Neon Inferno Giveaway! Win a FREE Steam (PC) Copy – Metal Game Solid Giveaway no 7 – Closed

Thanks to Francis DiPersio and the fine folk over at Zenovia Interactive, we have two copies of Neon Inferno to giveaway. You an even enter both giveaways, increasing your chance of winning a Steam copy of this brand new retro inspired game. Enter via YouTube too, by clicking here. Check out the game on Steam […]

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DMC Meets Roguelike! Ghost Vanguard Delivers Stylish Action and Magnificent Combos

The tweet below got me. When I saw the reference made to Devil May Cry, and saw the game looks like a 2D arcade side-scrolling beat ’em up which has a demo, I had to try it out. I am not disappointed. The game definitely feels like the love child of an orgy between DMC, […]

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Neon Inferno – Contra Meets NAM-1975 Meets Blade Runner! The Arcade is Back! 💥

💥 Neon Inferno: A Retro Fusion of Run-and-Gun Action Neon Inferno is a vibrant, retro-futuristic arcade shooter that stands out by dynamically fusing two distinct classic genres into a single, frantic experience. This design choice results in a game that feels both new and deeply nostalgic, appealing directly to fans of 16-bit and 32-bit action […]

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Looking Back #7: Gran Turismo – The Driving Simulator That Redefined Realism

When Gran Turismo launched on the original PlayStation in the late ’90s, it wasn’t just another racing game. It was an eye-opener, a title that made players realize what Sony’s little grey box could really do. Long before photorealism and ray tracing, Polyphony Digital managed to craft something that felt authentic, sleek, and serious. This […]

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James Pond Legacy: System 3 Celebrates 43 Years with ‘The Pond is Not Enough’ Collection

James Pond Collection The upcoming collection is titled James Pond Legacy: The Pond is Not Enough. It is described as a celebration of one of gaming’s most enduring characters and will feature: System 3’s 43 Years in Business System 3, the publisher/developer, is celebrating its 43rd anniversary and is recognized as the world’s longest-running independent […]

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Unreleased Famicom Horror RPG Splatter World Finally Found

After more than three decades, Splatter World, a lost Famicom horror RPG based on Namco’s Splatterhouse series, has finally surfaced online. The game appeared anonymously on 4chan’s retro gaming board around Halloween and was quickly confirmed to be fully playable in emulators such as FCEUX. Originally thought to be a canceled spin-off of Splatterhouse: Wanpaku […]

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The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds Pushes the NES to Its Limit

After claiming Perils of Darkness would be his final Zelda 1 hack, creator The3Dude has returned with one last surprise. The Legend of Zelda: Mirror of Worlds is a massive NES overhaul created through advanced ASM hacking, merging both quests into a single, expanded adventure. The Recorder has been transformed into the new Mirror of […]

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Super Mario World Redone: 40 Years of Mario Edition

A brand new version of Super Mario World Redone has been released to celebrate four decades of Mario adventures, bringing a major round of updates and polish to Nintendo’s 16-bit classic. Version 2.6 introduces several enhancements, including upgraded visuals that take full advantage of the Super Nintendo’s color palette, new playable characters with unique abilities, […]

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Shockwave Triggers hits Steam with explosive arcade action

Shockwave Triggers, developed by Shinu Real Arts, delivers a high-energy pixel-art shoot ’em up inspired by 90s arcade classics. Players unleash devastating shockwave attacks that clear bullets and enemies in fast-paced, visually striking stages designed for both standard and vertical (Tate) play. Featuring local co-op, online leaderboards, and multiple difficulty levels, it blends old-school intensity […]

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Hayaku! Island of Darkness channels classic NES energy with modern flair

Pizia Studios is working on Hayaku! Island of Darkness, a retro-style Metroidvania heavily inspired by NES-era platformers like Mega Man. Players step into the role of Hayaki, a soldier from the Reikan organization sent to a mysterious island infested with strange creatures, where his missing brother may still be alive. The game promises a large […]

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