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enMon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000The latest contender in the retro hardware wars is a high-quality delight: the Chromatichttps://www.vg247.com/retro-hardware-the-chromatic-delightAlex DonaldsonMon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/retro-hardware-the-chromatic-delightNintendo Game BoyRetro

Over the last few years, the retro floodgates have opened - and it’s honestly never been a better time to be an elderly gamer. If you want to relive the glories of your childhood there are now numerous options from a wide variety of companies - but this latest contender might be one of the most exciting yet.

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The Analogue Duo is a hardcore dream at a hardcore pricehttps://www.vg247.com/analogue-duo-hardcore-dream-hardcore-priceAlex DonaldsonWed, 13 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/analogue-duo-hardcore-dream-hardcore-priceArcadeRetroAnalogue

Analogue is back at it again. The company that pitches itself as the sort of Rolls Royce of retro gaming is back with its latest piece of hardware – and it’s arguably the most niche offering yet.

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The Super Pocket is a glorious retro handheld that doesn’t require a lottery win to ownhttps://www.vg247.com/super-pocket-glorious-retro-handheldAlex DonaldsonTue, 28 Nov 2023 15:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/super-pocket-glorious-retro-handheldRetroBlaze EntertainmentHack & SlashArcadeSEGA Mega DriveSNESFightingNES

As a certified old man, at least in video game industry years (which aren’t that dissimilar to dog years), it should come as no surprise that I love a retro handheld. Everyone in their thirties does.

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Sonic’s greatest spin-off is 30 years old today – and it’s time for another onehttps://www.vg247.com/sonic-spinball-30-years-oldAlex DonaldsonTue, 14 Nov 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sonic-spinball-30-years-oldSingle PlayerRetroSonic SpinballSEGA Mega DriveBird view / IsometricNintendo SwitchPC

The life of a gaming mascot is hard work. Just ask Sonic the Hedgehog - who has been in well over 100 games – or, depending on how you count it, double that, or more. He’s a hard working chap.

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Retro console maker Polymega reckons it'll ship all remaining pre-orders this year, if you’re feeling luckyhttps://www.vg247.com/polymega-remaining-pre-orders-2023-luckyAlex DonaldsonFri, 27 Oct 2023 13:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/polymega-remaining-pre-orders-2023-luckyRetroPS1PolymegaSEGA Mega DriveSEGA SaturnSNESIndieNES

If you’ve been after a high-end retro gaming solution and been slightly put off by stock issues, one major supplier may finally be resolving them… maybe.

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The retro king, Analogue, takes on the N64 next with Analogue 3Dhttps://www.vg247.com/analogue-n64-analogue-3dAlex DonaldsonMon, 16 Oct 2023 15:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/analogue-n64-analogue-3dRetroAnalogueN64IndieNintendo

After successful run-outs with the NES, SNES, Mega Drive, and Game Boy, neo-retro console creator Analogue is finally going 64-bit.

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Goldeneye 64: the best game you love despite itself?https://www.vg247.com/the-best-games-ever-show-episode-64Jim TrincaFri, 11 Aug 2023 14:58:46 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-best-games-ever-show-episode-64CapcomSingle PlayerPS1Nintendo WiiFirst personCall of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)NintendoRareThird personHack & SlashMultiplayer CooperativeMonster Hunter RiseActivisionMultiplayer CompetitiveWeekly PodcastVG247 Best Games Ever PodcastRetroEurocom DevelopmentsAction AdventureGoldenEye 007Infinity WardRPGShooterNintendo SwitchPC

Welcome to the Best Games Ever show Episode 64: The best game you love despite itself.

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Gex Trilogy announcement proves we're in the dark timelinehttps://www.vg247.com/gex-trilogy-announcement-proves-were-in-the-dark-timelineKelsey RaynorThu, 13 Jul 2023 10:09:13 +0000https://www.vg247.com/gex-trilogy-announcement-proves-were-in-the-dark-timelineLimited RunGex TrilogyPS4RetroXbox Series X/SSquare EnixPS5Nintendo SwitchPC

The anthropomorphic gecko, Gex, is returning to PC and modern consoles, with the entire original trilogy being rebuilt in Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine.

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Four classic SEGA Genesis games sneak onto Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Packhttps://www.vg247.com/four-classic-sega-genesis-games-sneak-onto-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-packStephany Nunneley-JacksonWed, 28 Jun 2023 15:16:20 +0000https://www.vg247.com/four-classic-sega-genesis-games-sneak-onto-nintendo-switch-online-expansion-packRetroSEGA SaturnSEGANintendo Switch OnlineNintendo SwitchNintendo

Additional classic games were added to the SEGA Genesis – Nintendo Switch Online library overnight and are playable right now.

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McDonald's releases video game for 25-year-old Game Boyhttps://www.vg247.com/mcdonalds-releases-video-game-for-25-year-old-consoleKelsey RaynorWed, 14 Jun 2023 10:15:09 +0000https://www.vg247.com/mcdonalds-releases-video-game-for-25-year-old-consoleGrimace's BirthdayRetroMcDonald'sNintendo Game BoyFree-to-playPlatformerPC

The Game Boy Color released in 1998, and today marks the 52nd birthday of McDonald’s furry, purple mascot Grimace. So, what has McDonald’s decided to do with this information? Whip up some purple patties in his honour? No, the fast-food chain has done one better than that by releasing a video game all about Grimace's Birthday shenanigans for the Game Boy Color.

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Parasite Eve has the energy that Square Enix needs to bring to new IP in 2023https://www.vg247.com/parasite-eve-square-enix-energy-2023Alex DonaldsonWed, 29 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/parasite-eve-square-enix-energy-2023RetroPS1RPGRPG: ActionSquare EnixScience FictionAction AdventureSquaresoftStory RichParasite Eve

Is Square Enix on the cusp of a new golden age, or is it still swimming upstream? Right now, it’s honestly hard to tell.

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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom features an awesome tribute to Nintendo's ancient pasthttps://www.vg247.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-named-tributeAlex DonaldsonTue, 28 Mar 2023 15:21:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-named-tributeFantasyRetroExplorationRPGRPG: ActionOpen WorldThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomBlockbusterAction AdventureNintendo SwitchStory RichNintendo

Compared to most companies, Nintendo has history. A lot of it. Having existed for 133 years, there's quite a lot of the past that can inspire the present - and it's always exciting when that happens.

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Metroid Fusion remains the scariest 2D game everhttps://www.vg247.com/metroid-fusion-remains-the-scariest-2d-game-everFran RuizThu, 16 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/metroid-fusion-remains-the-scariest-2d-game-everRetroMetroidvaniaMetroid FusionScience FictionAction AdventureHorrorNintendo GBAPlatformerNintendo

If you’re good enough, you only need 240x160 pixels to scare the s**t out of players. Released alongside the first Metroid Prime in November 2002, Metroid Fusion marked the long-awaited return of Samus Aran to the 2D action-adventure genre. Something had changed beyond the gorgeous new visuals and gameplay improvements though; Fusion was substantially more hair-raising than its predecessors.

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These classic PlayStation games are getting a major upgradehttps://www.vg247.com/these-classic-playstation-games-are-getting-a-major-upgradeConnor MakarMon, 13 Mar 2023 11:49:23 +0000https://www.vg247.com/these-classic-playstation-games-are-getting-a-major-upgradeRetroPS1TekkenBloody Roar: Primal FuryFightingSonyPS2

A community-created update to PC emulation services has made several classic PlayStation games like Tekken, Bloody Roar, and Rival Schools excellent to play online.

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Like it or not, the Smash Bros series wouldn’t be what it is without its most maligned entryhttps://www.vg247.com/smash-bros-series-brawl-malignedChris PenwellWed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/smash-bros-series-brawl-malignedRetroNintendo WiiPartyAction AdventureFightingSuper Smash Bros. BrawlNintendo

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is painted with much acclaim from critics and fans alike, but one game before it often gets maligned by fans: Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Tripped up by its controversial own tripping feature and bad online implementation at the time of its release, Brawl deserves more praise: it laid the foundations for Ultimate to succeed. 15 years after its release, I am here to tell you why this maligned entry in one of the most sucessful gaming series of all time deserves more respect.

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VG247's The Best Games Ever Podcast – Ep.31: The best game that reminds you of Christmashttps://www.vg247.com/vg247s-best-games-ever-podcast-ep31Jim TrincaFri, 23 Dec 2022 12:30:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/vg247s-best-games-ever-podcast-ep31Bethesda Game StudiosSEGA SaturnSEGAPS3NiGHTS into Dreams HDStrategyFallout 3Weekly PodcastVG247 Best Games Ever PodcastPS4RetroXbox Series X/SAction AdventurePlatformerFootball ManagerRPGXbox OneSportsPC

Welcome to VG247's Best Games Ever Podcast: Episode 31 - the best game that made reminds you of Christmas.

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The best PS2 games to play in 2025https://www.vg247.com/best-playstation-2-gamesKelsey RaynorFri, 23 Dec 2022 11:50:03 +0000https://www.vg247.com/best-playstation-2-gamesXbox 360The Simpsons Hit & RunFirst personFightingPS5Devil May Cry 3: Dante's AwakeningTreyarchGran Turismo 3: A-SpecElectronic ArtsSony Santa MonicaRockstar VancouverTimeSplitters 2Vivendi GamesEmpire InteractiveFree Radical DesignShadow of the ColossusTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3Persona 4persona 3MicrosoftShooterStar Wars: Battlefront IINintendo SwitchVisual Novel & DatingKoeiKingdom HeartsBest gamesSony Computer Entertainment EuropeRacingUbisoft AustraliaNeed For Speed: UndergroundNintendo GameCubeSucker Punch ProductionsNintendoStrategy: Turn-Based StrategySly 2: Band of ThievesXboxHack & SlashRockstar NorthSimulationMultiplayer CooperativeNow ProductionUbisoft MontpellierRadical EntertainmentBullyEidosTake-Two InteractiveBluepoint GamesPS4God of War (2018)RetroAtlusSavage EntertainmentBird view / IsometricGrand Theft Auto: San AndreasAtlus USASony Computer EntertainmentPrince of Persia: The Sands of TimeRPGTaito CorporationXbox OneNintendo GBAActivision BlizzardRockstarInsomniac GamesSingle PlayerOpen WorldSony Computer Entertainment AmericaNamcoNintendo DSThird personPSPLucasArtsMultiplayer CompetitiveUbisoft MontrealEidos InteractiveTekken 5PlatformerMetal Gear Solid 3: Snake EaterKonamiBeyond Good And EvilNIS AmericaAndroidiOSCapcomWindows PhoneTeam IcoWar Drum StudiosPolyphony DigitalNokiaRockstar GamesVicarious VisionsSide viewUbisoft ShanghaiStrategyActivisionDisney Interactive StudiosResident Evil 4Santa Monica StudioSquare EnixAction AdventurePS2Marvel's Spider-Man 2SIE Santa Monica StudioKatamari DamacyUbisoftSilent Hill 2Final Fantasy XPuzzleUbisoft MilanPandemic StudiosSonySportsPC

The PS2 is one of the best-selling consoles of all time, and with good reason. Not only was it a convenient DVD player just as the format was taking off, but its incredible library of fantastic PS2 games raised the bar in almost every way from the original PlayStation.

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15 years of Assassin’s Creed: Why there’s never been a better time to replay the first gamehttps://www.vg247.com/assassins-creed-15Jim TrincaFri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/assassins-creed-15StealthXbox 360Assassin's Creed: ValhallaPS4RetroUbisoftHistoricalAssassin's CreedPS3Xbox OneXbox Series X/SAssassin's Creed MirageAction AdventurePS5retrospectivePC

^Stay tuned after the ads for our retrospective on the Assassin’s Creed phenomenon, and how it changed the entire gaming landscape.

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It's Mario Kart DS' 17th anniversary, and Waluigi Pinball is still one of the best tracks in the serieshttps://www.vg247.com/mario-kart-ds-anniversary-and-waluigi-pinball-still-the-bestKelsey RaynorMon, 14 Nov 2022 16:00:29 +0000https://www.vg247.com/mario-kart-ds-anniversary-and-waluigi-pinball-still-the-bestSuper Mario KartRetroArcadeMario Kart 8 DeluxeRacingMario Kart DSNintendo SwitchNintendo DSNintendo

It might make you shiver when I tell you that Mario Kart DS is the first way I experienced Mario Kart. I later visited the N64 version and (of course) would go on to frequent the Wii version, too. But Mario Kart DS will always have the most special place in my heart among them all.

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15 years later, Super Mario Galaxy is still the series' most stellar entryhttps://www.vg247.com/15-years-later-super-mario-galaxy-most-stellar-entryPaul CecchiniTue, 01 Nov 2022 16:52:09 +0000https://www.vg247.com/15-years-later-super-mario-galaxy-most-stellar-entryRetroKids & FamilyNintendo WiiBlockbusterAction AdventurePlatformerSuper Mario GalaxyNintendo

It’s a heady responsibility, being labeled as the sequel to Super Mario 64. I mean really, how do you properly follow up the game that more or less invented the 3D platformer genre? Many considered 2002’s Super Mario Sunshine to be just that by simple deductive reasoning. It was the second 3D Mario platformer in the series, so naturally, that makes it a Super Mario 64 sequel, right? For many other Mario fans, though, while the game’s quality was undeniable, they found it a bit… safe. Subdued.

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Mega Drive Mini 2 includes memorial message for late Sega producer Rieko Kodamahttps://www.vg247.com/mega-drive-mini-2-includes-memorial-message-for-late-sega-producer-rieko-kodamaConnor MakarThu, 27 Oct 2022 13:15:19 +0000https://www.vg247.com/mega-drive-mini-2-includes-memorial-message-for-late-sega-producer-rieko-kodamaRetroSonic 3D BlastSEGASpace Harrier IIPlatformer

The Mega Drive Mini 2 — a retro collection console featuring plenty of SEGA classics — has just been released to the public. However, there’s more waiting for eager fans of the classics than just a trip down memory lane. Displayed in the staff credits screen of the console shines a memorial message for Rieko Kodama, a longtime producer at SEGA, who recently passed away.

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A decade on, XCOM: Enemy Unknown remains the best franchise reboot of all timehttps://www.vg247.com/a-decade-on-xcom-enemy-unknown-remains-the-best-franchise-reboot-of-all-timeAlex DonaldsonSun, 09 Oct 2022 14:27:09 +0000https://www.vg247.com/a-decade-on-xcom-enemy-unknown-remains-the-best-franchise-reboot-of-all-timePS4RetroXbox OneXCOM: Enemy Unknown2KScience FictionStrategyFiraxis GamesPCiOS

It’s difficult to believe, but today marks ten years since XCOM: Enemy Unknown was first released. A lot has changed in the world of gaming in the ensuing decade ⁠— but for my money, Firaxis’ vision of a modern XCOM game remains the best video game franchise reboot there’s ever been.

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10 years on, Resident Evil 6’s giraffe fellatio remains unparalleledhttps://www.vg247.com/10-years-on-resident-evil-6s-giraffe-fellatio-remains-unparalleledAlex DonaldsonSun, 02 Oct 2022 12:16:35 +0000https://www.vg247.com/10-years-on-resident-evil-6s-giraffe-fellatio-remains-unparalleledCapcomXbox 360RetroShooterPS3BlockbusterAction AdventureHorrorResident Evil 6Story RichPC

Lots of pre-release video games suffer the fate of becoming the subject of memes. Assassin’s Creed has come under fire for melting NPC faces, and many a ‘visual downgrade’ has launched campaigns of know-it-all fans to drone on about despicable devs. But one of the funniest of all time is this week turning a decade old: Resident Evil 6’s logo.

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Lego’s Atari 2600 is a brilliant bit of weaponized nostalgia – and we need a Sega console nexthttps://www.vg247.com/lego-atari-2600-sega-console-nextAlex DonaldsonFri, 30 Sep 2022 14:02:08 +0000https://www.vg247.com/lego-atari-2600-sega-console-nextThe LEGO GroupAtariRetroAtari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

It’s now official, and irrefutable: Lego is no longer just for children. This has always been the case, of course, but in recent years the company itself has started to embrace this fact. First there was ‘Creator Expert’, a line of larger, more complicated and expensive sets. Then came adult-driven packaging, signaled by sleek black boxes and a marketing campaign that gleefully declares ‘Adults Welcome’. Like a lot of the best kids’ toys, Lego is for kids first – but is perfectly good for adults, too.

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Star Fox Adventures is 20 years old today – and it’s still the last truly good Star Fox gamehttps://www.vg247.com/star-fox-adventures-20-years-retrospectiveAlex DonaldsonFri, 23 Sep 2022 14:02:12 +0000https://www.vg247.com/star-fox-adventures-20-years-retrospectiveRareRetroStar Fox AdventuresBlockbusterScience FictionAction AdventureNintendo GameCubeNintendo

Back in the 16 and 64-bit eras, UK-based developer Rare was exceptionally good at looking at what its then almost-parent Nintendo was doing, then developing their own killer take on it. I mean, seriously, look at the evidence – Diddy Kong Racing gives Mario Kart 64 a run for its money, but is awash with way, way more content. Banjo Kazooie is right up there with Super Mario 64. And one of the great pieces of gaming gossip of the 90s revolves around Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto’s alleged distaste at the wild success of Donkey Kong Country. Rare and Nintendo were on the same side, but were in a quiet sort of rivalry that resulted in some really damn good games.

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Oddjob: GoldenEye remaster’s Switch/Xbox dual-platform release is somehow the best of no worldshttps://www.vg247.com/goldeneye-remasters-switch-xbox-badAlex DonaldsonWed, 14 Sep 2022 13:02:49 +0000https://www.vg247.com/goldeneye-remasters-switch-xbox-badMicrosoftRareRetroXboxShooterXbox Series X/SXbox OneBlockbusterAction AdventureGoldenEye 007Nintendo SwitchPC

What a thrill it’s been to see GoldenEye 007 finally revealed to be making a return on Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Sure, it’s been rumored for a long time, but it was still one of the most electrifying announcements on a day that was, thanks to a Nintendo Direct and State of Play, pretty packed full of ‘em.

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GoldenEye 007 is finally coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox via Xbox Game Pass on day onehttps://www.vg247.com/goldeneye-007-nintendo-switch-xbox-game-passDom PeppiattTue, 13 Sep 2022 15:02:27 +0000https://www.vg247.com/goldeneye-007-nintendo-switch-xbox-game-passMicrosoftRareRetroXbox Game StudiosShooterXbox Series X/SXbox OneBlockbusterPartyAction AdventureGoldenEye 007Game PassNintendo Switch

During today's Nintendo Direct, the Japanese company announced today that Rare is releasing GoldenEye 007 HD on Nintendo Switch and Xbox. The title is a remaster of the cult classic Nintendo 64 title first hit consoles way back in 1997.

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Gargoyles is being remastered 27 years after launching on the SEGA Genesishttps://www.vg247.com/gargoyles-is-being-remastered-27-years-after-launching-on-the-sega-genesisKelsey RaynorMon, 12 Sep 2022 09:35:37 +0000https://www.vg247.com/gargoyles-is-being-remastered-27-years-after-launching-on-the-sega-genesisGargoylesDisney Interactive StudiosRetroDisney InteractiveEmpty ClipAction AdventurePlatformerPC

Revealed at The Disney and Marvel Games Showcase, Gargoyles will be privy to a remaster way over 10 years since it first released on the SEGA Genesis.

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If you’ve ever so much as played Tekken 3, you owe it to yourself to watch Netflix’s Tekken: Bloodline animehttps://www.vg247.com/tekken-3-watch-netflix-tekken-animeDom PeppiattSun, 11 Sep 2022 07:17:18 +0000https://www.vg247.com/tekken-3-watch-netflix-tekken-animeTekken 3RetroPS1Bandai Namco EntertainmentAction AdventureFightingNetflix

Tekken is a massively popular series: the latest game in the series bypassing 9 million sales in its lifetime is proof enough of that. But as popular as the series is today, there’s something about the early games in the fighting game franchise – Tekken 2 and Tekken 3, specifically – that left their mark in the cultural consciousness in an altogether different way.

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The Dreamcast lives on with a new ‘next-gen’ iteration of its iconic VMU memory cardhttps://www.vg247.com/dreamcast-vmu-2-upgrade-vm2-crowdfundingAlex DonaldsonThu, 08 Sep 2022 15:10:19 +0000https://www.vg247.com/dreamcast-vmu-2-upgrade-vm2-crowdfundingSEGADreamcast CollectionRetroSEGA Dreamcast

Sega may have long since left console manufacturing behind, but the Dreamcast remains one of the longest-lived games consoles going, with fans ever so occasionally putting out new Dreamcast releases. The system has a cult following - the Dreamcast never dies.

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What's old is new again: What the rise of 'Boomer Shooters' says about the FPS markethttps://www.vg247.com/whats-old-is-new-again-what-the-rise-of-boomer-shooters-says-about-the-fps-marketPhil IwaniukFri, 19 Aug 2022 15:59:16 +0000https://www.vg247.com/whats-old-is-new-again-what-the-rise-of-boomer-shooters-says-about-the-fps-marketPS4RetroXbox Series X/SXbox OneBlockbusterIon FuryAction AdventurePS5PC

Ion Fury is the latest in a long and enjoyable line of boomer shooters I’ve ticked off lately. The two of us were bound to intersect – me, a 36-year-old with a professional sideline in harping on about the ‘90s for gaming sites; Ion Fury, an uncomplicated corridor shooter running on Duke Nukem 3D’s old game engine. I played, I laughed, I rolled sprites of bombs at little cyborg heads on robot spider legs. And then I got to thinking.

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Some people archive video games for a living – here’s what they feel about the state of game preservationhttps://www.vg247.com/the-state-of-game-preservation-by-archivistsWill NelsonFri, 19 Aug 2022 14:57:50 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-state-of-game-preservation-by-archivistsMicrosoftPS4PreservationRetroMeta QuestXbox Series X/SXbox OnePS5SonyNintendo

Before the Spyro Reignited Trilogy released in 2018, it came to light that series creator Insomniac Games didn’t have any of the trilogy’s original source code. So when there was a complete change of development staff and rights holder for Spyro with Toys For Bob and Activision, you’d think that creating a remastered collection would be an impossible task.

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Wave Race 64 is a true classic, and an essential play on Nintendo Switchhttps://www.vg247.com/wave-race-64-classic-essential-nintendo-switchAndi HamiltonFri, 19 Aug 2022 14:01:01 +0000https://www.vg247.com/wave-race-64-classic-essential-nintendo-switchRetroRacingNintendo Switch OnlineAction AdventureNintendoNintendo SwitchWave Race 64N64

Nintendo’s Switch Online N64 service adds one of the best - but perhaps somewhat underappreciated – racing games on the system this week. Released in the N64’s launch window, Wave Race 64 was as much of a tech demo for Nintendo’s new 64-bit system as Super Mario 64, with the beautiful transparent ocean and realistic waves wowing any gamer who saw it, much like F-Zero’s Mode 7 tour-de-force did a generation before it. Shigeru Miyamoto himself maintains that Wave Race 64’s water uses ‘80% of the N64’s power’ but despite this, the game is more than just a fancy tech demo.

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Lego is a video game force to be reckoned with – but I miss its early, experimental gaming agehttps://www.vg247.com/lego-early-days-experimental-gamesAlex DonaldsonThu, 11 Aug 2022 13:58:18 +0000https://www.vg247.com/lego-early-days-experimental-gamesThe LEGO GroupRetroXbox Series X/SSandboxPS5LEGO Builder's JourneyPC

This week, Lego turns 90 years old – an incredible milestone for a little toy company that, at several points in its life, was on the verge of going under. It’s more impressive still that Lego reaches this milestone while one of the biggest toy brands on the planet, recognizable to children everywhere, and all achieved while remaining a private company.

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Sonic Triple Trouble 16-bit is a free fan-game – and a worthy successor to Sonic Maniahttps://www.vg247.com/sonic-triple-trouble-16-bit-sonic-maniaAlex DonaldsonWed, 10 Aug 2022 14:59:08 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sonic-triple-trouble-16-bit-sonic-maniaSonic the HedgehogRetroSEGABlockbusterAction AdventurePlatformerPC

It’s been a bit of an up-and-down year to be a Sonic fan. Sonic Frontiers has looked brilliant and troubled in alternating media drops, and Sonic Origins offered fans the definitive versions of the 2D classics they’ve been clamoring for – except they were riddled with bugs, and weren’t really definitive. But now, Sonic fans have another reason to celebrate: the release of Sonic Triple Trouble… but in a new format.

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Over 20 years later, we're getting a new Fatal Fury gamehttps://www.vg247.com/fatal-fury-garou-evo-2022Dom PeppiattMon, 08 Aug 2022 10:20:25 +0000https://www.vg247.com/fatal-fury-garou-evo-2022Garou: Mark of the WolvesRetroXbox Series X/SSNKAction AdventureFightingPS5Fatal Fury (Virtual Console)PC

It was a big weekend over at EVO 2022: as well getting new character announcements for Street Fighter 6, and what appears to be a Tekken 8 teaser, SNK announced that we'll be getting a new entry in the fan-favourite, long-dead Fatal Fury/Garou series, too!

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With its latest update, the luxury Game Boy replica Analogue Pocket just got a lot more interestinghttps://www.vg247.com/analogue-pocket-game-boy-replica-update-julyAlex DonaldsonFri, 29 Jul 2022 15:00:45 +0000https://www.vg247.com/analogue-pocket-game-boy-replica-update-julyNintendo Game BoyRetroAnalogue

The Analogue Pocket, the gorgeous but expensive modern Game Boy replacement, gets its first major update today – and it’s bringing with it significant new features.

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Reminiscing about Mission: Impossible N64, I yearn for a big-budget spy gamehttps://www.vg247.com/mission-impossible-nintendo-64-spy-games-2022Alex DonaldsonMon, 18 Jul 2022 14:02:40 +0000https://www.vg247.com/mission-impossible-nintendo-64-spy-games-2022RetroShooterJames BondBlockbusterAction AdventureN64

This week marks the 24th birthday of Mission: Impossible. Not the film series, or the 60s and 70s action tv series upon which the film franchise is based – but rather, it’s the anniversary of a little Nintendo 64 classic, a game that, for my money, is one of the greatest examples of spying in video games.

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You can keep Skull and Bones – the best open world pirate game remains Sid Meier’s Pirates!https://www.vg247.com/skull-and-bones-sid-meiers-piratesAlex DonaldsonWed, 13 Jul 2022 14:00:32 +0000https://www.vg247.com/skull-and-bones-sid-meiers-piratesMicroproseXbox 360RetroXboxOpen WorldPSPAction AdventureSid Meier's PiratesFiraxis GamesPC

You know when something just ‘breaks’ a memory? Somebody says or does something, and it’s like a bolt of lightning to your brain, unlocking a thought that then feels like it’s been there forever, just unspoken.

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After Sonic Origins, we need more ambitious Sonic collectionshttps://www.vg247.com/after-sonic-origins-we-need-more-ambitious-sonic-collectionsPaul CecchiniTue, 12 Jul 2022 16:18:09 +0000https://www.vg247.com/after-sonic-origins-we-need-more-ambitious-sonic-collectionsPS4RetroXbox Series X/SXbox OneSEGABlockbusterAction AdventurePS5PlatformerSonic OriginsPC

I get it. The original Mega Drive/Genesis Sonic the Hedgehog trilogy (and Sonic CD, I guess) are some of the most beloved Sonic games of all time. Plus, we’re still coming off the highs of Sonic’s 30th anniversary and the second movie. It makes financial sense for Sega to release these games over and over and over again, especially now with general interest in the franchise higher than it’s been in a while. I can’t deny that I’ve double-dipped on Sonic 1-3 more than my fair share in my 30-plus years as a fan.

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If publishers want to delist old games, that’s fine – so long as they accept Abandonware statushttps://www.vg247.com/abandonware-sonic-assassins-creed-delisting-old-gamesAlex DonaldsonTue, 12 Jul 2022 14:05:25 +0000https://www.vg247.com/abandonware-sonic-assassins-creed-delisting-old-gamesPS4RetroUbisoftXbox Series X/SXbox OnePSPAction AdventurePS5Assassin's Creed Liberation HDPC

This week has delivered yet another episode in the endless headache-inducing drama around video game preservation, as Ubisoft updated the Steam listing for Assassin’s Creed Liberation to announce the game would soon be delisted – prompting anger from preservationists and fans across the internet.

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Sonic Adventure is still the gold standard for 3D Sonic gameshttps://www.vg247.com/sonic-advenutre-gold-standard-3dAlan WenFri, 01 Jul 2022 15:53:13 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sonic-advenutre-gold-standard-3dPS4RetroOpen WorldSonic AdventureSonic FrontiersXbox Series X/SXbox OneSEGAAction AdventureSonic TeamPS5SEGA DreamcastPlatformerPC

Sonic’s transition to 3D has always been tricky. That 2D to 3D lane change has continued to dog the hedgehog’s releases even into the modern generations (isn't that right, Sonic Forces?) whereas former rival Mario kept soaring beyond galaxies, getting more comfortable with each release.

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Sonic Origins is a masterclass in messing up a classichttps://www.vg247.com/sonic-origins-is-a-masterclass-in-messing-up-a-classicAlex DonaldsonThu, 30 Jun 2022 14:04:43 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sonic-origins-is-a-masterclass-in-messing-up-a-classicPS4RetroXbox Series X/SXbox OneSEGASonic TeamPS5Nintendo SwitchPlatformerSonic OriginsPC

As game development tasks go, it doesn’t feel unreasonable to say that one of the simplest tasks a major publisher could undertake is to remaster and re-release classic 2D games from the 16-bit era. And yet, somehow, with Sonic Origins, Sega swung and… well, it’s not quite a miss. But it ain’t the home run it should be, either.

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I can’t wait for GoldenEye 64 Remastered – though I have almost as much love for the Wii remakehttps://www.vg247.com/goldeneye-64-remastered-wii-remakeAlex DonaldsonThu, 16 Jun 2022 15:54:14 +0000https://www.vg247.com/goldeneye-64-remastered-wii-remakeRetroShooterGoldenEye 007 ReloadedNintendo WiiJames BondEurocom DevelopmentsAction AdventureEurocom Corp.

It’s impossible to argue that GoldenEye 007, aka GoldenEye 64, is anything less than one of the most important games ever made. But to me, as a James Bond fan, I’ve got just as much time for another GoldenEye 007: the 2010 remake and reimagining of the classic for the Nintendo Wii, later ported to the PS3 and 360.

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Sega confirms Sonic 3 won’t have its original music in Sonic Origins. Here’s what will be missing, and whyhttps://www.vg247.com/sonic-3-music-origins-replacement-michael-jackson-historyAlex DonaldsonFri, 10 Jun 2022 12:39:17 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sonic-3-music-origins-replacement-michael-jackson-historyPS4RetroiOSMichael jacksonSonic the Hedgehog 3Xbox Series X/SXbox OneSEGASonic TeamPS5Nintendo SwitchPlatformerSonic OriginsPC

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has one of the most classic and notable soundtracks in video game history. But in the latest 'definitive' release of the game, included as one of several games in Sonic Origins, its full and classic music won't be present. And with that confirmation, what was once one of gaming's most enduring pieces of development gossip is confirmed to be at least partially true.

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Playable SimCopter 64 build appears, revealing a mysterious canceled N64 titlehttps://www.vg247.com/simcopter-64-playable-buildAlex DonaldsonWed, 25 May 2022 09:53:20 +0000https://www.vg247.com/simcopter-64-playable-buildRetroMaxisN64SimCopter

Decades after anything was last seen of the game, a reddit user has appeared online posting all-new video footage of a playable build of SimCopter 64, a long-lost title for Nintendo’s first fully 3D console.

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Luxury retro all-in-one console Polymega teases its upcoming N64 support as fans bemoan delivery delayshttps://www.vg247.com/luxury-retro-all-in-one-console-polymega-teases-its-upcoming-n64-support-as-fans-bemoan-delivery-delaysAlex DonaldsonWed, 25 May 2022 07:52:03 +0000https://www.vg247.com/luxury-retro-all-in-one-console-polymega-teases-its-upcoming-n64-support-as-fans-bemoan-delivery-delaysRetroN64

High end all-in-one retro gaming console company Playmaji has teased the latest add-on for its Polymega machine, which will add support for another classic piece of gaming hardware: the Nintendo 64.

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Best Star Wars games, rankedhttps://www.vg247.com/best-star-wars-games-rankedAlex DonaldsonWed, 04 May 2022 13:03:55 +0000https://www.vg247.com/best-star-wars-games-rankedXbox 360PS1SNESLucasfilm GamesNintendo Game BoyPS5Star WarsPS3XboxPSPScience FictionLucasArtsStory RichN64LucasfilmPS4RetroXbox Series X/SStar Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderWalt Disney StudiosAction AdventurePS2Xbox OnePC

It's May 4th! You know what that means – we all have to fall into the horrific trap set by the world's biggest media megacorp and embrace it as Star Wars Day, 'cos May the 4th be with you and all that. And people say Valentines Day is a corporate trick...!

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Sonic Origins on PC has Denuvo DRM, because these impossible-to-pirate Mega Drive games must be protectedhttps://www.vg247.com/sonic-origins-pc-drm-denuvo-dumbAlex DonaldsonThu, 21 Apr 2022 16:29:02 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sonic-origins-pc-drm-denuvo-dumbHeadcannonPS4RetroXbox Series X/SXbox OneSEGASonic TeamPS5Nintendo SwitchPlatformerSonic OriginsPC

Sonic the Hedgehog is in the middle of something of a renaissance. Sonic Mania was enough to restore anybody’s faith in video games starring super-fast mammals, and now of course we’ve got not one but two different Hollywood movie adaptations that are among the best video game moves ever made. So, it’s an ideal time for Sega to capitalize with some Sonic video game action.

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6 lesser-known characters that should return in Street Fighter 6https://www.vg247.com/6-characters-for-street-fighter-6Alex DonaldsonWed, 20 Apr 2022 12:10:50 +0000https://www.vg247.com/6-characters-for-street-fighter-6CapcomRetroStreet Fighter 6Xbox Series X/SFightingPS5PC

It’s a rare event that only happens once in a blue moon - it’s time for another numbered Street Fighter game. Which means that it's also time for us to theorycraft which characters we all want to see make a return in Street Fighter 6.

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Chrono Cross is a classic that deserves its remaster – but fans of Trigger should know what they’re in forhttps://www.vg247.com/chrono-cross-remaster-chrono-triggerAlex DonaldsonTue, 05 Apr 2022 13:00:29 +0000https://www.vg247.com/chrono-cross-remaster-chrono-triggerJRPGFantasyPS4RetroRPGChrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers EditionXbox OneSquare EnixScience FictionNintendo SwitchPC

Chrono Cross is back. It’s been decades in the making, but one of Square’s most unfortunately maligned titles from its PS1 silver age is now finally getting the treatment it deserves. A bunch of new people are likely about to experience the adventure of Serge and Kid for the first time – and that opens a twenty-year aged can of worms all over again.

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Arcade1Up steps up its replica arcade cabinets with full-size ‘pro’ machineshttps://www.vg247.com/arcade1up-steps-up-its-replica-arcade-cabinets-with-full-size-pro-machinesAlex DonaldsonThu, 06 Jan 2022 14:48:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/arcade1up-steps-up-its-replica-arcade-cabinets-with-full-size-pro-machinesArcadeRetro

Retro gaming is big business. Be it high-end, high-price retro handhelds or mini arcade cabinets, there’s a huge audience and a mint to be made by companies willing to stoke our nostalgia - and one of the market leaders is now taking things to the next level.

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I really hope Resurrections leads to a Matrix video game revivalhttps://www.vg247.com/i-really-hope-resurrections-leads-to-a-matrix-video-game-revivalAlex DonaldsonWed, 22 Dec 2021 11:08:07 +0000https://www.vg247.com/i-really-hope-resurrections-leads-to-a-matrix-video-game-revivalThe Matrix OnlineThe MatrixRetroThe Matrix: Path Of Neo

The existence of a fourth Matrix movie has awakened something in me. I always knew I liked those movies - yes, even Reloaded and Revolutions, though to a lesser extent than the first - but I never really realized quite how much they meant to me. As somebody who was in their early teens when the sequels released, the Matrix was just about the coolest s**t imaginable. What I’ve realized now is that those movies grabbed me in the same sort of way I imagine Star Wars grabbed kids in the seventies. They are, in a way, my Star Wars.

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The Analogue Pocket is the best gaming hardware I’ve used in yearshttps://www.vg247.com/the-analogue-pocket-is-the-best-gaming-hardware-ive-used-in-yearsAlex DonaldsonMon, 13 Dec 2021 16:01:25 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-analogue-pocket-is-the-best-gaming-hardware-ive-used-in-yearsanalogue pocketRetroAnalogue

We are entering a golden age of retro gaming. Modern video games are also pretty good right now, of course, but if you have a love of the old stuff, this is an unprecedented time. Technology, fan interest, and the right clever brains behind-the-scenes are lining up in just the right way to make playing old games as hassle-free as it is nostalgic, and as era-accurate as it is thrilling. The new embodiment of this era? Analogue Pocket, the greatest Game Boy ever made.

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The Wii is 15, so here’s 15 Wii games that deserve Switch ports or sequelshttps://www.vg247.com/the-wii-is-15-so-heres-15-wii-games-that-deserve-switch-ports-or-sequelsAlex DonaldsonFri, 19 Nov 2021 08:08:24 +0000https://www.vg247.com/the-wii-is-15-so-heres-15-wii-games-that-deserve-switch-ports-or-sequelsNintendo WiiNintendoRetro

The grim reaper slides another bead across on the abacus that is counting down to when she takes me, and you, and everyone else, and time continues to fly and oh god the Nintendo Wii is fifteen years old today.

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The PS2 GTA Trilogy has aged worse than I imagined, and messy remasters don’t help mattershttps://www.vg247.com/gta-trilogy-remaster-review-impressionsAlex DonaldsonFri, 12 Nov 2021 11:57:47 +0000https://www.vg247.com/gta-trilogy-remaster-review-impressionsPS4RetroGrand Theft Auto: Vice CityXbox Series X/SXbox OneGrand Theft Auto IIIGrand Theft AutoGrand Theft Auto: San AndreasNintendo SwitchPC

The new GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition rerelease is a chance to revisit some all-time classics - but compared to some other remasters I’ve had the pleasure of playing recently, the original source material is really showing its age.

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VG247 is at EGX 2021 with a test of retro gaming knowledge - watch it live at 3:30 PM BSThttps://www.vg247.com/vg247-is-at-egx-2021-with-a-test-of-retro-gaming-knowledge-watch-it-liveTom OrryThu, 07 Oct 2021 11:29:49 +0000https://www.vg247.com/vg247-is-at-egx-2021-with-a-test-of-retro-gaming-knowledge-watch-it-liveRetroEGX 2021

EGX 2021 kicked off today, and while we're not there in person we did prepare a fun hour-long quiz for everyone to enjoy. You can watch it at EGX on the EGX Live Stage at around 3:30 PM BST today (Thursday), or stream it on the EGX Twitch channel.

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The Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters are a strong effort, but there’s room for improvement for the inevitable console portshttps://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-impressions-feature-reviewAlex DonaldsonSat, 31 Jul 2021 10:24:46 +0000https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-impressions-feature-reviewFinal Fantasy IISingle PlayerRetroFinal Fantasy Pixel RemasterFinal Fantasy VIRPGFinal Fantasy IVFinal FantasySquare EnixFinal Fantasy IIIFeatureFinal Fantasy VPCSteamiOS

Square Enix’s new re-releases of Final Fantasy 1, 2, and 3 are strong efforts, and worthy of your attention. But there’s definitely scope to improve with patches and future ports.

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Before you buy the Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, be warned of how Square Enix has treated past re-releaseshttps://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-square-enix-track-recordAlex DonaldsonWed, 28 Jul 2021 08:50:22 +0000https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-square-enix-track-recordFinal Fantasy IISingle PlayerRetroFinal Fantasy Pixel RemasterFinal Fantasy VIRPGFinal Fantasy IVAndroidFinal FantasyFinal Fantasy IIISquare EnixFeatureFinal Fantasy VPCSteamiOS

As I wait for the Pixel Remasters to unlock, I desperately try to debuff my expectations.

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Sega admits it announced new Sonic the Hedgehog game a bit too earlyhttps://www.vg247.com/sega-admits-announced-new-sonic-hedgehog-game-bit-earlyDom PeppiattSun, 25 Jul 2021 15:45:14 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sega-admits-announced-new-sonic-hedgehog-game-bit-earlyHotSonic the HedgehogSonic the Hedgehog 30th AnniversaryPS4RetroDevelopmentXbox Series X/SNewsSEGABlockbusterVideoAction AdventurePS5Nintendo SwitchPlatformerPC

Sega has conceded that its vague reveal of a new Sonic the Hedgehog game due to launch in 2022 was "a bit premature" in a new interview.

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Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster may come to other platforms if there's "enough demand"https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-consoles-pc-demandDom PeppiattTue, 20 Jul 2021 10:00:03 +0000https://www.vg247.com/final-fantasy-pixel-remaster-consoles-pc-demandHotRetroDevelopmentRPGNewsAndroidFinal FantasySquare EnixiOS

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster could eventually come to PC and consoles if there's enough demand, a Q&A released by Square Enix has revealed.

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Castlevania Advance Collection rated for PC in Koreahttps://www.vg247.com/castlevania-advance-collection-rated-pc-koreaDom PeppiattSun, 27 Jun 2021 10:03:12 +0000https://www.vg247.com/castlevania-advance-collection-rated-pc-koreaKonamiHotCastlevaniaRetroArcadeNewsKoreaAction AdventureVideoPlatformerAustraliaPC

Castlevania Advance Collection, which likely contains Circle of the Moon, Harmony of Dissonance, and Aria of Sorrow, has been rated for PC in Korea.

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Sonic Team wants next year's Sonic game 'to be as influential as Sonic Adventure'https://www.vg247.com/sonic-2022-sonic-adventure-interviewDom PeppiattTue, 22 Jun 2021 11:06:02 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sonic-2022-sonic-adventure-interviewHotSingle PlayerSonic the HedgehogPS4RetroSonic the Hedgehog 30th AnniversaryXbox Series X/SNewsSEGABlockbusterAction AdventurePS5Nintendo SwitchPlatformerPC

Sonic Team's Takashi Iizuka has stated in an interview that he'd like Sonic the Hedgehog's 2022 game to be as impactful as Sonic Adventure.

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The Legend of Zelda Game & Watch arrives in November, comes with four gameshttps://www.vg247.com/legend-zelda-game-watch-arrives-novemberDom PeppiattTue, 15 Jun 2021 17:08:01 +0000https://www.vg247.com/legend-zelda-game-watch-arrives-novemberHotThe Legend of ZeldaRetroRPGE3 2021NewsE3Action AdventureclassicsNintendo SwitchVideoHardwareNintendo

Nintendo has revealed a The Legend of Zelda Game & Watch during its E3 2021 Nintendo Direct showcase today. The handheld console will launch on November 12.

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There's a new Netflix Castlevania series coming, featuring Richter Belmonthttps://www.vg247.com/netflix-castlevania-richter-belmontDom PeppiattFri, 11 Jun 2021 17:50:44 +0000https://www.vg247.com/netflix-castlevania-richter-belmontKonamiWarren EllisHotCastlevaniaRetroRPGE3 2021NewsAction AdventureFilm & TelevisionNetflixAnimeVideoPlatformer

Netflix has announced a new series of its Castlevania anime, and this time it'll follow the adventures of fan-favorite Castlevania protagonist, Richter Belmont.

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Dragon Quest 12, and everything else announced at today's 35th anniversary celebrationhttps://www.vg247.com/dragon-quest-12-35th-anniversary-announcementsDom PeppiattThu, 27 May 2021 09:29:22 +0000https://www.vg247.com/dragon-quest-12-35th-anniversary-announcementsHotFantasyJRPGRetroSingle PlayerDevelopmentRPGNewsSquare EnixBlockbusterDragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeVideoDragon QuestJapan

Dragon Quest is getting old; the seminal RPG franchise celebrated its 35th anniversary via a livestream in Japan this morning, and to commemorate the huge series milestone, Square Enix announced a suite of new games.

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The home arcade scene is enjoying a lockdown-driven surgehttps://www.vg247.com/home-arcade-lockdown-cabinets-machinesAlex DonaldsonMon, 10 May 2021 09:23:04 +0000https://www.vg247.com/home-arcade-lockdown-cabinets-machinesRetroArcadeHardwareFeature

At least this has come out of the hell year.

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Castlevania Resurrection, an old cancelled Dreamcast game, is now playable onlinehttps://www.vg247.com/castlevania-resurrection-dreamcast-playable-onlineDom PeppiattWed, 28 Apr 2021 10:23:26 +0000https://www.vg247.com/castlevania-resurrection-dreamcast-playable-onlineKonamiHotCommunityCastlevaniaPreservationRetroRPGNewsSEGAAction AdventureSEGA DreamcastVideoPlatformer

Castlevania Resurrection, an infamous canceled Dreamcast title, has been brought back from the dead and made playable online.

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Capcom Arcade Stadium will make you pay extra to cheat, hits PS4, Xbox One and PC in Mayhttps://www.vg247.com/capcom-arcade-stadium-ps4-pc-xbox-cheat-dlcDom PeppiattTue, 27 Apr 2021 10:25:03 +0000https://www.vg247.com/capcom-arcade-stadium-ps4-pc-xbox-cheat-dlcCapcomESRB EveryoneHotPS4Capcom ArcadeRetroArcadecapcom-arcade-stadiumNewsAction AdventurePEGI 3ghosts-n-goblins-resurrectionNintendo SwitchVideoDLCPC

Capcom Arcade Stadium is Capcom's latest arcade compilation, and it’s going to make you pay extra if you want to cheat when it lands on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Dread Templar a very 90s name for this 90s-inspired shooterhttps://www.vg247.com/dread-templar-90s-inspired-shooterAlex CalvinFri, 12 Mar 2021 14:09:44 +0000https://www.vg247.com/dread-templar-90s-inspired-shooterearly accessRetroShooterXbox Series X/SNewsXbox OneAction AdventureIndieVideoSteamPC

Title inspired by the likes of Doom and Quake.

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Light gun games finally feel good on modern displays. It’s time for Namco, Sega, and others to bring them backhttps://www.vg247.com/light-gun-game-revival-sinden-lightgunAlex DonaldsonThu, 11 Mar 2021 16:04:01 +0000https://www.vg247.com/light-gun-game-revival-sinden-lightgunRetroTime CrisisShooterArcadelight-gunGunAction AdventureFeatureThe House of the DeadperipheralsHardwarePCAccessories

It's time to bring back a classic genre.

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You only have a few weeks left to buy Super Mario 3D All-Starshttps://www.vg247.com/super-mario-3d-all-stars-marchDom PeppiattMon, 01 Mar 2021 18:54:17 +0000https://www.vg247.com/super-mario-3d-all-stars-marchSuper MarioESRB EveryoneHotSingle PlayerRetroNewsBusinessNintendo Switch OnlineSuper Mario 3D All-StarsmarioNintendo SwitchPlatformerNintendo

Nintendo is living up to its promise to remove a few of its titles from sale at the end of March and has issued a tweet warning players to pick up Super Mario 3D All-Stars before March 31.

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Looks like many more Square Enix remakes are on the wayhttps://www.vg247.com/square-enix-remakes-forever-entertainmentDom PeppiattMon, 01 Mar 2021 17:02:47 +0000https://www.vg247.com/square-enix-remakes-forever-entertainmentChrono CrossHotSingle PlayerForever EntertainmentPS4DevelopmentRetroRemastersRPGremakesNewsFinal FantasySquare EnixPolandDragon QuestPC

Forever Entertainment will be working with Square Enix on remakes of "several" titles which will reportedly all be from the same "brand" that the publisher owns. But what could they be?

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Do games still wow you graphically like they used to? Maybe you don't need that PS5https://www.vg247.com/games-still-wow-graphically-like-used-maybe-dont-need-ps5Tom OrryWed, 17 Feb 2021 11:00:28 +0000https://www.vg247.com/games-still-wow-graphically-like-used-maybe-dont-need-ps5RetroShooterBlockbusterAction AdventureHorrorPS5graphicsPlatformer

Having been gaming since the late 80s I feel like I impress very easily, but everyone is different.

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90's video offers a rare look at Nintendo's US headquartershttps://www.vg247.com/nintendo-of-america-90s-videoAlex CalvinFri, 22 Jan 2021 11:32:29 +0000https://www.vg247.com/nintendo-of-america-90s-videoNESTetrisRetroNewsVideoHardwareNintendoNintendo of America

Want to see the NES being made?

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How as a child I used Encarta 95 to sneak a gaming PC into my househttps://www.vg247.com/encarta-95-gaming-pcTom OrryThu, 14 Jan 2021 11:17:38 +0000https://www.vg247.com/encarta-95-gaming-pcRetroPC

I can't have been the only child that made a presentation for their parents in order to sell the value of a home PC in the mid-90s.

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Arcade1Up is bringing out Killer Instinct, X-Men and Dragon's Lair machineshttps://www.vg247.com/arcade1up-killer-instinct-x-men-dragons-lairAlex CalvinTue, 12 Jan 2021 12:02:59 +0000https://www.vg247.com/arcade1up-killer-instinct-x-men-dragons-lairCapcomRetroX-MenArcadeAtariNewsBandai Namco EntertainmentVideoDragon's LairKiller InstinctHardwareNamco Bandai

Company is also paying tribute to classic releases from Capcom, Bandai and Atari.

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Mat's Farewell | The Truth Has Not Vanished Into Darknesshttps://www.vg247.com/mats-farewell-the-truth-has-not-vanished-into-darknessMathew OlsonThu, 31 Dec 2020 17:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/mats-farewell-the-truth-has-not-vanished-into-darknessCapcomXbox 360PS4RetroDead RisingXbox OneAction AdventurePC

This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.

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The SEGA Genesis Mini is back on salehttps://www.vg247.com/sega-genesis-mini-back-saleGrace CurtisMon, 21 Dec 2020 16:49:23 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sega-genesis-mini-back-saleSonic the HedgehogRetroAmazonArcadeSEGA Mega DriveSEGADealsFightingtargetHardwareNintendoStreets of Rage

It’s a blast from the past! If you’re looking to party like it’s 1991, the Sega Genesis mini is on sale again at Target and Amazon, $40 off the regular price. 

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Unreleased Simpsons game found on Dreamcast dev kithttps://www.vg247.com/unreleased-simpsons-game-dreamcastDom PeppiattSun, 20 Dec 2020 16:44:58 +0000https://www.vg247.com/unreleased-simpsons-game-dreamcastthe simpsonsHotCommunityRetroDevelopmentcasual gamingNewsSEGAVG247Platformer

A tech demo for an unreleased Dreamcast game called “The Simpsons: Bug Squad!” has been found on an old dev kit.

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Man loses $500k of video games after mom chucks them outhttps://www.vg247.com/man-loses-500k-video-games-mom-chucksDom PeppiattMon, 30 Nov 2020 15:37:50 +0000https://www.vg247.com/man-loses-500k-video-games-mom-chucksgamesHotRetroX (formerly Twitter)RetailNewsCrimenew yorkGaming

A New York resident that had been using his parents' home to store an expansive video game collection has suffered an appalling loss this week.

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Xbox Series S/X is better at playing PS2 games than the PS5https://www.vg247.com/xbox-series-s-x-ps2-emulationDom PeppiattMon, 30 Nov 2020 13:41:22 +0000https://www.vg247.com/xbox-series-s-x-ps2-emulationHotRetroDevelopmentXbox Series X/SNewsAction AdventureemulationPS5VideoHardwarePS2

Retro gaming enthusiasts are managing to get PlayStation 2 games up and running on Microsoft's Xbox Series S/X.

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SaGa Frontier Remastered coming to consoles and PC in 2021https://www.vg247.com/saga-frontier-remastered-coming-consoles-pc-2021Dom PeppiattSun, 29 Nov 2020 16:47:48 +0000https://www.vg247.com/saga-frontier-remastered-coming-consoles-pc-2021HotFantasySingle PlayerPS4RetroRPGNewsAndroidSquare EnixAction AdventureVideoPCSteamiOS

SaGa Frontier Remastered is coming to PS4, Nintendo Switch, Steam, iOS, and Android 'mid-2020', Square Enix has announced.

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What's Your Favorite James Bond Game?https://www.vg247.com/whats-your-favorite-james-bond-gameUSgamer TeamSat, 21 Nov 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/whats-your-favorite-james-bond-gameRetroShooterCommunity QuestionNintendo GameCubeGoldenEye 007N64PS2

This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.

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Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night is coming to Android and iOS 'soon'https://www.vg247.com/bloodstained-ios-android-release-dateDom PeppiattMon, 26 Oct 2020 13:46:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/bloodstained-ios-android-release-date505 GamesESRBFantasyRetroRPGNewsPEGI 12AndroidNetease GamesBloodstainedPlatformerPCiOS

The Castlevania-inspired console and PC hit Bloodstained: Ritual of The Night is coming to iOS and Android 'soon', according to publisher NetEase Games.

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The original NES Fire Emblem is coming to Nintendo Switch in Decemberhttps://www.vg247.com/nes-fire-emblem-nintendo-switch-decemberDom PeppiattSun, 25 Oct 2020 16:29:10 +0000https://www.vg247.com/nes-fire-emblem-nintendo-switch-december8-bitESRB EveryoneFantasyHotRetroSingle PlayerRPGNewsFire EmblemBlockbusterPEGI 7StrategyNintendo SwitchNintendo

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & The Blade of Light is coming to the West for the first time this December via a Nintendo Switch release.

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What Classic Japanese Game Do You Still Want to Get an Official English Localization?https://www.vg247.com/what-classic-japanese-game-do-you-still-want-to-get-an-official-english-localizationUSgamer TeamFri, 23 Oct 2020 22:35:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/what-classic-japanese-game-do-you-still-want-to-get-an-official-english-localizationRetroRPGSNESCommunity QuestionTerranigmaNintendo Switch

This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been edited or further vetted by the VG247 team.

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Analogue's next console will play TurboGrafx and PC Engine gameshttps://www.vg247.com/analogue-duo-hardware-announced-2021Dom PeppiattMon, 19 Oct 2020 12:53:35 +0000https://www.vg247.com/analogue-duo-hardware-announced-2021HotRetroNewsAnaloguestatsanalogue pocketIndiehdHardware

Analogue has announced the Analogue Duo, a console designed specifically to play NEC PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16, SuperGrafx, and PC Engine CD-ROM² games – all from one device.

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Sega Says It Didn't Mean to "Dredge Up Painful Memories" With Golden Axe Prototypehttps://www.vg247.com/sega-says-it-didnt-mean-to-dredge-up-painful-memories-with-golden-axe-prototypeEric Van AllenThu, 15 Oct 2020 17:25:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/sega-says-it-didnt-mean-to-dredge-up-painful-memories-with-golden-axe-prototypeGolden AxedRetroSEGA AustraliaSEGAPlatformerPC

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An Impassioned Defense of Stubbs the Zombiehttps://www.vg247.com/an-impassioned-defense-of-stubbs-the-zombieJoel FraneyMon, 24 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/an-impassioned-defense-of-stubbs-the-zombieRetroXboxStubbs The Zombie in Rebel Without A PulseAction AdventurePC

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Chrono Cross's Atmosphere Masterfully Frames One of the Saddest JRPG Charactershttps://www.vg247.com/chrono-crosss-atmosphere-masterfully-frames-one-of-the-saddest-jrpg-charactersNadia OxfordMon, 17 Aug 2020 18:40:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/chrono-crosss-atmosphere-masterfully-frames-one-of-the-saddest-jrpg-charactersChrono CrossRetroPS1RPGSquare Enix

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What's Your Favorite Video Game Demo?https://www.vg247.com/whats-your-favorite-video-game-demoUSgamer TeamFri, 14 Aug 2020 21:15:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/whats-your-favorite-video-game-demoHaloPS4RetroTony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2Dead RisingXbox OneCommunity QuestionSportsPC

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Why Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island Was Fated to Be Overlooked Despite Its Brilliancehttps://www.vg247.com/why-super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island-was-fated-to-be-overlooked-despite-its-brillianceNadia OxfordFri, 07 Aug 2020 21:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/why-super-mario-world-2-yoshis-island-was-fated-to-be-overlooked-despite-its-brillianceRetroSuper Mario World 2: Yoshi's IslandSNESAction AdventureAeon Must DiePlatformerNintendo

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Retro handheld Analogue Pocket delayed to 2021 - but pre-orders open next weekhttps://www.vg247.com/analogue-pocket-release-date-pre-orders-game-boy-retroAlex DonaldsonMon, 27 Jul 2020 15:00:29 +0000https://www.vg247.com/analogue-pocket-release-date-pre-orders-game-boy-retroAnalogue Super NtRetroAnalogueGame GearSEGANintendo Game BoyFeatureanalogue pocketmega sgNintendo GBANintendoAnalogue Nt

Last October, we reported on the Analogue Pocket, a gorgeous-looking retro throwback system. We now know its release date - and a bunch of new features.

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Remember When…The Virtual Boy Introduced Shin Megami Tensei to the Westhttps://www.vg247.com/remember-whenthe-virtual-boy-introduced-shin-megami-tensei-to-the-westNadia OxfordTue, 21 Jul 2020 21:20:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/remember-whenthe-virtual-boy-introduced-shin-megami-tensei-to-the-westRetroPersona 5Remember WhenShooterJack Bros.Shin Megami Tensei: NocturneAtlusAction AdventureShin Megami Tensei 5Nintendo

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Panzer Paladin Review: A Lovable Retro Hero Rolls to the Rescuehttps://www.vg247.com/panzer-paladin-review-a-lovable-retro-hero-rolls-to-the-rescueNadia OxfordTue, 21 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/panzer-paladin-review-a-lovable-retro-hero-rolls-to-the-rescueTribute Games Inc.Panzer PaladinRetroAction AdventureNintendo SwitchPlatformerPC

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Remember When... Dragon Quest 9 Shocked the World?https://www.vg247.com/remember-when-dragon-quest-9-shocked-the-worldNadia OxfordThu, 16 Jul 2020 22:45:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/remember-when-dragon-quest-9-shocked-the-worldRetroRPGSquare EnixDragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry SkiesNintendo DS

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Never Mind The Last Of Us, Here's The Real Game With The First LGBT+ Protagonisthttps://www.vg247.com/never-mind-the-last-of-us-heres-the-real-game-with-the-first-lgbt-protagonistStacey HenleyTue, 07 Jul 2020 17:45:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/never-mind-the-last-of-us-heres-the-real-game-with-the-first-lgbt-protagonistThe Last of Us Part IIRetroPS4Caper in the CastroAction AdventurePC

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TimeSplitters at 20: How the Cult Classic Series Laid the Groundwork for Modern Hero Shootershttps://www.vg247.com/timesplitters-at-20-how-the-cult-classic-series-laid-the-groundwork-for-modern-hero-shootersAaron PotterThu, 02 Jul 2020 20:50:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/timesplitters-at-20-how-the-cult-classic-series-laid-the-groundwork-for-modern-hero-shootersRetroXboxTimesplittersNintendo GameCubeFree Radical DesignPS2

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One Collector's Quest to Find and Preserve the Rarest Retro Nintendo Artifactshttps://www.vg247.com/one-collectors-quest-to-find-and-preserve-the-rarest-retro-nintendo-artifactsNadia OxfordTue, 30 Jun 2020 18:30:00 +0000https://www.vg247.com/one-collectors-quest-to-find-and-preserve-the-rarest-retro-nintendo-artifactsRetroSNESN64PlatformerNintendoMega Man 2NES

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