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21 Feb 2025

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit ~ New 'Steam Next Fest' Demo 😎

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The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit ~ New 'Steam Next Fest' Demo
Now available to download on Steam, The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit’s demo allows AVGN fans to experience two stages from the highly-anticipated title ahead of its Q2 2025 launch.

Starting today, AVGN fans can now get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit. Indie developer and publisher Retroware is thrilled to announce that the demo for the highly anticipated game is now live on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest.

19 Feb 2025

On Rails Retro Arcade Shooter "Infinite Onslaught" And It's Keyboard Bashing Tech Is Coming in 2025! 💥 @BonkersBuilders #IndieGame #GameDev

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On Rails Retro Arcade Shooter "Infinite Onslaught" And It's Keyboard Bashing Tech Is Coming in 2025!
Infinite Onslaught, is a retro-styled arcade shooter that is also the first-ever "Keyboard Basher" game, pioneering a new genre that allows players to enjoy light-gun style shooting using only a keyboard. The game pays homage to the golden age of arcade cabinets with smooth animations, vibrant soundtracks, and frenetic, action-packed gameplay.

A brand new twist on the "Light Gun Rail" 

video game genre!

17 Feb 2025

The AVGN Nerd Room Game Booth - How Was it Made? 🤓 @megacatstudios @schottr @JustySilverman @Retroware @cinemassacre #RetroGaming #AVGN

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Watch as The Angry Video Game Nerd Narrates the construction of the Nerd Room, Highlighting the Upcoming Release of The AVGN 8-Bit

Retroware, in collaboration with Mega Cat Studios, has released a behind-the-scenes video documenting the painstaking process of recreating the iconic "Nerd Room" from The Angry Video Game Nerd series for MAGFest 2025 to showcase The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit. The game is currently in development for the NES, PC, and all modern platforms and is available to wishlist on Steam today.

14 Feb 2025

Flesh Made Fear PC Trailer "Tank controls. Fixed cameras. Pure Terror." 🔪🩸 @TaintedPact @AssembleTeam #IndieGame #GameDev #HorrorGame

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Flesh Made Fear PC Trailer
Flesh Made Fear is a real blood thirsty, killing feast coming on PC near the end of 2025! 

With an intriguing plotline and set in a flesh seeking environment, this truly is a survival horror experience that gamers with a thirst for a game with ‘edge’ and the red stuff (not wine) will love.

"Flesh Made Fear" is a survival horror game developed by Tainted Pact and published by Assemble Entertainment. Set to release in Q4 2025, the game draws inspiration from classic titles like the original "Resident Evil" trilogy.

Players will take on the role of either Natalie or Jack, elite operatives from the Reaper Intervention Platoon (R.I.P.), on a covert mission to neutralize Victor "The Dripper" Ripper, a brilliant but deranged former CIA agent. 

13 Feb 2025

Split Fiction’s Lead Characters Star in New Trailer at Sony’s State of Play 📔♈️📓 @HazelightGames #IndieGame #GameDev

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Split Fiction’s Lead Characters Star in New Trailer at Sony’s State of Play
At the February 13th Sony State of Play event, EA and Hazelight Studios premiered a new trailer for Split Fiction, the studio’s upcoming co-op adventure that jumps between sci-fi and fantasy in an epic story of friendship.

Shining more light on the game’s two protagonists Mio and Zoe, the new trailer reveals more details about the characters’ backgrounds and the journey players will experience through the varied worlds of Split Fiction.

The trailer also highlights the game’s captivating story, as science fiction author Mio and fantasy writer Zoe come to terms with their differences, uncover hidden secrets about themselves and work together and overcome the odds stacked against them.

Split Fiction will launch March 6 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and the EA app for $49.99. 

Players can also invite a friend to play with them for free on any platform (Crossplay on PS, Xbox & PC) with the Friend’s Pass. 

6 Feb 2025

OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset 🎧 @OXSglobal

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OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset
OXS announced the launch of a new white version of the Storm G2 Gaming Headset, a cutting-edge addition to the world of gaming accessories. 

Featuring a 50mm full-range dynamic driver and cutting-edge 7.1 virtual surround sound technology, the Storm G2 promises an unmatched audio experience for gamers and audiophiles alike. 

The OXS Storm G2 Wireless Gaming Headset is available from Amazon US / OXS Website for $79.99 and Amazon UK for £79.99

4 Feb 2025

8BitDo Goes Local with New European Layouts for the Retro Mechanical Keyboard, Available Now ⌨️ @8BitDo

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8BitDo Goes Local with New European Layouts for the Retro Mechanical Keyboard
8BitDo has launched new European layouts for its retro-inspired Retro Mechanical Keyboard across Europe.

Previously available in the American keyboard layout, the new release brings localised keyboard layouts to the UK, Spain, France, Germany, and the Nordics.

The UK layout comes in the Commodore-inspired colour scheme with the C64 Retro Mechanical Keyboard, while the German, French, Spanish and Nordic layouts are a nostalgic NES-style grey and red. 
8BitDo Goes Local with New European Layouts for the Retro Mechanical Keyboard
As with all 8BitDo products, each one is a thing of true beauty.

The 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard is distributed across the EU by Game Outlet Europe® and is available for an SRP of €99.99 / £85.99.

For more information on the 8BitDo® Retro Mechanical Keyboard, 

3 Feb 2025

INK CONSOLE "A new open source system for text-based adventure games" 📖📑 @InkConsole

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INK CONSOLE  "A new open source system for text-based adventure games"
Independent manufacturer and creative developer Singular 9 Ltd. will be launching a CrowdSupply campaign to fund INK CONSOLE, their new open source system for text based games, on March 1. 

INK CONSOLE is an innovative hybrid of an e-reader and a game console designed to redefine how you experience storytelling. This unique platform lets you play as you read, turning traditional reading into an interactive adventure inspired by classic computer games and choose-your-own-adventure books.

30 Jan 2025

The Video Game History Foundation Library opens in early access ~ For free, for everyone, wherever you are! 📚🎮📖 @GameHistoryOrg #Retrogaming

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For eight years, The VGHF have been building a world-class collection of game history materials. Now they're turning that into a research tool that anyone can use to study video game history.

The Video Game History Foundation Library is the long-term home to collections of video game history research materials: behind-the-scenes documents, press kits, game magazines, promo materials, artwork, and more.

The first wave of archival content

Early access to the VGHF Library includes digital access to some unique history research materials, including...

This is just the beginning. Follow the Video Game History Foundation for updates on new collections coming to our library platform in the future!

24 Jan 2025

Save the date: The VGHF Digital Library Opens January 30th 🗓️🕹️ #Retrogaming

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The VGHF Digital Library Opens January 30th
After years of collecting, cataloguing, and digitizing video game history materials, the Video Game History Foundation is finally opening the virtual doors to its library—wherever you are!

Next week on January 30, VGHF is launching the first public version of its' library system, with digital access to some of the exciting special collections.

The VGHF Digital Library Opens January 30th

Coming very soon...

  • Never-before-seen game development materials.
  • Artwork, press kits, and promo materials from iconic video games.
  • 1500+ full-text searchable out-of-print video game magazines.

The VGHF Digital Library Opens January 30th
WATCH A SNEAK PEEK VIDEO HERE👇

23 Jan 2025

Crowdfunding For Disco Elysium Spiritual Successor, Hopetown, Announced by Longdue Devs 📰 @longduegames #IndieGames #GameDev

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A spiritual successor to Disco Elysium, Hopetown redefines the psychological RPG genre with groundbreaking mechanics and a world shaped by your words...

Longdue, the studio founded with contributors to Disco Elysium and other industry veterans, is thrilled to announce the crowdfunding pre-launch for its debut game, Hopetown.

Super Technos World: River City & Arcade Classics [Release: April 24, 2025] List Of Games Revealed 📎 #Retrogaming @ASW_official_EU

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Arc System Works Co., Ltd. is excited to announce the release of Super Technos World: River City & Arcade Classics coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®5, and Steam April 24, 2025. As of today, Wishlist registration is open on the PS Store.

This collection brings you 12 games in one, from developer Technos Japan known for creating the legendary River City and Double Dragon series. 


This variety pack of titles includes some gems that haven’t been widely ported before. From arcade classics to region-exclusive titles, you’ll have plenty to explore in this collection! Get your hands on these highly exclusive games of legend!

22 Jan 2025

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit To be Released In Q2 - 2025! 🕹️🤓 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #RetroGaming #GameDev

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Get ready to dive into the world of terrible games once again as Retroware and Mega Cat Studios announce The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit, coming to the NES and all modern platforms in Q2 2025.

Heavily inspired by classic side-scrollers like MegamanThe Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit challenges players to battle through frantic platforming levels and defeat classic AVGN enemies to save gaming from a corrupted monstrosity.

10 Jan 2025

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is coming to Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in Spring 2025! 🪦🧟‍♂️@ForeverEntert

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THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.

Story:
In February 2000, a small city was suddenly overrun by hostile creatures. Two AMS agents, James Taylor and Gary Stewart, were sent to investigate. Upon arrival, they noticed that the situation resembled the Curien Mansion incident from 1998. Determined to uncover the source of the infestation, they began shooting their way through hordes of creatures.
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake

Game Features:

  • Remastered music (with the classic soundtrack also available in the game)
  • Modern graphics
  • Gameplay faithful to the original game
  • Co-op mode
  • Multiple endings and branching levels

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake

Various Game Modes:

  • Classic Campaign: Almost two years after the events of the first installment, AMS agents James Taylor and Gary Stewart are deployed to investigate a city seized by undead creatures.
  • Boss Mode: Take on the challenge of defeating the game’s bosses as fast as you can. 
  • Training Mode: Polish your skills in several available training scenarios to improve your abilities before deploying on a mission.
THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake
Platforms: 
Steam, GOG, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X

2 Dec 2024

THE BIGGEST VIDEO GAME MUSEUM IN ITALY OPENS TO THE PUBLIC 🕹️ @gammuseum_ #Retrogaming

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GAMM THE BIGGEST VIDEO GAME MUSEUM IN ITALY GAMM OPENS TO PUBLIC
Italy celebrates games culture with a new museum now open in the heart of Rome

GAMM - Game Museum has now opened to the public in the historical center of Rome at Piazza della Repubblica. GAMM - Game Museum aims to highlight the cultural and artistic value of video games as interactive works allowing visitors to immerse themselves in a path based on the combination of history, technology, and the exploration of gameplay. 

28 Nov 2024

Black Friday Sales: Huge savings to be had on PowerA controllers and accessories for PC, Xbox and Nintendo Switch 🎮 @PowerA

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It’s that time of year again when parents and loved ones are looking for ways to cut costs on Christmas shopping, with many keen to take advantage of Black Friday sales. If you’re looking for amazing deals this week, look no further than PowerA’s range of controllers and accessories at Argos.

Whether you are shopping for children, teenagers, or a gaming-obsessed friend, there are several cool PowerA products in the sale. 

From affordable, high-quality Xbox controllers to Fortnite-themed Switch accessories, there’s sure to be something exciting to open on Christmas day.

26 Nov 2024

GameSir Launches the Cyclone 2 Multi-Platform Wireless Controller with Mag-Res™ Technology and Tri-Mode Connectivity 🎮 @mygamesir

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GameSir, a World-renowned brand in gaming peripherals, proudly announces the release of the Cyclone 2, an advanced multi-platform wireless controller designed to redefine precision and gameplay experience. 

Featuring cutting-edge technology and versatile functionality, the Cyclone 2 caters to gamers across Switch, PC, Android, iOS, and Steam devices. 

The GameSir Cyclone 2 is available for $49.99/£49.99 on Amazon US / UK for the standalone model and $55.99/£55.99 for the bundle including charging dock on Amazon US / UK

They can also be purchased on the GameSir Official Website. Colour options include Shadow Black and Phantom White.

29 Oct 2024

TAITO Milestones Releases Exclusively for the Nintendo Switch On December 10th, 2024 🔫💥⚔️ @TAITO @ININ_Games @pr_hound #Retrogaming

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Excitement is building as ININ and TAITO proudly announce the release date for the third instalment of the TAITO Milestones series, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch!

Mark your calendars for December 10th, 2024! TAITO Milestones 3 will be available both physically and digitally, reviving ten beloved TAITO games from the late '80s and early '90s. This collection, created in collaboration with HAMSTER Corporation, promises to bring players back to the golden era of arcade gaming.

Pre-orders for the digital edition start today, while pre-orders for the physical edition are already available. Take advantage of a 10% discount on early digital pre-orders until the official release date. Go check your Nintendo eShop for more details and secure your copy now!

Whether you're teaming up in the iconic “Bubble Bobble”, embarking on a heroic journey in the legendary Rastan series: “Rastan Saga”, “Rastan Saga II” and “Warrior Blade”, or experiencing the freshly added “Dead Connection”, TAITO Milestones 3 offers something for every retro gaming enthusiast. Notably, Dead Connection will be making its home console debut, adding a unique twist to this collection.

Prepare to relive the magic of arcade classics with TAITO Milestones 3 - a must-have for both nostalgic fans and new players alike.

28 Oct 2024

Graveyard Dude Brings Eerie Puzzle Adventuring To The NES Today 🪦 @megacatstudios #Retrogaming #IndieDev #GameDev

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Graveyard Dude
Limited to 200 copies worldwide, all proceeds to benefit the family of the game’s developer, Rani “Timekey” Baker

Just in time for Halloween, the frightening felines at Mega Cat Studios are thrilled to announce the launch of Graveyard Dude, a thrilling top-view box-pusher puzzle game for the NES. 

Join Henry the Knight, the unsuspecting cemetery guardian, who awakens to a graveyard in disarray on the fateful night the dead have risen.  

25 Oct 2024

Echoes of the Unread, Coming Soon To Kickstarter | "Turn The Page To A New Chapter Of 8-Bit NES Adventure!" 📚📖 @megacatstudios #IndieGame #RetroGaming

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The retro gaming scribe Matt Tuttle at Clever Cat Games, in partnership with Mega Cat Studios and Video Game Sage, is hard at work penning a novel new adventure for the NES with Echoes of the Unread.

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Coming to Kickstarter in Q1 2025, Echoes of the Unread turns the page to a fantastical chapter of 8-bit adventure. Step into the shoes of Rhapsody, a young girl who, after falling asleep while studying for exams, awakens to find she’s been trapped in the library by the magician Odele, who is angry and alone because her book never gets checked out from the library. The bitter magician schemes to obtain a magic quill from the library that can change her book and set her free. However, Odele’s freedom comes with a price, as doing so will trap Rhapsody within the Unread Book for all eternity!  

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