Retro Gaming News
Complete with gorgeous slipcover editions. Last year, we were gifted ON, a video game-focused tome from Hybrid Publications, penned by some of the biggest and brightest names in the game media business. That fine publication is getting a second volume, with features on topics as varied as PlayStation, ’90s horror titles, Pokémon, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Zelda…
Battle Monsters secret debug mode has been discovered almost 30 years later. We must admit, Scarab’s fighting game Battle Monsters isn’t a title we have thought about much since we first heard about it back in the 90s. The Sega Saturn title, which was originally released in Japan in 1995, was reviewed quite poorly when…
“Welcome in the new era of retrogaming”. In the past few years, we’ve seen an explosion of new games for retro systems, giving classic consoles like the NES, Game Boy and Genesis a new lease of life. Producing cartridges along with manuals and packaging is no mean feat, however, and there’s a big element of…
A demo for ‘Banana Bash!’ is available now! A new NES game is in development from a group of veteran developers, which includes former members of iNiS & Elite Beat Agents. And it’s just got a great new demo ahead of its crowdfunding campaign that is set to launch in Q2 2025. Banana Bash! sees…
Update: Poster is revealed. Tue 29th Oct 2024 Konami’s Castlevania series is to get its own musical in Japan, it has been revealed. The vampire-hunting franchise – which began life back in the mid-’80s – will be adapted into a musical by Takarazuka Revue (thanks, Famitsu). Read the full article on timeextension.com Update: Poster is…
For Nintendo Switch & PS4. Earlier this week, Clear River Games announced that it will be bringing out a pair of physical editions for BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted — City Connection’s enhanced port of Toaplan’s Sega Saturn bullet hell shoot ’em up — for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Up until now, players either had the…
Or Neon Genesis Evangelion, if you’d prefer. Released back in 2023, the Miyoo Mini Plus remains a solid favourite in handheld emulation circles thanks to its low price, pocket-friendly design and relatively powerful internals. It has since been overtaken by some other portable devices, but thanks to a new collaboration with Skull Gaming, reseller MechDIY…
The future is now. Blaze has announced that there will be an Evercade Showcase this coming Monday, March 31st. The broadcast will focus on “upcoming NEOGEO products and more,” and takes place at 8 PM UK time (3 PM EST/12 PM PST) on the official Evercade YouTube channel. Read the full article on timeextension.com The…
“What an enviable story!”. Former Nintendo staffer and Star Fox artist Takaya Imamura has recently noted the 30th anniversary of Sega’s Panzer Dragoon, a title which shares similarities with Fox McCloud’s early adventures. Speaking on social media, Imamura—who has just released Omega 6 on modern systems—says he was “shocked” to see “such an amazing game”…
Summary Embark on a purr-fectly perilous adventure as this lil kitty cat took an unfortunate cat-nap and ended up stranded sky high! With no way but down, unleash your feline agility and platforming prowess to navigate your descent through the urban jungle in this whimsical and gravity-defying escapade! CLICK HERE FOR GAME Planned Release Date: Apr…