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· Jun 6
Did you know an early N64 game was fully revealed, only to vanish and release on Super Famicom instead? Here's the curious tale of Cu On Pa: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/06/06/c...
Twin stick shooter Rightfully, Beary Arms offers a fun and balanced experience. Review:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/27/r...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/27/r...
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Twin stick shooter Rightfully, Beary Arms offers a fun and balanced experience. Review:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/27/r...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/27/r...
This week's new releases have plenty of bite: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/26/o...
January 26, 2026 at 10:25 AM
This week's new releases have plenty of bite: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/26/o...
As much as I'd like a Rayman Anniversary Collection with HD versions of the mainline games, I have a sinking feeling it'll simply have the PS1 versions of Rayman 1 & 2, Rayman Rush, and a few handheld games.
January 25, 2026 at 11:32 AM
As much as I'd like a Rayman Anniversary Collection with HD versions of the mainline games, I have a sinking feeling it'll simply have the PS1 versions of Rayman 1 & 2, Rayman Rush, and a few handheld games.
New horror game Ebola Village has a fine selection of off brand products.
January 24, 2026 at 7:27 PM
New horror game Ebola Village has a fine selection of off brand products.
Single screen platformer Go! Go! Mister Chickums hatches this April:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/22/s...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/22/s...
January 22, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Single screen platformer Go! Go! Mister Chickums hatches this April:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/22/s...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/22/s...
Playing Disco Simulator on Xbox, which is surprisingly polished. Not sure on how long it'll hold interest, but it is easy to get into.
January 22, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Playing Disco Simulator on Xbox, which is surprisingly polished. Not sure on how long it'll hold interest, but it is easy to get into.
A brick breaking Roguelite? It could work, and it does...for an hour. Hextreme Void review: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/21/h...
January 21, 2026 at 9:49 AM
A brick breaking Roguelite? It could work, and it does...for an hour. Hextreme Void review: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/21/h...
According to GfK's UK retail charts, someone found and purchased a new copy of Activision's 2012 3DS movie tie-in Battleship last week.
January 20, 2026 at 3:12 PM
According to GfK's UK retail charts, someone found and purchased a new copy of Activision's 2012 3DS movie tie-in Battleship last week.
Loan Shark is a neat fishing based horror with multiple endings to find, only asking for an hour of your time. Review:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/20/l...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/20/l...
January 20, 2026 at 9:24 AM
Loan Shark is a neat fishing based horror with multiple endings to find, only asking for an hour of your time. Review:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/20/l...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/20/l...
Fighting Force Collection launches digitally on 23rd Jan. Includes the two PS1 games.
January 19, 2026 at 10:16 PM
Fighting Force Collection launches digitally on 23rd Jan. Includes the two PS1 games.
Every Master System owner has a copy of The Ninja.
January 19, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Every Master System owner has a copy of The Ninja.
This week's new releases are looking sharp: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/19/o...
January 19, 2026 at 9:55 AM
This week's new releases are looking sharp: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/19/o...
Do you reckon Gubble was a hit in Japan?
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Do you reckon Gubble was a hit in Japan?
The Monty Mole Collection is due out on Xbox next week.
January 16, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The Monty Mole Collection is due out on Xbox next week.
Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 comes to Switch in February: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/15/f...
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Fighting Fantasy Classics Volume 1 comes to Switch in February: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/15/f...
The Switch and Switch 2 gain quite a few new releases this week:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/15/a...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/15/a...
January 15, 2026 at 9:07 AM
The Switch and Switch 2 gain quite a few new releases this week:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/15/a...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/15/a...
The new Retro Gamer is out tomorrow. Includes a tribute to Nick Thorpe, who sadly passed away.
Games covered include Shadow of the Colossus, Sonic 1, Last Ninja 2, Goal, Earthion, and a look at Sensible Software.
Games covered include Shadow of the Colossus, Sonic 1, Last Ninja 2, Goal, Earthion, and a look at Sensible Software.
January 14, 2026 at 5:11 PM
The new Retro Gamer is out tomorrow. Includes a tribute to Nick Thorpe, who sadly passed away.
Games covered include Shadow of the Colossus, Sonic 1, Last Ninja 2, Goal, Earthion, and a look at Sensible Software.
Games covered include Shadow of the Colossus, Sonic 1, Last Ninja 2, Goal, Earthion, and a look at Sensible Software.
A number of Ecco the Dolphin projects are underway. Details are nonexistent, however. www.eccothedolphin.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:38 PM
A number of Ecco the Dolphin projects are underway. Details are nonexistent, however. www.eccothedolphin.com
Did you know the Game Boy Color had an entry in the Chase HQ series? www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/14/t...
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Did you know the Game Boy Color had an entry in the Chase HQ series? www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/14/t...
This week's Arcade Archives re-release is 1993's Bomb Jack Twin.
January 14, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This week's Arcade Archives re-release is 1993's Bomb Jack Twin.
Two PC Engine RPGs come to Switch this week: Tenshinouta: The Angel's Verse and Tenshi no Uta: The Angel Verse II: The Fallen Angel.
January 13, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Two PC Engine RPGs come to Switch this week: Tenshinouta: The Angel's Verse and Tenshi no Uta: The Angel Verse II: The Fallen Angel.
Earnest Evans Collection is showing for release on Switch this week via Limited Run Games. Includes Earnest Evans, El Viento and Annet Returns. The CD version of EE is included too.
January 13, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Earnest Evans Collection is showing for release on Switch this week via Limited Run Games. Includes Earnest Evans, El Viento and Annet Returns. The CD version of EE is included too.
Lots of horror and simulator games are due this week, along with a couple of anticipated releases:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/12/o...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/12/o...
January 12, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Lots of horror and simulator games are due this week, along with a couple of anticipated releases:
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/12/o...
www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/12/o...
The SNES and NES are about to gain new games: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/08/n...
January 8, 2026 at 10:34 AM
The SNES and NES are about to gain new games: www.gamesasylum.com/2026/01/08/n...