Twin Breaker is coming to PC, Switch, and Xbox One

The arcade-style brick-breaking game Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on September 23. The game draws inspiration from classics like Breakout and Arkanoid. It comes from indie developer Lillymo Games. Eastasiasoft is publishing the game in North America. It was previously released on PS4 and PlayStation … Read more

Street Power Soccer hits the streets today

The new arcade-style sports game Street Power Soccer is available now on PC via Steam, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Street Power Soccer combines “creative style with high-energy action” for an “over-the-top soccer and arcade” experience. The game has six distinct modes with customizable options to style your team to your liking. A recent trailer showcased … Read more

WWE 2K Battlegrounds release date, game modes, partial roster announced

2K Games today announced the release date for the arcade-style brawler WWE 2K Battlegrounds. WWE 2K Battlegrounds piledrives PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on September 18. The game features a roster of more than 70 WWE Superstars and Legends at launch. Additional Superstars will be released later. It is being developed by Saber Interactive. … Read more

Skimboard Hero is a fast-paced, arcade-style skimboarding game

Skimboard Hero may be the world’s first arcade-style skimboarding game. The arcade-style mobile game is out now with a new update on Android and iOS devices. According to indie developer Jakob Herlitz, the game “combines fast-paced gameplay and quick decision-making with completely seamless” movement. Players collect sand dollars, treasure chests, and powerups while avoiding obstacles. … Read more

Pity Pit Review: A pit of despair

Sitting down to write this review wasn’t very tempting. Pity Pit, the latest offering from publisher East Asia Soft, hits basically all the wrong notes. Even two sentences in, I find myself struggling with what to talk about. There is practically no story, shallow gameplay, and little reason to want to jump back in after … Read more

Super Soccer Blast kicks off soon on PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch

If you’re into arcade-style sports games, Super Soccer Blast tackles the world’s most popular sport in an arcadey, light-hearted, and accessible way.  The game has a cartoonish aesthetic with players who have a Mii-like appearance, complemented with fast-paced gameplay. It’s a break from hardcore sims. The developers say that they hope to capture the sport … Read more

Pity Pit is a new retro-inspired vertical platformer

East Asia Soft is bringing the 2D vertical platformer Pity Pit to consoles this week. In this unique spin on retro platforming, the action goes vertical instead of horizontal and down instead of up. The game has a passing resemblance to the arcade classic Dig Dug. Players take on the role of Oratio the Dwarf as he … Read more

Bubble Bobble 4 Friends announced for PS4

Inin Games and Taito announced today that Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is coming to the PlayStation 4. It will be available both as a digital and physical release. Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a single-screen platform action game released as a completely new addition to the classic Bubble Bobble series. Players control dragons Bub and … Read more

Streets of Rage 4 Review: A welcome blast from the past

Can you believe it has been 26 years since Streets of Rage 3? I was even more surprised that Streets of Rage 4 finally launched on modern-day consoles. Nobody was expecting this, but we should all be glad it’s here. Streets of Rage 4 tries not to stray from the path that made the original … Read more