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The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough announced for Nintendo Switch 2
System 3 has announced The James Pond Legacy: The Pond Is Not Enough for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for an October release. This collection will feature twelve versions of four classic James Pond titles across multiple retro platforms, including an interactive hub called the Pondverse and a new original song. The physical collector's edition will be limited to 6,000 copies.
Prime Slimes: A Guide To Gaming’s Greatest Goo-Getters
This guide explores the history and evolution of slime monsters in video games, from their origins in Dungeons & Dragons to their iconic status in franchises like Dragon Quest and Puyo Puyo. It highlights notable slime characters and games where players control slime protagonists, showcasing their enduring appeal as a beloved monster archetype.
Rainbow Islands Console Selection announced for Nintendo Switch
Taito has announced Rainbow Islands Console Selection for Nintendo Switch, set to release on October 8, 2026. This collection features multiple versions of the arcade classic, including Famicom, NES, SEGA Master System, PC Engine CD-ROM², and both Japanese and Western Mega Drive/Genesis versions of Rainbow Islands Extra. It includes features like quick-save/load slots and a powered-up starting state.
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona Emerges from Obscurity with a New Translation and Physical Collector’s Edition
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona, a graphic noir adventure game originally released in Japan in 1989, is being brought to North America with full English, Spanish, and Catalan translations by Shinyuden. The game is set in Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics and features meticulously recreated environments and monuments. A physical collector's edition with multiple languages, a manual, soundtrack CD, and USB game card will be available for pre-order, with a release date set for October 9, 2026.
Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage coming to Nintendo Switch
Clear River Games and M2 will release Flying Fire Shark: Toaplan Arcade Garage on Nintendo Switch on August 29, 2026. This collection features classic titles from the Toaplan studio's Shark series, including Flying Shark and Fire Shark, with new features and modes like Super Easy Mode and Arcade Challenge. The physical edition will also include additional games and ports from various platforms.
