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Earthion is a new shmup for the Genesis / Mega Drive being developed by Yuzo Koshiro's Ancient, and it's coming out on the 16-bit system next year. It's also due to launch on modern-day systems too, and we've just discovered that an arcade release is taking place via the exA-Arcadia platform...

Hamster Corporation and the video game developer Success have struck a deal to bring the 1991 arcade title Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams to the Nintendo Switch and PS4 this week as part of Arcade Archives. It will land on digital storefronts on November 28th and will mark the first time...

If you're someone who loves old arcade boxing games, then we have some good news for you. Hamster has just announced that it will be bringing Taito's arcade boxing title Final Blow to the Nintendo Switch and PS4 later this week as part of Arcade Archives (thanks Famitsu for the spot!). The...

CALLING ALL SNOW BUMS! ARCADE SNOWBOARDING 'TRICKY MADNESS' OUT NOW It's finally time: hop out your chair lift and drop into the slopes of this modern take on snowboarding classics like SSX and 1080° Snowboarding. Austin, Texas, 15th November 2024 | Put on your helmet and get ready to...

Yesterday, Antstream added five PS1 Net Yaroze titles to its Antstream Arcade service, including Time Slip, Pushy IIb, Bouncer 2, Adventure Game, and Arena. Net Yaroze, in case you've never heard of it, was a development kit released by Sony in 1996 in Japan (and in 1997 in other countries)...

The folks behind Arcade Archives have announced that the next Konami classic that it will be bringing to Nintendo Switch and PS4 will be Konami's Ping Pong (thanks Famitsu!). The game will be released on November 14th in Japan and is expected to roll out across some digital storefronts in the...

Irem's Arcade Bomberman has recently been made available for FPGA platforms. FPGA coder @wickerwaka has released a version of the Irem M90 core that supports the first Bomberman arcade game, along with its regional variants known as Atomic Punk and DynaBlaster. This core is currently available...

The arcade shoot 'em up game "Under Defeat" is set to release on December 5, 2024 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game is a modern version of the original 2005 arcade release, offering both a faithful recreation of the classic arcade experience as well as new...

Polymega, the modular retro gaming system, has introduced a new series called "Polymega Collection" that brings classic arcade games to the platform via physical media. This is a significant development for retro gaming enthusiasts. Here are the key details: 1. Physical Media: Unlike the...

Data East Arcade 2 for Evercade offers a diverse and intriguing selection of classic coin-op games, showcasing both the strengths and quirks of Data East's arcade legacy. This collection includes 12 titles that range from well-known hits to obscure gems, providing a snapshot of the company's...

Dogyuun Alone Makes This Collection Worth a LookThe Toaplan Arcade 4 collection for Evercade continues the trend of bringing classic arcade titles to modern handheld systems. This latest compilation features six games from the legendary Japanese developer Toaplan, offering a mix of genres with a...

Toaplan Arcade 3 for Evercade is a must-have collection for shoot 'em up enthusiasts, particularly due to the inclusion of Batsugun and Truxton II. This cartridge continues Blaze Entertainment's commitment to preserving classic arcade games while offering excellent value for money. Batsugun...

Data East Arcade 2 is the latest addition to the Evercade's growing library of retro game collections. This cartridge brings 12 more classic arcade titles from Data East's extensive catalog to the Evercade platform, offering a diverse mix of genres and gameplay styles. Game List Edward Randy...

This very simple hack adds the "slow controls" feature of the SNES port to the Neo Geo. When playing the game, hold down B to enter "precise mode". Then pressing left or right will only move the shooter by one position each time. This allows you to position the shooter exactly where you want it...

The Evercade retro gaming platform has just announced a new Toaplan Arcade 4 Collection featuring six classic arcade titles from the legendary Japanese developer. The collection includes: - Dogyuun - An intense vertical-scrolling shooter with powerful upgrades and fast-paced action. - Grind...

City Connection, the company behind the upcoming Saturn Tribute Boosted versions of Wolf Fang and Skull Fang, has revealed exciting new information about unreleased Data East projects through a special fan book. Key Points: Release Date: The Saturn Tribute Boosted versions are set to launch...

The indie game "Mokoko X" has recently been released on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 consoles, in addition to its previous availability on other platforms like Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox. Mokoko X is a nostalgic arcade game that draws inspiration from classic titles like Volfied, Qix...

This week's Arcade Archives release has been revealed as Nichibutsu's 1981 space shooter Moon Shuttle (as reported by Famitsu). It will be released tomorrow (October 3rd) on the PS4 and the Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan and is also expected to come to some Western storefronts shortly after (if...

Hamster Corp has announced yet another sale on its Taito Arcade Archives' library of classic reissues (thanks @ohfivepro!). The 50% off sale applies to 10 titles from the legendary arcade publisher Taito and is active across the Nintendo Switch eShop and the PlayStation store in Japan, as well...