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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...
I'm going to end up playing Cloverpit all weekend, aren't I?
November 21, 2025 at 9:16 AM
I'm going to end up playing Cloverpit all weekend, aren't I?
While falling short of a genre reinvention, Neon Inferno is nevertheless very good. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/21/n...
November 21, 2025 at 9:13 AM
While falling short of a genre reinvention, Neon Inferno is nevertheless very good. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/21/n...
The Xbox 360 takes the cover of the new Retro Gamer.
November 20, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The Xbox 360 takes the cover of the new Retro Gamer.
This week's new Switch releases, aiming for the stars: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/19/k...
November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
This week's new Switch releases, aiming for the stars: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/19/k...
Static Dread is another great indie horror, featuring impactful decision making and a tense atmosphere. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/18/s...
November 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Static Dread is another great indie horror, featuring impactful decision making and a tense atmosphere. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/18/s...
This week's new releases hopefully aren't full of hot air: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/17/o...
November 17, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This week's new releases hopefully aren't full of hot air: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/17/o...
Big box PC games in the charity shop today. Shame they wanted £15 each.
November 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Big box PC games in the charity shop today. Shame they wanted £15 each.
VIDEOVERSE launched on console today, influenced by gaming message boards of yore.
November 14, 2025 at 9:47 AM
VIDEOVERSE launched on console today, influenced by gaming message boards of yore.
The Evercade is set to gain five new cartridges this month:
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November 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
The Evercade is set to gain five new cartridges this month:
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/14/t...
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/14/t...
I learned of City Shrouded in Shadow yesterday. Sounds similar to Disaster Report, only with giant monsters. Shame we didn't get it in the west.
November 13, 2025 at 9:18 AM
I learned of City Shrouded in Shadow yesterday. Sounds similar to Disaster Report, only with giant monsters. Shame we didn't get it in the west.
Quite a few Switch 2 games launch this week: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/13/d...
November 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Quite a few Switch 2 games launch this week: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/13/d...
Arcade Archives Tokyo Wars is a neat little thing: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/12/a...
November 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Arcade Archives Tokyo Wars is a neat little thing: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/12/a...
Syberia Remastered brings the 2002 cult classic into the modern era, more or less. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/11/s...
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Syberia Remastered brings the 2002 cult classic into the modern era, more or less. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/11/s...
Even though a new Call of Duty is upon us, it's still a busy week for new releases: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/10/o...
November 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Even though a new Call of Duty is upon us, it's still a busy week for new releases: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/10/o...
(Hy)rule over this week's new Switch releases: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/05/h...
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
(Hy)rule over this week's new Switch releases: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/05/h...
If this doesn't have the theme tune I'll be livid.
November 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
If this doesn't have the theme tune I'll be livid.
Namco's Tokyo Wars is this week's Arcane Archives re-release.
November 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Namco's Tokyo Wars is this week's Arcane Archives re-release.
This week's new releases are coming home: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/03/o...
November 3, 2025 at 9:19 AM
This week's new releases are coming home: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/11/03/o...
Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Happy Halloween!
Resident Evil 2 turned up in surprising places:
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/31/r...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Resident Evil 2 turned up in surprising places:
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/31/r...
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/31/r...
Silver Bullet is a challenging shooting gallery arcade game that'll test your mettle. Review:
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/30/s...
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/30/s...
October 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Silver Bullet is a challenging shooting gallery arcade game that'll test your mettle. Review:
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/30/s...
www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/30/s...
Halloween 1985 is a fun arcade-style single-screen platformer, available from today for under a fiver. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/29/h...
October 29, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Halloween 1985 is a fun arcade-style single-screen platformer, available from today for under a fiver. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/29/h...
Survival horror Silly Polly Beast is both ambitious and confidently delivered. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/29/s...
October 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Survival horror Silly Polly Beast is both ambitious and confidently delivered. Review: www.gamesasylum.com/2025/10/29/s...
Milano’s Odd Job Collection, a Japanese PS1 curio from 1999, gains a western release on 9th Dec via XSEED Games. The Switch 2 version will be a free upgrade.
October 28, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Milano’s Odd Job Collection, a Japanese PS1 curio from 1999, gains a western release on 9th Dec via XSEED Games. The Switch 2 version will be a free upgrade.
City Connection are releasing the transforming mech shooter Final Formation on Switch tomorrow - a continuation of Jaleco's Formation Z series.
October 28, 2025 at 9:05 PM
City Connection are releasing the transforming mech shooter Final Formation on Switch tomorrow - a continuation of Jaleco's Formation Z series.