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3 NES games added to Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has added three more classic NES games to the Nintendo Switch Online service: Ikari Warriors, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, and R.C. Pro-Am II. These titles were originally published by SNK, Tecmo, and Tradewest respectively.
Touki Denshou Angel Eyes is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster announced that Touki Denshou Angel Eyes, a 32-bit fighting game originally released by Tecmo in 1997, will be available on Nintendo Switch via the Console Archives series starting August 13. The digital release will cost $11.99 and includes features like story and training modes, customizable controls, and save points.
Review: Console Archives L’Empereur (Nintendo Switch 2)
This review covers Hamster's Nintendo Switch re-release of Koei's 1991 historical simulation game, L’Empereur. While the game offers deep strategic gameplay for fans of the genre, its complex menus and lack of modern quality-of-life features make it a challenging experience for new players. The digital manual is praised for its faithfulness to the original, but the overall emulation approach is seen as outdated compared to other retro collections.
With PS3 and Vita digital stores closing, I've unearthed the best physical games to add to your collection before…
Sony is closing the digital storefronts for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on August 9, 2024, impacting the availability of digital-only games and DLC. This closure is expected to increase the value and scarcity of physical game releases for these platforms. The article highlights several key physical titles across PS3, PS Vita, and PS2 that players should consider acquiring before prices potentially rise significantly.
Ninja Gaiden III The Ancient Ship of Doom Joins Console Archives April 23
Hamster announced that Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom will be released for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2026, as part of its Console Archives lineup. This re-release of the 1991 Tecmo title features side-scrolling action, ninjutsu, and Tecmo Theater cutscenes, with added quality-of-life features like customizable controls and save/load functionality.
Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
Hamster has announced that Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom will be released on the Nintendo Switch via the Console Archives series on April 23. Originally released in 1991 for an 8-bit console, this side-scrolling action game follows Ryu Hayabusa as he fights to prove his innocence. The digital version will be available for $7.99.
Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly Remake Xbox Review | Invision Game Community
This review discusses the remake of Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly, highlighting its strengths in atmosphere, visuals, and expanded narrative, while also critiquing its combat balance and gameplay changes. The remake offers a faithful yet reimagined experience with new content and modern gameplay mechanics, though some argue it loses some of the original's dread. Despite combat issues, the game's engaging story and terrifying audio design make it a recommended survival horror title.
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake review - the best ghost story in gaming
Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake offers a mostly successful reimagining of the classic survival horror title, though it sometimes leans too heavily into action. Despite some concerns about the camera becoming too powerful and trivializing encounters, the remake retains its impressive atmosphere and terrifying moments. New story elements are well-integrated, and the lack of hand-holding is a welcome feature for modern players.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake Lands on PC with New Modes and Mechanics
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake has been released on PC via Steam, featuring a complete overhaul of graphics, audio, and gameplay mechanics. The remake introduces new features like upgraded Camera Obscura functions, the Holding Hands with Mayu mechanic, and enhanced visual details for characters and the haunted village. The survival horror title, originally released for PlayStation 2, now includes 3D sound for a more immersive experience.
Corporate consolidation is good, actually (in this one weird specific case) ⊟
Bandai Namco Entertainment has released Ultra Kaiju Monster Ranch, a game that combines the Monster Rancher series with the Ultraman license. The game allows players to generate monsters from Ultraman shows using songs or NFC cards, then raise and battle them. This unique outcome is a result of the mergers between Bandai and Namco, and Koei and Tecmo.
Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
This article ranks all NES games available on Nintendo Switch Online based on user ratings. It includes over 80 retro titles, with new Namco games like Pac-Man added to the list. The rankings are dynamic and change as users rate the games.
