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Edia announces Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2 for Nintendo Switch, Psikyo Memories and Toshinden Collection for Switch 2
Edia has announced the upcoming release of several classic game collections for the Nintendo Switch, including Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes 1 & 2, Psikyo Memories, and Toshinden Collection. These titles, originally from PC Engine, PlayStation, and arcades, are slated for a worldwide release in 2027, aiming to bring retro gaming experiences to modern platforms.
ChromaBlast - A new AI vertical scrolling shoot 'em up for Amiga OCS/ECS and AGA! (BETA)
Developer GuruVision has released a beta demo for ChromaBlast, a new vertical scrolling shoot 'em up for the Commodore Amiga OCS/ECS and AGA platforms. Developed with AI assistance from Claude AI and featuring custom assembly and C code, the game challenges players to fight the "Grey Armada" across five levels with a combo-driven evolution system. The project, led by Michele Ferrigno, aims for high-performance, OS-independent gameplay.
Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark Review – How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
This review covers Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark, a collection featuring the shoot 'em up classics Flying Shark and Fire Shark, along with their international variants. Developed by M2, the collection offers extensive customization options and faithfully preserves the original arcade experiences. While Flying Shark felt somewhat underwhelming compared to its sequel, the "Super Easy Mode" provides an accessible entry point for newcomers, and the overall package is praised for its excellent soundtrack and M2's meticulous attention to detail in preserving these retro titles.
24 years later, one of the most influential Japanese games of all time becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of…
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, a polished version of the influential 1998 bullet hell game, has launched on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game has achieved a 98% positive rating from nearly 3,000 user reviews, making it one of the highest-rated Steam releases of the year. Developed by Alliance Arts and featuring remade music and graphics by original creator ZUN, the game preserves the core experience of the original Touhou Project title.
Ravenous Greed Is a Game Boy-Era Platformer with Multiple Arcade-Style Stages
Lillymo Games has announced Ravenous Greed, a new Game Boy-inspired retro platformer set to release in early 2027 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC. The game features a unique premise where players control a hero cursed into a raven's body, tasked with gathering riches to regain human form. Ravenous Greed blends traditional platforming with various arcade-style mini-games including shoot 'em up, rhythm, skateboarding, and cooking.
Razing Core - A Vertical Shoot 'Em Up for the Sega Master System that's well worth checking out
The eagerly awaited shoot 'em up Razing Core, developed by Badcomputer with music by Lovepenguin, has been released for the Sega Master System. The game pushes the console's limits with fast-paced gameplay, smooth 60fps scrolling, and impressive sprite counts, featuring seven stages, massive bosses, and weapon upgrades.
Moonbringer Is A Tiny Twin-Stick-Style Blast Of Roguelite Mayhem
Moonbringer, a twin-stick style shoot 'em up with roguelite progression, has launched on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Play Anywhere support. Priced at £4.19, the game features auto-firing ships, three worlds to conquer, and a skill tree for persistent upgrades.
Ravenous Greed announced for Nintendo Switch
Ravenous Greed, a new title from Lillymo Games, has been announced for Nintendo Switch with an early 2027 release window. The game blends platforming, shoot 'em up, and rhythm gameplay with a Game Boy-inspired aesthetic and soundtrack. It is designed to be more approachable than the studio's previous titles, featuring no game overs and a focus on continuous progression.
Ravenous Greed is all around us as Lillymo Games unveils Game Boy-inspired Green Series
Lillymo Games has announced the Green Series, a new collection of Game Boy-inspired releases that will reimagine existing and new intellectual properties. The series will debut with Ravenous Greed, a genre-hopping action game featuring platforming, shoot 'em up, and rhythm mechanics, scheduled for PC and consoles in early 2027. This initiative aims to capture the restrictive visual style of Nintendo's original handheld.
Hidden Gems of Game Design Vol 51
This article highlights three overlooked games: Phantom 2040, a choose-your-own-adventure Metroidvania with ambitious gameplay for its time; Soukyuu Gurentai, a fast-paced Sega Saturn shooter with a unique lock-on mechanic; and Sky Destroyer, a challenging NES rail shooter with a novel 3D perspective. The pieces celebrate these titles as hidden gems deserving of recognition.
SCARTARIX: WORLD EATER - A first time game by SHORIONTEA for the C64 that's worth a look! (WIP)
SCARTARIX: WORLD EATER, a new shoot 'em up for the Commodore 64 by SHORIONTEA, has released its first playable beta. Developed by a first-time programmer over the past year, the game has received positive early feedback for its visuals and smooth gameplay, despite lacking a soundtrack in this initial build. The developer is actively seeking community input to refine the final version.
Arcade-Style Vertical Scrolling Shoot ’Em Up Birdcage Is Coming to Consoles
The arcade-style vertical scrolling shoot 'em up Birdcage, already available on PC, is coming to consoles including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on September 23rd, 2026. A physical PlayStation 5 version is planned for March 2027. The game features explosive '90s arcade shooter action with modern mechanics and a sci-fi story inspired by Metal Gear Solid.
Wings of Beyond Review | TheXboxHub
Wings of Beyond offers an inventive take on the shoot 'em up genre with a unique sticker-book aesthetic and a tower-defense-like level structure. However, the review criticizes the controversial decision to reset all power-ups at the start of each level, making the initial gameplay feel sluggish and unenjoyable. While the game's varied level design is praised, the lack of meaningful weapon variety, distinct bosses, and unlockable content ultimately leads to a repetitive experience.
Fitorian - A rather decent Galaxian clone for the Amstrad CPC by fitosoft
Fitorian, a new shoot 'em up developed by fitosoft, has been released for the Amstrad CPC. Inspired by 1980s arcade classics like Galaxian, the game tasks players with defending the planet from alien forces in fast-paced, nostalgic gameplay.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 24, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include the pixel remake Apidya, the shooter Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2, the strategy game Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia, and the prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. Other notable releases are Star Wars: Zero Company, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol.2, Aggelos 2, Elden Ring for Switch 2, Captain Tsubasa II: World Fighters, and Toaplan Arcade Garage titles Flying Shark and Fire Shark.
Apidya' Special Rebuilds a Classic Amiga Shoot-'Em-Up for Modern Platforms | Invision Game Community
Apidya' Special, a full remake of the 1992 Amiga shoot-'em-up Apidya, is set to launch on August 25, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Team Apidya and published by ININ Games, the remake features rebuilt graphics, new gameplay features like co-op mode, and an expanded soundtrack by Chris Hülsbeck, while offering modern accessibility options alongside classic presentation choices.
Wings of Beyond Takes The Fight To The Galaxy
Wings of Beyond, a fast-paced arcade shoot 'em up developed by Acangaiba Estúdio, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game features 30 stages across three galactic systems, with unlockable ship upgrades and customization options.
Super Astro Cat 2 Gives Its Feline Heroes A New Mission
Super Astro Cat 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows PC for £4.19. Developed by Synnergy Circle Games, the sequel tasks players with defending newly established bases from an alien invasion using a new arsenal of weapons. The game follows the original Super Astro Cat, which was released in late 2024.
Project Hydron - This Battle Squadron tease could be rather decent for the Amiga!
Cobour has announced Hydron, a new vertical shoot 'em up for the Commodore Amiga inspired by Hybris and Battle Squadron. The game is designed to run on a standard Amiga 500 with 1MB of RAM and adheres to OCS and PAL standards. Development is ongoing, with monthly devlogs and testable ADF disk images planned.
Wolf Duology - Binary Asylum's 1994 Amiga 3D Shoot 'em up is getting is getting an ultrawide modernization
Almost There Games is releasing a modernized version of Binary Asylum's 1994 Amiga cult-classic shoot 'em ups, ZeeWolf and ZeeWolf 2: Wild Justice. This unofficial PC release includes 64 missions with enhanced widescreen, high-resolution 3D graphics, modern lighting, and updated controller support, while also offering a classic graphics mode.
