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Hot Wax sets fire to the Tetris playbook with slow-burn puzzle mechanics and a dollop of eldritch menace
Hot Wax, an arcade puzzler from PUNKCAKE Délicieux, offers a unique take on the Tetris formula by replacing blocks with candles that must be melted by strategically placed flames. The game, available on Steam, incorporates eldritch horror themes and features various modes including score attack, endless play, and daily challenges, all presented with lustrous pixel art.
Punch, Parry And Unleash RIOT Supers In Fallen City Brawl
Fallen City Brawl, a new pixel-art beat 'em up developed by Eastasiasoft and Fallen City Studio, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £12.49. The game features four playable characters, seven stages of street combat inspired by classic arcade brawlers, and a combat system with combos, counters, and special RIOT Super attacks.
Paper Plane - Free Online Browser Game
Paper Plane is a free-to-play browser-based arcade game developed by gipcus. It features classic arcade-style gameplay where players control a paper plane, navigating through obstacles like roads, cars, trucks, and trains to reach a portal. The game is playable instantly online without downloads on both desktop and mobile devices.
Cosmic Layer - Free Online Browser Game
Cosmic Layer is a free online browser game developed by Gipcus that offers classic arcade-style gameplay with modern polish. Players control a bar that sweeps across a field, aiming to hit a target zone to score points. The article also briefly mentions other browser and Game Boy games like Mobile Dogger and Scorching Light.
Inside NQ JPN, London’s new arcade bar - insert coin, order a cocktail
NQ JPN, a new arcade bar from the creators of NQ64, has opened in London's Soho. It features imported Japanese arcade machines, a futuristic aesthetic, and a wide range of inventive cocktails and Japanese bubble tea. The venue aims to provide a unique nightlife experience combining gaming, drinks, and electronic music.
Vairaxis - Free Online Browser Game
Vairaxis is a free-to-play online browser game offering classic arcade-style gameplay with modern polish. It is a fast-paced space shooter where players control a combat ship within a confined arena, facing waves of enemy ships and navigating projectile-filled environments.
Moto X Races Onto Xbox, PlayStation And Switch
The retro motocross racing game Moto X has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation for £5.79. Published by Ratalaika Games, the title features old-school gameplay with power-ups and local split-screen multiplayer for two players.
Break Bricks, Dodge Explosions And Chase High Scores In Radon Blast 2
Radon Blast 2, a brick breaker game with randomly arranged stages and a timer, has been released for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Developed and published by EntwicklerX, the game features increasing ball speeds and a force wall mechanic. The sequel builds upon the original's survival-style twist with added bonuses and a faster pace.
Super Shooting Gallery Battle announced for Nintendo Switch
Sat-Box has announced Super Shooting Gallery Battle for the Nintendo Switch, set to release on the Hong Kong and South Korean eShop on October 8th, 2026. This arcade-style light-gun shooter features high score, multiplayer, and online ranking modes across three distinct stages.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve – Soaring to new heights
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve offers an expansive campaign with thrilling aerial combat and a compelling narrative, building upon the series' strengths. While it introduces new features like first-person cutscenes and improved tutorials, the larger scale leads to occasional issues with mission variety and optimization, particularly in its experimental multiplayer mode. Despite these growing pains, the game delivers spectacular set pieces, gorgeous visuals, and an outstanding soundtrack, making it a fantastic entry for both newcomers and long-time fans.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for September 28 to October 2
This weekly feature highlights new games coming to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC between September 28 and October 2. Titles include Minecraft Dungeons II, Gears of War: E-Day, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, and a remastered The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, among many others across various genres.
Pop The Ghosts Review | TheXboxHub
Pop the Ghosts is a short, arcade-style action-platformer where players shoot ghosts across 30 vertical levels. Developed by Potato Devs and Bad Minions, the game offers a simple yet fun experience available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, though its lack of variety and low difficulty may not appeal to all.
Pop the Ghosts Wants You To Shoot Your Way Through A Haunted Building
Pop the Ghosts, a compact platforming adventure game, has been released on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed by Potato Devs and published by Bad Minions and Little Giant, the game features 30 levels where players shoot ghosts in a haunted building.
TMNT Sewer Hockey Brings Turtle Power to Table Hockey Action
TMNT Sewer Hockey is set to bring arcade-style table hockey action home this Fall. The game promises sturdy construction and plenty of flourishes for fans of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Shoot And Dodge - Free Online Browser Game
Shoot And Dodge is a new casual browser game developed by Bogrul that can be played instantly without downloads. This HTML5 experience offers fast-paced arcade gameplay where players must dodge projectiles.
Bobr Hopper - A native AmigaOS frogger like hopper port by angree with an impressive development!
Bobr Hopper, a native AmigaOS port developed by angree, has been released. This arcade-style crossing game tasks players with guiding a beaver or chicken across hazardous environments. The game features bilingual support, classic and career modes, and utilizes a custom engine built for classic Amiga hardware, employing fixed-point math and pre-rendered assets for smooth performance.
5 in 1 Arcade Vault Brings Five Bite-Sized Challenges To Xbox
5 in 1 Arcade Vault, a collection of five arcade-style games from developer Neverliss and publisher Xitilon, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC for £4.19. While the collection offers variety in its mini-games, a previous review found it to be inconsistent, with individual scores ranging from 1.5/5 to 3.5/5, and an overall lack of depth and replay incentive.
Crazy Taxi: World Tour Closed Network Test review - Sega’s multiplayer revival
Sega's Crazy Taxi: World Tour revives the classic arcade driving formula with a surprising and successful competitive multiplayer component. The closed network test revealed deeper driving mechanics, strategic boost management, and chaotic races that make the game a riot of color and collisions. Despite some minor issues with the Cops and Robbers mode, the overall experience is a compelling and fun revival.
METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION Brings 30 Years of Arcade Action Together in 2027 | Invision Game Community
SNK Corporation has announced METAL SLUG ULTIMATE COLLECTION, a compilation celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Metal Slug franchise, set to launch in 2027. The collection will feature 10 titles, including arcade, handheld, and a rare Location Test Version, across Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It will also include modern features like quick save, rewind, Score Attack, Time Attack, Combat School Mode, and online rankings.
Mega Darkula - A high quality Amstrad and PC game is coming to the Sega Mega Drive (+Demo)
Playonretro is developing Mega Darkula, a new Sega Mega Drive game adapted from Locomalito's original title. The game features 16-bit graphics by Richard Fhager, coding by Moonwatcher, and a chiptune soundtrack by Gryzor87. A demo is available, showcasing six main stages and two bonus levels.
