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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...

The F-Zero Climax game, which was originally released for the Game Boy Advance in Japan in 2004, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. As part of the celebration, former Nintendo employee Takaya Imamura has shared a special code that can be entered in the game to unlock a commemorative course...

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Somehow, Hohokum is now 10 years old. This artsy, zen-like game released for PS3, PS4, and PS Vita back in 2014, and though it isn't everyone's cup of tea, its laid-back design and timeless art direction mean there's little else like it even today. To celebrate this milestone, Annapurna...

Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition is now available on multiple platforms including the Switch and if you're interested to know if this remaster is worth your while, you might want to read. We've gathered some of the reviews already doing the rounds online (we're working on our own at...

It's not 2022 (though try telling my brain that) so the "anniversary" part isn't wholly accurate anymore, but Atari is launching a new Expanded Edition of game compilation/retrospective Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration anyway. It adds two new timelines and nearly 40 games to the original...