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"We Have The Means To Fight This Case To The End" - Gaming's Most Infamous Trademark Troll Is Back
Published: June 13, 2026 18:00
"We intend to expose Tim Langdell for what he is".Langdell once managed to scare Future Publishing back in the day over the use of the word 'Edge' for its multiformat magazineTim Langdell – the notable copyright troll who was once a thorn in the sides of…
Review: Dark Alien In Deep Space (Vectrex) - Survival Horror Straight Outta 1982
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Published: June 13, 2026 13:00
I'm an evil alien.One of the coolest things about the Vectrex community is how many homebrew games have been made. There were 28 retail titles released during its lifetime; as of now, a conservative estimate would put aftermarket titles at around 150; it…
The Making Of: FIFA International Soccer, The Game That Launched A Billion Dollar Series
Published: June 13, 2026 11:00
"The work that the EA Canada people did was f**king insane".With the FIFA World Cup 2026 having kicked off earlier this week, on June 11th, we thought it would be a perfect time to resurface some of our previous football-related content, so that's what…
Random Game Saturday: Neo Geo Cup '98 (Neo Geo Pocket)
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Published: June 13, 2026 10:00
We got the kick.As the globe gets stuck into yet another thrilling World Cup, I'm pulling out a relevant title for this week's Random Game Saturday – the pint-sized masterpiece that is Neo Geo Cup '98.Originally released for the monochrome Neo Geo Pocket…
"Like Seeing Your Dead Granny's Corpse Refurbished Into A Chair" - Metal Slug's Latest Entry Hasn't Gone Down Well With Fans
Published: June 12, 2026 18:00
"A year or two too late to ride the Vampire Survivors trend".The latest Metal Slug title has just been revealed, and it's fair to say that it hasn't found a lot of favour with hardware fans of the series, which turns 30 this year.Metal Slug Rush is a…
Latest Hardware Run Of The Analogue Pocket Isn't Playing Nice With Everdrive Carts
Published: June 12, 2026 16:00
"It seems like some hardware-related problem".Everdrive maker Krikzz has highlighted an issue with newer variants of Analogue's popular Pocket handheld which means Everdrive flash carts do not function properly.Flagging a forum post by Analogue Pocket…
Neo Geo-Inspired Steam Game 'Bullfighter: Neon' Brings Former SNK Artist Into The Fold
Published: June 12, 2026 15:00
J.Mikami enters "the bullring".Relevo, the independent developer behind the long-awaited Neo Geo-inspired "future sports" game Bullfighter: Neon, has revealed it has enlisted the help of the former SNK pixel artist J.Mikami.Bullfighter: Neon is a game…
"Just Handcrafted Pixels & Passion" - Amiga Euro Shmup Remake 'Apidya' Special' Flies Onto PC & Consoles This August
Published: June 12, 2026 14:00
Physical versions for PS5 & Switch also announced.Here's something slightly unexpected for you. The publisher ININ Games earlier today announced that it will be releasing a 24-bit pixel remake of the Commodore Amiga shoot 'em up Apidya next year, across…
"You Are The First One To Seek Me Out" - Tracking Down The Inspiration Behind Wizardry's Iconic Enemy Murphy's Ghost
Published: June 12, 2026 13:00
8900 XP Gained.If you ever played the original Wizardry, regardless of whether that's the Apple II version or the Digital Eclipse remake, you've likely heard about the enemy Murphy's Ghost at one point or another.Residing in a hidden alcove on a hidden…
This Long-Awaited 'Zombies Ate My Neighbors'-Style Genesis Shooter Could Be Recruiting A Group Of Industry Legends
Published: June 12, 2026 11:30
Bride Hard.Mega Cat Studios has announced that it is bringing the top-down shooter Lethal Wedding to Genesis / Mega Drive via a Kickstarter campaign.Described as "a love letter to 16-bit shooter classics like Zombies Ate My Neighbors and action flicks from…
"Ever Since I Was Around Nine Years Old, I Dreamed Of Having My Own Arcade" - Arcade Operator Resorts To GenAI To Realise Lifelong Goal
Published: June 12, 2026 11:00
AI was used "across almost every part of the business".The last few years haven't exactly been great for arcade operators, with more and more locations having to close their doors due to a combination of factors, including high costs and decreasing…
"FPGA Gaming History Is Being Made" - Capcom CPS3 Core Hits MiSTer Today
Published: June 12, 2026 10:30
Update: "We're in for a very good weekend".Ever since the MiSTer FPGA project took off, there's been a hypothetical debate about how far it can be pushed in reproducing the performance of classic hardware.Capcom's powerful CPS3 arcade system is one of the…
Talking Point: Does The World Want (Or Even Need) Two Fatal Fury Live-Action Movies?
Published: June 12, 2026 10:00
What's good for the Geese?It was recently announced that SNK's Fatal Fury and Art of Fighting video game series are being adapted into movies, webtoons and animation by a company called The Arena (previously known as Arena SNK).First up, the live-action…
"We Were Shocked And Thrilled" - South Korea's Favourite Street Fighter Clone Gets Recognition As Part Of A New Exhibit
Published: June 11, 2026 18:00
"It's a huge honour for us".If you live outside of South Korea, there's a good chance you've never heard of the Sango Fighter series.Developed by Taiwanese company Panda Entertainment, it took the kind of one-on-one combat seen in titles like Samurai…
"It Was Extremely Hard To Say Goodbye To Crash" - Naughty Dog Founder On That "Abysmal" Universal Studios Deal
Published: June 11, 2026 13:30
"They realised they added nothing but owning the license".Released back in 1996, it's easy to see why Crash Bandicoot became such a hit.Positioned by Sony as a mascot character for its 32-bit PlayStation, Crash had the look and attitude to go toe-to-toe…
"Take To The Streets" - Metro Siege Is A New Final Fight & Streets Of Rage-Inspired Beat 'Em Up, Coming To Amiga, Neo Geo, & PC
Published: June 11, 2026 13:00
The Kickstarter is now live.Last week, Bit Beam Software (the company behind DaemonClaw) published a playable preview of John Tsakiris and Enable Software's upcoming beat 'em up, Metro Siege, which is being developed for the Amiga 500 (thanks @dantemendes…
"This Means More Than We Can Say" - Original Star Fox Studio Has Passed The Baton To Velan Studios
Published: June 11, 2026 12:00
"We are honoured to be standing on the shoulders of giants".After it was announced earlier this week that Velan Studios was the new developer of Star Fox (2026), Argonaut Software, the co-developer of the original 1994 SNES title, has reached out on social…
Analogue Pocket's Adapter Set Is Back In Stock This Week
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Published: June 11, 2026 11:30
Ships in 24-48 hours.Analogue has confirmed that the Adapter Set for its Pocket handheld – which allows you to use original TurboGrafx-16, PC Engine, SuperGrafx, Neo Geo Pocket and Atari Lynx cartridges – is back in stock this week.The set, which costs…
'Land Of The Free' Is A New GTA-Esque Experience For Nintendo Game Boy, Bridging The World Of Comics & Games
Published: June 11, 2026 09:30
"Do you have what it takes to escape Miami?".If you cast your mind back to last year, you may remember us mentioning Triple Threat Terror — an exciting new independent Game Boy title pitched by its developer as a "hybrid" between comic books and video…
More Exciting "Premium" Physical Releases Could Be On The Way From Zool & Utopia Publisher After New Partnership Deal
Published: June 10, 2026 17:00
"Piko has spent many years at the forefront of classic IP revival".As most people's video game collections have increasingly gone digital, a number of companies have emerged to fill the gap for players who still want something tangible, releasing new…
'The Tetris Story' Aims To Chart The Incredible History Of "The One Game Nobody Can Ever Put Down"
Published: June 10, 2026 14:00
From "a computer lab in Moscow" to being beaten by a teenager on the NES.A new book charting the 40-plus-year history of Tetris is set for release this August, from Irish video games journalist Anthony McGlynn (Variety, IGN, Ars Technica...) and Pen &…
This Week's Arcade Archives Game Features An Unofficial Cameo From One Of Hollywood's Biggest Stars
Published: June 10, 2026 12:30
See if you can guess who...Konami's 1980s pool game Rack 'Em Up, which is known by the slightly cooler name "The Hustler" in Japan, is scheduled to join the Arcade Archives range of classic arcade games this week, on consoles.So, if your idea of a good…
"The Single Largest Upgrade The Game Has Ever Had" - Sega's Ghostbusters Is Getting A Massive Overhaul
Published: June 10, 2026 12:00
"I might take a break from ROM Hacking for a bit when it's all said an done".Released on the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive in 1990 and jointly developed by Sega and Compile, Ghostbusters was a unique release.Rather than attempt to follow the plot of the movies –…
"This Is From Zelda, If You Didn't Know" - Test Footage Highlights The Danger Of Using GenAI In Video Game Development
Published: June 10, 2026 11:30
"You can literally never be sure it isn't ripping something else off".Not a week seems to go by without a major developer having to backtrack after being caught using GenAI in one of their titles.Sega is the most notable example this week, and has been…
This New 2.5D Metroidvania Will Look A Little Familiar To Mega Man X Fans, But Don't Call It A "Carbon Copy"
Published: June 10, 2026 10:30
Gemini X is "built for fans of classic 32-bit run-and-gun platformers".Komi Games, an independent developer from Canada, recently announced a new 2.5D run-and-gun metroidvania coming to PC (via Steam), and it will no doubt look a little familiar to fans of…
"For A Moment, I Felt Like I Was That Rookie From 20+ Years Ago Again" - Virtua Fighter Crossroad Devs Pitched It To Series Creator Yu Suzuki
Published: June 10, 2026 09:30
"When he praised the concept, I was truly happy.".The team behind the latest entry in the Virtua Fighter series, Virtua Fighter Crossroads, has revealed that they pitched the project's bold new take on the iconic fighter to series creator Yu Suzuki to…
"This Is A One-Time Production Run" - Here's Your Chance To Celebrate 20 Years Of The Best Dreamcast Website
Published: June 10, 2026 09:00
"Honoring two decades of dedication to one of gaming's most beloved system".Retro publisher VGNYsoft is teaming up with The Dreamcast Junkyard to produce a series of items to commemorate the site's 20th birthday.Established in 2005 by Tom Charnock as a…
After Many Years Of Development, An English Patch For The PS1 Cult Classic Kowloon's Gate Is Now Available
Published: June 10, 2026 08:30
Here's where you can grab it.The translator Hilltop has taken to social media to tease a "major fan translation announcement" set for Friday, May 22nd, 2026, on YouTube.You may already know Hilltop from their work on quality fan translation patches for…
This Handy Gizmo Will Let You Use Any USB Controller With Your Dreamcast, Without Sacrificing VMU Support
Published: June 9, 2026 15:00
"Just gonna leave this here".Modder Todd Gill has revealed a new Dreamcast adapter that will allow you to use USB controllers with your console without having to forgo the VMU functionality of the system.Running JoypadOS, an open-Source firmware for game…
"Another Step Closer" - The 'Impossible' DOOM Port Could Yet Happen
Published: June 9, 2026 14:30
"My Neo Geo raycaster has been modified".DOOM has been ported to a wide range of consoles, computers and other appliances – some of which are less worthy than others, it has to be said.However, despite "can it run DOOM?" being a meme at this point, id…
Weekly Famitsu Unveils Dragon-Quest Themed Issue, As Part Of Its 40th Anniversary Celebrations
Published: June 9, 2026 13:30
Includes a new interview with Yuji Horii and art from Susumu Matsushita.Weekly Famitsu celebrates its 40th anniversary this month. As a result, it has decided to mark the occasion with four consecutive commemorative issues "as a token of its gratitude" to…
"First Major Release" Of SuperStation One's 'Console Mode' Is Coming This Week
Published: June 9, 2026 12:30
Update: "Double the performance of earlier builds".Taki Udon's promising SuperStation One FPGA PS1 console is getting a lot of people excited, and with good reason—not only is it capable of running your original PS1 games and accessories, but it will also…
"The Best Shooter Experience I've Had With Virtual Reality" - A Public Version Of Perfect Dark's VR Port Is Coming Soon
Published: June 9, 2026 11:30
A public version of the VR port is planned to release "before July 1st.".A standalone VR port is currently being developed for the N64 first-person shooter Perfect Dark.The unofficial project is being developed by Alex Le Tux, who posted a video of their…
Enix's SNES Action RPG 'Soul Blazer' Just Got A Fanmade Relocalisation
Published: June 9, 2026 10:30
"It still retains much of that early-90s Japanese-to-English 'charm'".A fan-made relocalisation of Quintet & Enix's action role-playing game Soul Blazer has just been released.Released in 1992 in Japan & North America (PAL territories would have to wait…
"Everything In The Final Product Is Going To Be Original" - Sega Addresses GenAI Use In Crazy Taxi: World Tour
Published: June 9, 2026 09:45
Update: "I think the statement on the Steam page was quite vague".Sega finally lifted the lid on its long-awaited Crazy Taxi reboot last weekend, but there's one aspect of the reveal that hasn't found favour with everyone.Soon after the game's Steam page…
"We Didn't Want To Keep You Waiting" - Here's The Resurrected Amiga 1200 In The Flesh
Published: June 9, 2026 09:00
"Please forgive the noughties production values".Not so long ago, we delivered the unwelcome news that Retro Games Ltd's THE A1200 would be delayed, but today we're giving you something positive about the machine – a short hands-on demonstration.In the…
Review: Pixel FX Morph 2K - For $200, This Is Amazing Value For Money
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Published: June 8, 2026 16:00
Cheap but mighty scaling for your analogue systems.Lots of people still love to game on original hardware, and with good reason – if you're looking for the most authentic experience, returning to authentic consoles is arguably the best way to do it.You get…
"I Have A Long History With This Game" - New Rushing Beat Shura SNES Fan Translation Aims To Undo The Original North American Localisation
Published: June 8, 2026 14:00
Available to download now from GitHub & romhack.ing.A fan translation has just been released for the Super Famicom title Rushing Beat Shura — the third entry in Jaleco's Rushing Beat series of beat-em-up games.Rushing Beat Shura was first released in Japan…
"It's So Good, I Had To Make A Video" - The New Lego Batman Game Is Hiding An Amazing Easter Egg
Published: June 8, 2026 13:00
Don't be a Basic Bat.LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has gone down especially well with fans, but it's interesting to see how the developers have factored so many cool Easter Eggs into the game.As spotted by Panic's Cabel Sasser, one such secret…
"The Battle Continues" - Cave Revives Classic Bullet Hell Shmup For New "Reignite" Release
Published: June 8, 2026 12:30
Update: New trailer unveiled and a demo is on the way.Cave, the legendary developer behind classic bullet hell shooters like Dodonpachi, Espgaluda, and Mushihimesama, has just announced it is working on an enhanced version of Dodonpachi Resurrection…
This Incredible Dark Fantasy Love Letter To EGA Graphics, J.R.R. Tolkien, & The Wheel Of Time Is Heading To Steam
Published: June 8, 2026 11:30
'The Telwynium' is the side project of 'The Drifter' developer Dave Lloyd.Dave Lloyd's incredible love letter to EGA graphics, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Robert Jordan's novels — The Telwynium — is coming to Steam, the developer announced over the past…
You Can Play Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon's Unofficial Genesis / Mega Drive Port Now
Published: June 8, 2026 11:00
Update: Public demo now available.The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive is doing pretty well when it comes to fan-made ports of Castlevania games – not only is the 16-bit system getting Symphony of the Night, Rondo of Blood and Super Castlevania IV conversions,…
Evercade's Next Two Carts Have Leaked
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Published: June 8, 2026 10:30
16 of Visco's arcade titles across two collections.Two forthcoming Evercade cartridge collections have leaked ahead of schedule.Listings for Visco Arcade 1 and Visco Arcade 2 went live on Amazon yesterday, but were quickly pulled.Read the full article on…
"What Was That Noise?" - The System Shock Remaster Studio, Nightdive, Is Turning Its Attention To Another PC Classic
Published: June 8, 2026 10:00
'Thief: The Dark Project Remastered' releases this Winter.Nightdive Studios (the studio previously behind critically acclaimed remasters of System Shock and System Shock 2) has announced that it will be giving the same treatment to Looking Glass Studios'…
"How Embarrassing" - Sega's Getting Some Serious Blowback For Using GenAI In Crazy Taxi: World Tour
Published: June 8, 2026 09:00
"Everyone has suddenly forgotten how to develop background assets".Sega finally lifted the lid on its long-awaited Crazy Taxi reboot last weekend, but there's one aspect of the reveal that hasn't found favour with everyone.Soon after the game's Steam page…
Konami Confirms New Female Lead For Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Alongside Stunning Katsuya Terada Artwork
Published: June 8, 2026 08:00
Update: Coming this October.When Konami revealed Belmont's Curse, a new entry in the long-running Castlevania series, it triggered plenty of excitement – and a little bit of confusion, as it wasn't implicitly stated who the lead character would be.Sure,…
Retro Recap: All The Classic Gaming News From The Past Week (June 7th 2026)
Published: June 7, 2026 11:05
Utopia! Vectrex Mini! Sega handheld rumours!Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place.Read the full article on timeextension.com
Random Game Saturday: Langrisser III (Sega Saturn)
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Published: June 6, 2026 10:10
When the packaging sells the game.Released exclusively in Japan in 1996, Langrisser III was a major departure from the first two games in the series, the first of which was released in the West as Warsong.As far as 32-bit debuts go, it certainly looks the…
Surprise! The Developers Behind Cuphead Just Announced A New 8-Bit Spin-Off For The Sega Master System
Published: June 5, 2026 22:45
As well as "modern consoles and PC".During Summer Game Fest 2026, Studio MDHR announced it is working on a new 8-bit action platformer for consoles, PC, and wait for it... the Sega Master System.Mighty Cuphead Adventure was shown off during a “special…
"I Needed An Interpreter; She Ended Up Being The Love Of My Life" - Wizardry's Co-Creator Explains How The Epic RPG Changed His Life
Published: June 5, 2026 16:00
In a new video for the game's 45th anniversary.In a new video posted on YouTube to mark Wizardry's 45th anniversary, the series' co-creator, Robert Woodhead, has reflected on how the success of the game ended up changing his life, attributing it as the…
Native PC Port Of XBLA Daytona USA Is Here, If You're Willing To Do Some Leg Work
Published: June 5, 2026 15:30
Gentleman, head to GitHub.We could soon see a host of native ports of the 2011 XBLA version of Daytona USA in the near future, thanks to a static recompilation project created by Subarasheese.No public releases have been made available as yet, so you'll…
Cotton Reboot! High Tension! Is Finally Coming To The West, Along With Switch 2 & PS5 Versions Of Cotton Reboot!
Published: June 5, 2026 14:00
A sweet treat for Halloween.Fans of the cute-'em-up series Cotton are in for a sweet treat this October, as Clear River Games has announced that it will be bringing not one but two titles to Western players prior to the year's Halloween celebrations. That…
Feature: "I Was Pretty Much Living In The Office" - Kingdom Hearts' Translator On Chocobo Racing, Naming Tidus & Vagrant Story
Published: June 5, 2026 12:00
"We were so close to not making it".I’ve always been fascinated by the topic of video game localisation; for pretty much as long as I can remember.Personally, for me, there’s just something that's so interesting about all of the hidden work that goes into…
Sega Launches New Initiative For Online Content Creators
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Published: June 5, 2026 10:00
"A vibrant community where creators earn, share, and celebrate everything Sega".Sega has launched a new online initiative for fans who create content related to its brands.Dubbed the Sega Creator Zone, it is described as "a vibrant community where creators…
"I Think They Are Missing A Trick" - Evercade Boss Says The Games Industry Is Failing Older Players
Published: June 5, 2026 09:00
"Gaming just hasn't really done that".Game companies are missing a trick when it comes to catering to older games, says Blaze CEO Andrew Byatt.Speaking in a piece on GamesIndustry.biz, Byatt – whose company has the Evercade and Super Pocket devices in its…
Rumour: Sega Might Be Releasing A Low-Cost Handheld With Removable Game Carts
Published: June 4, 2026 22:00
Got a pinch of salt ready?An employee of a "small specialist electronics manufacturer" has posted on Reddit that they suspect Sega might be looking to release a low-cost handheld games console.SeraphHS reveals that the company they work for received a…
New Book Tells The True Story Of Nintendo's Legal Fight To Establish Who Invented The Video Game
Published: June 4, 2026 15:35
"...and the secret, never-before-revealed settlement that profoundly shaped today’s industry".Renowned video game journalist and award-winning author Simon Parkin has just announced his latest book, which focuses on a significant moment in video game…
Iconic Issues: Sega Force #1 - Oli Frey And Roger Kean's Attempt To Crack Consoles
Published: June 4, 2026 15:00
A force to be reckoned with.Back in the early '90s, the arrival of Mean Machines in the UK and the explosion of Japanese consoles led to a wave of new magazines hitting store shelves – many of which were Sega-themed thanks to the success of the company's…
'90s-Inspired Roguelike 'Dungeon Lurker' Unveiled With "Era-Accurate" Diorama & Website For Maximum Nostalgia
Published: June 4, 2026 13:00
"Coming Summer 1996... Exclusively for the Eclipse System 32!".As much as we all like to pretend to be insusceptible to clever marketing tricks and gimmicks, there are always those rare exceptions where we have to throw our hands up and praise a developer…
'Final Fight 64' Made Possible Thanks To New Tool That Could Change N64 Homebrew Development Forever
Published: June 4, 2026 11:00
WIP demo shows how Felipe 64 speeds up N64 development.A new tool has emerged that could help usher in a flood of homebrew releases for the Nintendo 64.According to N64GameBuilder, Felipe 64 "allows us to easily export data, create hitboxes, and configure…
'Oh My Doug!' Is A Hand-Drawn Metroidvania Set Inside A Human Body With Ren & Stimpy-Style "Gross-Ups"
Published: June 4, 2026 10:00
"This is like Cuphead meets Earthworm Jim meets Ren and Stimpy and I'm all for it.".At the MIX Summer Game Showcase 2026 this week, a brand-new hand-animated metroidvania called Oh My Doug! was revealed, which seems like a dream come true for lovers of…
"The Best To Ever Do It" - Warhammer And Fighting Fantasy Artist John Blanche Has Died
Published: June 4, 2026 09:00
"Before Warhammer was even Warhammer, he understood what it was".Legendary fantasy artist John Blanche passed away on June 1st at the age of 77, it has been revealed.The news was broken by Trish Carden. "John was an inspirational artist, devoted to his…