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Evercade is going to Hell this October. Blaze Entertainment has revealed a limited DOOM Edition of its upcoming Evercade Nexus handheld, with pre-orders now open exclusively through Funstock. Only 3,000 units will be produced worldwide. The Evercade Nexus DOOM Edition takes the upcoming premium handheld and gives it a suitably demonic makeover, with a dark grey and red colour scheme and DOOM artwork covering the system. More importantly, the package also includes the newly announced DOOM Collection cartridge, bringing the original DOOM and DOOM II to Evercade alongside a sizeable selection of additional campaigns. The cartridge includes DOOM, DOOM II:…
Thirty years after Quake first introduced us to its particular brand of medieval industrial nightmare fuel, id Software’s seminal FPS has received an entirely new campaign. Dawn of the Machine is available now as a free update for the enhanced version of Quake, with MachineGames once again returning to the game that helped define the first-person shooter. Dawn of the Machine isn’t just a couple of bonus levels thrown in for Quake’s 30th birthday either. The new episode consists of 19 new maps forming a single campaign, accompanied by a new soundtrack, hidden secrets and a new Deathmatch map. MachineGames…
Hyperkin is giving one of the grandaddies of the retro handheld market, the SupaBoy, another lease on life, introducing two new versions of its portable Super Nintendo-compatible console. More importantly, 14 years after its initial North-American release the new models will mark the first official release of the SupaBoy in Europe. Rather than relying on downloaded ROMs or a built-in game library, the SupaBoy takes the old-fashioned approach: stick an actual cartridge in the back and play. The handheld is compatible with original Super Nintendo and Super Famicom cartridges, allowing existing collections to be played on the go. Two new…
Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Domesticated Ant Games have officially revealed Gravity Circuit 2, a sequel to the acclaimed retro-inspired action platformer that first launched in 2023. The game is currently scheduled for release in 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. To celebrate the announcement, the original Gravity Circuit will be available to claim for free on Steam from June 1 through June 14 as part of the Dear Villagers Publisher Sale. Set several years after the events of the original game, Gravity Circuit 2 returns players to a rebuilt Kernel City. A new threat has emerged in…
French publisher Red Art Games has announced that Monster Crown: Sin Eater will receive a physical release for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in Europe on September 3, 2026. Developed by Studio Aurum and ported to current-gen consoles by Red Art Studios, Monster Crown: Sin Eater is a top-down monster taming RPG that leans into darker themes and a more choice-driven structure than many of its genre contemporaries. The game is already available digitally for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam. According to Red Art Games, the physical standard edition for both Switch and PS5 will…
Retroware has announced that physical editions of Neon Inferno and The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit are now available directly through the publisher’s online store, following their earlier pre-order campaign with Limited Run Games. Both games are available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 at $39.99 each. The releases include reversible covers and printed manuals, with AVGN 8-Bit also featuring artwork by Mike Matei. Neon Inferno Brings A 32-Bit Styled Cyberpunk Shooter To Physical Format Developed by Zenovia Interactive, Neon Inferno originally launched digitally in November 2025 across Steam and modern consoles. The game blends traditional side-scrolling action with gallery-shooter…
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…