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Retro Book Review: Elric of Melniboné In 1961 a young writer named Michael Moorcock was asked by his editor to write a story in the style of Conan the Barbarian. The result was not what the editor expected, as Moorcock proceeded to create a character who was the antithesis of Conan in almost every way and would inspire his own legacy. Debuting in the story, The Dreaming City, readers were introduced to the last emperor of Melniboné, the bearer of the black sword Stormbringer, the white wolf,  Elric of Melniboné, the doomed albino.

Retro Book Review: Elric of Melniboné

In 1961 a young writer named Michael Moorcock was asked by his editor to write a story in the style of Conan the Barbarian. The result was not what the editor expected, as Moorcock proceeded to create a character who was the antithesis of Conan in almost every…

RoboCop Rogue City Accidentally Leaks New Hunter: The Reckoning Game Leaks of new games happen all the time, but occasionally they happen in an unusual way. A recent update for RoboCop: Rogue City on Steam accidentally replaced the Steam version with an early build of an unannounced Hunter: The Reckoning game for a brief time, by removing the contents of the game including the ‘RoboCop.exe’ executable and replaced them with an entirely different build including a ‘Hunter – Win64 – Shipping.exe’ executable. 

RoboCop Rogue City Accidentally Leaks New Hunter: The Reckoning Game

Leaks of new games happen all the time, but occasionally they happen in an unusual way. A recent update for RoboCop: Rogue City on Steam accidentally replaced the Steam version with an early build of an unannounced Hunter: The…

Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online Revealed for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio have announced Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Steam, launching on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide. Pre-orders are available now, and the game will be available in the following editions: Standard Edition ($69.99 / £54.99 / €69.99 / ¥8,910) A copy of the game – Step into the floating castle of Aincrad, a world of breathtaking beauty and danger where every battle could be your last.

Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online Revealed for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Bandai Namco and developer Game Studio have announced Echoes of Aincrad: Sword Art Online for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Steam, launching on July 9 in Japan and July 10 worldwide. Pre-orders are available now, and…

Prize Fighter Heavyweight Edition (1996) (BIN,CUE) (Saturn) : Digital Pictures : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive In 1995, Digital Pictures began development on what would become PrizeFighter - Heavyweight Edition for the Sega Saturn.  Intended for release in 1996, it...

Heads up! When I acquired the rights to the Digital Pictures game library, @tylerhogle.bsky.social and I found the unreleased SEGA Saturn version of Prize Fighter Heavyweight Edition. It's now been preserved online and can be downloaded for free at archive.org/details/priz...

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Gets New Expansion – Legacy of Orsinium Indie Game Studio Veelpoot, makers of the upcoming title Brutalisk, have released what is being referred to as the biggest creation yet for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with Legacy of Orsinium. Legacy of Orsinium is a new expansion sized creation adding new weapons, a fully professionally-voiced questline with multiple endings, new locations and new quests for existing locations New adventures await from the creators of Lordbound!

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Gets New Expansion – Legacy of Orsinium

Indie Game Studio Veelpoot, makers of the upcoming title Brutalisk, have released what is being referred to as the biggest creation yet for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with Legacy of Orsinium. Legacy of Orsinium is a new…

Project Helix, ‘Next generation of Xbox console’, announced Microsoft has announced “Project Helix, which is is calling” the “next generation of Xbox console.” In a tweet, Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma said, “Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the return of Xbox including Project Helix, the code name for our next generation console. Project Helix will lead in performance and play your Xbox and PC games. Looking forward to chatting about this more with partners and studios at my first GDC next week!”

Project Helix, ‘Next generation of Xbox console’, announced

Microsoft has announced “Project Helix, which is is calling” the “next generation of Xbox console.” In a tweet, Microsoft Gaming CEO Asha Sharma said, “Great start to the morning with Team Xbox, where we talked about our commitment to the…

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Announced For Nintendo Switch 2 Ember Lab has announced that it will release Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 this spring. “We’re incredibly excited to bring Kena’s journey to a whole new audience, giving players the chance to experience her story at home or on the go with Nintendo Switch 2,” said Ember Lab chief operating officer Josh Grier in a press release. “As our studio’s debut title, the overwhelming support and love the game has received over the years has truly meant a great deal to our team.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Announced For Nintendo Switch 2

Ember Lab has announced that it will release Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 this spring. “We’re incredibly excited to bring Kena’s journey to a whole new audience, giving players the chance to experience her story at home or on the go…

Nintendo Announces MAR10 2026 Plans, Deals, And Events Nintendo of America sent out the following Nintendo announces ways fans can join in on the MAR10 Day (March 10) fun this year, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game and upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (in theaters April 1). This includes three weeks of in-game events for the Mario Kart World…

Nintendo Announces MAR10 2026 Plans, Deals, And Events

Nintendo of America sent out the following Nintendo announces ways fans can join in on the MAR10 Day (March 10) fun this year, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game and upcoming release of The Super Mario Galaxy…

Dark Rogue-lite Cinderia Ignites its Early Access on Steam March 30th Independent developer MyACG Studio is proud to announce that Cinderia, a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration, will officially launch in Early Access March 30th on Steam. "In a world where darkness has swallowed the land,  players must harness the very corruption that destroyed civilization  to carve a path through the ruins." A Tale of Dark Fairytales and Smoldering Ruin…

Dark Rogue-lite Cinderia Ignites its Early Access on Steam March 30th

Independent developer MyACG Studio is proud to announce that Cinderia, a fast-paced rogue-lite action game of pure exhilaration, will officially launch in Early Access March 30th on Steam. "In a world where darkness has…

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Tartarus Rises Up Once Again, It’s Going Down Now – Persona 3 Reload Review Persona 3 Reload is the reimagined version of Persona 3 and tells the tale of a young boy and his year at Gekkoukan High. This island school is host to many different characters he can interact with as he spends a year growing and evolving. He quickly meets and joins a group called S.E.E.S or Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad. This group of students can survive in the special midnight hour, an hour where other humans become coffins.

Tartarus Rises Up Once Again, It’s Going Down Now – Persona 3 Reload Review

Persona 3 Reload is the reimagined version of Persona 3 and tells the tale of a young boy and his year at Gekkoukan High. This island school is host to many different characters he can interact with as he spends a year…

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Castlevania: Order of Shadows Gets Game Boy Color Conversion By Fan Developer Fan developers have a long history of porting games to other systems, including making demakes of titles. One series that is particularly known for this is Castlevania, with instances of ports to the Genesis and SNES being common and we are about to see a new case of it. Castlevania: Order of Shadows is not a well known entry in the series, and was released on Java-based phones back in 2007, and like many mobile games from that era,  it had issues with poor visuals and lacklustre controls.

Castlevania: Order of Shadows Gets Game Boy Color Conversion By Fan Developer

Fan developers have a long history of porting games to other systems, including making demakes of titles. One series that is particularly known for this is Castlevania, with instances of ports to the Genesis and SNES…

eFootball™ Kick-Off! Releasing June 4 As A Digital Nintendo Switch™ 2 Exclusive Konami sent out the following  Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI) today announced eFootball™ Kick-Off!, a brand-new entry in the long-running eFootball™ franchise, will be launching June 4, 2026, as a digital download exclusive for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 at SRP $19.99 USD. Users who purchase the digital download edition early will receive Lionel Messi, ready to be added to their squad in "World Tour" mode.

eFootball™ Kick-Off! Releasing June 4 As A Digital Nintendo Switch™ 2 Exclusive

Konami sent out the following  Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. (KONAMI) today announced eFootball™ Kick-Off!, a brand-new entry in the long-running eFootball™ franchise, will be launching June 4, 2026, as a digital…

Hideki Kamiya Posts About Frustration With Nintendo Switch Online Nintendo just announced three more classic Mario games will be coming to Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch Online, but some are not satisfied with the rollout of classic games or the selection. Hideki Kamiya, currently hard at work on the new Okami title at Clovers for Capcom has expressed frustration on social media with the games being offered and the slow rollout of releases.

Hideki Kamiya Posts About Frustration With Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo just announced three more classic Mario games will be coming to Nintendo Classics on Nintendo Switch Online, but some are not satisfied with the rollout of classic games or the selection. Hideki Kamiya, currently hard at…

LET IT DIE ending service on September 1 & launching Offline Edition this fall GungHo Online Entertainment and developer Supertrick Games have announced that LET IT DIE will end service on September 1, and will be relaunched as the paid LET IT DIE Offline Edition this fall, with save data from the free-to-play game able to br transferred to the Offline Edition.   About The survival action game with nine million downloads worldwide is becoming offline!

LET IT DIE ending service on September 1 & launching Offline Edition this fall

GungHo Online Entertainment and developer Supertrick Games have announced that LET IT DIE will end service on September 1, and will be relaunched as the paid LET IT DIE Offline Edition this fall, with save data from the…

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks coming to PS5 & Xbox Series Wired Productions and  Caged Element have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in 2026.   High-octane combat racing in the Warhammer 40,000 universe! Race and customize buggies, tanks and helicopters, mastering advanced movement and explosive weaponry. Unlock gear, customize your rides and use the Creation Workshop to create, share, and play custom maps with the community!

Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks coming to PS5 & Xbox Series

Wired Productions and  Caged Element have announced that Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will be released for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series in 2026.   High-octane combat racing in the Warhammer 40,000 universe! Race and customize buggies,…

Console Archives Nobunaga’s Ambition Releasing March 5 On Switch 2 & PS5 HAMSTER has announced that Console Archives Nobunaga’s Ambition will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on March 5.  Nobunaga’s Ambition was released by KOEI in 1988 for an 8-bit home console. In this historical simulation game, you become a Sengoku daimyo with the ultimate goal of unifying all of Japan. As the tides of war shift from moment to moment, you must determine how to enrich your domain, strengthen your military, and conquer rival nations.

Console Archives Nobunaga’s Ambition Releasing March 5 On Switch 2 & PS5

HAMSTER has announced that Console Archives Nobunaga’s Ambition will launch for PlayStation 5 and Switch 2 on March 5.  Nobunaga’s Ambition was released by KOEI in 1988 for an 8-bit home console. In this historical simulation…

Plump Pop is this week’s Arcade Archives / 2 Game HAMSTER has announced that this week's Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2 game will be Plump Pop Plump Pop is an action game released by Taito in 1987. The protagonists are a family of Plump Animals. The parents control a trampoline to launch their child into the air and defeat enemies above. With two-player simultaneous play, it’s a fun experience where two families work together to clear the stages!

Plump Pop is this week’s Arcade Archives / 2 Game

HAMSTER has announced that this week's Arcade Archives and Arcade Archives 2 game will be Plump Pop Plump Pop is an action game released by Taito in 1987. The protagonists are a family of Plump Animals. The parents control a trampoline to launch…

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Nintendo Announces Three More Games for Nintendo Switch Online for MAR10 Day Nintendo has announced three more classic Mario games will arrive on Nintendo Switch Online for MAR10 Day. Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash will join the Virtual Boy app library while Mario vs. Donkey Kong will come to the GBA Nintendo Classics app. All of these releases are planned for March 10, 2026.

Nintendo Announces Three More Games for Nintendo Switch Online for MAR10 Day

Nintendo has announced three more classic Mario games will arrive on Nintendo Switch Online for MAR10 Day. Mario’s Tennis and Mario Clash will join the Virtual Boy app library while Mario vs. Donkey Kong will come to the…

Nintendo, Double Fine Productions, Blumhouse Games Head to PAX East 2026 Co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade have unveiled the complete expo hall for PAX East 2026. The East Coast’s most-attended gaming event returns to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, formerly named the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, from Thursday, March 26, through Sunday, March 29, 2026. The full list of over 300 exhibitors spans gaming, tech, and tabletop companies.

Nintendo, Double Fine Productions, Blumhouse Games Head to PAX East 2026

Co-show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade have unveiled the complete expo hall for PAX East 2026. The East Coast’s most-attended gaming event returns to the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center, formerly named…

Go! Go! Mister Chickums Launches Easter Thursday After a successful Steam Next Fest, during the Best Indie Games' Spring Showcase, com8com1 Software announced that their upcoming co-op 2D arcade game Go! Go! Mister Chickums will be launching on Easter Thursday (April 2nd) on PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Go! Go! Mister Chickums is a fun, classic single-screen platformer, inspired by arcade hits of the 80s.

Go! Go! Mister Chickums Launches Easter Thursday

After a successful Steam Next Fest, during the Best Indie Games' Spring Showcase, com8com1 Software announced that their upcoming co-op 2D arcade game Go! Go! Mister Chickums will be launching on Easter Thursday (April 2nd) on PC (via Steam),…

THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure Out Now On PC bitobit has announced that THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure, a remake of TAITO‘s 1988 classic THE NEWZEALAND STORY, is now available for Steam at a launch discount price of $17.99. A Cult Classic Brought Back to Life Originally released in 1988 by TAITO, THE NEWZEALAND STORY quickly became a cult classic thanks to its distinctive world, playfulness, and inventive level design.


THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure Out Now On PC

bitobit has announced that THE NEWZEALAND STORY: Untold Adventure, a remake of TAITO‘s 1988 classic THE NEWZEALAND STORY, is now available for Steam at a launch discount price of $17.99. A Cult Classic Brought Back to Life Originally released in…

Deadzone: Rogue Announced For Switch 2 Prophecy Games has announced that its roguelite first-person shooter Deadzone: Rogue will be released on Switch 2 on March 17 for $24.99, the developer announced. Pre-orders are available now at a 20 percent-off discount price of $19.99. A Deluxe Edition including the downloadable content “Operative Pack” and “Mark II Pack” will also be available for $44.99, with the pre-order discount at $35.99.

Deadzone: Rogue Announced For Switch 2

Prophecy Games has announced that its roguelite first-person shooter Deadzone: Rogue will be released on Switch 2 on March 17 for $24.99, the developer announced. Pre-orders are available now at a 20 percent-off discount price of $19.99. A Deluxe Edition…

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Switch 2 Version Announced 11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have confirmed that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will be launch on Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC when it leaves Early Access and launches in 2026. The long-awaited sequel to the shopkeeping roguelike hit is here. While delivering the beloved blend of dungeon-crawling and shopkeeping gameplay, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault…

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault Switch 2 Version Announced

11 bit studios and developer Digital Sun have confirmed that Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault will be launch on Switch 2 alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC when it leaves Early Access and launches in 2026. The long-awaited…

The Midnight Walk Releasing On Switch 2 March 26th Fast Travel Games and MoonHood have announced that The Midnight Walk will be released on Switch 2 on March 26 for $29.99. From the lonely flame of the lost lantern creature, Potboy, to the drooling snarl of monsters eager to devour its flame, The Midnight Walk is painstakingly handcrafted with real-life clay and animated in a stop-motion style. Survive and outsmart these monsters as you experience five tales of fire and darkness, featuring an incredible cast of odd characters.

The Midnight Walk Releasing On Switch 2 March 26th

Fast Travel Games and MoonHood have announced that The Midnight Walk will be released on Switch 2 on March 26 for $29.99. From the lonely flame of the lost lantern creature, Potboy, to the drooling snarl of monsters eager to devour its flame, The…

My Little Puppy Launches On Switch On May 29 Dreamotion has announced that My Little Puppy will launch digitally for Switch on May 29, with a physical edition will follow in June.  “There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you.” Bong-gu the Welsh Corgi was once an abandoned dog. Judging by his docked tail, someone had once cared for him, but for some reason, he became unwanted.

My Little Puppy Launches On Switch On May 29

Dreamotion has announced that My Little Puppy will launch digitally for Switch on May 29, with a physical edition will follow in June.  “There is a saying that when you depart from this world, the dog who went ahead will warmly welcome you.” Bong-gu the…

Heave Ho 2 Launching Summer 2026 for Switch 2, Switch & PC Devolver Digital and developer Le Cartel have announced Heave Ho 2 for Switch 2, Switch, and Steam arriving this summer. French developer Le Cartel Studio and nomadic publisher Devolver Digital invite you to meet Heave Ho 2, the irrepressible sequel to their smash hit party game Heave Ho:  Strap in for slapstick 2-4 player thrills in co-op or versus play, as you grab, grapple and swing through eight anarchic themed worlds – from weightless space to kitchen chaos.

Heave Ho 2 Launching Summer 2026 for Switch 2, Switch & PC

Devolver Digital and developer Le Cartel have announced Heave Ho 2 for Switch 2, Switch, and Steam arriving this summer. French developer Le Cartel Studio and nomadic publisher Devolver Digital invite you to meet Heave Ho 2, the…

Homura Hime coming to Nintendo Switch 2 PLAYISM and Crimson Dusk have announced that Homura Hime will be released for Switch 2 in 2026, following its March 4 launch on Steam.  Homura Hime is a third-person bullet hell action game that combines fast-paced, combo-oriented combat with dazzling Japanese anime-style visuals. With a vibrant aesthetic that aims to recreate the richness and dynamism of hand-drawn Japanese animation, …

Homura Hime coming to Nintendo Switch 2

PLAYISM and Crimson Dusk have announced that Homura Hime will be released for Switch 2 in 2026, following its March 4 launch on Steam.  Homura Hime is a third-person bullet hell action game that combines fast-paced, combo-oriented combat with dazzling…