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The Forever Classic Games of Excellence 2023
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The Forever Classic Games of Excellence 2023
Alex McCumbers

Last year thousands of layoffs beat down the spirit of the games industry. Despite this tumultuous state, some of the best games we’ve seen in most genres released and that’s worth celebrating. We only hope that 2023 will hopefully be a turning point for everyone involved in the games industry.

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Gunnar Optiks Lays Out a Clear Future at CES 2024
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Gunnar Optiks Lays Out a Clear Future at CES 2024
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As part of CES 2024, GUNNAR Optiks charted out their future. The company known for esports and gaming glasses is innovating its lenses and collaborating further with Marvel, Blizzard, and tokidoki.

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Spider-Man 2 Actors Share Post-Release Thoughts at Twin Cities Con 2023
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Spider-Man 2 Actors Share Post-Release Thoughts at Twin Cities Con 2023
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We spoke with Yuri Lowenthal, Nadji Jeter, and Tony Todd at Twin Cities Con 2023 shortly after the impressive release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5.

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Behind the Scenes of Conventions and Events with Ben Penrod of Nerd Street (Podcast)
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Behind the Scenes of Conventions and Events with Ben Penrod of Nerd Street (Podcast)
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Ahead of Twin Cities Con, we spoke with Ben Pendrod, President of Nerd Street LLC, about the tremendous effort it takes to establish a convention.

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Street Fighter 6 Sparks a Bright Future for Capcom’s Iconic Franchise
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Street Fighter 6 Sparks a Bright Future for Capcom’s Iconic Franchise
Alex McCumbers

Following the launch of Street Fighter 6, the future of Capcom’s iconic fighting game franchise looks bright, especially for those that engage with tournaments and community gathers.

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Lies of P Demo Offers A Fascinating First Impression
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Lies of P Demo Offers A Fascinating First Impression
Marcus Brown

We played a demo of the upcoming Soulslike Pinocchio tale, and we have no lies to tell about how much we enjoyed Lies of P.

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Gaming is Bigger Than Big Groups: Why Indie Showcases Matter
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Gaming is Bigger Than Big Groups: Why Indie Showcases Matter
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Indie showcases and presentations are important to the overall health of the gaming industry, showing projects that can emotionally grip players just as well as AAA titles.

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FCG’s Summer Gaming Event Guide
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FCG’s Summer Gaming Event Guide
Marcus Brown

Summer is nearly here, and Forever Classic Games has a list of major gaming events to keep an eye on.

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Life Eater is Strange Scaffold’s Newest Product of Twisted Storytelling
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Life Eater is Strange Scaffold’s Newest Product of Twisted Storytelling
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Available now on Steam, Life Eater is a horror game revolving around abduction for ritual sacrifice to halt the end of the world. The game is the latest from Strange Scaffold, the team behind El Paso Elsewhere.

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Nitro Deck Creators CRKD Announce Collectible Stylish NEO S Controllers
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Nitro Deck Creators CRKD Announce Collectible Stylish NEO S Controllers
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As a follow-up to the popular Nitro Deck, CRKD revealed the NEO S line of rectangular controllers for Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mobile devices. Nine designs are available for pre-order.

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Sons of the Forest Poised to Reach New Heights in 1.0 Launch
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Sons of the Forest Poised to Reach New Heights in 1.0 Launch
Alex McCumbers

After about a year of Early Access, Sons of the Forest is set to launch on February 23rd, 2024, and new footage highlights some of the changes to expect.

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8-Bit Legit to Publish Point-and-Click Dead Tomb on Switch, Xbox, and NES
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8-Bit Legit to Publish Point-and-Click Dead Tomb on Switch, Xbox, and NES
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As the first of 8-Bit Legit’s first “Final Edition” that immortalizes their games as cartridges, Dead Tomb is the next game from the retro-focused team. This new NES game from Acclaim and CollectorVision is available to pre-order now with digital copies hitting consoles on Jan 26th!

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Slave Zero X Promises Cyber Warrior Action Horror in 2024
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Slave Zero X Promises Cyber Warrior Action Horror in 2024
Alex McCumbers

Slave Zero X prepares to drench PCs and consoles in gallons of blood in early 2024. A plethora of trailers, screenshots, and deep dives reveals a fascinating game.

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TMNT Shredder’s Revenge Expands with Dimension Shellshock DLC
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TMNT Shredder’s Revenge Expands with Dimension Shellshock DLC
Alex McCumbers

One of the greatest video game adaptations of TMNT has gotten bigger! The new Dimension Shellshock DLC for TMNT Shredder’s Revenge is now available on all platforms.

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Nintendo Announces Departure of Mario Voice Actor
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Nintendo Announces Departure of Mario Voice Actor
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Beloved Mario voice actor Charles Martinet announces his next journey as he steps away from the franchise role.

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Blasphemous 2 to Ooze Macabre Beauty on August 24th
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Blasphemous 2 to Ooze Macabre Beauty on August 24th
Alex McCumbers

Blasphemous 2 is set to renew beautiful, divine punishment on players on August 24th and we are eager to face The Miracle once again.

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El Paso Elsewhere (Steam, Steam Deck) Review
Alex McCumbers
El Paso Elsewhere (Steam, Steam Deck) Review
Alex McCumbers

On a path that will ultimately result in his own destruction, James Savage takes on his vampiric ex-girlfriend Draculae in El Paso Elsewhere, a moody neo-noir action shooter from Strange Scaffold.

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Trepang 2 (PC, Steam) Review
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Trepang 2 (PC, Steam) Review
Alex McCumbers

Take on shadow operations and uncover the dark secrets of the Horizon Corporation in Trepang2, an unforgettable action horror first-person shooter.

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Super Mario RPG (Switch) Review
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Super Mario RPG (Switch) Review
Alex McCumbers

As a remake we never thought we would see, Super Mario RPG delivers on its apparent mission to honor the original Super Nintendo game while elevating it to new heights.

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Blasphemous 2 (PC, Steam Deck) Review
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Blasphemous 2 (PC, Steam Deck) Review
Alex McCumbers

Through manifestations of meager prayer, The Miracle has returned awakening the slumber of The Penitent One who must raise a new weapon in Blasphemous 2.

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Sea of Stars (Steam) Review
Marcus Brown
Sea of Stars (Steam) Review
Marcus Brown

Sea of Stars, a retro RPG with modernized mechanics, takes players on a magical journey that’s as engrossing as it is nostalgic.

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My Friendly Neighborhood (PC, Steam Deck) Review
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My Friendly Neighborhood (PC, Steam Deck) Review
Alex McCumbers

My Friendly Neighborhood is a well-crafted, surprisingly wholesome horror experience that shouldn’t be missed.

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E-WIN Flash Series XL Size Gaming Chair (Hardware) Review
Alex McCumbers
E-WIN Flash Series XL Size Gaming Chair (Hardware) Review
Alex McCumbers

A comfortable seat can often be the crux of a good setup. Does the E-WIN Flash Series XL Size Gaming Chair stand above the rest or is it just another gaming chair?

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River City Girls 2 (Switch) Review
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River City Girls 2 (Switch) Review
Alex McCumbers

As a follow-up to a beloved interpretation of classic characters, River City Girls 2 expands the scope of the previous title with more characters and a longer quest through a gallery of rogues.

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The Forever Classic Podcast began in 2017 and has since had countless engaging conversations about games, comics, films, and geek culture. Featuring topic explorations and interviews, the team continues to improve their audio skills. A new deep-dive show called The Grand Electric Archives adds even more value to the Forever Classic Podcast feed.

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Below you will find a curated list of upcoming and recently released games we think our readers will be excited about. If you are an indie developer or a publisher and would like your game’s release date on our list, please reach out to us through email or social media. This is a casual collection of titles and their release dates that will be updated over time. Please contact us for corrections or suggestions.

This list was last updated on April 2nd, 2024.

March 2024

  • The Outlast Trials (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) March 5th, 2024

  • Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (PC) March 7th, 2024

  • Unicorn Overload (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) March 8th, 2024

  • Contra: Operation Galuga (PC, Switch) March 12th, 2024

  • Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) March 13th, 2024

  • Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection (Switch) March 14th

  • Outcast - A New Beginning (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) March 15th

  • Alone in the Dark (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) March 20th, 2024

  • Princess Peach: Showtime (Switch) March 22nd, 2024

  • Dragon’s Dogma 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) March 22nd, 2024

  • Rise of the Ronin (PS5) March 22nd, 2024

  • The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) March 22nd, 2024

  • Pepper Grinder (Switch) March 28th, 2024

April 2024

  • Withering Rooms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) April 2nd, 2024

  • Freedom Planet 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) April 4th, 2024

  • Biomorph (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) April 5th, 2024

  • Spirit City: Lofi Sessions (PC) April 8th, 2024

  • Children of the Sun (PC) April 9th, 2024

  • Turbo Kid (PC) April 10th, 2024

  • Slave Zero X (Switch) April 11th, 2024

  • Grounded (PC, PS5, PS4) April 16th, 2024

  • Life Eater (PC) April 16th, 2024

  • Harold Halibut (PC) April 16th, 2024

  • Dave the Diver (PS5, PS4) April 16th, 2024

  • No Rest for the Wicked (PC, Early Access) April 18th, 2024

  • Sker Ritual (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) April 18th, 2024

  • Final Fantasy XVI - The Rising Tide DLC (PS5) April 18th, 2024

  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (PC, XBO, Series X|S, PS4, PS5, Switch) April 23rd, 2024

  • Tales of Kenzera: ZAU (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) April 23rd, 2024

  • Phantom Fury (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) April 23rd, 2024

  • SaGa Emerald Beyond (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch) April 25th, 2024

  • Megaton Musashi: Wired (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch)

  • Bootleg Steamer (PC) April 25th, 2024

  • Megaton Musashi: Wired (PC PS5, PS4, Switch) April 25th, 2024

  • Another Crab’s Treasure (PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) April 25th, 2024

  • Sand Land (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) April 26th, 2024

  • Manor Lords (PC) April 26th, 2024

  • Stellar Blade (PS5) April 26th, 2024

  • Braid: Anniversary Edition (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) April 30th, 2024

  • Sea of Thieves (PS5) April 30th, 2024

May 2024

  • Indika (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) May 8th, 2024

  • Animal Well (PC, PS5, Switch) May 9th, 2024

  • Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (PC, Xbox Series X|S) May 21st, 2024

  • World of Goo 2 (Switch) May 23rd, 2024

  • Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door (Switch) May 23rd, 2024

  • Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Next-Gen Update (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) May 24th, 2024

  • Selaco, 1.0 Launch (PC) May 30th, 2024

  • MultiVersus (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) May 28th, 2024

  • Nine Sols (PC) May 29th, 2024

  • Umbraclaw (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) May 30th, 2024

June 2024

  • Destiny 2: The Final Shape (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) June 4th, 2024

  • Still Wakes the Deep (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) June 18th, 2024

  • Monster Hunter Stories (PC, PS4, Switch) June 14th, 2024

  • Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin (PS4) June 14th, 2024

  • #BLUD (PS, PS4, Xbox One, Switch) June 18th, 2024

  • Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) June 21st, 2024

  • Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengence (Switch) June 21st, 2024

  • Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble (Switch) June 25, 2024

  • Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (Switch) June 27th, 2024

July 2024

  • Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch) July 18th

August 2024

  • Black Myth: Wukong (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) August 20th, 2024

  • Enotria: The Last Song (PC, PS5) August 21st, 2024

September 2024

  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PC, Xbox Series X|S) September 5th, 2024

  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (PC, Series X|S, PS5) September 9th, 2024

October 2024

  • TBA

November 2024

  • TBA

December 2024

  • TBA

TBA, 2025, and Beyond

  • Demonschool (PC) TBA Q2 2024

  • Visions of Mana (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) Summer 2024

  • Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) Summer 2024

  • Metaphor: ReFantazio (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S) Fall 2024

  • Avowed (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) Fall 2024

  • Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (Switch) TBA 2024

  • Gundam Breaker 4 (Switch) TBA 2024

  • Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed (Switch) TBA 2024

  • Metal Slug Tactics (PC, Switch) TBA 2024

  • Gestalt: Steam & Cinder (PC) TBA 2024

  • Hades 2 (TBA) Early Access TBA 2024

  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Xbox Series X|S, PC) TBA 2024

  • Silent Hill 2 Remake (PS5) TBA

  • Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To (PC) TBA 2024

  • The Plucky Squire (PC, Series X|S, PS5, Switch) TBA 2024

  • Earthblade (TBA) TBA 2024

  • Little Nightmares III (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) TBA 2024

  • Blazing Strike (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch) TBA 2024

  • Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution (PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, Game Boy Advance) TBA 2024

  • John Carpenter's Toxic Commando (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) TBA 2024

  • Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 (PC) TBA 2024

  • Baby Steps (PC, PS5) TBA 2024

  • Toxic Crusaders (PC) TBA 2024

  • Mariachi Legends (PC) TBA 2024

  • Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP, TBA 2024

  • Decapolice (Switch) TBA 2024

  • Monolith: Requiem of the Ancients (PC) TBA 2024

  • Monster Hunter Wilds (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) TBA 2025

  • Professor Layton and the New World of Steam (Switch) TBA 2025

  • Windswept (PC) TBA 2025

  • GreedFall 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) TBA

  • EARTH DEFENSE FORCE ６(PC, PS5, PS4) TBA

  • Hollow Knight: Silksong (PC) TBA

  • Dome-King Cabbage (PC, Switch) TBA

  • Crowsworn (PC) TBA

  • Metroid Prime 4 (Switch) TBA

  • METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER (PC, PS5) TBA

  • Guinea Pig Parkour (PC) TBA

  • The Big Catch (PC) TBA

  • Mina the Hollower (PC) TBA

  • ARK 2 (PC) TBA

  • Hyper Light Breaker (PC) TBA

  • Dune: Awakening (PC) TBA

  • Zenless Zone Zero (PC, Android, iOS) TBA

  • Oddventure (PC) TBA

  • Genokids (PC) TBA

  • Fallen Aces (PC) TBA

  • Gloomwood, 1.0 Launch (PC) TBA

  • ULTRAKILL, 1.0 Launch (PC) TBA

  • Compound Fracture (PC) TBA

  • The Spirit of the Samurai (PC) TBA

  • Duelists of Eden (PC) TBA

  • Instinction (PC) TBA

  • Blight: Survival (PC) TBA

  • Witchbrook (PC) TBA

  • Everhood 2 (PC) TBA

  • Crow Country (PC) TBA

  • Holstin (PC) TBA

  • Olliefrog Toad Skater (PC) TBA

  • Clockwork Revolution (PC) TBA

  • Mecha BREAK (PC) TBA

  • GRIME II (PC) TBA

 
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