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Bitmap Bureau Collection – Trio of arcade gems due in Summer 2024

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 Retro Faith0

Bitmap Bureau Collection is the latest release from developer Bitmap Burea and publisher Numskull Games. It comprises three arcade titles, Xenocrisis, Battle Axe and Final Vendetta. The physical edition will also receive a Special Edition including limited edition goodies that will be revealed at a later date. The release of Xeno Crisis as part of the collection sees the game get its first retail release. The standard edition of the

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Formula Retro Racing World Tour – Switch review

October 27, 2023October 26, 2023 Retro Faith0

As a fan of the original Formula Retro Racing on Steam, I was excited to see a sequel, titled Formula Retro Racing World Tour, arrive in March this year. Developer Repixel8 hasn't taken its foot off the gas and added new tracks, vehicles and play modes. Now it has a physical release on Switch and PlayStation thanks to publisher Numskull Games which has kindly sent a Switch copy for review.

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Formula Retro Racing – Numskull announce new physical release

July 12, 2023July 12, 2023 Retro Faith0

Due for release in October 2023, Numskull Games has announced a new physical for theupcoming Formula Retro Racing – World Tour Special Edition. The game will be made physical for PlayStation and Switch. Pre-orders will be available soon with a variety of vendors around the world. The extra features include six New Unique Tracks (on top of the games base 18 tracks), Reversed Track Variants, along with a number of

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Akka Arrh – Minter does it again with crazy shooter for Switch and PS4

June 29, 2023June 27, 2023 Retro Faith0

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Asteroids and Missile Command dropped a load of acid and then had a baby? Neither had I until I popped Numskull Games cart of Akka Arrh into my Switch this week but I now know the answer to this quandary. Jeff Minter, a legend of the shmup scene since the early days of video games, has unleashed his goats and llamas on

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Clive ‘N’ Wrench – retro 3D platformer out next month

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023 Retro Faith2

Numskull Games have revealed that Clive 'n' Wrench, a 3D platformer in the guise of Banjo-Kazooie, is being released 24th February. Watching the trailer gives instant vibes of the classic era of 3D platformers and Clive 'N' Wrench is shaping up to make its own mark on this beloved genre. The game was first seen some years ago but developer DinosaurBytes has now finished and the game is ready. It

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Clive ‘N’ Wrench – Gameplay Trailer

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022 Sparky0

For Conker and Banjo Kazooie fans comes a brand new platformer in a similar style from Numskull Games. In Clive 'N' Wrench you play as a Rabbit, with a literal Monkey [Wrench] on your back as you hurtle through time and space in a 1950's refrigerator on a quest to thwart the tyrannical Dr Daucus and stop his evil plans. Check out the new trailer that has been released below.

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Final Vendetta made easier after player outcry

July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 Retro Faith0

Anyone who has played the excellent Final Vendetta from Bitmap Bureau and Numskull Games will know just how brutally difficult it is to complete. The game was designed to be just like a classic arcade game and you must learn the game to stand any chance in winning. This mean putting hours into playing, getting game over many times and having to keep replaying. Many reviews, including this reporter's one,

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Final Vendetta Duke statue up for pre-order

June 21, 2022 Retro Faith0

With the game releasing to much success last week, the good folk over at Just Geek have announced a statue of protagonist Duke. The 18cm tall statue is made from polystone and has been released alongside lots of other Final Vendetta merch. No release date has been revealed.