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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.
TEMPEST® Spins Into Retrocade on Apple Arcade
Resolution Games has added the classic arcade shooter Tempest to its Retrocade collection on Apple Arcade, bringing the total to 12 iconic titles. The game is now available on Apple Vision Pro, iPhone, and iPad, featuring fast-paced gameplay and distinctive vector graphics. Retrocade continues to expand with future updates planned.
ZX Football Manager Revisited : International Edition - Make sure to check out this World Cup edition of Kevin Toms' timeless classic!
Kevin Toms, creator of the original 1982 Football Manager, has collaborated with Glen Anderson on ZX Football Manager Revisited: International Edition for the ZX Spectrum. This new version adapts the classic gameplay for a 2026 World Cup setting, featuring all 48 playable teams with real players and customizable options, while maintaining a 'bitesize' experience playable in under an hour. The game is written in ZX BASIC and is free to play.
Let's Play Two! Rock It™ Games Launches Jaleco Sports Classics, Bases Loaded II: Second Season and Goal! Two for PlayStation5 and Nintendo Switch
Rock It Games has launched two classic Jaleco sports titles, Bases Loaded II: Second Season and Goal! Two, for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. These collections feature enhanced retro gameplay with new features like a VHS rewind and CRT filter. The releases expand Rock It's Jaleco Sports series, which aims to preserve and bring classic NES and SNES games to modern consoles.
Breath of Fire IV plus classic Resident Evil 1-3 from GOG arrive on Steam - but with DRM
Classic titles Breath of Fire IV and the original Resident Evil trilogy have been released on Steam, with GOG credited as a co-developer. These re-releases feature enhancements for modern systems but include "The Enigma Protector" DRM, which is absent in their GOG versions. Linux and Steam Deck users may require additional tweaks for these games.
Ground Zero Launches April 16 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S
Ground Zero, a retro-inspired survival horror game developed by Malformation Games and published by Kwalee, is set to launch on April 16, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game takes place in a devastated Busan, South Korea, following a mysterious meteor impact that has transformed creatures into monsters. Players will investigate the ruins, engage in combat with firearms and melee attacks, and upgrade their abilities using Genome Points earned from combat.
