced the Super Pocket, a new retro arcade handheld that comes complete with a bunch of classic arcade titles for you to enjoy. It comes in two editions:…
July 12, 2023 | 10:39 EDT
Arc System Works has announced that River City: Rival Showdown, the 2016 3DS remake of classic RPG beat-'em-up River City Ransom, is heading to PS4, Switch, and PC in October. Of course, these…
July 6, 2023 | 03:35 EDT
Microids has unveiled a new Flashback 2 trailer, and you're in for a treat if you're a fan of the series. The trailer reintroduces the iconic Titan Jungle location, which will be familiar if you've…
July 3, 2023 | 06:08 EDT
Nintendo has announced four new Genesis games for the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack service. You're getting two classic sidescrolling platformers and two Zelda-inspired action RPGs, and…
June 28, 2023 | 03:24 EDT
If more recent Fire Emblem games haven't been scratching that pure strategy itch, Nintendo has some good news for you. 2003's Fire Emblem is now available as part of Nintendo Switch Online's Game Boy…
June 23, 2023 | 10:49 EDT
Nintendo has revealed four new games that have made their way to the Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. If you're a member, you can now enjoy two more Game Boy games, a SNES game, and a NES…
June 6, 2023 | 08:19 EDT
Are you a fan of classic SSI PC games from the 90s? If so, then SNEG is essentially your best friend right now, as the company has announced another 4 SSI classics heading to Steam and GOG this month…
May 12, 2023 | 08:09 EDT
Fans of retro beat-'em-ups rejoice, for a new Double Dragon game is lining up to take your metaphorical quarters. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons adds roguelite elements to the classic beat…
May 3, 2023 | 09:19 EDT
Legendary retro gaming studio Atari has announced that it has acquired 12 classic arcade gaming properties. The studio says this acquisition has been effected in order to "expand digital and physical…
March 16, 2023 | 09:52 EDT