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Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona Emerges from Obscurity with a New Translation and Physical Collector’s Edition
Gaudi: Winds of Barcelona, a graphic noir adventure originally released in Japan in 1989 as Gaudi: Barcelona no Kaze, is receiving its first North American release thanks to Shinyuden's restoration and translation efforts. The game, set in Barcelona during the 1992 Olympics, features a detective story with meticulously recreated landmarks. A multilingual physical collector's edition is available for preorder, including a manual, soundtrack CD, and USB game card.
SoCal Gaming Expo 2026 in Los Angeles (photos) — MP3s & NPCs
The SoCal Gaming Expo 2026 took place at the Pasadena Convention Center, featuring vendors selling retro merchandise and rare physical games. The event also included a Video Game and Collectibles Auction and a Classic Tetris World Championship, which Michael Artiaga won for the third time. MP3s and NPCs owner Terrance Pryor covered the event.
Bounce 2 is a sequel to an Atari "PONG killer" that I'm pretty sure never existed
Bounce 2, a PC game available on Steam, is presented as a sequel to the obscure 1983 Atari 2600 game Bounce, which was intended to be a 'PONG killer' but released during the video game crash. The article suggests the backstory of the original Bounce may be a marketing tactic, as evidence for its existence and impact is scarce. Bounce 2 itself is a multiplayer game inspired by PONG, featuring characters that can jump, kick, and dash, with mechanics for attacking opponents and swinging arms to hit the ball harder.
Akupara Games Join Forces With Pixeljam & Behold Studios to Bring Nostalgia Back to 2026
Akupara Games has announced new publishing partnerships with Pixeljam and Behold Studios, aiming to bring their catalogs to new platforms. This collaboration will see Akupara Games publish and expand titles like Chroma Squad and Out of Space, while Pixeljam will release new games such as Cornhole Hero and Dino Jump on July 23, 2026. The move aims to introduce these cult-classic indie titles to a new generation of players.
Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3: Complete Edition Revealed
Atari has revealed two new collections: Toy Story: Retro Roundup and Toy Story 3: Complete Edition, both set to release on October 15th. These collections will feature updated versions of classic Toy Story games.
Ahead of the World Cup, Antstream Arcade celebrates the evolution of football video games with a collection spanning more than 40 years of gaming history
Antstream Arcade is launching a collection of over 1,300 classic football video games spanning more than 40 years of history, coinciding with the World Cup. The collection includes titles from the early days of home consoles to pioneering 3D simulations and management games, alongside exclusive challenges designed for the platform. CEO Steve Cottam stated the initiative aims to celebrate and preserve the evolution of football gaming.
25 years ago today, the GBA arrived in the US, but you don't need the real thing to play the handheld's hits
The Game Boy Advance celebrates its 25th anniversary in the US, and despite its age, there are numerous ways to play its classic games. Options range from budget emulation handhelds by Anbernic, Miyoo, and Powkiddy, to modernizing original hardware with screen and battery mods, and premium devices like the Analogue Pocket and Ayaneo Pocket Micro.
Apidya’ Special secures Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
ININ Games has announced that Apidya’ Special, a 24-bit pixel remake of the 1992 shoot 'em up game, will be released on August 25, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch. The remake features handcrafted pixels, an exclusive soundtrack by Chris Hulsbeck, and multiple visual modes including original Amiga 4:3 presentation and optional CRT effects.
Apidya’ Special launches August 25
Apidya’ Special, a 24-bit pixel remake of the 1992 side-scrolling shoot 'em up Apidya, will launch on August 25 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Developed by the original team and a fan, the remake features handcrafted pixels, new art, sound, and a remixed soundtrack by Chris Hulsbeck. Players can choose between HD widescreen or original 4:3 Amiga modes, with optional CRT effects.
PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium Lineup for June 2026 Brings Major AAA Titles to Subscribers | Invision
Sony has announced a strong lineup of games for PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers in June 2026, including major titles like Final Fantasy XVI and Sonic X Shadow Generations. The update aims to enhance the value of the subscription service amidst increasing competition. Premium subscribers will also gain access to the PS2 Classic, Gitaroo Man.
IGN Live 2026 in Los Angeles (photos) — MP3s & NPCs
IGN Live 2026 took place in Los Angeles, featuring panels with voice actors, celebrity meet-and-greets, and prize giveaways. The event also showcased new game announcements such as Barbie Rewind and Persona 6, and offered playable demos for titles like 007: First Light and WWE 2K26.
40+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale featuring numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The article highlights recommended titles such as 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Anger Foot, and Another Crab's Treasure, many of which are at their lowest prices.
30+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Mid-Year Deals Sale (North America/Europe)
Sony's PlayStation Store is hosting a Mid-Year Deals sale, offering discounts on numerous PS5 and PS4 games until July 1st. The sale includes titles like '13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim', 'Anger Foot', and 'Another Crab's Treasure', with some games reaching their lowest prices ever. Push Square has curated a list of recommended titles that have received high scores.
The Xbox Wireless Controller X25 is neat, but I've tested a translucent green alternative that works with the…
The article compares Microsoft's upcoming Xbox Wireless Controller X25 with the Retro Fighters Hunter, a third-party wireless controller. While the X25 celebrates the Xbox's 25th anniversary with a translucent green design, the Hunter offers wider compatibility across older and newer Xbox systems, PC, and Switch, along with features like hall-effect joysticks for a potentially lower price.
Quarter of a million wishlists show I am not alone in wanting to restore my old game cartridges
Cozy Game Restoration, a simulation game focused on restoring old game cartridges, will launch on Steam on September 24, 2026. The game, developed by Parasol Corp, has garnered over 225,000 wishlists and will feature a demo during the June Steam Next Fest. The game includes procedurally dirtied cartridges inspired by titles from the 1980s to the early 2000s, with some featuring collaborations with other indie developers.
Running Half Life, a 28-year-old PC game, on a 19-year-old Nokia shouldn't be impressive, but it is
Developer Dante D. Leoncini has successfully ported the 28-year-old PC game Half-Life to run natively on a 19-year-old Nokia N95 smartphone. The game achieves 30 frames per second on the device's limited hardware, with added mouse and keyboard support, though it runs at a low resolution. This achievement highlights the potential for classic PC games to be playable on a wider range of devices, including modern retro handhelds.
Nintendo may be adding challenges to Switch Online retro games, dataminers find, letting the spirit of the Wii U's…
Dataminers have discovered evidence that Nintendo may be adding a challenge system to its Nintendo Switch Online retro games library, similar to the Wii U's NES Remix series. These challenges would task players with completing specific objectives within classic titles rather than traditional achievements. This system could be officially revealed soon, potentially in an upcoming Nintendo Direct.
New Cuphead Game Announced as Studio MDHR Reveals Mighty Cuphead Adventure
Studio MDHR announced a new, major Cuphead game is in development, though details are scarce. They also revealed Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer built using Assembly Language for the Sega Master System hardware, which will also be playable on modern platforms. The latter is expected to release sooner than the new main installment.
Two Classic Call of Duty: Black Ops Games Seem Poised for PS5
Evidence suggests that the classic Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: Black Ops II may be released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 soon. Patches for both games have been discovered on PlayStation servers, and logos have been extracted from the PlayStation Store, indicating an imminent release. These releases would likely focus on the campaign modes, similar to the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered.
R-Type 3 Dimensions - What The Hell Is This.. - The AmigaGuru Gamer Blog
This review criticizes R-Type III Dimensions, a remake of the Super Nintendo classic, for failing to capture the essence of the original. The author found the new visual style irritating and the gameplay imprecise and boring, contrasting sharply with the original's precise, challenging, and fair design. Despite waiting for patches, significant improvements were not observed, leading to a strong recommendation to avoid the game.
