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Naturally, the Artemis II launch was shot on a Nintendo 3DS, and you know what? It has all the charm of the 60s missions
A Nintendo 3DS owner captured footage of the Artemis II launch, showcasing the retro handheld's charm despite its low-resolution camera. This unique perspective offers a lo-fi, yet engaging, account of the historic NASA event, highlighting a niche trend of using older portable consoles for event videography.
Commodore 64 game sequel is so old school it's being released on cassette tape
A sequel to the classic Commodore 64 action platformer Impossible Mission, titled Impossible Mission 3, is set to be released on May 18, 2026. Developed by Icon 64 and published by Psytronik, the game will be available as a digital download and on physical cartridge or cassette tape for the original Commodore 64, featuring retro-style visuals and digitized speech. The game's design, graphics, and coded speech are by industry veteran Trevor Storey.
Spica Adventure, the iconic platformer from TAITO, is about to debut worldwide for the first time!
ININ Games and TAITO Corporation are releasing Parasol Superstars, a digital bundle featuring Spica Adventure and Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, on April 14, 2026. This marks the first worldwide console release for Spica Adventure, originally a Japan-only arcade and mobile title. The bundle will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox, with a 20% launch discount during its first week.
ShackStream: Marvel Maximum Collection on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 687
The Stevetendo Show's 687th episode features a look at Marvel Maximum Collection, embracing an old-school gaming approach. The stream highlights classic gaming experiences.
Taito Milestones 4 Review 🕹️
Taito Milestones 4 is a collection featuring 10 arcade releases, including three unreleased titles like ARKHANOID, SYVALION, and CAMELTRY. The compilation offers a variety of genres from brick-breakers and action games to sports and beat 'em ups, with a focus on retro gameplay experiences.
Review: Marvel MaXimum Collection Welcomes You To Die… Of Nostalgia – Entertainium
The Marvel MaXimum Collection on Nintendo Switch offers a magnificent port of the X-Men arcade game, which is considered worth the price of admission alone. While other games like Maximum Carnage are included with quality-of-life improvements from Limited Run Games, much of the package relies on nostalgic novelty from 90s licensed titles, some published by LJN.
Rocketman - A high quality new action platform game for the MSX1 (64K) has been announced via Renovatio
The action platform game Rocketman is set to release physically for the MSX in June, featuring artwork by Ángel Luis Sánchez. Players will guide Major Tom through five distorted worlds to collect resources and rebuild his rocket to return home. The game includes mechanics like resource collection, ship assembly, NPC interaction, a Rock, Paper, Scissors mini-game, and an integrated Jukebox.
The Last Starfighter
The Last Starfighter for NES, developed by Graftgold and published by Mindscape, is a poorly executed shooter that loosely ties into the 1984 film. It is essentially a rebranded version of the 1986 Commodore 64 game Uridium, featuring frustrating gameplay mechanics, repetitive level design, and an overbearing difficulty that makes it an unenjoyable experience.
PS5, PS4 Getting Surprise Launch of Long Forgotten Sega RPG
The 1992 Sega Genesis RPG Traysia is receiving a surprise revival for modern platforms, including PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Developed by Telenet Japan and published by Ratalaika Games and Shinyuden, Traysia will launch on April 24, 2026, for multiple platforms. The game features a young adventurer named Roy and his partner Traysia, with new features like rewind, turbo, save states, and a gallery.
Flat-Lane - Another fabulous racer released for the C64!
Retro developer youki06 has released Flat Lane, a new racing game for the Commodore 64. Inspired by arcade classics like Pole Position, the game features players as Paul Pitstop competing against rivals Alain Frost and Ayrton SEGA. This release marks the developer's second complete game for the platform, built from a personal experiment.
Hiryu no Ken Collection announced for PC
NihonGame has announced the upcoming release of Hiryu no Ken Collection for PC. This collection will feature four early titles from the Hiryu no Ken series, offering a compilation of classic gameplay for fans.
Pesadilla Del '94 - An MS-DOS game for 2026? OH YES!
Indie developer onepopcorn has released Pesadilla del '94, a new MS-DOS game designed to evoke '90s arcade nostalgia. The game challenges players to find exam answers while avoiding sentient joysticks and other distractions, featuring mechanics like search and rescue, vertical navigation, and vending machine power-ups. Originally developed for the @MsDOSClub game jam, it is available for genuine vintage PCs, emulators, and online.
Double Dragon - A near Arcade experience brings back the nostalgia via JOTD for the Amiga AGA! (WIP)
Developer JOTD is working on an Amiga AGA version of the classic arcade beat 'em up Double Dragon, aiming to bring it closer to the original arcade experience. This new version is being developed for AGA-equipped Amigas and has undergone significant debugging, with scrolling and completability as the next goals. JOTD is known for high-quality Amiga conversions, often using original arcade code for accuracy.
Intravenous 3 Brings Old-School, Top-Down, Stealth-and-Tactics Pixel-Art Action to PC
Intravenous 3, a new top-down, pixel-art stealth-action game inspired by old-school NES titles, is now available on PC. Players can experience the game solo or in two-player co-op as Steve and Sean, utilizing real-time tactics to survive an enemy manhunt.
Nintendo Switch Triumphs: Star Fox and Mario Steal the ... | TAG
Several gaming news outlets report on recent updates and releases. Star Fox titles are now available on Nintendo Switch Online, while Slay the Spire 2 enters early access. Bungie is buffing the Recon class in Marathon, and Marvel and DC are set for a Spider-Man/Superman crossover in 2026. Additionally, Take-Two has reportedly laid off members of its AI team.
I reckon revisiting Sega's weirdest egg-rolling GameCube romp is the perfect way to spend Easter, especially if…
This article explores revisiting Sega's 2003 GameCube exclusive, Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg, as a yearly Easter tradition. It details the game's unique egg-rolling mechanics, its connection to Scottish Easter celebrations, and provides extensive guidance on playing it today via original hardware, modern controllers, and emulation on PC and handheld devices.
What We Played – Life is Strange: Reunion, The Division: Resurgence & Legacy of Kain: Ascendance
Several outlets shared their recent gaming experiences, including The Division: Resurgence on mobile, South of Midnight, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Reviews are also in progress for Life is Strange: Reunion, Icarus, Ghost Master, and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, with other titles like Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Village also being played.
Echodrome - This Commodore Amiga game by PixelPlop is fantastic!
Echodrome, an arena shooter developed by PixelPlop for the Commodore Amiga, has won the AmiGameJam 2025 and released a new build, v0.11. This C++ game, designed for classic Amiga hardware, has received a perfect 5.0 rating on itch.io and is praised for its fast-paced, neon-soaked gameplay reminiscent of Geometry Wars.
Nintendo's Game Limitations: Switch March Madness or Ju... | TAG
Shigeru Miyamoto of Nintendo has stated that the company can only reach a limited audience through its consoles, prompting a broader media expansion strategy. This includes movies like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and a planned Zelda film, alongside theme parks, to leverage its popular intellectual properties across various entertainment forms. The article also touches on the retro aesthetics of games like Legacy of Kain: Ascendance and a review of the Silverstone FLP02 PC case.
Go! Go! Mister Chickums – Old-School Arcade Chaos On Modern Consoles
Go! Go! Mister Chickums, an arcade-style platformer developed by com8com1 and published by Headup Games, is now available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game features 100 single-screen levels where players collect items while avoiding enemies and a timer, with local co-op support for two players.
