The latest inductees to the Strong Museum’s Video Game Hall of Fame have been revealed, as groundbreaking mystery, controversial (at the time) survival-horror, and retro classics are being honored. Asteroids, Myst, SimCity, Ultima, and Resident Evil have been recognized for their cultural impact, and join other landmark games like Barbie …
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This year’s finalists for the Strong Museum’s Video Game Hall of Fame have been announced, highlighting another selection of influential titles. Like previous years, the nominees include games from across multiple eras, including classics like Asteroids, Elite, and Metroid. Released in 1979, Asteroids made the list for its challenging gameplay …
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The Nintendo Switch eShop will see 52 new games added to the digital storefront over the next several days, including a title that mixes volleyball with firearms. Called Hyper Gunsport, the futuristic sports game comes from the developer behind Gunhouse and the upcoming Demonschool. Two Arcade Archives titles are also …
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During the 2022 Guerrilla Collective indie game livestream, Microids unveiled Arkanoid: Eternal Battle, a modern revival of an arcade classic with a battle royale twist. This new Arkanoid includes four ways to play: a new modern take on the classic block-breaking gameplay, the original retro experiences from decades ago, four-player …
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Humble Games has announced its upcoming publishing plans for 2022 and beyond, including the company gaining the rights to the heist franchise Monaco. As part of that deal a sequel is coming, titled Monaco 2, with series creator Andy Schatz returning as the creative director. No release date has been …
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More details have come to light about the Frogger competition show that was announced earlier this year. Actor and comedian Damon Wayans Jr. (New Girl, Happy Endings) will host the Frogger TV show for Peacock with contestants competing to be named “America’s finest Frogger.” His co-host is Kyle Brandt of …
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Q*bert is one of the most beloved arcade games of all time, but up until now, it hasn’t been recreated by a home arcade company. That is changing with New Wave Toys’ 1/6 scale Q*bert machine, which recreates the original 1982 machine right down to a mini knocker coil and …
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