The Wonder Boy series is a popular collection of action-platformers that first appeared on the Sega Master System, and later on Sega Genesis. A PC-Engine port of Wonder Boy would eventually surface, but the series itself would eventually vanish into obscurity once Sega began focusing on new franchises like Sonic the Hedgehog and Streets of Rage. Thanks to developer Lasercube, the Wonder Boy ser... more.

This new video dives deep into the process of making a puzzle adventure game that’s accessible and intuitive while still feeling fun and rewarding. That’s meant designing environments and challenges to reveal information to the player through the exploration of quieter features like light, sound, perspective, and time rather than simple text prompts. These subtler traits build over the cour... more.

ROGUE TROOPER REDUX will once again bring to life the adventures of iconic 2000 AD hero Rogue Trooper, remastering his classic 2006 shooter for a new generation. With new fans in mind, independent UK developer Rebellion have released "Who is Rogue Trooper?" - a video feature detailing the blue-skinned soldier's fascinating origins and offering an exclusive glimpse at his new re... more.

Mr Shifty by tinyBuld Games is a top-down beat 'em up where the player takes on the role of would-be thief Mr. Shifty, as he uses his teleport ability to obtain a plutonium core from a thug-infested high rise building. The game is a combination of Die-Hard Arcade and Hotline Miami, as the player runs from one room to the next dodging bullets, attacking NPCs and pulling levers to solve trap-based p... more.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap launches tomorrow, April 18th, and today publisher DotEmu and developer LizardCube have released the game's final trailer.    The trailer showcases the various characters you can play as, the super awesome retro/HD feature which allows you to switch in real-time back and forth from the game's original 8-bit graphics, and the latest addition to the game - W... more.

Has-Been Heroes by developer Frozenbyte is a roguelike, lane based RPG that shares some similarities with Darkest Dungeon, a turn-based RPG that first appeared on PC back in January 2016. The player assumes the role of three 'has-been' heroes, as they escort the king's daughters to school through treacherous, enemy infested terrain. While traditional roguelikes provide a selection of characters... more.

Just wanted to share the new developer diary for RiME, the puzzle adventure game from Grey Box, Six Foot and independent developer Tequila Works. This latest video goes behind-the-scenes with Tequila Works for a look at how RiME’s vivid art, color, sound and music design shape the player’s emotional arc, creating a world that is both fantastic yet intimately familiar. In addition, RiME can ... more.

Game publisher and developer Nicalis, today announces the definitive version of the 2D action game Cave Story+, coming to Nintendo Switch on June 20th, 2017, both at retail and digitally via the Nintendo eShop. Like The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ (also developed and published by Nicalis), Cave Story+ on Nintendo Switch represents the definitive version with new challenges, gameplay options a... more.

Rising Star Games today announced that Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop is confirmed for retail box release on May 16th in North America, with a digital release set for May 18th on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. In partnership with Japanese development studio Office Create, gamers will create a myriad of sweet treats and dazzling desserts in the fun and adorable style of the beloved Cooking Mama seri... more.

Has-Been Heroes, the challenging roguelike game of strategy and action from Frozenbyte and GameTrust  is out now in the US on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One and worldwide on Steam. Priced at $19.99 USD, Has-Been Heroes is available digitally on the PlayStation Store, Xbox One Store, and Nintendo eShop. A retail version is priced the same and is available from GameStop stores. Europ... more.