Nearly three years after its initial launch, Hi-Fi Rush is finally getting a physical Xbox Series X release with three editions available for pre-order through Limited Run Games, including standard, special, and collector's editions, with shipping scheduled between July and December 2026.
The price of the PS4 game Star Wars Racer Revenge has surged up to $411 on eBay due to its role in a PS5 jailbreak, as it contains a bug that facilitates hacking the console's firmware, and limited availability of the game has further driven up its value.
Josh Fairhurst, co-founder and former CEO of Limited Run Games, is stepping down from his role after 10 years to pursue new opportunities, while remaining involved as president until March and supporting the company's future.
Josh Fairhurst, co-founder of Limited Run Games, announced he is stepping down as CEO and will focus on new opportunities, after a decade of leading the company known for physical game releases and collaborations with major gaming brands. He plans to support the company as a fan and partner while passing leadership to bring fresh ideas for its future.
Limited Run Games will host the LRG3 2025 showcase on October 29, streaming on YouTube and Twitch, likely featuring previews of upcoming physical and digital game releases.
Fear Effect, a cult classic PS1 horror action game, has unexpectedly become available on PS5 and PS4 via PS Store, possibly due to an early or accidental launch by Limited Run Games, with no current plans for Switch or Steam versions.
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection, featuring four classic Bubsy games, is releasing on Nintendo Switch in September, offering various physical editions and exploring the franchise's controversial history as both a mascot icon and punchline.
Digital Eclipse has announced a full physical release of Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection for Switch and Switch 2, including a cartridge version for Switch 2, with pre-orders available and special editions like a Kollector's Edition and Deluxe Edition. The release is highly anticipated for collectors and fans of the series.
Scott Pilgrim EX will get a physical release on Nintendo Switch in 2026 through Limited Run Games, offering three editions with various bonus items, and a new gameplay video showcases the start of the game in Toronto.
Nintendo released a firmware update (version 20.1.15) for Switch 2 that fixes issues with Carbon Engine-based games, improving backwards compatibility for many classic titles, though some, like Gex Trilogy, still require a fix. The update enhances the gaming experience on Switch 2 by ensuring more legacy games work properly.
Limited Run Games has requested Nintendo to remove Gex Trilogy from the eShop because it currently doesn't work on Switch 2. Although a recent firmware update fixed most compatibility issues for their titles, Gex Trilogy remains problematic, and a patch is pending approval. Limited Run is working with Nintendo to resolve the issue and has asked for the game to be temporarily removed from sale.
Randy Linden, known for porting Doom to the SNES in 1995, is collaborating with Limited Run Games to release an updated version of the game using a new "Super FX 3" chip. This enhanced version will include previously missing content, new features like full-motion video and rumble support, and a larger memory capacity. The project aims for a 2025 release, with potential for the chip to be used in other SNES games.
The cult classic platformer Tomba, originally released on PS1 in 1998, is returning as Tomba: Special Edition for PS5, Switch, and PC on August 1, with a PS4 version to follow. The new edition will feature analog controls, a rewind feature, save-anywhere functionality, and a museum section. The release is managed by Limited Run Games, known for their successful emulation efforts. The game was developed by Tokuro Fujiwara, a veteran Capcom developer known for his work on Ghosts 'n Goblins and Resident Evil.
Limited Run Games is releasing Tomba! Special Edition, an enhanced version of the beloved 1997 PS1 platformer, on the Nintendo Switch on August 1, 2024. The game, developed using the Carbon engine, includes new features such as save-anywhere functionality, a rewind option, analogue control, a museum of concept art, a remastered soundtrack, and an interview with original creator Tokuro Fujiwara.
GungHo Online Entertainment America announced the release of the Grandia HD Collection, featuring remasters of Game Arts' Grandia and Grandia II games, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on March 26, with Limited Run Games set to release a physical version. The collection originally launched for Nintendo Switch in August 2019 and for PC via Steam in October 2019. The original Grandia game was developed for Sega Saturn in 1997 and later released digitally for PlayStation platforms.