Classic
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Xbox announced earlier in 2026 that it was bringing some of its classic Xbox games to PC in a new Xbox Compatibility program, although it initially only launched four games in that announcement. Files have been found on the Microsoft Store backend, suggesting that a few Xbox classics could soon be available on PC. The post 17 Classic XBOX Games Could be Coming to PC appeared first on Insider Gaming . Xbox announced earlier in 2026 that it was bringing some of its classic Xbox games to PC in a new Xbox Compatibility program, although it initially only launched four games in that announcement. Now, as part of Xbox's 25-year anniversary celebration, Microsoft has announced that it will be releasing 21 additional classic Xbox games on PC.
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Support us as an independent publisher by tipping , joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK ! 🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping , joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK ! When I think of 'classic PS2 games', I think about Shadow of the Colossus and ICO. They're seminal games and impressive ones at
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Retrodnagames has coded the entire game from the ground up using AsmOne assembly language, painstakingly rebuilding all 32 stages, Well, here's a Sunday surprise! As Retrodnagames has released a fan-made port of Capcom’s legendary 1984 arcade shooter 1942! This impressive homebrew project brings the classic vertical shoot-'em-up to the Commodore Amiga with an uncompromising, old-school ethos. Retrodnagames has coded the entire game from the ground up using AsmOne assembly language, painstakingly rebuilding all 32 stages,
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This news comes alongside 14 other EA classics, including the Wing Commander series, Crusader, and Theme Hospital.
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There's a lot more punch in this punchline than your usual Calvin and Hobbes comic strip
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I hadn't even figured out what to pick up or where to go yet, but I already knew what to stay away from. Later on, those same canisters turn out to be great for blowing up enemies. Right at the start, I blew myself up on a gas canister. I hadn't even figured out what to pick up or where to go yet, but I already knew what to stay away from. Later on, those same canisters turn out to be great for blowing up enemies. Before that, HYPERVIOLENT had already thrown plenty of cutscenes at me. Somewhere out in space, another disaster has hit a mining station on an asteroid.
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Faraway is the kind of unassuming design feat that I wish was more valued in an industry increasingly enamored with narrative spectacle.
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The newer owners of the Torchlight IP (XD INC) have started reviving the classic action-RPG Torchlight II, with multiple Beta upgrades to test out. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux .
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The moderators say this is about class identity, not damage, and that the server will reopen whatever Blizzard does. The Shaman Classic Discord has been shut down in protest of the changes to Shaman in WoW: Forever. The moderators say this is about class identity, not damage, and that the server will reopen whatever Blizzard does.
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After a relatively quiet few weeks for Gears of War: E-Day , The Coalition has just dropped its 20th Anniversary celebration update, reviving a classic Versus mode alongside a new limited time... Horde Siege also gets a new limited time mission. After a relatively quiet few weeks for Gears of War: E-Day , The Coalition has just dropped its 20th Anniversary celebration update, reviving a classic Versus mode alongside a new limited time mission for Horde Siege. Guardian is the Versus mode in question, which has featured in almost every Gears title since Gears of War 2 . It's no surprise,…
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Tomb Raider IV-VI: Remastered among free downloads available for PS Plus subscribers
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Nexon America has shared new details about the global launch of MapleStory Classic World, reporting that the MMORPG’s peak concurrent player count on Steam reached nearly twice its previous all-time high. Nexon America has shared new details about the global launch of MapleStory Classic World, reporting that the MMORPG’s peak concurrent player count on Steam reached nearly twice its previous all-time high. The company also announced upcoming content updates for November and December 2026, including a new region, party quests, guild features, and seasonal events.
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MapleStory Classic has been with us now for over a week and judging by today’s press release I think it’s safe to say Nexon is quite pleased with the results so far. MapleStory Classic has been with us now for over a week and judging by today’s press release I think it’s safe to say Nexon is quite pleased with the results so far. In fact the launch has gone so well that MapleStory has seen peak numbers more than double its previous peak on Steam alone. And the fun doesn’t just stop there. November will see the launch of a brand new…
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I remember the way my neck hurt when I got dropped off at the electronics section of Walmart by my parents while they shopped, and I found a demo of Dynasty Warriors 3, and I was instantly hooked. I remember the way my neck hurt when I got dropped off at the electronics section of Walmart by my parents while they shopped, and I found a demo of Dynasty Warriors 3, and I was instantly hooked. Huge flashy attacks, taking down more enemies at once than I would in a whole level in […]
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PlayStation Plus has just dropped a surprise update for a 1999 PS1 classic available in its catalog, and it’s entirely free for select members.
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This new version of the 1998 game has been remastered using Nightdive Studios' KEX Engine to produce a new edition running at 4K and 120 frames-per-second. Out on PS5 from 3rd December 2026. One of the classics that helped create an entire genre, stealth masterpiece Thief: The Dark Project is coming to PS5 in remastered form next month, from 3rd December 2026. This new version of the 1998 game has been remastered using Nightdive Studios' KEX Engine to produce a new edition running at 4K and 120 frames-per-second. It's got all the content of the… It's got all the content of the base game, the three extra missions…
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One of gaming's most influential titles, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, comes to a new platform nearly three decades after its release. One of gaming's most influential titles, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, comes to a new platform nearly three decades after its release. On average, a loose Earthbound cartridge with no box goes for close to $400. A copy of Super Mario World for the same console sells for about $17 on eBay.Most of the SNES market comes down to that difference. If an old cartridge's price made you wince recently, you saw it right. Retro games don't always fetch what they're worth, but the SNES library is a pricey exception.An emulator such as…
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As noted in a recent update , players will be able to queue up matches through Season 3 before Classic gets put “back in its box.” And while this news might not be surprising to some--it didn’t... League of Legends Classic is coming to an end. As noted in a recent update , players will be able to queue up matches through Season 3 before Classic gets put “back in its box.” And while this news might not be surprising to some--it didn’t take long to notice that the majority of League’s playerbase either quickly decided that the modern modes were more appealing or outright ignored Classic… Most studios hiring a “Head of AI” are trying to fill four different jobs at once.
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Essentially, it's an RPG blending retro visuals and the fantasy RPG genre to create a difficult adventure based around combat… There are far too many promising indie games releasing every week to keep up, but this one, Queen's Domain, has really caught my eye. It releases onto PS5 today for £15.99 / $19.99, and it's inspired by King's Field, the series FromSoftware made before Demon's Souls. Essentially, it's an RPG blending retro visuals and the fantasy RPG genre to create a difficult adventure based around combat…
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Playground Games' Fable reboot will be a purely single-player game, ditching an important part of what made the originals so great.
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Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty was a very influential RTS that is owned by at least four different companies A tangled web of rights holders means a re-release would be complicated "The situation is a good example of how bad it can get" A tangled web of rights holders means a re-release would be complicated Dune 2: The Building of a Dynasty was a very influential RTS that is owned by at least four different companies
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One of the most underrated early 3D platformers is getting a new physical release next year, and fans couldn't be more excited about Croc's return.
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Welcome to Retro Recap , a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content from the past week in one place. Welcome to Retro Recap , a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content from the past week in one place. Read the full article on timeextension.com
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became the first theatrically released live-action feature adaptation of a video game, the practice of bringing gaming icons to the big screen has only brought about failure after failure. For decades, video game movies have had a reputation for being bad. Ever since 1993’s Super Mario Bros. became the first theatrically released live-action feature adaptation of a video game, the practice of bringing gaming icons to the big screen has only brought about failure after failure. However, change came from an odd source: Disney. Framed is a daily guessing game that challenges players to identify movies from just a single frame. With approximately 500,000 feature-length movies in existence, determining today’s answer to...
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Zombies: Replanted is bringing a familiar face back to Xbox Game Pass, giving subscribers another chance to defend their lawns from the undead without purchasing the remaster outright. Image courtesy of Microsoft Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted is bringing a familiar face back to Xbox Game Pass, giving subscribers another chance to defend their lawns from the undead without purchasing the remaster outright. Xbox Game Pass highlighted the game through its official social media account, confirming that the beloved tower defense series’ latest release is now available through […]
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On Halloween, film fans dig out their favorite horror movies, and classics like the Universal Monsters series, The Exorcist, the teenager-hunting misadventures of Messrs. On Halloween, film fans dig out their favorite horror movies, and classics like the Universal Monsters series, The Exorcist, the teenager-hunting misadventures of Messrs. Krueger and Voorhees, and, of course, John Carpenter’s Halloween haunt TVs and some of the cooler movie theaters all over the world. But this year, one beloved genre entry is celebrating its […] The post Why The Evil Dead… Decades after it launched for the Nintendo 64, racing fans love to revisit the great times they had playing 'Wave Race 64'. It's still a lot of fun!
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You could make a completely new character in terms of looks, experiment with different classes, or try out a different combat style. RPGs from the 1990s were some of the most pivotal games in history. Here are 10 classic 1990s RPGs that are so good they don't need a remake. The 1990s were an iconic era for video games, but not every classic holds up by today's standards. Character customization is one of the biggest reasons RPGs are replayable. You could make a completely new character in terms of looks, experiment with different classes, or try out a different combat style. Having the freedom to shape your playthrough is the best part about the best RPGs.
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Interested parties can pre-register now and secure a discounted introductory purchase price, $2.99 USD when last we checked. ZeptoLab announced this week that Cut the Rope Remastered, a new reworked premium version of the classic puzzle game, will launch on Android and iOS on December 3, 2026. Interested parties can pre-register now and secure a discounted introductory purchase price, $2.99 USD when last we checked. The new reworked version brings back popular OG Cut the Rope levels alongside a new feature that…
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There are far too many promising indie games releasing every week to keep up, but this one, Queen's Domain , has really caught my eye. Out now for $20 on PS5. There are far too many promising indie games releasing every week to keep up, but this one, Queen's Domain , has really caught my eye. It releases onto PS5 today for £15.99 / $19.99, and it's inspired by King's Field , the series FromSoftware made before Demon's Souls . Essentially, it's an RPG blending retro visuals and the fantasy RPG genre to create a difficult…
