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PS Plus Action Game Surprise Drops New Feature After 2 Years
The classic PlayStation action game Star Wars Episode I – The Phantom Menace, recently added to the PS Plus Premium catalog, has received a surprise update adding 21 trophies. The game, originally released in 1999, now supports trophy unlocking for players on PS5 and PS4, with most trophies appearing to be story-related.
Chack’n Pop is this week’s Console Archives game for Nintendo Switch 2
The classic arcade game Chack’n Pop is being released for the Nintendo Switch as part of Hamster's Console Archives series. The title, originally developed by TAITO in 1985, will be available digitally on October 1, 2026, featuring modern enhancements like customizable controls and save points.
It rules that a 27-year-old RPG, one of the greatest of all time, is still getting patches
Beamdog continues to support classic RPGs with a new beta patch for Planescape: Torment, nearly three decades after its original release. This update, which follows similar patches for Baldur's Gate, introduces UI scaling for modern monitors, improved Steam and GOG cloud save functionality, and easier dialog modding.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever deep dive promises ‘adventures worth telling in the original world of Azeroth’
Blizzard Entertainment provided a deep dive into World of Warcraft Forever at BlizzCon 2026, detailing new features like camping, Legacy System, and transmog. The new version of the classic MMO aims to be approachable and nurture social experiences, with new regions, raids, a new playable race called the Skyborne, and updated class mechanics.
BlizzCon 2026: World of Warcraft Forever is a ‘permanent home’ for Classic players
Blizzard Entertainment has announced World of Warcraft Forever, an expanded version of the Classic MMORPG set to launch on November 4th with a beta starting this Thursday. The game will retain the level cap of 60 but introduces over a thousand new quests, expanded and new zones, more dungeons, new raids, new class combinations, new skills and talents, a new battleground, an SD/HD toggle, world visual improvements, and a new playable race, the Skyborne. This new iteration is described as a 'permanent home' for Classic players.
3 NES games added to Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has added three more classic NES games to the Nintendo Switch Online service: Ikari Warriors, Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom, and R.C. Pro-Am II. These titles were originally published by SNK, Tecmo, and Tradewest respectively.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, R.C. Pro-Am 2
Nintendo Switch Online has added three classic NES titles: Ninja Gaiden 3: The Ancient Ship of Doom, Ikari Warriors, and R.C. Pro-Am 2. These games are available to all standard Nintendo Switch Online members without requiring the Expansion Pack tier.
Play the Best Version of PlayStation Plus August Classic With This Trick
PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can access a superior Japanese version of Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, which includes English text and voice, balanced combat, and additional difficulty options. Players can access this version by changing their PlayStation 5 or PlayStation 4 console language to Japanese.
Aspyr to Release More Classic The Lord of the Rings Games Following War in the North
Aspyr has announced plans to release more classic The Lord of the Rings games following the recent PC and console re-release of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. While specific titles were not revealed, the company indicated that fans can anticipate further releases from the beloved franchise. Aspyr is also reportedly considering ports of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and its sequel for modern platforms.
Aspyr Says More Classic Lord of the Rings Games Are Coming — So What Could Be Next?
Aspyr has released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North - Legacy Edition and indicated that more classic Lord of the Rings games are planned for release. This suggests a continued focus on bringing beloved titles from the franchise to modern platforms.
PlayStation Plus Extra, Premium July 2026 Games Add 2 Classics
Sony has announced the games coming to PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in July 2026, including two classic titles. New additions feature Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Rise of the Ronin, and PS2 classics like Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy and Indigo Prophecy.
SNEG to bring 6 classic PC titles to Steam and GOG, including Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor and Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria
Publisher SNEG is bringing six classic PC titles to Steam and GOG, including Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, Warlords IV: Heroes of Etheria, Soldiers at War, Dark Earth, Ecstatica, and Ecstatica 2. This initiative aims to preserve and re-release older games for modern audiences, coinciding with a SNEG Publisher Sale on Steam.
New Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games added to Nintendo Classics
Nintendo has expanded its Nintendo Switch Online library with four new classic titles. Subscribers can now access Game Boy games Fortified Zone, The Sword of Hope II, and Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. Additionally, the Expansion Pack tier includes a new Game Boy Advance title.
Nintendo Switch Online adds Fortified Zone, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, The Sword of Hope 2, Dr. Mario & Puzzle League
Nintendo Switch Online has added four classic games: Fortified Zone, Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3, and The Sword of Hope 2, all originally for Game Boy, and Dr. Mario & Puzzle League for Game Boy Advance. The latter requires the Expansion Pack tier. This follows the addition of Donkey Kong 64 in May.
Blaze Entertainment Announces Super Pocket Activision Edition
Blaze Entertainment has announced the Super Pocket Activision Edition, a new handheld console featuring 34 classic Activision titles. This marks the eighth Super Pocket release and will be available for £59.99, $69.99, and €69.99, with pre-orders open for a September 28th, 2026 release. The device also includes an Evercade cartridge slot for expanded gameplay options.
Nintendo says Nintendo Classics feeds a “sense of nostalgia” that we would like to continue
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa believes the Nintendo Classics range, available through the Nintendo Switch Online service, effectively taps into a sense of nostalgia for players. He expressed a desire to continue offering these classic gaming experiences.
Pure Nintendo and BPAC June 17-22
Pure Nintendo is participating in the annual BPAC event in Brisbane, Australia, from June 17-22. This event celebrates competitive pinball, arcade, and classic gaming, featuring tournaments like the Brisbane Masters and the Australian Kong Off. The schedule includes various classic games and competitions, with free spectating available.
Pure Nintendo and BPAC June 17-22
Pure Nintendo is participating in the annual BPAC event in Brisbane, Australia, from June 17-22. This event celebrates competitive pinball, arcade, and classic gaming, featuring tournaments like the Brisbane Masters and the Australian Kong Off. The schedule includes various classic games and competitions, with free spectating available.
Nintendo datamine points to NES remix-style challenges on Switch
Dataminers have discovered references to a new challenge system called "CYCLONE" within Nintendo's Classic apps for NES, SNES, and Game Boy on the Nintendo Switch. This system appears to be inspired by the NES Remix series, tasking players with completing specific objectives within classic game moments, potentially spanning the entire Nintendo Switch Online Classics library.
Final Fantasy, DK and eFootball join this week’s eShop roundup
This week's Nintendo eShop update includes Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Donkey Kong 64 on Nintendo Switch Online Classics, and eFootball Kick-Off! for Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, Nintendo Music is now available on more devices, and a sale on indie games is ending soon.
