Retro

Since the birth of the first PlayStation in 1994, Sony has launched five generations of home consoles, allowing 3D games to evolve from rudimentary polygons to realistic ray-tracing graphics, while online battles and digital downloads have also become mainstream. However, behind all the technological leaps, there is one small detail that does not seem to have been greatly improved – boot speed.

Capcom announced that the 2002 PS2 classic action game “Onimusha 2” will launch a high-definition remastered version on PS4, XBOX ONE, Nintendo NS and Steam, and is expected to be released in 2025. As the second work in the series, “Onimusha 2” not only expands the world view of the game, but also adds a richer character interaction and combat system, making it the most in-depth work in the “Onimusha” series!

Stephane Picq’s music career began in 1987, and his long-term collaborations with ERE Informatique/Exxos and Cryo Interactive have resulted in many memorable game soundtracks. He is best known for his score to the 1992 Cryo version of Dune, an adaptation of Frank Herbert’s science fiction novel Dune and inspired by David Lynch’s 1984 film version.

If you are a fan of the Dreamcast RPG masterpiece “Skies of Arcadia”, then you should know that this game was not technically perfect at the time. Whether it is the NTSC-U version, the PAL version or the later GameCube version, each version has its own problems, making it difficult for players to find the “most perfect” way to play.

Remember Paprium? This side-scrolling fighting game developed by WaterMelon and originally planned to launch on Mega Drive/Genesis started pre-ordering in 2017. However, it has been delayed and has become one of the most notorious disasters in the retro gaming circle. Were you a victim that year?

“Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition” will be launched on PlayStation 5 this spring, and a new DLC expansion pack will be launched simultaneously, bringing new civilizations and new content. All players, whether on PC, Xbox or PS5, can play together! This global classic real-time strategy game was first launched on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) in November 2019, and then launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in January 2023. Now it is finally coming to the PlayStation platform, which is undoubtedly a great news for console players!

“Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater” had not yet officially announced a release date, but a PlayStation Store trailer leaked in advance, directly revealing the news that the game will be released on August 28. This modern remastered version of “Metal Gear Solid 3” not only greatly improves the graphics, but also carries out in-depth upgrades in terms of gameplay, operation, battle damage system, etc. Although KONAMI claims to be “loyal to the original”, in fact there have been many changes from the PS2 version. What are the differences? Let’s take a look!

Speaking of classic games from the Famicom (FC) era, many players may first think of Nintendo’s “Super Mario” series, or KONAMI’s “Contra”, “Castlevania”, “Red Fortress” and other classics. However, there is a game that is very familiar to Asian players, but it has never been officially retailed on the NES platform in the United States, causing many American players to miss the opportunity to experience it – it is the side-scrolling adventure game “The Goonies” launched by KONAMI in 1986.

Remember Gex, the gecko who was full of bad jokes and 90s TV memes? Limited Run Games’ “Gex Trilogy” is finally available on Steam, which means this collection of classic 3D platform action games is about to officially debut!

Remember the original Mega Drive horizontal shooter “ZPF”? The development teams Mega Cat Studios and ZPF Team have just released the latest plot trailer and announced that the game’s shipping date for Kickstarter backers and pre-order players will be advanced from Q1 2025 to May this year! These days, there are actually games that are released “early”. This is a miracle in the gaming industry!