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Retroware business and news from across the web.- TooManyGames Announces Nominees for the 2026 Indie Game Showcase AwardsTooManyGames has announced the nominees for its 2026 Indie Game Showcase Awards, featuring 150 juried indie games across 15 categories. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Celia Schilling and will include presenters like John Riggs, Failboat, and Scott The Woz. The event will be streamed live on Steam and YouTube on Friday, June 26, 2026.
- The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest Demo Coming June 19thRetroware announced that a demo for The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest will be available for download on June 19, 2026, via Steam. The game is a new adventure title from the developer.
IGN Live 2026 Partner Lineup to Include Avatar: The Last Airbender and Control ResonantIGN Live 2026 has announced its partner lineup, featuring "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Season 2, "Control Resonant," and "Poppy Playtime" Chapter 4. The event will also include appearances from "Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis," "Rick and Morty," and WWE Superstar Kevin Owens, among others. The event takes place June 6-7 in Los Angeles.
Pokémon Road to RGX 2026 RevealedThe Pokémon Road to RGX event is taking place through June 5, offering players a chance to compete in tournaments at Fire & Ice Games for entry into the RGX 2026 Pokémon Tournament. Winners of specific age divisions at each event will receive free entry into the RGX and Pokémon TCG tournament on June 20. The article also mentions upcoming releases and events for The Red Cathedral, IGN Live 2026, Neon Inferno, Pokémon GO, MARVEL Cosmic Invasion, and Far Far West.- Neon Inferno's New Update Delivers Scorching Hot Visual Upgrades, Scoring Overhaul, and Quality-of-Life ImprovementsRetroware and Zenovia Interactive have released Patch #3 for their cyberpunk run-'n-gun game Neon Inferno, introducing visual upgrades, quality-of-life improvements, and a scoring system overhaul. The patch is available on PC, Steam, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 4 and 5, with a Nintendo Switch release pending. Future updates will include a new Survival Mode.
- Physical Editions of The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit and Neon Inferno Now Available At RetrowarePhysical editions of the retro-inspired games The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit and Neon Inferno are now available for purchase directly from the Retroware shop for $39.99 each on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5. Neon Inferno is a hybrid side-scrolling run-and-gun and gallery shooter developed by Zenovia Interactive, while The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit is a side-scrolling action game developed by Programancer.
- Toxic Crusaders Original Soundtrack Now AvailableThe original soundtrack for Toxic Crusaders, featuring 36 tracks by Joshua Key and Psychostick, is now available on vinyl and CD via the Retroware site. The full 57-track digital soundtrack is also accessible on various streaming platforms. While the game's release has been delayed, the soundtrack is ready for fans.
CookieRun DevNow Showcase Highlights Open World Adventure, Chapter 2, and MoreThe CookieRun DevNow Showcase revealed several new titles and updates, including the ambitious open-world RPG CookieRun: New World targeting a 2029 release on mobile, PC, and console. Also announced were the casual idle RPG CookieRun: Crumble for the latter half of this year, and CookieRun: Kingdom – Chapter 2, launching in May with a new story arc and playable region. CookieRun: Kingdom also features an upcoming K-Pop collaboration and is available on mobile platforms.- Prison City Can’t Escape Critical Praise in New Accolades TrailerIndie publisher Retroware has released a new accolades trailer for their action platformer Prison City, highlighting positive reviews from outlets like Video Chums and Nintendo World Report. The trailer coincides with the closing of physical pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 versions, which include several collectible items. The game has also received a final update introducing new mobility and combat options, alongside other enhancements.
Prison City Accolades Trailer ReleasedAn accolades trailer has been released for the retro-inspired side-scroller Prison City, developed by Programancer and Retroware. The game, which features tight mechanics and intricate level design, is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Physical editions are also available for pre-order via Limited Run Games.
Review: Prison City (Nintendo Switch)Prison City is a high-quality action platformer inspired by classic NES titles, now available physically for the Nintendo Switch. Despite its challenging retro-style difficulty, the game offers customizable options and multiple paths to accommodate a wider audience. The review praises its colorful visuals, immersive atmosphere, and satisfying gameplay loop, ultimately awarding it an 8.5.
Every Game Delayed Right Now (2026 Edition)Numerous video games scheduled for release in 2025 and 2026 have been delayed, with developers citing reasons such as the need for additional polish, relocation due to conflict, or engine changes. Notable titles affected include Grand Theft Auto VI, Ark 2, Fable, and Path of Exile 2, with new release windows now extending into late 2026 or beyond for many.