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Everything Evercade: All the latest cartridge releases and consoles for Blaze's modern retro platform
Blaze's Evercade platform has expanded significantly since its 2020 debut, offering a range of retro consoles from handhelds to arcade machines that utilize physical cartridges. Recent releases include Taito Arcade 3 and The Turrican Collection, with upcoming compilations like Mega Cat Studios Collection 3 and Activision Collection 2 on the horizon. The Evercade Nexus handheld is set to offer enhanced features for early 3D games, while the platform's unique emulation approach prioritizes convenience and accuracy over user customization.
Sumptuous Retro Shmup 'ZPF' Launches On Switch In Just A Few Weeks
The retro shoot 'em up ZPF, originally released for the Sega Mega Drive, is launching on the Nintendo Switch eShop on April 16, 2026. Publisher Mega Cat Studios confirmed the release date for the title developed by ZPF Team. The game features six levels, multiple characters, and a chiptune soundtrack.
Going Platinum: Aladdin and The Lion King Represented a Weird Full Circle Moment
This article reflects on the personal significance of earning the Platinum Trophy for Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and The Lion King, released in 2019. The author details their childhood fondness for the original SEGA Mega Drive titles and the surreal experience of revisiting them as a critic on modern platforms, highlighting the role of nostalgia and the unique nature of their job.
Maldita Castilla: Requiem - A fantastic Ghost'n'Goblins homage is coming to the Dreamcast and Megadrive via PlayOnRetro!
Maldita Castilla, a retro-inspired action-arcade game originally released for PC by Locomalito, is coming to the Dreamcast and Sega Mega Drive via PlayOnRetro. The Mega Drive version will feature new content and challenges, while the Dreamcast version will focus on the original arcade spirit with a two-player option. A Kickstarter campaign is planned for September to gauge interest.
Coffee Crisis: Heavy Metal Alien-Brawler
Coffee Crisis is a neo-rogue co-op brawler where players control baristas Nick and Ashley to fight aliens stealing musicians. The game features a heavy metal soundtrack, vivid graphics, and gameplay modifiers that alter the experience. Developed by Mega Cat Studios, it was originally released for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and is now available on Steam for $5.99.
