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Robosen unveils an Auto-Converting Megatron Transformer

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Following on from the auto-converting Optimus Prime and Grimlock robots comes the first Decepticon Transformer to enter the series. The Megatron Flagship Edition is a tribute to the 40th anniversary of Transformers and is even voiced by Frank Welker. As well as auto-converting from robot to tank and back (sadly not to his original gun form), the 20-inch tall model is fully controllable by a mobile app, and features two
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A Handheld History 88-95: Second book finally arriving this June

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The coffee-table book A Handheld History was successfully kickstarted back in 2022, and the second book was due to be released in the second half of last year. A Handheld History 88-95 has seen some delays, however, a release is finally nearly upon us - June 2024. Whilst the first book covered four decades of handhelds over 270 pages, the new book promises to delve deeper into the pivotal 1988-1995 eight-year era, with 360-400
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Toaplan Arcade Shmup Collection 4 is out now!

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Completing the release of all Toaplan shmups, Bitwave Games has released Toaplan Arcade Shoot 'Em Up Collection Vol. 4 on the PC. The new collection includes authentic ports of arcade history’s top titles, updated with modern features and quality-of-life extras, including leaderboards, minimal input lag, and Mirror Mode. Volume 4 includes the titles: Truxton II, Dogyuun, Twin Hawk, and Grind Stormer. You can currently buy each title for £6.69 on
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Collection News Nintendo

Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 is getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch

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Limited Run Games has announced a brand-new physical collection of Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 on the Nintendo Switch. Developed by Frontier Developments, the "Complete Edition" comes complete with two expansion packs on physical media. Due to ship in July, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition will set you back $39.99 plus shipping. Pre-orders are currently open on the Limited Run Games website and close on April 28.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Transformer Turtles are a thing

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Following successful crossovers between Megatron and Frankenstein and of course, Soundwave and Zartan, comes a brand new crossover between Transformers and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Yes - the heroes in a half-shell are becoming robotic Autobots! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles X Transformers crossover comes way of the 'Party Wallop' pack, which features a 7-inch figurine that transforms into the Party Wagon, along with four swappable heads and a
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Collection News Sony

The Last Of Us – Tenth Anniversary Vinyl OST

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To celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of The Last of Us, a brand new vinyl box set is being released featuring music from the series. The box set will comprise of four coloured vinyl records and will contain music from both The Last of Us and its sequel. Argentinian composer and two-time Academy Awards-winner Gustavo Santaolalla created the music for the video game and the franchise. Santaolalla created an intimate, guitar-driven
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Broken Sword: Reforged: Collector’s Edition – exclusive to Kickstarter

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The multi-award-winning point-and-click adventure Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars is being substantially enhanced and repainted in 4K as a brand-new Reforged edition for modern consoles. To celebrate this, they are creating a fabulous Collector’s Edition box in English, German and French - and it's exclusive to Kickstarter. The set will include a physical version of the game on PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, or PC, which will be
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Top Racer Collection Review – Rewind to the 90s

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Originally released by Gremlin Graphics on the SNES way back in 1992, the classic Top Gear franchise - also known as Top Racer - was a popular arcade-style racer with fast action and tight controls. Spawning two SNES sequels - Top Racer 2 from 1993 and Top Racer 3000 in 1995, this collection re-releases the trilogy for modern systems and includes an all-new bonus title, Top Racer Crossroads. All four
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8-bit Collection News ZX Spectrum

Hewson’s Helpline for the ZX Spectrum – New book on Kickstarter

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ZX Spectrum fans of the 80s and 90s will be familiar with the fantastic speccy games magazines of the era. One of which, Sinclair User, ran for eleven years and included the column "Hewson's Helpline", written by Andrew Hewson and later rebranded as "How The Hell…" These columns are now being carefully curated and collected into a new book to deliver tips & tricks for coders old and new, and
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gleylancer and Gynoug: Classic Shmups Pack
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Gleylancer and Gynoug: Classic Shmups Pack out now

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Gleylancer and Gynoug: Classic Shmups Pack, a new double-pack release from publisher Ratalaika Games, is out today on Switch, Xbox and PlayStation. Both were originally released in 1992 for the Mega Drive and now include improved modes available with accessibility features and modern controls. Both titles were developed by NCS Corporation and are still regarded as quality shooters for the Mega Drive. They play differently, however, with Gleylancer focused more
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