Barbie Rewind
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The Barbie Rewind Deluxe Edition Is Available For Preorder (And Comes With An Atari Barbie)Mattel and Atari have announced the Barbie Rewind Deluxe Edition for Nintendo Switch, available for preorder at $60 and launching November 12. This edition includes 16 retro Barbie games released between 1991 and 2007, a never-before-released title from 1994, and an exclusive "Barbie Rewind doll" collector's item. A Standard Edition without the doll is also available for $30 on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, with digital versions planned for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Nintendo pre-order updates – July 5, 2026 – The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Chef Kawasaki amiibo, moreNintendo has released its latest pre-order updates for July 5, 2026, featuring a variety of games and amiibo across multiple regions. Notable new releases include The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered and the Chef Kawasaki amiibo. The list details upcoming titles for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2, with release dates and available retailers.
"We are profoundly disappointed by Sony's decision" – Game companies express dismay at the end of PlayStation disc productionSony plans to cease production of new PlayStation game discs by January 2028, shifting to an all-digital model and closing older digital storefronts. This decision has drawn criticism from various game companies and preservationists who view physical media as crucial for ownership, preservation, and consumer choice.- I Have Nothing But Respect For This Game That Doesn’t Care About Launching In GTA 6’s ShadowKeen Games has announced that its early access title Enshrouded will launch its 1.0 version on October 15, despite the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6. The developer is confident in their game's appeal, even as other studios shift release dates to avoid GTA 6's shadow. Enshrouded, which has maintained a "very positive" rating on Steam since its early access launch in January 2024, is compared to a multiplayer Skyrim and is set to release shortly before the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6.
IGN Live 2026 in Los Angeles (photos) — MP3s & NPCsIGN Live 2026 took place in Los Angeles, featuring panels with voice actors, celebrity meet-and-greets, and prize giveaways. The event also showcased new game announcements such as Barbie Rewind and Persona 6, and offered playable demos for titles like 007: First Light and WWE 2K26.
Barbie Rewind Deluxe Edition on the Switch includes not just the game, but a genuine Barbie doll with an Atari t-shirtAtari announced the Barbie Rewind Deluxe Edition for the Nintendo Switch, a special release that includes the game along with a genuine Barbie doll wearing an Atari t-shirt. This limited edition, numbered out of 20,000, also features a poster and offers access to classic Barbie games from various decades. The game is set to launch on November 12, the same month as Grand Theft Auto 6.
GTA 6 Gets Its Barbenheimer As Barbie Compilation Sets A November ReleaseAtari is releasing Barbie Rewind, a compilation of 16 classic Barbie games from 1991-2007, on November 12th for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. This release is positioned close to the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto 6, creating a humorous counterprogramming effect similar to the 'Barbenheimer' phenomenon.- Game History and PreservationBarbie Rewind has been announced as a collection of 16 classic games integrated into a Dreamhouse Decorator experience. This release highlights a trend in digital collections preserving older gaming titles.
GTA 6 has a major new launch month rival and it's Barbenheimer all over againAtari's Barbie Rewind compilation, featuring 16 retro Barbie titles, is set to launch on November 12 for multiple platforms, just a week before Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 release. This strategic release by Atari aims to capture attention by launching within the same timeframe as Rockstar's highly anticipated sequel, targeting a different demographic. Barbie Rewind is developed by Digital Eclipse and includes games like Barbie Horse Adventures and Barbie: Super Model.
Digital Eclipse Reveals Its Next Retro Collection, Out For Switch 1 & 2 This NovemberDigital Eclipse and Atari have announced Barbie Rewind, a collection of 16 classic Barbie games from the Y2K era, set to release on Nintendo Switch on November 12, 2026. The collection includes titles like Barbie Pet Rescue and Barbie Horse Adventures, along with the previously unreleased Barbie: Vacation Adventure. A new Barbie DreamHouse design game is also featured, with players needing to complete in-game achievements by playing the retro titles to unlock items.
Atari Working on Barbie Rewind and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered GamesAtari announced during Summer Game Fest 2026 that it is remastering Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee and releasing Barbie Rewind, a collection of 16 Barbie games. Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered will launch on November 3, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, featuring local and online multiplayer. Barbie Rewind, which includes a previously unreleased title, will be available on November 12, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, with a deluxe edition offering an Atari-themed Barbie doll.
This New Digital Eclipse Joint Could Be the Coolest Retro Compilation for PS5 YetDigital Eclipse is developing Barbie Rewind, a retro compilation for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 featuring 16 classic Barbie games. The compilation will also include a pixel art Playhouse where players can decorate Barbie's home with unlockable items. Barbie Rewind is scheduled to launch on November 12th, a week before Grand Theft Auto 6.