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Ever wonder how the 80s PC/Apple action game classic Karateka from legendary game designer Jordan Mechner was created? Then this upcoming Making Of title will sate your thirst. Made by Digital Eclipse who also created the awesome Atari 50 game-slash-documentary hybrid interactive title, The Making of Karateka will be out on 29 August for US$19.9...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X | S, Xbox One Genre: Retro-FPS Turbo Overkill is a game that's been around for about a year now but has been in Beta until now. With the release of Episode 3 Part 1 or "The Final Episode" also comes the official 1.0 Patch of the game which aims to f...
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragon is out now for PC and consoles. If you love 2D beat-em-ups with a twist, you should go check this game out. Double Dragon Gaiden can be really tough, especially when you get to the later Missions where enemies are powered up to kingdom come. Here are some tips to help you get ahead. Double Drag...
Platform(s): PC (version reviewed), Xbox Series, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch Genre: 2D beat-em-up roguelike using the Double Dragon name If there's a video game series that is usually mishandled, you can put Double Dragon atop that list. For how revolutionary the original arcade beat-em-up was back in the 80s, its se...
Sabotage Studio unveiled the upcoming anticipated turn-based JRPG of the year, Sea of Stars will be joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalogue on day one of its official release. Every Extra and Premium member will be able to experience full access to the game on launch day. Based on the PlayStation blog, the company shared a delightful message...
If you need to scratch that late 90s PlayStation 1 platformer itch, Limited Run has you covered with its upcoming new game. Publisher Limited Run Games and developer Rightstick Studios will be making an ode to old-school 2.5D platformers called DoubleShake for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. An action-packed platformer i...
This week hearkens the time where everyone pays tribute to the one true pet: cats! Yes, National Cat Day is coming soon, but since we have National Kitten Day right now, we figured we start the celebrations of felines big and small early. And we're a video game site that's on the internet (and recently on TV thanks to Main Game; go watch that if...
Back in April, Asylum Square and publisher GameForge revealed Tiny Thor's gameplay trailer. The trailer showcased the game's mechanics, environmental puzzles, boss fights, and more. Finally, Asylum Square has just announced that the retro-style game will be dropping this June for PC. Whereas the Nintendo Switch version will be released “later thi...
The Argentinian-based Pizia Studios, just announced their latest game, Hayaku! and the Island of Darkness, a retro-style Metroidvania game that will be available on PC via Steam. According to a Gematsu article, the developers said they're trying their best to make the game available on other platforms as well, but there's no guarantee at this ti...
Billy and Jimmy Lee are back, and this time they're going on another wasteland-cleaning rampage! Publisher Modus Games and Singapore-based developer Secret Base have announced a new entry in the Double Dragon franchise: Double Dragen Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. The game is a 2D beat-em-up with pixel graphics that hearken back to the 80s and 90s...
Falcom just revealed a ton of Ys X: Nordics gameplay during its Ys Memoire livestream as a surprise. And what a lovely surprise it was, given that we do want more Adol. The new Ys X gameplay features the game's tag-team action where can switch between hero Adol and Karja, or both of them on-screen at the same time, some ship-piloting gameplay, a...
If you want to see an era where Nippon Ichi made wholesome(?) JRPGs before the Disgaea franchise took over, you may want to check out this upcoming collection. Rhapsody: Marl Kingdom Chronicles will be out on 29 August in English according to NIS America. The collection includes Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess and Rhapsody III: Memori...
Dotemu and Guard Crush Games just announced a brand-new update for its hit 2D beat-em-up title Streets of Rage 4. The action game's biggest update features new co-op moves between characters (throw your partner, partner does co-op move using the special button ala Streets of Rage 1), 300+ in-game improvements, and a new custom survival mode if y...
There's no school like the old school. ATO Gaming Cafe will be hosting a pretty awesome 2000s-era LAN party and couch gaming this coming weekend. The event is called the 1st Retro Gaming Carnival, featuring a Command & Conquer: Red Alert 2 LAN Party as its highlight. The event will also feature a Retro Bazaar where you can shop for retro ...
Publisher WayForward and developer Canari Games announced the release date of its tribute to Flashback and Another World: Lunark. Lunark will be out on 30 March for PC (Steam), Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. The game will also receive a physical and collector's edition for those consoles courtesy of Lim...
If you want some monochrome 90s-style adventuring with a matching soundtrack of that era, look no further than Froach Club and Poppy Works' upcoming title Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories. Melon Journey was previously planned for a 7th March release date; the game will instead be out on 6th April for PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series...
Continuing the tradition of creating action figures and toys of long-dead 90s JRPG properties, Square Enix is still milking the Xenogears train in that regard. The latest offering is Maria Balthasar and Chu-Chu, who are part of the Bring Arts line of figures. Both characters are included in one set, with the price tag being roughly US$123. Check...
The recent Nintendo Direct showcased a long-awaited RPG collection: The Etrian Odyssey trio of games on the Nintendo DS back in 2007 onward. For the first time, players will get to play this first-person RPG and cartographic-savvy title on the easiest setting possible. In case you didn't hear, the Etrian Odyssey series back in the Nintendo DS da...
Nintendo will be releasing old and classic Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles in their monochrome/coloured glory onto the Nintendo Switch. It'll be out later today after the current Nintendo Direct presentation today. For the Game Boy titles, you can use either the original Game Boy, Game Boy Pocket, or Game Boy Color filter to view the games ...
Dark and Darker is a new first-person dungeon adventure where teamwork matters and the softcore need not apply. It's a throwback to the days of Eye of the Beholder and Ultima Underworld-style of 90s PC gaming, but made for 2023. Developer Ironmace has released a new demo in time for Steam Next Fest for this quarter. Here are the Dark and Darker ...
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