HAZELNUT BASTILLE - If you loved Zelda then you'll love this upcoming game by Aloft!

Welcome to ' HAZELNUT BASTILLE ' developed by Aloft. A charming and colourful action adventure RPG, that mixes it up with Zelda and other such amazing games found on consoles such as the SNES and even the Sega Megadrive. It features a beautiful world to explore with all the secrets and mysteries you'd expect coupled with a fast paced action oriented combat system that is sure to excite any Zelda fan!

The Messenger - A great NES inspired game is coming 30th August!

We've recently come across a great looking game via our twitter page that is sure to excite many who've ever had a NES or played the classic game of Ninja Gaiden. Titled as 'The Messenger', with development by Sabotage and published by Delover Digital, comes a brand new retro-tastic experience as a classic action platformer unravling into an expansive time-traveling adventure full of thrills, surprises, and humor.

Black Paradox - A Retro Inspired Side Scrolling Shooter Available July 27th with Demo Downloads

Black Paradox is a fast paced rogue-like shoot 'em up game with amazing pixel art and a Synth-Wave soundtrack by Fantastico Studio. The game will be released on Steam July 27th, with Xbox One, Ps4 and Nintendo Switch releases by end of September.

Demo versions are now available for Windows and MacOS (HERE)

Toki Retrollector Edition announced and coming to the Nintendo Switch

Way back in 1989 a designer by the name of Akira Sakuma released a fantastic Arcade shooter platformer game in which you controlled an enhanced Ape transformed from a Human that could shoot energy balls from his mouth defeating strange creatures and finally defeat an evil Wizard.  It was a really good game that had a number of ports such as the NES, Sega Mega Drive, Atari Lynx, Atari ST, Amiga and Commodore 64. So you'll be pleased to know Microids will be bringing the remixed edition to the Nintendo Switch November 22nd 2018!

Saboteur 1 & 2 - HOT NEWS as Clive Townsend's classic game series is heading to the Nintendo Switch!

As if the news from GamesinBits regarding the upcoming Saboteur 3 couldn't get any better, as just moments ago we have been told not only is Saboteur coming to the Nintendo Switch, but so is the sequel Saboteur 2 and of course the recently announced Saboteur 3. Both the first and second game in the series were some of the best action adventure games I have ever played growing up on an 8bit system, and designed by Townsend and released by Durell Software in the late 80's

GRIP - Rollcage inspirational racer gets an awesome new trailer

Although we have already done a big feature on Caged Element's futuristic racer of 'GRIP' which is inspired by the incredible fast paced racer of Rollcage, published by Psygnosis way back in 1999. We are here to give you the heads up over a new Cross the Line Trailer that has since been released showing not just all out destruction, but fast paced racing, a thumping soundtrack, and even Alien worlds!

Battle Princess Madelyn - New gameplay video for this Ghouls ‘n Ghosts inspired spectacular!

In 1988 Capcom released one of the finest Arcade games ever to grace the gaming scene, and that game was the incredible Ghouls 'n Ghosts, which appeared on lots of different systems. It is a game that if you haven't played it, you are seriously missing out! So as an inspiration to GNG, the developer Casual bit Games has announced that the gorgeous upcoming game of Battle Princess Madelyn has just been teased again with a new Gameplay Video!

Caveman Ninja (Joe & Mac) is coming soon to multiple systems! ( Nintendo Switch 31st May )

Way back in the 1990's many of us had the pleasure of playing the entertaining platformer ' Caveman Ninja (Joe & Mac) ', which was played as either the original on the Arcades or as many of the ports on the Super NES, Genesis, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Amiga, and PC. Well if you remember this fun game, you'll be pleased to know not only is it coming to the Nintendo Switch as of 31st May, but it's also coming soon to the Playstation 4, XBox One, and Steam thanks to Flying Tiger Entertainment.

Fox n Forests - A gorgeous retro inspired platformer has launched!

If you remember growing up playing 16bit platformers either on the SNES or Sega Megadrive such as Mickey Mouse or even Ghouls 'n Ghosts, then this news will delight even the hardiest of retro gamers. As 'Fox n Forests' developed by Bonus Level Entertainment, a gorgeous looking 16-bit inspired pixelated platformer, where you play as a Furry that can loot, upgrade, hack and slash and even change the very seasons of the game you're playing in, has finally been launched!

Coffee Crisis from Mega Cat Studios Available Now on Steam

Coffee Crisis from Mega Cat Studios is a neo-rogue brawler that puts you in the shoes of the only baristas on Earth with enough heavy metal in their veins to fend off an alien assault. Fill your cup, hit the streets, and knock the beans out of some aliens!

ScummVM - The best way to play Adventure classics is now available for the Nintendo Switch!

If you have a great collection of DOS or Windows based classic point and click adventure games such as the incredible Simon the Sorcerer or even The Secret of Monkey Island, then the latest port of ScummVM for the Nintendo Switch is sure to excite even the greatest of Adventurers. This emulation software is a very special program which allows you to run certain classic graphical point-and-click adventure games with extra added nifty features, provided you already have the main files.

Nogalious - Multiplatform retro inspired game is aiming for a Kickstarter success

Do you want to play a retro inspired game that doesn't just have the look of a retro game but works on classic systems such as the Amstrad and MSX while also supporting through funding modern platforms such as Steam, Nintendo 3DS and the Nintendo Switch? Then look no further than Nogalious : The Chronicles; an upcoming 2D adventure platformer with 5 universes created pixel by pixel, a vintage adventure inspired by the golden era of 8-bit video games that is aiming for a Kickstarter success!

Sonic Mania - Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are back in this glorious platformer!

Someone hold me back as I'm just too excited for this, as Christian Whitehead , Headcannon , PagodaWest Games with publishing by SEGA, have finally released the most wanted of platformers 'Sonic Mania' on Steam. Yes indeed! Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles are back in an all new platforming adventure with all the rings you could possibly want as this game features unique bosses, rolling 2D landscapes, classic gameplay fun (just like the original), and yes even Mr Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik himself

Necrocosmos - 16-bit style action puzzler looks for kickstarter funding

Necrocosmos is a pretty, 8/16-bit inspired and styled bullet hell shooter/run'n'gun/puzzle'em up space metroidvania style adventure. Yeah that's right, Andromeda Project aims to fuse all these styles into one grand homage to the golden era of gaming, and from the looks of it, they have a good chance to pull it off!

Sonic Mania - New gameplay trailer with an announced August release

SEGA has released a new trailer for Sonic Mania, giving us a sneak peek at many of the new areas in the latest Sonic game developed by SEGA, Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, and PagodaWest Games. Furthermore this new footage also shows us animated drawings including the latest announced release of August 2017. Sonic Mania will feature new zones and remixed classic levels from past Sonic games, and will offer three playable characters (Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles).

Battle Princess Madelyn - A lady version of Ghouls ‘n Ghosts? I need this!

In 1988 Capcom released one of the finest Arcade games ever to grace the gaming scene, and that game was the incredible Ghouls 'n Ghosts, which appeared on lots of different systems. It is a game that if you haven't played it, you are seriously missing out! So as an inspiration to GNG, the developer Casual bit Games has now launched the Steam Greenlight campaign for 'Battle Princess Madelyn', which aims to have the brilliance of that classic, but with great pixel art, a beautiful movie quality sound track, and much more including a female main character!