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Remake of classic Amiga shoot ’em up Apidya launches pre-orders

June 15, 2026 by Andrew Newton

Gamers looking forward to the remake of one of the most beloved shoot-’em-ups from the 16-bit days will be pleased to hear that Apidya’ Special is now available to pre-order. ININ Games and developer Team Apidya’s remastering of this classic is available to pre-order on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch in physical and […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: Apidya, Apidya’ Special, Blue Byte, ININ Games, Kaiko, Team17

Simon the Sorcerer Origins magically appears on PC and consoles

October 28, 2025 by Andrew Newton

ININ Games and developer Smallthing Studios have announced the launch of Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the highly anticipated sequel to the 1993 hit game. This new story for Simon shows how he was drawn into the wizarding world, and features all the wit and self-aware humour of the original.  Watch the new launch trailer below… The arrival […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: ININ Games, Simon the Sorcerer, Simon the Sorcerer - Origins, Smallthing Studios

Simon the Sorcerer Origins launches digital pre-orders

September 18, 2025 by Andrew Newton

ININ Games and developer Smallthing Studios have announced that digital pre-orders are now available for Simon the Sorcerer Origins on PC and consoles. The game’s launch on 28th October will mark the return of one of gaming’s most iconic point-and-click adventures.  A new trailer can be seen below showing Simon’s world and the Deluxe Edition. Simon […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: ININ Games, Simon the Sorcerer, Simon the Sorcerer - Origins, Smallthing Studios

Beloved 1992 Amiga classic Apidya coming to PC and consoles in 2026

August 20, 2025 by Andrew Newton

The Amiga was well known for some great shoot-’em-ups, and the legendary 1992 Apidya stood out for its colourful environment, sharp gameplay, and interesting design. Now, the original developers of the game, along with a super-fan-turned-developer and ININ Games, have revealed Apidya’ Special, an authentic, 24-bit pixel remake based on a previously abandoned 1990s console port […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: Apidya, Apidya’ Special, ININ Games

Parasol Superstars to bring retro classics to consoles this September

May 16, 2025 by Andrew Newton

ININ Games will be causing a nostalgia and cuteness overload this September as they will be releasing Parasol Superstars digitally on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with a physical release arriving for Nintendo Switch and PS5. Parasol Superstars will feature the highly praised Parasol Stars and the retro-inspired platformer Spica Adventure, which is new […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: ININ Games, Parasol Stars, Parasol Superstars, Spica Adventure, Taito Corporation

Video Game Review – X-Out: Resurfaced

March 20, 2025 by Andrew Newton

Andrew Newton reviews X-Out: Resurfaced… For those of you who remember gaming on the old 8-bit and 16-bit computers, the name X-Out should immediately bring to mind many hours of shoot ‘em up fun as you guided your submarine through swathes of enemies. Now, thanks to KRITZELKRATZ 3000, Rainbow Arts, and ININ Games, a new […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, Reviews, Video Games Tagged With: ININ Games, Kritzelkratz3000, Rainbow Arts, X-Out, X-Out Resurfaced

TAITO Milestones 3 brings ten classic games to Nintendo Switch this December

November 29, 2024 by Andrew Newton

There’s not long to go now before TAITO Milestones 3 releases on Nintendo Switch on 10th December but there’s still time to pre-order and take advantage of a 10% discount. This latest Milestones offering brings 10 arcade classics from the 80s and early 90s that are sure to tickle the nostalgia bone of gamers who remember these […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: bubble bobble, Cadash, Champion Wrestler, Dead Connection, ININ Games, Rainbow Islands, Rastan Saga, Rastan Saga 2, Runark, Taito, TAITO Milestones 3, Thunder Fox, Warrior Blade

Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn gets a new trailer and playable demo

August 6, 2024 by Andrew Newton

As the release date for Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn draws ever closer (29th August), ININ has announced that pre-orders are now available Xbox and Nintendo Switch.  There’s also a new playable demo out now for the Xbox and Switch and coming soon to the Playstation.  A new trailer can be seen below… Shadow […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: Dynamic Productions, Iku Mizutani, ININ Games, Natsume Atari, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn

Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III coming to consoles this July

June 14, 2024 by Andrew Newton

Back in the year 1991, TAITO made the world a happier place by bringing Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III to gamers. This sequel to the hit Rainbow Islands (which was a sequel to the excellent Bubble Bobble) was originally released on the PC Engine and then on the Amiga, Atari ST and more.  […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: bubble bobble, ININ Games, Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III, Taito

Remake of classic NES game Shadow of the Ninja coming to PC and consoles in August

June 7, 2024 by Andrew Newton

Classic 1990’s side-scrolling action game Shadow of the Ninja is returning to gamers on 29th August as Shadow of the Ninja Reborn on PC and consoles. This remake of the classic will be available in physical editions for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch while Limited and Collector’s Editions can be pre-ordered at Strictly Limited Games.  Watch the […]

Filed Under: Andrew Newton, News, Trailers, Video Games Tagged With: Iku Mizutani, ININ Games, Natsume Atari, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn, Tengo Project

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