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Ghost Sweeper - A spooky puzzle platformer is coming to the Game Boy Advance with successful funding on Kickstarter!
Ghost Sweeper, a new spooky puzzle platformer, is officially heading to the Game Boy Advance after a highly successful Kickstarter campaign by PIKO Interactive and 7 Raven Studios. The game exceeded its funding goal within five days and has plans for ports to Sega Genesis, Neo Geo, and PlayStation 5, as well as physical releases for Nintendo Switch and PS5. This project marks a significant step for PIKO Interactive following its acquisition of 7 Raven Studios.
TOKI - A classic platformer is getting faithful Arcade conversions via Amiga AGA, Mega Drive and NEO GEO
New Old Pixels has announced licensed arcade conversions of the 1980s game Toki for the SEGA Mega Drive, SNK Neo Geo, and Commodore Amiga AGA. The publisher aims for absolute fidelity to the original arcade experience, including gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack, while optimizing for each platform's capabilities. Physical editions for these retro systems are planned, with official screenshots and gameplay videos to be released soon.
The Neo Geo console remake has been delayed to September 16, 2027
The release of the Neo Geo console remake has been postponed from its original November date to September 16, 2027. This marks a significant delay for the retro gaming hardware.
Metro Siege - A 16-bit Beat 'em Up for Amiga, Neo Geo, and PC. Smashes Kickstarter goal!
The highly anticipated Metro Siege Kickstarter campaign has successfully surpassed its funding goal, demonstrating strong demand for classic 16-bit beat 'em ups. Developed by BitBeamCannon, the game is being created for Amiga, Neo Geo, and PC, with the digital PC version granting access to all three platforms. The developers are implementing unique gameplay and visual differences across each version to offer distinct experiences.
Necro Pop, a game designed for the NeoGeo, coming to Nintendo Switch
Nalua Studio is developing Necro Pop, an action platformer with dungeon exploration elements originally intended for the NeoGeo, and plans to release it on Nintendo Switch. Players will control Poppi, a Soul Keeper protecting spirits from an evil darkness called The Gloam, gaining new abilities and fighting soul-based monsters. The game features five zones, secret areas, and unique boss encounters.
WORLD HEROES PERFECT Released
World Heroes Perfect, an updated version of the 1995 Neo Geo fighting game, has been released on Steam. Developed by SNK and Code Mystics, the game is currently available with a 25% launch discount.
New retro console smashes annual target after just 24 hours of pre-orders
The new Neo Geo AES+ retro console has exceeded its entire annual sales forecast within 24 hours of pre-orders opening, according to Embracer Group co-founder Lars Wingefors. The console, a modern recreation of the original Neo Geo, is priced at $180 and includes features like HDMI output and overclocking. SNK Corporation and Plaion are launching the console with ten classic Neo Geo games.
30 years on, Metal Slug's arcade action and stylish visuals owe Studio Ghibli a debt: "We were very much inspired by Hayao Miyazaki's book, Daydream Note"
This article delves into the development and inspirations behind the classic arcade game Metal Slug, originally created by Nazca Corporation for SNK's Neo Geo. Kazuma Kujo, a key figure from Irem who helped form Nazca, reveals that the game's design was influenced by Hayao Miyazaki's book 'Daydream Note' and evolved from earlier Irem titles like 'In The Hunt'. Despite being developed during the rise of 3D gaming, Metal Slug's distinctive 2D visuals and gameplay mechanics were a result of the Neo Geo hardware and specific design choices, not necessarily an artistic preference for 2D.
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.
Gladmort
Gladmort is an action platformer developed by Chipsonsteroids and published by Pixel Heart SAS, designed to emulate the challenging gameplay of Neo Geo classics like Ghouls 'n Ghosts. While it captures the aesthetic and core mechanics, the game suffers from frustrating level design and "gotcha" moments, particularly in its later stages. Despite strong boss battles, the overall execution falls short of its inspirations, making it a difficult experience for players.
Operation Steel Rain Prologue - A WIP old school mech platformer for the Commodore Amiga
Developer 2Bit Combo has released 'Operation Steel Rain Prologue,' a new mech platformer for Amiga AGA computers, built with the Scorpion Engine. This prequel to the main game, 'Operation Steel Rain,' is inspired by 16-bit era titles and may be ported to Mega Drive and Neo Geo in the future.
Blue And Red - Fight The Robots! - Fast paced frantic action for your Amiga!
Blue And Red - Fight The Robots! is a new fast-paced action game for the Commodore Amiga developed by KaijuWasp, with assistance from Earok. The game features 50fps gameplay, single-player and co-op modes, numerous robots to defeat, and environmental hazards. It is also planned for release on Neo Geo and Mega Drive.
