There are a ridiculous number of obscure old shmups out there. Some of them, like Recca or Crisis Force are absolute masterpieces. They feature parallax scrolling, complex bullet patterns, the works.

On the latest episode of the Cinemassacre podcast, it was announced that a new AVGN Game is in the works from Mega Cat Studios. This is a throwback NES-style game that will actually be playable on an ...

WayForward has a announced that a new Shantae beach theme will be available for 3DS in NA and Eu regions this week. It will include panoramic view, music and voices. Check out the announcement tweet ...

Darius is one of the most beloved shoot ‘em up series of all time, and demand is always high for ports and conversions. Taito previously released Darius Cozmic Collection Arcade and Darius Cozmic ...

The Way of Kings is one of the best fantasy books that I have ever read. Actually, it is probably one of the best books I have ever read period, and I don’t say that lightly either. As a former ...

QUByte has been bringing classics to modern systems recently, with games like The Humans and The Immortal, and while those are well-done collections of retro games, QUByte and Piko Interactive have ...

When I was younger, I grew up watching anime, and I loved( and still do). Animes that had mechas on them, and I loved watching Mazinger Z ( the original anime) and seeing Koji Kabuto pilot Mazinger ...

There is plenty of manga out there that cover the subjects of growing up, love, and moving forward. There are few however, that are able to incorporate all three together into a story that keeps it’s ...

– We’re happy to announce that Xbox fans can finally get their hands on Yakuza Kiwami 2, a remake of the original Yakuza 2 coming to Xbox One and Windows 10 and through Xbox Game Pass on July 30, 2020 ...

Everyone’s heard of Cuphead. Whether you love it or loathe it, you’ve probably seen it rear its 1930’s style mug somewhere, as it proved to be insanely popular upon its release in 2017. I somehow ...

The Castlevania series is one of the most acclaimed in gaming, but Rondo of Blood was one game in the series that fans in the west didn’t get to play for years. The game was darker than the previous ...

The World of Mana series from Square Enix is a beloved RPG series, with entries like Secret of Mana and Trials of Mana holding a special place in the hearts of gamers. The fourth game in the series is ...