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November 19th, 2006 marks the official release date for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. After many fans felt disappointed by the artstyle that The Wind Waker took for the franchise, many still clamored and wanted a more realistic take on the Zelda franchise, and with that, came one of...

Sony has released an update to the PS5 home screen and set of menus that allow you to customize them (like a theme) to suit the styles and visuals of the PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 for the 30th anniversary of PlayStation. You'll be prompted to download a feature update when you next turn on your...

PlayStation is 30 years old this week, if you can believe such a thing, and so celebrations are in order. The company's just released a 'Thank You' video through its official channels, taking fans on a breakneck tour of some beloved games. Interestingly, most of the titles that show up in this...

Yesterday, as expected, Sony revealed December's monthly PS Plus Essential games. However, it went a little further than usual, also revealing some retro classics coming to PS Plus Premium a little later in the month. In this part of the PS Blog post, Sony also tells fans to look out for more...

Stop us if you've heard this one before, but an eerie confluence of events has us excited about Bloodborne again, that excellent, exclusive FromSoftware joint on PS4. Gluttons for punishment that we are, we can't help but pathetically get our hopes up. What's the worst that could happen? We've...

David Jones has confirmed that he is working on a new entry in his beloved Magic Knight series, just in time for its 40th anniversary. "2025 will bring a new Magic Knight game," he says on BlueSky. "The series stopped in 1987, and now, for the 40th anniversary of the launch of the first game...

In case you somehow didn't know, PlayStation is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. It's already marked the occasion in a number of ways, but it seems the brand's UK team is pulling out all the stops for this important milestone. Over on X, PlayStation's UK team has revealed that, for a...

If, during the late 2010s, you were pining for a new Paper Mario game, you may well have picked up Moonsprout Games' Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, a fantastic paper-themed turn-based RPG. It came to Switch half a year after its PC release (in May 2020), and has proven popular. However...

Update: A queue has now appeared on PS Direct in the US, allowing fans to try their luck at getting 30th Anniversary PS5 Slim. Join here: Original Article: If you're in the USA and missed out on the PS5 30th Anniversary console bundle, you may be in luck. Sony has provided a new window of...

Long-time readers will know this author is a huge Shenmue nut to the extent where he actually left a message inside long-awaited threequel, Shenmue 3. Now, a day after the title's fifth anniversary, an interesting development has occurred: publishing rights have been passed from Deep Silver to...

Thirty years ago, Donkey Kong Country blew our minds with its computer-generated graphics — and kicked our butts with its challenging platforming, mine-cart stages, and barrel-cannon sequences. Now it can kick them all over again with three new hacks that increase the difficulty. Challenge...

Following up on Metroid Prime was never going to be easy. Although many (this writer included) were sceptical of Retro Studios' abilities to move Metroid into the 3D, first-person realm, the team not only managed to put its own spin on an established Nintendo franchise successfully, but it also...

Classic SNES RPG EarthBound, known as Mother 2 in Japan, celebrated its 30th anniversary earlier this year — yes, really, no need to pinch yourself. But Nintendo and Hobonichi will be continuing to celebrate this seminal game later this month with a variety of promotions and merchandise in...

If you're a Blizzard fan, you may remember the Warcraft Battle Chest. Released in 1996, the big box collection included 3 CDs (containing Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, and the Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal expansion), and allowed players to purchase the lot for a...

A concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals (known as Estpolis Denki II in Japan) is indeed scheduled to take place in Japan next year. Here are the key details: 1. Date and Time: February 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Japan Standard Time 2. Venue: Ota Civic Hall Aprico...

Released in 1994 by Taito, 'Kaiser Knuckle' (also known as 'Global Champion' outside Japan) is a classic fighting game that has earned a special place in the hearts of arcade enthusiasts. The game was part of the golden era of 2D fighting games, standing alongside giants like 'Street Fighter II'...

"Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition" stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of the Worms franchise. Originally released in 1999, this turn-based artillery game has maintained a dedicated fanbase for over two decades. The Anniversary Edition, launched in 2020 to celebrate the game's...

The fan James Grice created a short Game Boy Color demake of the opening section of the original Fable game to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary. The demake covers the early part of the game where the player, as a young boy, goes around Oakvale collecting coins to buy a birthday present...

Remedy Entertainment has announced an exciting free "Anniversary Update" for Alan Wake 2 on Xbox Series X and S. This update aims to enhance the game experience for players across all platforms. Key Features of the Anniversary Update: New Game Plus Mode: Carry over weapons and upgrades to a...

The Sega Saturn is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and as part of the celebrations, Sega is reissuing the soundtrack for the cult classic action game Burning Rangers. The 2-CD set will be supervised by Naofumi Hataya, one of the game's original composers, and will include a...