Remaking older games might seem straightforward — after all, the blueprint is already there in the original. The whole structure of a game already exists, with all of its art, sound, music, design, characters, and gameplay. Remakes bring with them opportunities to address perceived flaws or to restore features that were cut or compromised. Remakes […]
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New Sonic retro collection will include elusive Sonic 3 & Knuckles
Sega will release a new collection of classic Sonic the Hedgehog games under the name Sonic Origins. The compilation will include the original Sonic the Hedgehog for Sega Genesis, as well as sequels Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD. Sonic Origins will be released in 2022. The new Sonic collection was announced […]
Limited Run Games Brings Retro-Inspired Battle Axe To PS4 And Switch
Independent video game publisher Numskull Games has announced a new partnership with North American video game distributor Limited Run Games. This partnership will allow a wider opportunity for Numskull’s ever-growing library to hit North American markets. It will allow Numskull and Limited Run to work together to bring original titles to a new audience, the […]
A Real Deal Retro Hack N’ Slash: Interview With The Creators Of Battle Axe
Henk Nieborg has spent the better part of the last two years creating all of the art for his new game, Battle Axe, all by himself. “It’s a little bit insane for one person to be honest,” Nieborg said during a Zoom call earlier this week. His programming partner on Battle Axe, Mike Tucker, agreed. […]
Dread Templar, A Retro First-Person Shooter, Will Launch On Steam Early Access Later This Year
Retro first-person shooters are making a comeback, and indie studio T19 Games is getting ready to launch its ’90s-styled game, Dread Templar. Players will be able to relive the era of early FPS titles like Doom and Quake with this new game that is set to come out on Steam Early Access later this year. Dread Templar takes […]
Retro FPS HROT Releases Episode One Today
Fans of old-school shooters will be excited to hear that episode one of industrial-themed retro FPS HROT is now available on Steam early access. Containing the first episode of eight levels and around 16 different enemies, this bite-sized chunk of old-school goodness is remarkably polished for something so early in development. News of this release […]
Black retro PS5 consoles cancelled after death threats
If you didn’t manage to pre-order one of those PS2 style custom PS5 console don’t worry, because they all ended up getting cancelled anyway. Death threats against people in the games industry are a sadly commonplace part of modern fandom, but things may have sunk to a new low when it comes to the fate […]
Sega To End Sega Ages Retro Line, But Will Continue Porting Older Titles
Fans of Sega’s back catalog will need to pour one out today. In an interview with Japanese publication Game Watch, the publisher has confirmed that the “Sega Ages” line of re-releases has come to a close. After releasing a number of classic titles on the Switch in an updated format, it seems the work from […]
Complete Guide To Retro Gaming In 2020: The Best Retro Consoles, Controllers, And More
Even though we’re looking down the barrel of the next-generation consoles, there’s never been a better time to play the games of our past. And with all of the retro game consoles, arcade cabinets, and retro-style controllers–not to mention gadgets that make it possible to play old consoles on modern TVs–available to buy these days, […]