Sraëka Lillian’s Weekly RPG Sketches: A Design Experiment
Developer Sraëka Lillian is releasing a series of 31 miniature RPG experiments on Itch.io, exploring and deconstructing classic genre conventions.
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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.
Classic 2D Platformer Knytt Arrives on Steam and GOG Free
The cult-classic 2006 indie platformer Knytt is now available on Steam and GOG as a free download for modern PCs, twenty years after its original release.
Square Enix RPG Available Free on Xbox Game Pass
A 10/10 Square Enix RPG is currently available to play entirely for free within the Xbox Game Pass library, offering subscribers a classic title.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Revenge Edition Bundles All DLC
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Revenge Edition arrives with three seasons of post-launch content, 30 fighters, and classic character Duck King.
Super Metroid Director Reflects on Brutal 1994 Development Conditions
Super Metroid director Yoshio Sakamoto shared memories of grueling work hours during the SNES classic's development, including an infamous office nap room.
Quake Q30 Deathmatch Jam Adds 22 New Arenas for PC
Quake mappers celebrate the 30th anniversary with Q30 Deathmatch Jam, adding 22 new arenas for PC players across modern sourceports and classic setups.
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.
How Old Are Iconic '90s FPS Protagonists? Gordon Freeman's Age Examined
Explore the canonical ages of classic '90s first-person shooter heroes, including Gordon Freeman, DoomGuy, Duke Nukem, and B.J. Blazkowicz.
Sony Announces 10 New Games Coming to PS Plus Extra and Premium
Sony has revealed the August 2026 lineup for PS Plus Extra and Premium, including Helldivers 2, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and classic titles.
Star Wars: The Old Republic Updates Focus on Classic Experience
Star Wars: The Old Republic adds new difficulty options and a starting system, aiming to recapture the classic experience for players on PC.
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.
Neuromancer TV Series Set for January 2027 Premiere on Apple TV+
William Gibson’s classic cyberpunk novel Neuromancer is coming to Apple TV+ in January 2027. Here is what we know about the adaptation and related reading.
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.
PlayStation Plus Classics Catalog Spotlights 2002 Cyberpunk Masterpiece
PlayStation Plus subscribers looking to revisit older hits can check out a 10 out of 10 cyberpunk classic from 2002 currently highlighted in the Classics Catalog.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns Launches on Xbox
The 1986 Amiga classic Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is now available on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S with three game modes.
IGS Classic Arcade Collection Hotfix Adjusts Audio Levels
IGS Classic Arcade Collection receives a PC audio hotfix addressing intro loudness and quiet in-game sound, with further volume options planned.
Steins;Gate Re:Boot Review Roundup: The Definitive Version
RPG Site's review of Steins;Gate Re:Boot declares it the definitive version of the classic story, arriving with specific caveats for players.
Skatesterre Launches on Xbox Series X|S With Arcade Skating Focus
Headup and Goon Squad launch Skatesterre on Xbox Series X|S, bringing classic arcade skateboarding gameplay and pro skater Sterre Meijer to players.
Deponia Available to Claim for Free on Steam for Limited Time
The classic 2010s adventure game Deponia is currently available for free on Steam. Learn how to claim this title permanently to your library.
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns Brings Amiga Classic to PC
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns is now available on PC via Steam, featuring original graphics, a visual revamp, and a new roguelite mode.
Steam Boy Project Fuses Steam Deck Hardware Into Game Boy Chassis
A modder has engineered the Steam Boy, cramming full Steam Deck hardware inside a classic Game Boy-like chassis for portable PC gaming.
OpenTESArena 0.18.0 Adds Combat AI and Leveling to Classic Elder Scrolls
OpenTESArena 0.18.0 is out now for PC, adding enemy combat AI, leveling up, thieving mode, and shopkeeper services to the open-source project.
Super Mario Sunshine Joins Nintendo Classics Library for Switch 2
Super Mario Sunshine is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo Classics app. The game's soundtrack has also been added to the Nintendo Music app.
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IGS Classic Arcade Collection Hotfix Adjusts Audio Levels
IGS Classic Arcade Collection receives a PC audio hotfix addressing intro loudness and quiet in-game sound, with further volume options planned.
Super Mario Sunshine Joins Nintendo Classics Library for Switch 2
Super Mario Sunshine is now available on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo Classics app. The game's soundtrack has also been added to the Nintendo Music app.
Fleet Hunters Release Date Set for September 2026 on Steam
Gnarly Labs SRL confirms Fleet Hunters arrives September 1, 2026, on Steam for Linux, Mac, and Windows with real-time and classic naval strategy modes.