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Nintendo Switch Online adds Donkey Kong 64 in June
Nintendo announced that Donkey Kong 64 will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online service on June 3rd. Subscribers with the Expansion Pack will gain access to the Nintendo 64 title, which features solo adventure and four-player split-screen battle arenas.
New PS Plus Classic Game Missing Popular PS5, PS4 Feature
The PlayStation 1 classic Time Crisis has been added to PlayStation Plus and the PlayStation Store without support for trophies, disappointing players. Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment has a history of not implementing trophies in its classic releases, with its emulation partner Implicit Conversions citing increased development costs as a potential reason.
Evercade Announces Activision Collection 3
Blaze Entertainment announced Activision Collection 3, the third cartridge release featuring 13 classic Atari 2600 titles from Activision. This collection will be compatible with all Evercade and HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket devices and is set to release in June 2026. The cartridge will be priced at £19.99, $29.99, and €24.99.
Nintendo Switch Online adds five more Classics for May
Nintendo is adding five classic Virtual Boy games to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass service in May: V-Tetris, Jack Bros., Space Invaders Virtual Collection, Virtual Bowling, and Vertical Force. These titles are available to subscribers who also own the Virtual Boy peripheral.
Warcraft 3: Legacy returns a pre-Reforged version to Battle.net
Warcraft 3: Legacy has been released, offering a pre-Reforged version of the original game on Battle.net. While online multiplayer is not available, this version aims to provide the most complete experience of the classic title.
PS Plus Premium May 2026 Game Revealed Early
Sony has confirmed that the PlayStation 1 classic Time Crisis will be added to the PlayStation Plus Premium catalog in May 2026 for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. The game will be available on May 19th, with the full lineup of monthly additions and departures to be announced on May 13th. Time Crisis, a Bandai Namco Entertainment title, will also be available for separate purchase on the PlayStation Store.
Sega Universe initiative will commemorate classic franchises
Sega has announced a new initiative called 'Sega Universe' aimed at commemorating its classic video game franchises. The company stated its commitment to preserving and celebrating its legacy titles.
The classic Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri from 1996 has a surprise update from Nightdive Studios
Nightdive Studios has released a surprise update for the 1996 classic Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri, originally developed by Looking Glass Studios. The update includes a new all-in-one launcher, replaces DOSBox with DOSBox Staging, adds cloud save support, and ensures compatibility with macOS Intel and Apple Silicon. This update aims to bring the game up to modern standards without a full remake.
NES – Nintendo Classics adds Mendel Palace, PAC-MAN, and The Tower of Druaga
The Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Classics app has added three new games: Mendel Palace, PAC-MAN, and The Tower of Druaga. These classic titles are now available for players to enjoy on the platform.
Original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Breath of Fire IV get Steam releases
Capcom has re-released the original versions of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and Breath of Fire IV on Steam. These classic titles, co-developed with GOG, are currently available at a 50% discount until April 15th. The Steam versions include enhancements for modern operating systems and controllers while preserving the original gameplay experiences.
Marvel Maximum Collection launch trailer – Nintendo Switch gets a bundle of classics
Limited Run Games has released a launch trailer for the Marvel Maximum Collection on Nintendo Switch, bundling 13 classic Marvel titles from various eras including arcade, 8-bit, 16-bit, and portable consoles. The collection features enhanced versions of games like X-Men: The Arcade Game with online multiplayer and includes modern features such as a music player, cheat menus, and save states.
Nintendo Download: Dragon Suplex
Nintendo has announced its latest download lineup for the Nintendo Switch, featuring new releases like WWE 2K26, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Mario vs. Donkey Kong. The update also includes classic titles from Virtual Boy and Game Boy Advance, alongside ongoing sales and information about Nintendo Switch Online services.
Xbox teases "some iconic games from the past" to be re-released in 2026, after its "game preservation team" spent years "working very hard in the background"
Xbox plans to re-release several classic, unnamed games in 2026 as part of its commitment to game preservation. Xbox's next-gen VP Jason Ronald stated that these titles will be playable in new ways, leveraging technologies like Auto HDR and FPS Boost. This initiative aims to make older games accessible to new generations of players.
PS Plus Premium Has Given You Just 1 Classic PlayStation Game a Month for Over Half a Year Now
For over seven months, PlayStation Plus Premium has consistently offered only one classic game per month, a trend that began in September 2025. This contrasts with previous periods where subscribers received multiple classic titles, raising questions about the value proposition for the highest tier of the subscription service, especially given its higher cost compared to PlayStation Plus Extra.
From Atic Atac to Banjo-Kazooie, Evercade's squeezing 14 Rare classics into a cute little handheld that's launching this June
Evercade has announced the Super Pocket Rare Edition, a new handheld device featuring 14 classic games from developer Rare, including Banjo-Kazooie and Battletoads. The device, which also supports Evercade's cartridge library, will launch in June for $69.99.
