Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Spectacular Sparky, a retro-inspired platformer/shooter game from developer FreakZone Games, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store. Like all the best white-gloved 1990s video-game heroes, Sparky is colorful, cheeky and adventurous, maybe even a little bit insane. A space-rabbit of unknown origin, he works as an intergalactic bount... more.

Nicalis, Inc. today announced that Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio, is now available on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store. In Critadel, players control one of three different protagonists, each with their own unique looks, default weapons and skill sets. Nox brings her Crewgun assault rifle, Ahnushu's Natura weapon creates its own ammo from ... more.

Seven years after it's original release on Steam, Crimzon Clover is back! The all new ARRANGE version adds 4 additional modes to the original "Crimzon Clover - World Ignition", which comes with an original system of multi gauge that you charge and spend freely, letting you control how you upgrade your ship.   Of course fans of the original will not be let down with a special offer for the o... more.

Indie publisher Versus Evil in partnership with Independent developer Unepic_Fran are excited to announce that their 2D stealth action game UnMetal is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and on popular PC stores: Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.  UnMetal is a 2D stealth/action game that takes place in 1972, players assume the role... more.

SNK CORPORATION proud to announce the "METAL SLUG 1st & 2nd MISSION" Double Pack is launching today, September 15th, 2021, via the Nintendo Switch’s eShop. Contains both NEOGEO POCKET COLOR versions of METAL SLUG 1st MISSION and METAL SLUG 2nd MISSION! Get onto the field and complete your mission, soldier! ■ Experience the simple-yet-deep shooting mechanics the METAL SLUG series i... more.

Nicalis, Inc. has set the official release date for Critadel, a new 2D action game from developer Pixelian Studio. The game will be released on Nintendo Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store on October 13, 2021. Critadel is a futuristic platformer/shooter/roguelike in which players run, jump and blast through the convoluted pathways and secret chambers of a giant mechanical tower. A 360°... more.

indie publisher Versus Evil in partnership with Independent developer Unepic_Fran are excited to announce that their 2D stealth action game UnMetal is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and popular PC stores Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG on September 28th. The game is also playable on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S. UnMetal is driven by a narrative that piles on the 80’s mo... more.

TAITO and ININ Games are pleased to announce the release of DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+. The new, revised Darius experience is now available physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch and Sony PlayStation 4 for Europe and North America. DariusBurst Another Chronicle EX+ is a new revision of DariusBurst AC and comes with gorgeous 3D graphics in the most compelling and challengingly awesom... more.

ININ Games has released of BEEP’s side-scrolling shoot ‘em up Cotton Reboot! releasing both digitally and physically on Sony PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Europe, Australasia and North America. Cotton is already a much revered and iconic brand appearing on many consoles and computers from  PC Engine, Neo Geo Pocket Color, right through to Playstation. Cotton Reboot! presents Pla... more.

Shmup aficionados who experienced computer gaming during the mid-to-late 1980s on the Commodore Amiga and Atari ST -- and then during the early 1990s on the Sega Genesis/Megadrive console -- should be familiar with the knuckle-whitening, blistering action of Turrican by developer Rainbow Arts. This frantic, futuristic shmup was eventually given a sequel - known plainly as Turrican II - and release... more.