Escape 2049
French developer OrionSoft has unveiled Escape 2049, a new cinematic platformer for the Sega Genesis and Game Boy Advance. Funding is currently underway via Kickstarter, with physical cartridges planned for collectors.
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How a 16-Month Delay Rescued Super Mario World
Super Mario World nearly launched as a routine sequel, until a delayed Super Famicom release gave Miyamoto’s team time to reshape it into the 16 bit masterwork that defined the SNES era and set the gold standard for retro platformers.
New Game Boy Color Game Hits Pre-Orders for £50
Bitmap Soft’s Lightseeker keeps the Game Boy Color scene alive with a brutal new roguelike, chunky bosses and multiple classes, proving that original cartridges are still one of the best ways to experience modern retro gaming.
Prince of Persia Reboot Hits 2026 After 6-Year Wait
Ubisoft’s long-delayed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake finally has a Q1 2026 release window, promising a ground-up rebuild, modern controls and even the option to unlock the original game for purists.
Metroid Prime 4 Ends 18-Year Wait for Sequel
After 18 years, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond finally closes the gap between mainline entries, capping a winding journey of spin-offs, remasters and reinvention that proves Samus Aran and the Prime series are still among Nintendo’s most powerful icons.
1987 Classic Xanadu Resurrects on Modern Consoles
Xanadu MSX arrives on EGG Console bringing Falcom’s classic action RPG to modern platforms. This release preserves an influential title from the early years of Japanese game development and makes a once rare MSX adventure easy to experience again.
PC Engine Classic Cho Aniki Returns in Steam Release
The Cho Aniki Collection arrives on Steam, bringing the PC Engine’s strangest shooters to modern players with rewind, sound and visual options. A cult slice of retro gaming history finally preserved for a new audience.
Dark Seraphim's 1995 RPG Reborn for €5 on Windows 11
Dark Seraphim, the 1995 PC-9801 JRPG, returns via Project EGG with Windows 11 support, frantic eight-party battles and a 770 yen price, giving modern players easy access to one of Japan’s cult mid-90s RPGs.
Ridge Racer Port Achieves Impossible GBA Feat
Ridge Racer finally hits Game Boy Advance thanks to Gustavo Valiente’s RR Project, a from-scratch port using his Butano engine to deliver flat-shaded 3D drifting that brings Namco’s 1993 arcade classic to Nintendo’s handheld with surprisingly smooth performance.
FirebrandX Cracks SNES Audio Ripping For Under €18
FirebrandX’s new tutorial shows how to rip authentic SNES digital audio using a cheap SPDIF USB card and a clever sample-rate workaround, making professional-quality preservation accessible to everyday retro fans.
SpongeBob Claw Machine Transforms Your Living Room
Arcade1Up’s SpongeBob claw machine shrinks arcade nostalgia into a Bikini Bottom cabinet, with adjustable difficulty, show effects and plush prizes that turn your living room into a 90s-style prize pit.
Dreamcast VGA Adapter Hits Market for Just €19
Mike Chi's latest RetroTINK creation brings premium VGA connectivity to the Dreamcast. This fully-shielded dongle promises crystal-clear 480p output for retro gaming perfection.