All articles tagged with #retro games
CD Projekt RED has sold its DRM-free gaming platform GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25 million, with no operational changes planned. GOG will continue to publish new and classic games, supporting its mission to revive and preserve retro titles, while CDPR focuses on its main game development projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
Sony's social media tribute to the 25th anniversary of the PS2 was criticized for highlighting only a limited selection of games and missing many iconic titles, prompting calls for faster and more comprehensive retro game releases on PS Plus Premium.
The article celebrates the anniversaries of key Castlevania titles and highlights lesser-known but interesting entries in the series, such as Kid Dracula, Dracula X, and Lords of Shadow 2, emphasizing their unique qualities and contributions to the franchise's legacy.
Nintendo will add Virtual Boy games to its Nintendo Classics library on Switch in 2026, but players will need a Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription and an additional accessory—either a $99.99 headset or a cheaper cardboard model—to access the games, sparking mixed reactions from fans.
Nintendo is adding Virtual Boy games to Nintendo Switch Online with a dedicated Virtual Boy accessory, launching on February 17, 2026, featuring classic titles like Mario's Tennis and Space Invaders, available for pre-order at $99.99 or a cheaper cardboard version for $24.99.
Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy games to its Switch Online service, requiring a dedicated headset accessory for play, with 14 games available starting February 17th, including titles like Mario Tennis and Tetris.
The article discusses the best retro Nintendo games available on Nintendo Switch Online across various platforms like NES, SNES, Game Boy, and Game Boy Advance, and explores potential future additions for Switch 2, including GameCube, Nintendo 64, and possibly Nintendo DS and Wii games, highlighting the value of the expanding library for gamers between new releases.
The Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, releasing on December 12, is a comprehensive compilation of classic and forgotten Mortal Kombat games across various platforms, featuring original arcade and console versions, archival content, new interviews, online multiplayer with rollback netcode, and additional modern features like CRT filters and a music player, offering both nostalgic and new experiences for fans.
Edia announced the Telenet RPG Collection for Nintendo Switch, featuring three classic titles from Telenet Japan, with a release planned for November 27, 2025, in Japan. The collection will be available physically and digitally, with a special edition including a soundtrack and fan book, and there is potential for a Western release.
Terminator 2D: No Fate, a SEGA Genesis-inspired retro game by Bitmap Bureau, is set for release on October 31st for PS5 and PS4, featuring 15 levels with diverse gameplay modes, adjustable difficulty settings, and a nostalgic arcade experience for fans of 16-bit consoles.
A new Beat 'Em Up Collection featuring seven classic side-scrolling brawlers will be released for Nintendo Switch on July 17, 2025, offering enhanced features like rewind, cheats, and screen filters for $19.99.
Mario Smash Football, a classic GameCube game from 2005, is set to join Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on July 3rd, as part of the growing library of GameCube titles available on Switch 2, alongside other classics like Wind Waker and F-Zero GX.
Nine classic Sega games are currently free for iPhone users, but support for these titles will soon end, so players are encouraged to download them now before they are removed from the App Store, as part of the discontinued Sega Forever program.
Sega has made nine of its retro mobile games free before they are potentially delisted in the future, removing in-app purchases and ads, allowing players to claim and enjoy them now while they are still available.
Sega is discontinuing support for nine retro mobile games on iOS and Android, but has made them temporarily free and without in-app purchases before they are removed from app stores. Players who have already downloaded the games can continue playing offline, but new downloads may soon be unavailable.