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“He had been supporting me for over 20 years”. Shutaro Iida, who worked alongside Koji Igarashi on the Castlevania and Bloodstained series of games, passed away on February 10th at the age of 52, we’re sad to report. He had been battling cancer since 2024. Iida’s list of credits is remarkable, and his impact on…
Designed the Master System, Genesis, Saturn and Dreamcast. Hideki Sato, the legendary hardware designer behind Sega’s most popular consoles, has passed away. He was 75. Sato joined Sega in 1971, and was first involved with the company’s arcade business. He would find fame within the firm’s domestic hardware division, designing the SG-1000, Master System, Mega…
Space Channel 5! PaRappa the Rapper! Minecraft on Saturn! Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. Read the full article on timeextension.com Space Channel 5! PaRappa the Rapper! Minecraft on…
The newest entry in the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Cultures Series, The Legend of Zelda and Philosophy does pretty much exactly what you’d expect. It explains broader philosophical ideas from the perspective of the Legend of Zelda games. But don’t let the fact that this book comes from an academic publisher fool you. This…
Ten Dates is the sequel to the interactive rom-com, Five Dates, taking place in the post-pandemic world. Misha, a millennial from London in search of that elusive in-person connection, tricks her best friend Ryan into going to a speed dating event with her. Each with their own five potential matches, Misha and Ryan must pluck…
There’s something uniquely special about gathering together with fellow gamers to celebrate the retro titles that defined our childhoods. Whether it’s a local arcade event, a vintage gaming convention, or a themed meet-up at a nearby café, nostalgic gaming events have become a cherished tradition for many. These gatherings are more than just a chance…
Earlier today, Stern Pinball confirmed the existence of a Pokémon Pinball table and immediately made it available to order. While the Pokémon franchise is a broad one spanning decades, the Stern table is noteworthy for hearkening back to the 90s era of the franchise. All the Pokémon immediately visible in the trailer hail from…
Celebrate the landmark game that launched Ubisoft onto the global stage with a charming mix of humor, fun, art, and challenging gameplay. Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition features five versions of the 1995 hit, along with bonus levels, enhancements, and an interactive documentary. https://atari.com/products/rayman-30th-anniversary-edition Developed by Digital Eclipse in collaboration with Ubisoft Montpellier, this anniversary release…
Checking my inbox for the latest game news, and I’ve found out through Saberman, that JOTD’s previously mentioned work in progress Arcade to Amiga port of the button mashing game of ‘Track & Field’ by Centuri/Konami. Has finally been released as a v.1.04 for the Commodore Amiga with music by n09! A game in which, as one person…
Looks even inch like a classic 2D Metroidvania. Yesterday brought us the very welcome news that Konami is finally resurrecting its Castlevania series with Belmont’s Curse. I can’t wait to get my teeth into this new game, created in collaboration with Motion Twin and Evil Empire (Dead Cells) – but I’ve noticed a few people…