Author: Danny Neleman

It is save to say that Brazil has been one of the most productive nations when it comes to retro releases and retro-inspired indie development. Recently we’ve reviewed, the formidable brawler Pocket Bravery for example. But how about Horizon Chase Turbo, Spark the Electric Jester and Blazing Chrome. The sheer enthusiasm of the Brazilian gaming community and general strong appreciation for retro games is clearly noticeable even in our site statistics. One of the driving forces behind the Brazilian indie scene has been indie developer and publisher QUByte. While they do publish a large array of video games, a large…

With just one and a half weeks to go, industry legend Yu Suzuki (known for Virtua Fighter 4, Out Run, Hang On, Afterburner, etc.) and his company, Ys Net, have unveiled a new Air Twister trailer. The game has remained relatively under the radar for the general public due to its exclusivity on Apple Arcade. However, now that the exclusivity deal has run its course, ININ Games is set to bring the game out of obscurity and onto every other available contemporary gaming platform on November 10th, 2024. Following the June announcement trailer, this latest trailer delves into the progress-based…

Nightdive Studio, the developer specialized in remasters, has today announced that the highly anticipated STAR WARSTM: Dark Forces Remastered will be released on February 28, 2024. The developer focuses on preserving the look and feel of the 1996 original while simultaneously enhancing the 3D core gameplay. They’ve redrawn the 2D cutscenes and completely reworked the 3D animated cutscenes. Based on what we’ve seen in the trailer, both cutscene styles look extraordinarily faithful to the original.

If you have been following our coverage of Incube8 Games on our site, you may be familiar with Dragonyhm, the reimagining of the critically renowned Game Boy Color game, Dragonborne. Today, Incube8 Games and the studio responsible, Spacebot Interactive, made the game available for pre-order on Incube8’s website. As is customary with Incube8 releases, the game is available in a variety of ways: a regular physical edition for $/€59.99, a digital edition for $/€14.99, and a very elaborate Collector’s edition for $/€99.99. A Collector’s Edition ($/€ 99,99) includes:

For those who are gearing up for Halloween and enjoy the entire ‘Spooky Season’ leading up to it, you might want to check out the new update for Dungeon Golf, created by former Rockstar industry veteran Tony Gowland. “The Undead Lair” update introduces an additional 6-hole Halloween-themed multiplayer course to the game, along with a 9-hole spooky adventure in the single-player story mode. Dungeon Golf For those who are not familiar with the game, Dungeon Golf is, of course, mini golf in a dungeon! It’s a colorful multiplayer mini golf party game where each hole is filled with traps, hazards,…

Indie Dev Spothlight #1 This is the first edition of a new series that sheds light on work-in-progress homebrew retro games. For this inaugural edition, we’re thrilled to feature one of our very own in the spotlight. Our reporter and reviewer, Dennis ‘Fleaman,’ also known as Retroplayer.nl, and, as a developer, he goes by the name ‘German Garage Games.’ I must say, he and his son. ‘Christmas Crisis’: A family developer story. The duo has launched a Kickstarter campaign for their NES homebrew game, which will be fully playable on original hardware. The reason for the Kickstarter campaign is simple.…

The story of the N-Gage, a mobile game console made in Tampere, Finland, will be on display at the Finnish Museum of Games (Suomen pelimuseo) from October 7th onwards. The exhibition offers a nostalgic but thought-provoking look into a turning point in the history of the Finnish game and technology industry. Even though Nokia invested hundreds of millions of euros in the N-Gage, it could not conquer the hearts of players; instead, it met with total rejection. The N-Gage became an international object of ridicule and one of Nokia’s largest failures. Its failure planted the seeds of future success, however,…

In 1970, the inaugural Comic-Con took place as a one-day event known as San Diego’s Golden State Comic-Minicon. What began as a modest gathering of American comic enthusiasts, coming together to connect and celebrate their passion, soon evolved into a global pop culture phenomenon. These early Comic-Cons centered on comics and original artwork, featuring essential elements like special guests, dealer rooms, and panels from the very start. Over time, this model has expanded to encompass a diverse array of attractions, including cosplay, video games, movies, collectibles, streaming services, esports, and much more. Notably, the inclusion of comic book-related films at…

This Pocket Bravery review is played and tested on PC. The game is available only on Steam for € 19,99 / $ 19.99. In the run-up to Pocket Bravery’s launch, it was interesting to witness how developer Statera Studio actively engaged with the fighting game community throughout its development journey. From insightful development diary posts to demo tournaments at Brazilian esports events, Statera Studio’s dedication to involve the community really shone through. The result? A 2D fighter that goes beyond its charming SD (Super Deformed) Pocket Fighter veneer, promising an exciting and immersive experience for dedicated fans of the genre.…

About a week ago we previewed the upcoming releases of Incube8 Games, the Montreal-based publisher that is specialized in Game Boy and Game Boy Color physical releases. Today, Incube8 Games, together with developer Weiwei Leung, announced a Kickstarter campaign for Aaling the Ghost. You can find the Kickstarter campaign here. – press release – Aaling the Ghost is a brand new Game Boy Color game in development. It is a story-driven turn-based RPG staged in a fantasy world based on early Chinese folk beliefs and landscapes. The game features unique characters and maps, in-battle “talk” option, environment puzzles and multiple…