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On the backdrop of the sad news of Kunio-kun’s creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto passing way on April 2, Arc System Works has today announced River City Saga: Journey to the West, a new spin on the long-running Kunio series, set to release on June 4, 2026. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. A different take on a familiar formula This entry draws inspiration from Journey to the West, one of China’s Four Great Classical Novels. Players step into the role of Kunio, taking on forms based on Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Sha Wujing, and Tang Sanzang. While…

SNK and PLAION have announced the return of one of the most recognisable home arcade systems. The NEOGEO AES+ is set to launch on November 12, 2026, with pre-orders opening today. The original NEOGEO AES, released in 1990, stood apart by delivering near-identical arcade experiences at home using the same cartridges as SNK’s MVS arcade system. That approach positioned it as a premium product, with hardware and games priced well above typical home consoles. A modern reissue with original hardware philosophy PLAION presents the AES+ as a continuation of that approach. Rather than relying on software emulation, the system uses…

Strategy fans will get another chance to explore the underground chaos of Into the Slimy Mines as the roguelike tower defence game joins Steam’s upcoming Tower Defense Fest. The game, published by Wales Interactive and developed by Ant Workshop, is preparing for its full launch in May 2026 on PC and consoles. Ant Workshop may already be familiar to Retrolike readers. The studio is also responsible for Dungeon Golf, a quirky hybrid of mini-golf and dungeon crawling we reviewed on Retrolike.net. Dig, build, defend Following its appearance during Steam Next Fest earlier this year, the team has refreshed the playable…

Ratata Arts and TVT Co. have confirmed that Ratatan will launch worldwide on 16 July for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The release date was announced during the latest Nintendo Indie World Showcase, which also marked the first public reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 version. ‘Rhythm Roguelite’ with beat-driven battles Ratatan blends rhythm gameplay with roguelite structure. Players build and customise their own Cobun army, then march across the shifting world of Redo. Combat unfolds to the beat, requiring timing and coordination as players push forward against waves of enemies. The game supports…

Crimson Capes launches on PC via Steam on February 12, developer Studio Poor Locke has announced. The sword-and-sorcery action adventure adapts the core ideas of the Souls genre into a side-scrolling format, blending deliberate combat, open-ended exploration, and online multiplayer. Set in the troubled kingdom of Amvros, players step into the role of Milon the Tempest, a witch-hunter leading the Crimson Capes, an elite order tasked with hunting rogue wizards. Contracts spread across the realm gradually reveal a deeper conspiracy, with the story focused on the cost of power rather than clear-cut heroism. Combat is built around animation-commit swordplay inspired…

SelectaPlay has announced a new physical retro collection for modern consoles. Aero The Acro-Bat Legacy + Sunsoft Lost Gems is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2026, bringing together six classic titles from Sunsoft’s back catalogue on a single disc or cartridge. The release marks the first time these games are bundled together in one physical edition. The collection focuses on Sunsoft’s 16-bit era, a period best known for colourful characters, tightly designed platforming, and arcade-influenced action. All included titles are presented in full and are positioned as faithful versions of their original releases. Six…

More than three decades after it first slammed its way onto Amiga and PC screens, Speedball has returned. Today, Rebellion has officially launched its modern revival of the cult 1988 franchise created by The Bitmap Brothers, bringing one of the most brutal and stylised sports games of the late eighties and early nineties back into the spotlight with its iconic Bitmap Brothers-graphics. An Amiga legend For many players who grew up with an Amiga or DOS PC, Speedball was not just another sports game. It was cold metal, pounding soundtracks, and a vision of future sport that felt aggressive, industrial,…

Sonic the Hedgehog is set to celebrate his 35th anniversary in 2026, marking three and a half decades since SEGA’s blue blur first appeared on the Mega Drive in 1991. To open the anniversary year, SEGA has released a new trailer that looks back on Sonic’s long-running history, from his early 16-bit origins to his modern incarnations across games, film, and television. Since his debut, Sonic has grown into one of gaming’s most recognisable characters. What began as a fast-paced platformer designed to give SEGA a distinct mascot quickly expanded into a broad franchise spanning dozens of games, animated series,…

Sea of Stars, the retro-inspired RPG from Sabotage Studio, is making its way to mobile devices. The game will launch on iOS and Android on April 7, bringing the full experience to phones and tablets at a single upfront price, without ads or microtransactions. The mobile edition is being developed by Playdigious, a studio known for adapting PC and console titles to touch-based platforms. According to Sabotage Studio, the adaptation was created in close collaboration, with members of the original team involved to ensure feature parity with the main game. Sea of Stars originally released in August 2023 on PC…

ININ Games has announced R-Type Dimensions III, a new release for one of the most respected shoot em up series. The studio is developing the project in close cooperation with Tozai and Irem, bringing the game to PlayStation 5, Xbox, Steam, Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2. The new entry builds on R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX. Every stage, enemy and boss has been rebuilt with new visuals, updated animations and detailed environments that aim to preserve the tone and structure of the arcade originals. Players can switch at any moment between original assets and the reimagined presentation. Music…