All articles tagged with #retro games
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen arrive on Switch at £16.99/$20 each with no online play or trading (local wireless only); mentions of Pokémon Home compatibility were removed from eShop listings, leaving Home support unconfirmed, even as the rerelease surges to the top of the eShop charts ahead of its February 27 launch.
A dataset lists every Game Boy through Wii U game that sold exactly one copy in the United States in 2025, highlighting how rare single-copy sales were across Nintendo's legacy hardware. Examples include Boxing (Game Boy), Pokemon Ruby (GBA), Pokemon Pearl Version (DS), Metroid: Samus Returns (3DS), Metroid: Other M (Wii), Pokken Tournament (Wii U), and Yoshi’s Wooly World (Wii U).
Hamster announces a Console Archives lineup for Switch 2, reviving classic home-console games with features like customizable controls and save/load. The near-term slate includes Ninja Gaiden II and Cool Boarders already available, Doraemon dated for July 30, 2026, plus several 8/16/32-bit titles (Nobunaga’s Ambition, MagMax, Sonic Wings Special, Dezaemon Plus, Rhapsody, Master of Monsters, Monster Rancher Hop A Bout, UFO: A Day in the Life) with more to come. Rave Racer is also joining Arcade Archives on February 26, 2026.
Hamster Corporation launches Console Archives, a line of emulated classic games that can be purchased directly for the Switch 2 (and soon PS5), reviving a model Nintendo discontinued with Virtual Console. The initial releases include Cool Boarders for PS1 at $12 and Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos for NES at $8, with more titles like Doraemon and Sonic Wings Special planned. The lineup emphasizes easy play on modern hardware, offering features like customizable button layouts, screen settings, and quick save/load, as Hamster aims to license and release additional titles in the future.
A listing on the Switch eShop for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 indicates the Disney Afternoon Collection is coming to Nintendo platforms, now adding Goof Troop (1993) and Bonkers (1994) to the lineup; the Japanese store shows a February 26, 2026 release date and a 2,300 yen price, with Western pricing and official confirmation from Digital Eclipse/Atari still to be announced.
Sega expands Yakuza Kiwami 3's retro lineup on Switch 2 and other platforms by adding Game Gear titles from Bandai Namco (Pac-Man, Mappy, Galaga '91), joining Sonic Chaos and other retro inclusions; Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties releases on February 12, 2026 for $59.99 / £54.99.
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.