Classic Original Xbox RPGs Still Trapped on Legacy Hardware
A look at notable original Xbox RPGs and games—including Castlevania: Curse of Darkness and X-Men Legends—that remain unavailable on modern platforms.
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Battle Skin Panic Gets English PC Release via MangaGamer
Gainax's 1990 card-battling game Battle Skin Panic is available in English on PC via MangaGamer for $10.75, featuring the 2023 translation.
PlayStation Vita Classics Still Stranded Without Modern Ports
Explore a look at ten standout PlayStation Vita games, from Uncharted: Golden Abyss to Phantasy Star Nova, that remain trapped on handheld hardware.
Bejeweled 2 and 3 Now Available on Xbox Game Pass
PopCap Games' classic match-three titles Bejeweled 2 and Bejeweled 3 are now playable on Xbox consoles via the Xbox Game Pass library.
Super Mario Bros. Speedrun: Niftski Sets New Record of 4:54.332
Speedrunner Niftski has set a new Super Mario Bros. world record of 4:54.332, moving within 4 frames of the theoretical perfect time for the NES classic.
Michael Cranford Returns With Shadow Snare for Commodore 64
The Bard's Tale creator Michael Cranford is developing Shadow Snare as a native Commodore 64 role-playing game, 43 years after first announcing it.
Tales of Eternia Remastered Launches October 16
Bandai Namco has announced Tales of Eternia Remastered will arrive on October 16, 2026, for consoles and PC, featuring updated visuals and quality-of-life tools.
Aspyr Confirms More Classic Lord of the Rings Games Are Coming
Following the surprise return of The Lord of the Rings: War in the North, publisher Aspyr has teased that more classic Middle-earth titles are in development.
RetroGameForge Kickstarter Brings Intuitive Tools to NES and SNES
Discover RetroGameForge, a new developer toolkit for NES and SNES homebrew games created by NESMaker's Joe Granato, live now on Kickstarter.
Ys III: Wanderers From Ys PS2 Version Receives Full English Translation
The Japan-exclusive PS2 release of Ys III: Wanderers from Ys is now playable in English thanks to a new fan-made translation patch released August 8, 2026.
Lost Final Fantasy 7 Title Recovered After 20 Years
A rare, lost Final Fantasy 7 game has been recovered two decades after its original release, thanks to a preservationist's $900 investment.
Koudelka PS1 FMV Cutscene Analysis: A Forgotten Survival Horror JRPG
Explore Koudelka on PS1, featuring over twenty minutes of high-end FMV cutscenes, theatrical writing, and unique survival horror JRPG sensibilities.
Marble Souls Brings Soulslike Mechanics to Physics-Based Rolling
Marble Souls, an upcoming Steam title from Stuffed Wombat, merges Super Monkey Ball's physics-based movement with Dark Souls-inspired RPG progression.
Quake Gets Free 30th Anniversary Episode 'Dawn of the Machine'
id Software and Machine Games release Dawn of the Machine, a free Quake update featuring 19 maps, weapon variants, and a new soundtrack.
33 Games Announces Physical SNES Release for Utopia
33 Games has opened pre-orders for a limited physical SNES release of Utopia, with shipping expected in November 2026. Three editions are available.
Retro Call of Duty Titles Reportedly Outsell July's PlayStation Top 10
Reports indicate Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 outsold all top 10 best-selling PlayStation games in July 2026, amid reports of server security issues.
Konami's Combat School Joins Arcade Archives Lineup Tomorrow
Konami's 1987 military minigame collection Combat School arrives on Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 this Thursday, August 7, 2026.
Nightshift Skedaddle ZX Brings Pac-Man Style Maze Action to ZX Spectrum
Explore Nightshift Skedaddle ZX, a free arcade homebrew for 48K ZX Spectrum systems featuring maze gameplay, item generators, and cat protagonist Willow.
Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena and the PS1 Strategy Library
Explore what made Brigandine: The Legend of Forsena stand out among PlayStation 1 strategy games that are fun from the start.
AYANEO Confirms Plans for GBA SP-Style Clamshell Handheld
AYANEO CEO Arthur Zhang has confirmed the company intends to develop a GBA SP-style handheld, though a release timeline and design remain unfinalized.
Intellivision Amico Box Surfaces Online Featuring Nintendo Art
An online video game store listing for the unreleased Intellivision Amico console uses box art featuring Nintendo characters like Luigi and Wario.
Krikzz Releases New EverDrive-64 Pro With Dedicated 64DD Core
The new EverDrive-64 Pro flash cart for Nintendo 64 features a dedicated 64DD core, improved FPGA performance, and faster USB data access. Shipping starts soon.
Retro Game Master Considers Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 Games
Long-running Japanese comedy program Retro Game Master considers canonizing Nintendo Wii and PlayStation 3 games as retro in an upcoming broadcast.
Half-Life 1 Fan Port Brings Valve's FPS to Original PlayStation
A developer has successfully ported Half-Life 1 to the original PlayStation using a custom renderer in Rust, demonstrating why Valve never officially ported it.
A Look Back: 1986 Sci-Fi Classics Ranked for the 40th Anniversary
As 1986 marks its 40th anniversary, we revisit the top 10 sci-fi films of the year, from cult favorites like Howard the Duck to the genre-defining Aliens.
Two Unreleased Virtual Boy Games Headed to Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo is bringing the unreleased titles D-Hopper and Zero Racers to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass on August 4, 2026.
Terrible Toybox Announces Thimbleweed Park 2 for 2028 Release
Ron Gilbert and the Terrible Toybox team have confirmed a sequel to the 2017 adventure game Thimbleweed Park, with a planned release in early 2028.
New Footage Reveals the Disastrous E3 1998 Final Fantasy 8 Reveal
Newly surfaced video from the Video Game History Foundation details the awkward E3 1998 press conference where Square struggled to debut Final Fantasy 8.
Rare Famicombox Consoles Found in Japanese Love Hotel
A Nintendo historian recently discovered a collection of functioning Famicombox units installed in a Japanese love hotel, confirming their rarity.
Shuhei Yoshida: Sony Missing Out on Dark Souls Was a "Good Thing"
Former Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida explains why passing on Demon's Souls shaped FromSoftware's multi-platform future with Dark Souls and Elden Ring.
Sega Rally Championship Port Brings Arcade Classic to Nintendo 64
The developer behind the N64 port of Tomb Raider is working on bringing Sega Rally Championship to the Nintendo 64, utilizing the 1997 PC version as a base.
Count Binface Calls for a SegaWorld London Reboot
British political figure Count Binface has publicly urged Sega to restore the iconic London SegaWorld arcade and greenlight Shenmue 4.
Sega Announces 30th Anniversary Sakura Wars Event for August 2026
Sega will host a 30th anniversary event for the Sakura Wars series in Tokyo this August, featuring creator Oji Hiroi and a variety of Sega-themed festivities.
Final Fantasy X: How The Lord of the Rings and PS2 Hardware Shaped a Classic
On its 25th anniversary, developers reflect on how Final Fantasy X transitioned from a sci-fi concept to a fantasy staple on the PlayStation 2.
A Look Back at PS2 Games That Shipped on Multiple Discs
While single-disc releases dominated the PlayStation 2 era, a select group of titles required multiple discs to fit their massive scope.
PS1 Classics: Why Multi-Disc Games Defined an Era
From Chrono Cross to The X-Files, we revisit the iconic multi-disc PlayStation 1 games that pushed the technical limits of the 1990s.