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Bomber Basic Amstrad - A Bomberman clone made in Basic for the Amstrad CPC by Altanerus Dog
Bomber Basic Amstrad, a new game created entirely in Locomotive BASIC by Altanerus Dog, has been released for the Amstrad CPC. This 6.3 Kb title is a playful proof of concept inspired by Hudson Soft's classic Bomberman, featuring 9 levels and a tactical gameplay twist.
The Konami Press Start 2026 presentation is running right after this week's State of Play
Konami has announced its "Press Start 2026" presentation for September 3, 2026, at 8 a.m. PT. The 30-minute showcase will feature new information on Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, Silent Hill: Townfall, and new titles Rev. Noir and Project Zircon. This event follows a period of increased activity from Konami, including revitalizing the Silent Hill series and releasing Metal Gear remasters.
Doraemon is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
The classic 1986 action game Doraemon is being released for the Nintendo Switch as part of the Console Archives series by Hamster. The title, originally developed by Hudson Soft, will be available digitally for $7.99 starting July 30. The Console Archives series enhances retro games with modern features like save points and customizable controls.
New Virtual Boy reviews on Switch: Jack Bros., Vertical Force, V-Tetris and more
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack has added a third wave of Virtual Boy games, including Jack Bros., Vertical Force, and V-Tetris. While some titles like Vertical Force show promise, many, like Virtual Bowling and Space Invaders Virtual Collection, are considered uninteresting or flawed. The reviews highlight the unique but limited red-and-black stereoscopic 3D of the Virtual Boy console.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta Review - Beyond Fate's Whimsy
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta, a Nintendo Switch port of Ys: Memories of Celceta, offers solid action JRPG gameplay with engaging combat and exploration. However, its narrative suffers from a messy plot, underdeveloped characters, and underwhelming resolutions, making it one of the weaker entries in the series. The port's performance is strong, but the new soundtrack arrangements are considered a low point.
Poll: Box Art Brawl: Duel - Mendel Palace
This article compares the North American and Japanese box art for the puzzle game Mendel Palace, the debut title from Game Freak. The North American cover features a labyrinthine vibe with numerous characters and a gothic tower, while the Japanese version adopts a cuter, chibi aesthetic with a brighter castle. The piece also notes the game's recent addition to the Nintendo Switch Online NES library.
Still humming with life 21 years later, Konami's Master of Epic is a wonderful time capsule of the experimental…
Master of Epic, a Japanese-only MMORPG released in 2005 by Hudson Soft and now published by Konami, is examined as a time capsule of experimental MMO design. Despite a slow start and a unique skill system that rewards player experience over traditional leveling, the game has maintained a dedicated niche audience due to its immersive, friction-filled gameplay that encourages player attention and exploration.
Super Bomberman Collection Review — Nostalgia Bombs | Console Creatures
Super Bomberman Collection is a nostalgic compilation that faithfully recreates seven classic Bomberman titles from the 1990s, including Japan-exclusive entries. Developed by Red Art Studios under Konami, the collection enhances the original games with modern quality-of-life features like save states, rewind, and CRT filters, while preserving the core gameplay. Despite the lack of online multiplayer, it offers a satisfying digital experience for fans of the series.
Kaboomania - A bomberman clone is coming to the Amiga and PC, Kickstarter soon! [DEMO UPDATE]
Kaboomania, a Bomberman-inspired game developed by Axel Friedrich's Fancy Factory, is preparing for a Kickstarter launch. The game features retro pixel art, a new soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck, and will be available on Amiga (including Amiga 1200 and 4000) and PC. A demo featuring the first 10 levels of the single-player campaign is now available.
