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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 13h

This week's news is negative, with 12 Psikyo shmups on Steam being delisted at the end of October, 2025. Find out more by checking my post!

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#gamenews #Psikyo #shmups #Delisting #strikers1945 #gunbird #zerogunner2 #samuraiaces

Monday’s News – Sales of Psikyo Shmups Are Ending on Steam on October 31, 2025!

This week’s news is negative, with 12 Psikyo shmups on Steam being delisted at the end of October, 2025. But at least there are other ways to purchase the games on consoles!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 3d

Today's games are more consistent with the genres represented than other weeks. The strongest showing is from horror titles. Meanwhile, platformers are also well represented.

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#freegames #freegamesonsteam #indiegames #horrorgames #platformers #horror

Friday’s Free Games! There’s Multiple Horror and Platformer Games This Week!

This Friday’s games are more consistent with the genres represented than some other weeks. The strongest showing is from multiple horror titles. Meanwhile, platformers are also well represent…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 4d

Typically action platformers don't have a compelling narrative. Yet, Rise of the Badger has a strong story, lots of gameplay styles, and takes place in the world of Firefly!

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#gamereview #GameReviews #FreeGame #freegames #ActionPlatformer #firefly #itchio

Rise of the Badger Review – A Fan-Fiction Game That Takes Place in the World of Firefly?

Typically, with action platformers one doesn’t expect a compelling narrative. Yet, Rise of the Badger has a strong story, lots of gameplay styles, and it takes place in the world of Firefly!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 5d

KUBO 1 is a hidden game on Evercade that was developed for the NES, and is essentially an overhead action-adventure game. Is it worth playing?

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#gamereview #GameReviews #nintendoentertainmentsystem #nes #FreeGame #actionadventure #topdown #kidfriendly

KUBO 1 Review – A Hidden NES Game on the Evercade, but Is It Worth Playing?

KUBO 1 is a hidden game on Evercade hardware. It was originally developed for the NES, and is essentially an overhead action-adventure game. Is it worth playing?

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 6d

Today's bundle deals include a lot of indie releases, classic Bethesda games, and strategic war titles!

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#GameDeals #gamebundles #indiegames #bethesda #quake #wolfenstein #fallout #strategygames #wargames

Tuesday’s Deals – Lots of Indie Games, Bethesda Legends, and Strategic War Battles!

Today’s bundle deals include a lot of indie releases, classic Bethesda games, and strategic war titles!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 7d

Today's news has info on Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX on Nintendo Switch 1. System Shock 2, and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2: The Newcomers.

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#gamenews #squareenix #jrpgs #finalfantasy #FinalFantasyVII #FinalFantasyIX #systemshock2 #fatalfury #fightinggames

Monday’s News – Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX On Switch 1 (Again), System Shock 2, and Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 The Newcomers!

Today’s news may not be the most exciting, but it still has some quality games mentioned! These include Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX on Nintendo Switch 1. System Shock 2, and Real Bout Fat…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 10d

This week's free games are filled with good showings by a variety of genres! These include platformers, FPS titles, visual novels, and more!

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#FreeGames #freegamesonsteam #indiegames #platformers #3dplatformers #fps #fpsgames #visualnovel #visualnovels

Friday’s Free Games! Lots of Platformers, Along With FPS Titles, Visual Novels, and More!

This week’s free games are filled with good showings by a variety of genres! These include multiple platformers, FPS titles, visual novels, and more!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 12d

When playing titles closer to in order of release, one may play games that you’re not very excited about. Galaxian was one such game for me.

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#gamereview #GameReviews #nintendoentertainmentsystem #famcom #spaceship #shooter #ArcadeStyle #bandainamco

Galaxian Review – This Early Famicom/NES Shooter Is Better Than Expected!

Sometimes when playing titles closer to in order of release, one may play games that you’re not very excited about. Galaxian from Bandai Namco was one such game for me.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 13d

Today, we have six bundles to consider! Topics include stories from Latin America, a charity bundle from GreenMan Gaming, and more! There's also the titles for October's Prime Gaming.

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #WarhammerGames #primegaming

Tuesday’s Deals – Six Bundle Offers, and Prime Gaming’s Titles for October!

Today, we have six bundles to consider! Topics include stories from Latin America, a charity bundle from GreenMan Gaming, indie legends, Warhammer, platinum titles, and close combat! There’s …

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 14d

Some gamers may want to play more classic titles on the Nintendo Switch 2, or perhaps some remasters and remakes. This guide lists the retro video games available for the system, or coming soon.

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#NintendoSwitch2 #retrogames #retrogaming #gamelist

What Retro Video Games Are on the Nintendo Switch 2?

While the Nintendo Switch 2 has a number of new titles to play, some gamers may want to play more classic titles on it, or perhaps some remasters and remakes. This guide lists the retro video games…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 16d

Here's my Buyer's Guide for the Steam Autumn Sale 2025! To help readers decide what to buy, I'm showcasing a lot of the high quality deals available for retro and retro-inspired titles!

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#gamedeals #GameDiscount #SteamSale #STEAM #buyersguide #steamgames

Steam Autumn Sale 2025 Recommendations – Great Retro Gaming Buyer’s Guide!

Last week, Valve began their Steam Autumn Sale for 2025. To help readers decide what to buy, I’m showcasing a lot of the high quality deals currently available for retro and retro-inspired ti…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 17d

Surprisingly, there isn’t consistenty in genre for this week. However, there are a couple of rhythm games, some action roguelikes, and a text-based RPG where you are a wrestler!

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#FreeGames #indiegames #freegamesonsteam #rhythmgame #actionroguelike

Friday’s Free Games! Another Week of Free Titles To Try Out!

Happy Friday! Surprisingly, there isn’t consistent in the genres for the games this week. However, there are a couple of rhythm games, some action roguelikes, and a text-based RPG where you play as…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 19d

Side scrolling shooter influenced by Galaga. With wave-based levels and impressive animation and sound effects. The first game I’ve played for the PICO-8!

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#gamereview #spaceship #shooter #pico8 #shmup #ArcadeStyle #itchio #sidescroller #sidescrolling

Galactic Wars Review – What if Galaga Was Side View, and Developed for the PICO-8?

This is a side scrolling shooter influenced by Namco’s Galaga. It features a wave-based level structure and impressive animation and sound effects. It’s the first game I’ve played for the PICO-8!…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 20d

What an odd assortment! There's indie titles, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (yay!), being a lone survivor, and a Supreme Collection Bundle!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #ratshaker #CapcomFightingCollection2 #forager #DeadIsland2 #metalhellsinger

Tuesday’s Deals – Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Is in a Bundle for the First Time!

The bundle deals for this week include an odd assortment of indie titles (many of which involve chess), another Capcom bundle offer, one related to surviving on your own, and finally a Supreme Coll…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 21d

Today's news has two more volumes in the ACA Neo Geo Selection series, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and the City Hunter PC Engine game.

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#gamenews #neogeo #fatalfury #kingoffighters #metalslug #Megaman #megamanstarforce #cityhunter #pcengine

Monday News – Two More Neo Geo Selection Volumes, Mega Man Star Force, and City Hunter!

Today’s news has two more volumes in the ACA Neo Geo Selection series, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and a Revival Edition of the City Hunter PC Engine game.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 24d

This week one of the big things I noticed was the significant number of games with interesting art styles. At least 8 of them are great in this way. Check them out!

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#FreeGames #indiegames #freegamesonsteam #artstyle #actiongames #puzzleadventure #adventure

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 26d

My last Atari review was for Pong, a 1970's game. One of their next big releases was Breakout, another ball and paddle game. How does it fare compared with its predecessor?

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#gamereview #breakout #arcadegames #atari2600 #atari #Atari50 #brickbreaker

Breakout Reviews – After Pong, How Was Atari’s Next Big Paddle Game? Two Versions Reviewed!

My last Atari review was for Pong, the first financially successful video game. One of their next big releases was Breakout, which is another ball and paddle game. How does it fare compared to its …

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 27d

This Tuesday there are titles for pet lovers, fans of tower defense or platformer games, and one for Max Payne and Alan Wake!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #Fruitbus #animals #TowerDefense #platformergames #metroidvania #MaxPayne #AlanWake

Tuesday’s Deals – Bundles for Pet Lovers, Tower Defense, Platformers, and Max Payne!

This Tuesday we have bundles from both Fanatical and Humble Bundle representing a variety of genres. There are titles for pet lovers, fans of tower defense or platformer games, and one for Max Payn…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 28d

Today has new trailers for two JRPGs. Plus Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake, more Evercade legacy carts, and a Bandai Namco game being delisted.

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#GameNews #gametrailer #TrailsInTheSky #finalfantasytactics #PanzerDragoonIIZwei #Evercade #delisting #bandainamco

Monday’s News – New Trailers for Two JRPGs, Panzer Dragoon II Remake Announced, and Evercade Legacy Carts!

Today’s news has links to new trailers for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Final Fantasy Tactics. Plus, Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake at TGS 2025 and Evercade legacy carts and a Bandai Namco game bein…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 29d

Volumes 9 and 10 of the ACA Neo Geo Selection Series were recently announced for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. I've updated my list of what games are in each volume!

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#neogeo #videogames #nintendoswitch #NintendoSwitch2 #fatalfury #kingoffighters #metalslug

What Games are on the Arcade Archives Neo Geo Selection Series for the Nintendo Switch?

Here’s a helpful guide of what games are on each volume of the ACA NEOGEO Selection series for the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, along with links of where to purchase them.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 19

We're back to almost 20 games being showcased! Many have unusual premises! One is an adventure game that has a jellyfish who wants to destroy the world!

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#FreeGames #indiegames #adventure #pointandclick #hackandslash #actiongames #2dgames #platformer

Friday’s Free Games! Games With Unique Premises Are the Highlight This Week!

Today we’re back to a larger assortment of titles, with almost 20 games being showcased! Many of these have unusual premises! One is an adventure game that has a jellyfish who wants to destro…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 16

This week we have four bundles to explore. Two from Fanatical and another pair from Humble Bundle. I also have an announcement about this blog (don’t worry!).

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #capcom #capcomgames

Tuesday’s Deals – Two Bundles From Fanatical and Humble Bundle, and a Site Announcement!

This week we have four bundles to explore. Two from Fanatical and another pair from Humble Bundle. I also have an announcement about this blog (don’t worry!).

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 15

Nintendo had their latest Direct last week. Scattered throughout the presentation were info on retro-related games. Here's what I found out!

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#GameNews #nintendo #nintendodirect #supermariogalaxy #FinalFantasy7Remake #DragonQuestVII #remake #Remastered

Monday’s News – Special Report on Nintendo Direct With a Focus on Retro-Related Titles!

Nintendo had their latest Direct this past Friday. Scattered throughout the presentation were info on retro-related games. I’ve compiled some of the best (or not) parts from the show in regar…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 13

My next NES review will be for Galaxian. I’ve also started playing Final Fantasy 1. Smack talk between companies was alive and well in 1987/1990 (Erdrick is the English name of The Hero in Dragon Warrior III)! I am trying to play FF1 with no weapons, armor, or magic.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 12

Today has fewer titles than normal, but the Epic Games Store is offering 3 free games, and there is a new Multiplayer Dragon Ball title on Steam!

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#freegames #indiegames #StrategyGame #GHOSTRUNNER #monumentvalley #dragonball #dragonballz #dragonballgames

Friday’s Free Games! The Battle of Polytopia, Ghostrunner II, Monument Valley II, and a Multiplayer Dragon Ball Game Are Free!

This Friday’s Free Games has significantly fewer titles to choose from than normal, but the Epic Games Store is offering three free games, and there is a new Multiplayer Dragon Ball title on …

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