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11 Missing C64 Games Turn Up in Disk Collections
NEWSCommodore

11 Missing C64 Games Turn Up in Disk Collections

Nicol Walder has uncovered 11 Commodore 64 titles, including three missing Orbyte Software games, several catalogue entries and the BASIC puzzler Watris.

⏱ 2 min read
Retro Re-Release Roundup: Xevious 3D/G, Shatterhand and SiN
NEWSPlayStation

Retro Re-Release Roundup: Xevious 3D/G, Shatterhand and SiN

This week’s retro reissues bring back Namco’s polygonal Xevious 3D/G, NES action classic Shatterhand and the PC shooter SiN in a new remaster. Karate Champ also joins the Arcade Archives 2 lineup.

⏱ 5 min read
Retro Re-Release Roundup: October 1, 2026
NEWSNintendo

Retro Re-Release Roundup: October 1, 2026

This week brings Taito arcade classics, a Famicom favorite and an MSX cat puzzler, alongside remastered Musou action and a Cave shooter double-pack. Plus, a Star Fox update and a deadline for Ace Combat Zero.

⏱ 9 min read
Retro Re-Release Roundup: October 8, 2026
NEWSNintendo

Retro Re-Release Roundup: October 8, 2026

This week brings arcade and console classics, PC game remasters, and a flood of Kingdom Hearts ports. Here’s what’s new, what’s included, and which releases are worth a closer look.

⏱ 12 min read

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