A new retro-style JRPG called Tako no Himitsu has been announced, boasting an impressive line-up of developers from notable franchises. Deneos Games is leading the charge, following their successful title Save Me Mr Tako....
A modder has managed to convert an operating system that resembles Linux into a function on an unmodified Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), demonstrating impressive retro-tech innovation....
Konami, a well-known developer and publisher in the gaming industry, has recently renewed their trademark for Axelay, a highly regarded shoot 'em up game originally released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992. Axelay, developed by future Treasure members, is celebrated for showcasing the SNES’s power...
The popular retro handheld manufacturer ANBERNIC is once again in the spotlight with a leaked video showcasing their upcoming device, the RG40XX. This 4:3 ratio handheld is a blend of features from both the RG Cube and the RG556 models, incorporating LED joysticks which have become a favorite among gamers....
In a bid to right the wrongs of the original release, Robert Koon, one of the programmers on the iconic 1993 RTS game Dune II, is currently working on remastering the classic for Amiga AGA and OCS versions....
Limited Run Games and Square Enix have teamed up to announce the upcoming release of Fighting Force Collection for PlayStation 5 (PS5), PlayStation 4 (PS4), Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). Scheduled for release in 2025, this collection brings back the classic brawler games Fighting Force and its sequel, Fighting Force 2....
I've been using 86Box for some time now and figured I was finally ready to talk about it. It's one of my go to applications when testing PC software (and even some hardware!)...
Andy Dyer, a renowned figure in the British video game magazine industry known for his work at Commodore Format, Total!, and Mega Fame, has sadly passed away....
On the occasion of Final Fantasy Tactics' 27th anniversary, its director Yasumi Matsuno shared images of an early version of the game that deviates significantly from the final product. Initially aiming for a real-time strategy (RTS) style similar to "Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen," the project was unfortunately...
A new trailer for the Gex Trilogy has been released, featuring all three console games developed by Crystal Dynamics. The collection includes Gex, Gex: Enter the Gecko, and Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko, starring the anthropomorphic gecko protagonist. Pre-orders are set to begin in autumn 2024 with availability on Nintendo Switch,...
Duck Detective is a fantastic adventure game that hearkens back to the days of point and clicks. It's got all of the charm, wit, excellent writing, and clever deduction-based puzzles you'd expect from a game during the prime of the genre. This retro styled adventure comedy game is one of my favorite games of 2024.