[ad_1] Hasbro will release four LCD games this fall — The Little Mermaid, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Transformers: Generation 2 and X-Men Project X. The company says that the games are “inspired” by their original counterparts, so there may be some changes to their design and functionality. A rechargeable battery isn’t one of them, though […]
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NBC may revive ‘Quantum Leap’ for its Peacock streaming service
[ad_1] We wouldn’t count on a possible show bringing back Scott Bakula or Dean Stockwell, at least not in their original roles. Bakula is tied up with NCIS: New Orleans, while Stockwell hasn’t acted in five years. It’s likelier that this would be a reboot or a sequel. You might find out more soon. NBC […]
‘Stranger Things’ pinball machine melds two forms of ’80s nostalgia
[ad_1] The Premium and Limited editions of the machine include a “first-ever” projector that beams images and animations directly on the play surface. You won’t have to look up to see the clever animation for a crucial gameplay moment. There’s also an Eleven-themed magnetic ball lock on those models. The Limited version also brings custom […]
Quibi is remaking ‘Legends of the Hidden Temple’ for adults
[ad_1] Dwayne Johnson isn’t the only rock coming to Quibi. #LegendsOfTheHiddenTemple Quibi.2020. pic.twitter.com/hadAmz6yK1 — Quibi (@Quibi) December 16, 2019 The revival is supposedly reimagined and full of twists. It will star adults, likely those who grew up watching the show in which kids raced through an obstacle course in search of treasure. “Bringing back Legends […]
Comcast revives ‘E.T.’ to hawk cable and internet service
[ad_1] Comcast quotes Henry Thomas, the actor who plays Elliott, as saying that the short gives fans “everything they want out of a sequel” minus the parts that “could destroy the beauty of the original.” Thomas, we love you, but that’s just not true — it doesn’t really advance the story (apart from showing that […]
Apple Music Replay highlights your favorite tunes of the year
[ad_1] Apple Music has been around for long enough that you can start reminiscing about years past, and Apple is banking on that nostalgia for its latest addition. It’s debuting an Apple Music Replay feature that highlights your favorite tunes not just from the past year, but every year you’ve been a subscriber. It creates […]
16-bit ‘Aladdin’ and ‘Lion King’ cartridges are returning in 2020
[ad_1] If you’re not quite that interested in the original format, there will also be a physical Retro Edition of Disney Classic Games: Aladdin and Lion King for the Switch. It’ll be available in both Genesis- and SNES-style boxes, with a retro-like manual to match. It arrives on December 10th for $50, and pre-orders will […]
Disney is tweeting everything that’s coming to Disney+
[ad_1] It. Is. Time. From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to The Mandalorian, check out basically everything coming to #DisneyPlus in the U.S. on November 12. Pre-order in the U.S. at https://t.co/wJig4STf4P today: https://t.co/tlWvp23gLF pic.twitter.com/0q3PTuaDWT — Disney+ (@disneyplus) October 14, 2019 It is impressive just how many titles Disney owns, and it’s worth taking […]
Atari’s VCS will offer ‘thousands’ of retro games through a subscription
[ad_1] The service also includes a global leaderboard and social challenges, and it’ll support both the classic joystick and modern controller. And if you like to play on other platforms, the upgraded collection will be available elsewhere if you have a VCS account. The VCS edition of Antstream Arcade will cost you. Once your 30-day […]
TurboGrafx-16 mini arrives next March with nearly 50 games
[ad_1] The US lineup includes already-teased games like R-Type and Ys Book I & II, not to mention other top titles like Bonk’s Revenge and Space Harrier. On the PC Engine side, you’ll have big titles like Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (Akumajo Dracula X Chi No Rondo), Ghouls ‘n Ghosts (Daimakaimura) and Ninja Gaiden (Ninja […]