Zen Studios has been on a roll with Pinball FX and the re releases of classic Williams Pinball Tables in Pinball FX, and for the Halloween season, two more have come with Elvira and the Party Monsters (1989) and Elvira: Scared Stiff (1996). Elivra, Cassandra Peterson’s beloved alter ego, the Mistress of the Dark, has long stood as a tongue-in-cheek embodiment of all things spooky and irreverent.

Guillermo del Toro is one of the greatest filmmakers when it comes to horror themes and monster films, with The Shape of Water being one of the greatest updates of Creature from the Black Lagoon, albeit without the actual IP. His work on Hellboy helped raise the profile of the comic with his amazing films and now del Toro has turned his attention to a classic tale.

Atari and Bandai Namco sent out the following  Atari, an interactive entertainment company, and leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. today launched the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition. This special edition celebrates the long-standing collaboration between two iconic brands and marks the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN's debut in arcades. Manufactured by Plaion – Atari's official partner on the Atari+ console ecosystem – the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and game cartridges are now available for $169.99 USD and comes with a PAC-MAN: Double Feature 2-in-1 cartridge and a PAC-MAN Edition of the Atari CX40+ Wireless Joystick.

Silent Hill 2 launched for PlayStation 5 and  Steam on October 8, 2024, and now is getting ready to expand. The ESRBoard has rated an Xbox Series version of the game, but no word yet on when we may see it. Having received a letter from his deceased wife, James heads to where they shared so many memories, in the hope of seeing her one more time: Silent Hill.

Sting has announced Dokapon 3-2-1 Super Collection for the Switch, with the title set to launch both physically and digitally in Japan on January 29th, 2026, but there is no word yet on a localization for this collection. Dokapon-3-2-1 Super Collection!  contains the following titles in one package: Dokapon 3-2-1: Arashi o Yobu Yuujou (1994, Super Famicom) Kessen! Dokapon Oukoku IV: Densetsu no Yuusha Tachi (1993, Super Famicom)

Guest Review by Dragon Master Danny From the moment you assume control of young Dengel, instantly and unexpectedly reborn as Death, the game Spindle makes its profound intentions clear. This is no typical pixel-art adventure; it is a striking and beautifully rendered meditation on mortality that feels vibrantly alive. What begins as a quiet day shatters when Dengel’s father vanishes and the boy finds himself tasked with a cosmic job.

Arc System Works Europe and Taito Corporation sent out the following Arc System Works Europe and Taito Corporation are pleased to announce today the opening of Steam and Nintendo Switch pre-orders for the action puzzle game BUBBLE BOBBLE Sugar Dungeons, ahead of its scheduled November 27 release. Players can pre-order the game on Steam by clicking the following link…

Bloober Team sent out the following Halloween hits different when you’re dripped out in a killer seasonal skin. Bloober Team’s latest survival horror, Cronos: The New Dawn, has officially activated Protocol: Trick or Treat. The brand-new Pumpkin Head Skin is available across all platforms starting Oct. 30 — just update your game to unlock it. Enter the world of Cronos on the spookiest night of the year with the latest free demo, or enjoy the full version of the game, now available with a 15% discount.

Square Enix sent out the following – Today SQUARE ENIX announced the launch of DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake for Nintendo Switch 2™, Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam® and Microsoft Store on Windows, marking the epic conclusion of the legendary Erdrick trilogy that began with last year's critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake…

SEGA sent out the following  Today, SEGA® launched Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage digitally for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam, featuring support for cross-play and rollback netcode, an improved training mode, and the brand-new single player World Stage mode where players will challenge powerful rivals on a solo quest to become the ultimate fighter! The game is also currently in development for Nintendo Switch 2.

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Nintendo sent out the following Ahoy! New things are en route to your island getaway, whether you're planning to arrive on these shores for the first time, or already a seasoned Island Resident. The Animal Crossing: New Horizons – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game is sailing onto the Nintendo Switch 2 system with enhanced features like higher resolution visuals, mouse controls, an in-game megaphone that uses the system's built-in microphone, online play for up to 12 players1 and CameraPlay2.

H2 Interactive Co., Ltd.' (CEO 'Junha Hur') and MOSS Co, Ltd announced today that the company will officially release the Standard and Limited Editions of the 2D shooting game 'Raiden Fighters Remix Collection,' developed by 'MOSS Co., Ltd.', on PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on February 26th, 2026. 'Raiden Fighters Remix Collection' is the ultimate edition of the legendary shooting game series 'Raiden', which has been beloved by gamers around the world for decades.

Capocom has announced that Pre-orders for Resident Evil Requiem are now available across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Steam and Epic Games Store. The game will be available in the following editions: Standard Edition ($69.99 / £64.99 / €79.99 / ¥8,990) A copy of the game (game-key card on Switch 2) Pre-order bonus: “Grace’s Costume: Apocalypse” (This content may be made available at a later date.

Guest Review By DaNoble Damonicus The Pokémon series has always balanced tradition and transformation. For decades, its core formula — catching, training, and battling creatures — has endured with only incremental tweaks. But recent years have shown a franchise in flux. There have been bright moments like Legends: Arceus and New Pokémon Snap, and also growing pains, with games struggling under the weight of aging hardware or over-ambitious ideas.

Limited Run Games announced over 25 new titles that will receive physical releases as part of its LRG 2025 showcase, including Capcom Arcade Stadium, Little Samson, Prison City and more. The full list can be seen below Aero the Acro-Bat Collection (PS5, Switch) Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit (PS5, Switch) Bad Cheese (PS5, Switch) Broken Reality (Switch) Capcom Arcade Stadium…

Screaming Villains has announced Prize Fighter: Heavyweight Edition will be coming to PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 in 2026.  Prize Fighter is a full-motion video game originally released for SEGA CD in 1993.  This is the main event, Kid! Out of of the limo, into the ring, it’s like a movie. But when the bell rings, it’s just you and him!

Screaming Villains has announced Slam City with Scottie Pippen: Respect Edition for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, and Switch, launching in 2026. Slam City with Scottie Pippen is a full-motion video game that was first released for SEGA CD, SEGA CD 32X, and MS-DOS in November 1994.   This ain’t no cartoon game. This is where real basketball is played… by real players on the street!

WayForward sent out the following Shake your hips and shoot for the stars! Independent video game studio WayForward is thrilled to share new information about two of its upcoming titles following their inclusion in Limited Run Games' LRG3 2025 video presentation earlier today: a new Shantae game and the console/PC version of shoot-'em-up/RPG Sigma Star Saga DX. Following the highly anticipated release of the previous Shantae game this past August comes the announcement that the next, all-new, seventh entry in the fan-favorite series is already under development by Shantae series director/co-creator Matt Bozon and his team.

Capcom sent out the following Today, Capcom announced Onimusha™ 2: Samurai's Destiny and Capcom Arcade® Stadium Vol. 1 are releasing in physical formats in partnership with distributor Limited Run Games.   Capcom's enhanced remaster of the acclaimed samurai action game and the nostalgia-packed collection of beloved arcade classics will both arrive physically in 2026 for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One.

Limited Run Games has announced it is working on a re-release of Little Samson for Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PC. The re-release will be out in 2026. Little Samson originally released in 1993, and was an action platformer made by Takeru and published by Taito.

Nintendo sent out the following From the haunting piano notes of its main theme to the heart-swelling orchestral finale of "Epilogue," The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has one of the most memorable and unique soundtracks in the epic adventure game series. And soon you'll be able to bring the feeling of traversing the vast fields of Hyrule with you into this world, by pre-purchasing new vinyl collections of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild soundtrack.