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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.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Physical Copies Selling Out in Japan, Restocks Planned for Late April
Physical copies of Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection are selling out in Japan due to high demand, with restocks planned for late April. Capcom advises purchasing the digital version for immediate access. The collection features the Star Force trilogy, originally released on Nintendo DS, combining RPG mechanics with action combat and card systems, and includes restored online functionality.
Retro Survival Horror Title Ground Zero Launching April 16
The retro survival horror game Ground Zero, developed by Malformation Games and Kwalee, is set to launch on April 16 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game features fixed cameras, pre-rendered backgrounds, puzzles, and optional tank controls, aiming to capture the nostalgia of classic survival horror titles.
Evercade Nexus is their biggest retro handheld yet
Evercade has announced the Evercade Nexus, their largest retro handheld console to date, set to release in October 2026. The new device features dual analog sticks and includes optimized versions of Banjo Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie with performance improvements and new content. Pre-orders are now open for the handheld, priced at $199.99, with a special N64-themed version already sold out.
Retro Survival Horror-Inspired 'Ground Zero' Launches Later This Month; New Trailer Streaming Now
Publisher Kwalee and developer Malformation Games announced that Ground Zero, a retro-inspired survival horror title, will launch on April 16, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. The game is set in a post-meteor impact Busan and features fixed camera angles, puzzle elements, and a mix of firearms and melee combat against mutated creatures.
Renegade Reborn - Retro Brawling Returns: "Renegade Reborn" Heading to the Amstrad CPC!
Renegade Reborn, a new beat 'em up inspired by the 1980s arcade original, is heading to the Amstrad CPC. The game features 6 levels, boss battles, and a graphical style consistent with the developer's previous work. It will be available in 64 KB and 128 KB versions, with a release date yet to be announced.
Review: Living Dead House (Nintendo Switch)
Living Dead House is a retro action game for the Nintendo Switch that emulates the feel of an '80s arcade machine. Players must survive waves of zombies in a house until dawn, utilizing limited weapons and environmental elements. While the gameplay can become repetitive, it offers fun in short bursts and includes features like local co-op and visual filters.
No, this thumb-sized NES controller isn't an April Fools gag, and I'm staggered by how accurate it feels
The IINE Gamebrick Mini is a surprisingly functional, thumb-sized NES controller that accurately replicates the feel of the original despite being only 20% of the size. It features an authentic NES-style d-pad and buttons, and can connect via Bluetooth to play NES and Game Boy games on various platforms, including PC and Android. The controller also includes multimedia and keyboard/mouse modes, offering versatile functionality beyond its novelty.
Retro Survival Horror Ground Zero Launches on PC & Consoles This April
Kwalee and Malformation Games announced that their retro-inspired survival horror title, Ground Zero, will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on April 16, 2026. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic South Korea following a devastating meteor impact and features classic survival horror elements.
This upcoming retro handheld looks like the PSP successor I've been waiting for
Evercade has announced its next handheld device, the Evercade Nexus. The device is being positioned as a successor to the PlayStation Portable (PSP) and aims to capture the retro gaming market.
Let’s Get Physical! Cute ‘Em Up Future Feline Hit, Astro Burn, Will Go Back in Time with a Physical Collectors Edition for PC and Mac!
Beyond The Pixels is launching a physical Collector's Edition for their debut title, Astro Burn, a modern retro cute 'em up. The edition, available via Kickstarter, includes a USB cartridge for PC and Mac, a retro game box, collectible cards, and a cassette of the soundtrack. Astro Burn is inspired by 16-bit classics and features fast-paced shoot-em-up action with a feline protagonist.
New Evercade Nexus Gaming Handheld Launches in October
Blaze Entertainment has announced the new Evercade Nexus handheld gaming device, set to launch in October 2026. It will be available in a standard edition for $199.99, which includes the Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack, and a limited 64 Edition bundle for $229.99. The Nexus features a 5.89-inch IPS screen, supports local multiplayer via EverSync, and is compatible with all existing Evercade cartridges.
Evercade unveils its next-gen retro gaming handheld Nexus, with analogue sticks and Banjo-Kazooie 1&2 bundled in
Evercade has unveiled the Evercade Nexus, its next-generation retro gaming handheld, set to launch in October 2026. This new device features analogue sticks, a larger 5.98-inch IPS screen, and wireless multiplayer capabilities. The standard edition includes a cartridge with Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie, while a limited 64 Edition offers cosmetic enhancements and additional accessories.
Evercade Nexus handheld console announced by Blaze Entertainment with included BANJO-KAZOOIE Double Pack cartridge - It's the Biggest Evercade Yet!
Blaze Entertainment has announced the Evercade Nexus, a new retro gaming handheld featuring a 5.89-inch screen, dual analog sticks, and wireless multiplayer capabilities. The console launches in October 2026 for $199.99 and includes the Banjo-Kazooie Double Pack cartridge featuring Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie. A limited edition Nexus 64 Edition is also available for pre-order.
Evercade unveils new Nexus line of retro handhelds ready for pre-order from the start of April
Blaze Entertainment has unveiled the Evercade Nexus, a new retro handheld console set to launch in October 2026 with pre-orders beginning April 1. The device features dual analog sticks, a larger 5.89-inch display, and introduces EverSync for local multiplayer. It will launch with Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie optimized for the hardware.
"Best-in-class emulation from over five decades of gaming" - The Evercade Nexus is a brand new cartridge-based handheld with thumbsticks, local multiplayer support, and a bonus N64 Banjo-Kazooie collection
Blaze has announced the Evercade Nexus, a new cartridge-based retro handheld featuring dual analogue sticks, a 5.89-inch screen, and local multiplayer support. It will launch in October for $199.99 and includes Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie. The device aims to offer a modern handheld experience for emulation fans, with a special limited "64 Edition" also planned.
