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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.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors Meets Die Hard in Lethal Wedding - Crashing Kickstarter This June
Mega Cat Studios announced Lethal Wedding, a top-down RPG shooter inspired by Zombies Ate My Neighbors, will launch its Kickstarter campaign on June 2, 2026, for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. The game features couch co-op, a Vow System for randomized challenges, and a story where the bride and mother-in-law rescue a groom from a clown drug ring. Creative Director Zack Manko expressed excitement for the project, calling it a love letter to 16-bit shooters and action movies.
Lego And Sega Are Bringing You A Buildable, Tiny Sega Genesis
Lego and Sega have unveiled a new buildable Lego set of the Sega Genesis console, set to release on June 1st for $39.99. The 479-piece set includes a cartridge and controllers, with stickers to customize it as either a Genesis or Mega Drive. This marks the first Sega console to be released as a Lego set.
Review: Marvel Maximum Collection (Switch) - A Decent Nostalgia Cake With A Konami Cherry On Top
The Marvel Maximum Collection on Nintendo Switch offers a compilation of retro Marvel titles, with Konami's X-Men: The Arcade Game being the standout inclusion due to its multiplayer and faithful port. While other games like Silver Surfer and Captain America and The Avengers have their merits, the collection's overall quality ranges from good fun to frustrating, driven primarily by nostalgia rather than an assembly of gaming's finest.
Impact Armor Alpha - A WIP old school mech platformer for the Commodore Amiga [UPDATE]
2Bit Combo has released 'Impact Armor Alpha', a work-in-progress old-school mech platformer for Commodore Amiga AGA computers, serving as a prequel to their main game 'Operation Steel Rain'. Developed using the Scorpion Engine, the demo showcases gameplay inspired by SNES and Mega Drive era titles and may be ported to other platforms later.
The Addams Family - An enhancement is in the works with backgrounds for the Amiga version [UPDATE]
An enhancement is underway for the 1992 Amiga version of The Addams Family, aiming to restore missing background details that were absent in the original release. Developer DJ Mike, with assistance from EAB members, is implementing these backgrounds and improving graphical features, including AGA parallax support in a new build. The project aims to restore elements that were disabled or removed before the game's initial release due to technical limitations and player feedback.
Feature: Thank You, Mum, For The Last Ocarina Of Time
This article reflects on the author's lifelong passion for video games, particularly The Legend of Zelda series, and the significant role his mother played in fostering this hobby. He recounts instances of her dedication in acquiring games and consoles, highlighting her support despite not fully understanding the games themselves.
Best Sonic Games Of All Time
This article ranks all Sonic the Hedgehog platformer games that have appeared on Nintendo platforms. It covers titles from the original Mega Drive debut to more recent releases, evaluating their strengths and weaknesses. The ranking is based on user ratings and aims to help fans identify the best and worst entries in the series.
