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Text reading "Discover Two Gems" and the characters from Mr. Driller 2 and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams, both of which are being added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Two Charming New GBA Classics Are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced it will add two more GBA classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you're a fan of cutesy platformers and puzzlers, you're in for a treat. Following on from the…

September 18, 2025 | 10:24 EDT

Artwork for Forsaken 64 (now on Nintendo Switch Online), which shows a woman with a heart tattoo on her cheek crying and the game's logo
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N64 Shooter Forsaken 64 Joins the Nintendo Switch Online Library This Week

Nintendo has revealed that another retro N64 game is coming to Nintendo Switch Online tomorrow, and if you're a fan of relatively obscure 90s shooters, you're in for a treat with this one. As…

September 3, 2025 | 08:32 EDT

The Nintendo Switch Online logo along with text stating that new features are coming to the SNES catalog
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Nintendo Switch Online SNES Classics Catalog Gets Two Brand New Features

Nintendo has announced two brand new features for its SNES Classics catalog on the Nintendo Switch Online service, and if you're a connoisseur of strategy and puzzle games, this one's for you. First…

August 27, 2025 | 08:30 EDT

The Analogue 3D complete with N64 games
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Retro N64 Console Analogue 3D Delayed Yet Again, This Time to Q4 2025

The Analogue 3D has been delayed once again, this time to the fourth quarter of 2025, although Analogue says it's almost over the finish line with the beleaguered console. In a post on its official…

August 21, 2025 | 08:26 EDT

The outline of the titular robot in Chibi-Robo!, which has joined the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube lineup
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Chibi-Robo! Joins Nintendo Switch Online GameCube Lineup

Nintendo has announced the next GameCube game to join its Switch Online library, and it's none other than much-loved mid-2000s 3D platformer Chibi-Robo!. As revealed in a new trailer, Skip Ltd and…

August 13, 2025 | 09:55 EDT

A page of Computer Entertainer, a magazine the Video Game History Foundation is preserving
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Video Game History Foundation to Preserve First Women-Owned Gaming Magazine

The Video Game History Foundation (VGHF) has announced that it's acquired the rights to Computer Entertainer, an influential video game magazine from the 1980s that may well be able to claim a number…

August 6, 2025 | 10:00 EDT

A still-life image of fruit being drawn in Mario Paint, which is now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Mario Paint Comes to Nintendo Switch Online, Joy-Con 2 Mouse Controls Supported

A brand new retro SNES gem is now available via Nintendo Switch Online in the form of Mario Paint, and if you happen to own a Switch 2, you're in luck. As revealed on social media, Mario Paint is…

July 29, 2025 | 07:04 EDT

A Game Boy Advance cartridge for Final Fantasy I + II, representing the addition of RetroAchievements to the Playback emulator. Image courtesy of RetroAchievement's Nepiki.
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RetroAchievements GB Operator Collab Lets You Earn Achievements in Classic Game Boy Games

RetroAchievements has announced a collaboration with Playback, allowing you to earn achievements for your old-school Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games. If you're not familiar with Playback, it's…

July 9, 2025 | 10:10 EDT

Two commentators in a cartoon cutscene in Backyard Baseball '01
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Backyard Baseball '01 Release Date and Returning MLB Stars Revealed

Cult classic baseball game Backyard Baseball '01 is due for a re-release next week, and according to a new report, just three of the game's original 31 licensed stars will not be returning. Per…

June 30, 2025 | 11:23 EDT

Mario about to take a special shot in Super Mario Strikers, which is coming to Switch 2
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Super Mario Strikers Is the Switch 2's First Post-Launch GameCube Game

Nintendo has revealed the first post-launch GameCube game coming to the Switch 2 as part of the Nintendo Switch Online service, and it's none other than arcade sports classic Super Mario Strikers.…

June 27, 2025 | 07:34 EDT

Key art for Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition, which shows a worm firing a bazooka with some other random objects in the frame
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Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition Gets Three More Old-School Worms Games

Team17 has released a brand new update for Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition on consoles, bringing three more retro Worms titles to the collection, as well as a new cheat code that will be…

June 26, 2025 | 09:36 EDT

Three heroes in an adventuring party in Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition
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Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition Revives a CRPG Classic Next Month

Aspyr has revealed Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition, a remastered version of the 2006 CRPG classic that comes with all-new enhancements and improvements, as well as all of the game's expansions…

June 9, 2025 | 09:29 EDT

A banner showing a Game Boy for the new Nintendo Switch Online haul
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Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Lineup Gets Four More Retro Classics

Nintendo has added four more retro Game Boy classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library, so if you like your cult classics, then you're in for a treat. Game Boy games, along with games from other…

May 23, 2025 | 10:40 EDT

Fulgore in Killer Instinct Gold, which is now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Classic Rare Fighter Killer Instinct Gold Joins Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced that Killer Instinct Gold, a classic fighting game from the Nintendo 64 days, is now available via Nintendo Switch Online's Expansion Pack service. Rare's fighter is the…

May 16, 2025 | 08:29 EDT

Dolphins leaping out of the water in Ecco the Dolphin
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Ecco the Dolphin Remasters and Brand New Game On the Way

Ecco the Dolphin creator Ed Annunziata has revealed that remasters of the first two games in the series are on the way, and that a brand new entry in the franchise is also in the works. In an…

May 6, 2025 | 08:21 EDT

Kyle Katarn in Star Wars: Dark Forces, which has joined the GOG Preservation Program
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Five Classic Star Wars Games Join GOG Preservation Program

GOG has announced that five more games have joined its Preservation Program, and since May 4th is just around the corner, it's Star Wars' turn to be recognized this time. In an announcement post,…

April 28, 2025 | 09:42 EDT

Eirika saying "I won't stop until I'm reunited with my father and brother." in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones on Nintendo Switch Online
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Classic GBA Strategy RPG Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones Joins Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has added another classic strategy RPG to Nintendo Switch Online in the form of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, and it's available to play as part of the service's Expansion Pack addon right…

April 22, 2025 | 09:03 EDT

A Sega Genesis against a black checkered background, representing the new Nintendo Switch Online games
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Streets of Rage Finally Hits Nintendo Switch Online, Plus Two More Genesis Games

Nintendo has added three more Sega Genesis games to its Nintendo Switch Online library, and one of them is one of the most celebrated beat-'em-up games of its generation. Having already brought the…

April 11, 2025 | 07:42 EDT

SHODAN in the System Shock 2 remaster
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System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster Release Date Set for June

Nightdive has announced the System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster release date, with the reworked version of the classic FPS coming to PC and consoles in summer. As revealed in a brand new…

March 21, 2025 | 09:10 EDT

A top-down shot of the Analogue 3D, which has been delayed again
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Retro N64 "Reimagining" Analogue 3D Delayed Once Again

Retro gaming specialist company Analogue has announced that its upcoming Analogue 3D, a "reimagining" of the original Nintendo 64 console, has once again been delayed. Back in October, the console…

March 18, 2025 | 12:36 EDT

Box art for Donkey Kong 94 and Mario's Picross, two new Game Boy games being added to Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Two More Game Boy Classics

Nintendo has added two more Game Boy classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you're a fan of classic puzzlers or old-school retro delights, then these games are very much for you. As…

March 7, 2025 | 08:21 EST

The Acclaim logo over a shot of Nightdive's Shadow Man Remastered
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Legendary Publisher Acclaim to Return and "Resurrect" Classic IP

Famed 90s and 2000s publisher Acclaim is to make a return to the games industry, and it seems the studio is looking to "resurrect and revitalize" some of its classic IPs. Per Gematsu, Acclaim's…

March 4, 2025 | 09:30 EST

A skater skating through an industrial park in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2, potentially representing the leak of a new remaster collection
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New Tony Hawk's Remasters Potentially Leaked by Pro Skater

Pro skater Tyshawn Jones may just have leaked the existence of a brand new collection of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater remasters, if a recent radio interview is anything to go by. Speaking to New York…

February 18, 2025 | 11:19 EST

Artwork for Bubble Ghost Remake, which includes its spooky main character and a number of other weird and wonderful monster characters
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Bubble Ghost Remake Reimagines a Retro Platforming Classic in March

Developer Nakama Game Studio and publisher SelectaPlay have announced a release date for Bubble Ghost Remake, a reimagined version of the cult classic 1987 platformer. Launching on March 27th, …

February 10, 2025 | 10:00 EST

A DJ Sim fumbling his headphones in The Sims 2
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The Sims 1 and 2 Re-Released for Franchise's 25th Anniversary

EA has shadow-dropped re-releases for The Sims 1 and 2 as part of the franchise's 25th anniversary, and you can pick both of them up right now on PC. Starting from today, The Sims Legacy Collection …

January 31, 2025 | 11:37 EST

A car drifting around a corner in Ridge Racer 64, which is now on Nintendo Switch Online
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N64 Classic Ridge Racer 64 Comes to Nintendo Switch Online

Nintendo has announced another N64 classic for Nintendo Switch Online, and this one's perfect if you're a fan of retro racing games. Today's new Switch Online addition is Ridge Racer 64, and just…

January 31, 2025 | 08:08 EST

Regina running down a hallway in Dino Crisis, which, along with its sequel, has been resurrected on GOG
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Dino Crisis 1 and 2 Brought Back to Life on PC via GOG

GOG has resurrected Capcom's dino-hunting horror classics Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, and now, the storefront wants your help in deciding what it should bring back to life next. Both Dino Crisis …

January 29, 2025 | 09:34 EST

A banner showing two SNES controllers to represent the January 2025 Nintendo Switch Online haul
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Three More Retro SNES Gems

Nintendo has added three more SNES games to its Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you like your gaming experiences a little bit more obscure, you'll almost certainly get a kick out of these.…

January 24, 2025 | 10:47 EST

The title screen for the NES version of Tetris, which is being released on Nintendo Switch Online next week
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NES Tetris Coming to Nintendo Switch Online, New Tetris the Grand Master Game Announced

Nintendo has announced another new NES addition to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and you're bound to get along with this one if you like classic old-school puzzle games. None other than the…

December 3, 2024 | 08:55 EST

A gameplay shot of ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkotron, one of the Nintendo Switch Online Genesis games added in November 2024
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Three More Classic Genesis Games

Three more classic Sega Genesis games have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online library, with two classic platformers and a military-themed run-and-gun shmup now up for grabs for subscribers. As…

November 27, 2024 | 09:56 EST

The logo for Game Boy platformer Donkey Kong Land, which is now on Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Beloved Game Boy Donkey Kong Platformer

Nintendo has added another Game Boy game to the Nintendo Switch Online roster, and if you're looking for a platformer to keep you entertained this Thanksgiving, you could do a lot worse than this one…

November 22, 2024 | 09:33 EST

The Net Yaroze and Antstream logos accompanied by artwork for the five games that have been added to the service
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Retro Streaming Platform Antstream Adds Five Net Yaroze Games to Its Lineup

Retro arcade streaming platform Antstream has announced that it has added five games from the cult classic PlayStation-era Net Yaroze initiative to its game catalog. If you're not familiar with Net…

November 12, 2024 | 09:04 EST

An orc and a human staring at one another in artwork for Warcraft 2
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Warcraft 2 Remaster Seemingly Leaked Ahead of Warcraft Anniversary Celebration

A Warcraft 2 remaster may have just been leaked ahead of a major celebration for the franchise's 30th anniversary, which is due to take place next week. As spotted by Redditor Neggy5, a new listing…

November 6, 2024 | 11:50 EST

The roster of characters for Virtua Fighter 5
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Sega Is Officially Working on a New Virtua Fighter Game

Sega has officially announced that a new Virtua Fighter game is in the works as part of the company's drive to revive some of its classic franchises. Speaking to VGC, Sega transmedia head Justin…

November 6, 2024 | 11:08 EST

A monochrome interior in Lucas Pope's new game Moida Mansion
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Lucas Pope Surprise-Releases LCD Throwback Game Moida Mansion

Legendary indie developer Lucas Pope has released Moida Mansion, a brand new game inspired by Tiger Electronics handhelds and Game & Watch that you can play right now on PC. Pope is perhaps best…

November 1, 2024 | 08:31 EDT

Gameplay screenshots of Shadow Man and Turok 2: Seeds of Evil, both of which have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online catalog
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Nintendo Switch Online Adds Two Spooky N64 Classics for Halloween

Nintendo has added two new N64 classics to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you're in the mood for some spooky gaming this Halloween season, then you're in luck. These games are being…

October 29, 2024 | 07:45 EDT

A giant Jinjo with a crown in Banjo-Tooie, which is coming to Nintendo Switch Online next week
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Beloved Rare 3D Platformer Banjo-Tooie Comes to Nintendo Switch Online Next Week

Nintendo has announced another Nintendo 64 addition to the Nintendo Switch Online library, and if you're a fan of classic Rare 3D platformers, then you're going to love this one. Per Nintendo itself…

October 18, 2024 | 08:27 EDT

Yugi smiling in an episode of Yu-Gi-Oh!, representing the release date of Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection being announced
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection PC and Switch Release Date Revealed

Konami has revealed the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection release date, as well as three more games that will be included as part of the retro card-battler collection. In a notice on its official…

October 17, 2024 | 11:07 EDT

The Analogue 3D, an N64 FPGA machine, with a Banjo-Kazooie cartridge in its slot and several other cartridges beside it
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Nintendo 64 "Reimagining" Analogue 3D Delayed to 2025, First Look Revealed

The Analogue 3D, a machine that aims to replicate N64 hardware without the need for emulation, has been delayed to 2025, but creator Analogue has also released the first images of the machine.…

October 16, 2024 | 11:40 EDT

Lara striking an action pose in Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered
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Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered Announced for February

Crystal Dynamics and porting studio Aspyr have announced Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered, a collection of remasters of classic Tomb Raider games that's set to release in February. In a post on the…

October 11, 2024 | 09:32 EDT

A close-up of Darth Maul in Aspyr's Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles remaster
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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Being Revived Courtesy of Aspyr

Aspyr has announced a remaster of Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles, a classic side-scrolling action game from the PlayStation era. Per a press release, the remaster will give the original…

October 10, 2024 | 09:57 EDT

Jill facing off against two zombies on the stairs in the original Resident Evil 3
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Resident Evil 3 Classic Gets GOG Re-Release This Week

GOG has announced that a re-released version of classic survival horror game Resident Evil 3: Nemesis will be available on the platform in just a couple of days. Launching on September 25th - that's…

September 23, 2024 | 08:33 EDT

Box art for the four SNES games added to Nintendo Switch Online today
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Nintendo Switch Online September 2024 SNES Haul Announced

Four more SNES games have been added to Nintendo Switch Online, and unlike Game Boy Advance or N64 games, you're not going to need an Expansion Pack addon to enjoy these. The first game to be added…

September 18, 2024 | 10:21 EDT

Croc looking cute alongside a little Gobbo in artwork for Croc: Legend of the Gobbos
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Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remaster Announced Alongside Developer Revival

British studio Argonaut has announced a Croc: Legend of the Gobbos remaster, and as you might imagine given that it's making an announcement, Argonaut itself is being revived as well. Describing…

August 28, 2024 | 10:32 EDT

Characters walking through a rank of sphinxes in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
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Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Changes Unfortunate Town Name

Square Enix will change the name of a town that's become rather unfortunate thanks to current events in the upcoming Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, it has emerged. Per a message on the Square Enix X (…

August 21, 2024 | 09:07 EDT

The Atari 7800+ retro console, flanked by a brand-new game and a wireless controller
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Atari 7800+ Retro Console Faithfully Recreates a Classic This Winter

Atari and Plaion have announced the Atari 7800+, a faithful recreation of the classic 1986 Atari 7800. It's set to launch around the world this winter and will be compatible with original 7800…

August 20, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

The Resident Evil 2 logo next to a monstrous humanoid creature peering around an invisible doorway
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Original Resident Evil 2 Comes to GOG Next Week

GOG has announced that the original Resident Evil 2 will soon be available on its platform in all its pixelated, blocky glory, so get ready to revisit Raccoon City as it was in the late 90s. Per a…

August 19, 2024 | 09:15 EDT

A Pelipper flying out of a house that is also shaped like a Pelipper in Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team, which is coming to Nintendo Switch Online
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Nintendo Switch Online Gets Much-Loved Pokemon Game Next Week

Nintendo has announced that beloved dungeon-crawler Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online next week. Naturally, just like any other Game Boy Advance…

August 2, 2024 | 10:51 EDT