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Paris, France – August 27, 2026 – Get the clubs, axes and maces ready, Joe & Mac Retro Collection is almost here! Joe & Mac Retro Collection will take you to the past in more ways than one when it comes out digitally on October 29. Red Art Games is also pleased to reveal that, in addition to the previously-announced Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S and Steam versions, Joe & Mac Retro Collection will also come out on Nintendo Switch™ 2.

That’s not all! Joe & Mac Retro Collection will get Standard, Deluxe and Rock physical editions on Nintendo Switch and PS5 in early 2027. While the Standard and Rock Editions will be available from multiple European retailers at launch, all three physical Joe & Mac Retro Collection editions can be pre-ordered from Red Art Games’ official online shop now.

The Joe & Mac Retro Collection Rock Edition contains:

• opy of the game
• Retro-inspired box
• Acrylic stand
• 3-badge set
• Sticker sheet
• Double-sided poster
• Instruction manual
• Sticker sheet (redartgames.com exclusive)

The Joe & Mac Retro Collection Deluxe Edition (500 PEGI-rated copies per platform, RedArtGames.com exclusive) contains:

• Copy of the game with reversible cover
• Exclusive sleeve featuring alternate cover art
• Instruction manual
• Sticker sheet

Developed by Red Art Games’ internal studio, the award winning Red Art Studios, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection features the three Joe & Mac games released in the early 90s on Western Super Nintendo consoles as well as the uncensored Japanese versions and multiple new features. Follow Red Art Games on social media to stay up to date with all of our latest Joe & Mac Retro Collection news and announcements! 

About Joe & Mac Retro Collection

Developed by Red Art Studios, Red Art Games’ internal development studio, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection is a compilation of Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja, Congo’s Caper, and Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the tropics, the three Joe & Mac titles developed by Data East and released on Super Nintendo between 1991 and 1995. All three games are part of the Tatakae Genshijin franchise in Japan.

• Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja (ジョーとマック 戦え原始人) is a Run & Gun platformer that follows the titular Joe & Mac as they fight through 12 hellish levels using prehistoric (but not just) tools and weapons. While the game was censored when it came out in the West, the Retro Collection also includes the original Japanese version!
• Congo’s Caper (戦え原始人2 ルーキーの冒険) is a side-scrolling Action platformer centered around Congo, a half-human, half-monkey boy looking to rescue his girlfriend from a demon through 35 varied levels.
• Joe & Mac: Lost in the Tropics (ジョーアンドマック戦え原始人3主役はやっぱり) adds a light roleplaying aspect to the series. While the goal is still to defeat cavemen and dinosaurs, players can court and wed their Stone Age girlfriend, and even have a child with her!

In addition to allowing players to rediscover the original games as they were presented back in the 90s, the Joe & Mac Retro Collection also brings numerous quality of life improvements, a brand new Boss Rush Mode and multiple bonus features!

Features:

• Three classic games from the 16-bit era
• Includes both the Western and uncensored Japanese versions of each title
• Brand new Boss Rush Mode to put players’ skills to the test
• Save states have been added to facilitate progress
• Made a mistake? Go back in time by using the Rewind feature
• Optional CRT filter for an even more retro experience
• Joe & Mac 1 and 2 can be played by two players in coop mode
• Customizable aspect ratios
• Check out the original game boxes, manuals and cartridges via the Virtual Unboxing Experience
• Listen to all three games’ soundtracks in the in-game music player

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Apidya’ Special is a full, ground-up remake of the beloved 1992 Amiga shoot‑’em‑up, developed by Team Apidya and published by ININ Games. It is set to launch digitally on 25 August 2026. The game arrives on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch, with pre‑orders are already open for Nintendo Switch (eShop EU) and Xbox, while players can add the title to their wishlist now on Steam.

Faithful to the original’s insect‑themed fantasy world, challenging gameplay, and legendary soundtrack, this edition rebuilds the experience entirely from scratch and it has absoltuely no emulation involved. Players can choose between two visual modes: modern HD widescreen or the classic 4:3 presentation, switching seamlessly at any time. Authentic retro flair is further enhanced by optional CRT shaders, bloom effects, and accurate scanline simulation. Notably, the release also introduces enhanced graphics originally created for an unreleased console version, now shown publicly for the first time.

The game spans five distinct themed worlds, consisting of Meadow, Pond, Sewers, Cyber, and Lair. Each of these containing up to five levels, alongside 20 unique bosses and hidden special stages. There’s even randomised events such as “Night Mode”, featuring fresh enemy designs, add replayability and surprise.

There’s even a brand‑new co‑op mode lets a second player join the adventure, controlling a fully featured bee with its own weapons and abilities.

Audio remains a centrepiece: the package includes two CDs’ worth of music from celebrated composer Chris Hülsbeck, combining the original Amiga recordings, remastered versions, and all‑new studio arrangements. Accessibility has also been prioritised, with modernised difficulty settings designed to suit players of all skill levels.

To mark the countdown, a new trailer has been released showcasing the game’s key additions. Team Apidya will also appear at Gamescom 2026 (26–30 August, Cologne), located in Hall 10.2, Booth 6‑8 in the retro area, where attendees can meet the team, celebrate launch week, and pick up limited goodies while stocks last.

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Belgian indie developer Business Goose Studios‘ excitement has grown to new proportions, and they are happy to announce that their debut indie game Sizeable, has finally made its way onto consoles.

Sizeable has already sold over 200.000 copies on Steam, and now players on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 4 & 5 can also delight in the brilliant lighthearted puzzles that have made so many chuckle before, and it only costs $6.99!

The idea is as clever as it is simple: you can grow or shrink objects in tiny diorama worlds, each with their own impact on the world.

Grow the moon to make the tides rise, shrink a tree that was providing shade to a small pool of water and then grow the sun to evaporate it into a cloud. Grow the cloud to create a gust of wind that blows away the sand, and reveal your reward for figuring it all out.

Make sure to keep an eye out for the hidden turtles! They are the key to unlocking most of the Achievements & Trophies!

About the game

Sizeable is a relaxing and peaceful puzzle/exploration game! Shrink and grow your way through small dioramas in search of hidden objects!

The game started out as a student project and made its way to becoming Business Goose Studio’s first real game! It’s a passion project made with a lot of love that you hopefully will enjoy as much as we did making it!

Key Features

• A relaxing puzzle/exploration experience
• 39 beautiful low-poly dioramas ranging from deserts to space!
• 39 Secret tortoises to find!
• Relaxing music written and composed by Jamal Green!
• 10 Secret diorama’s to find, unlock & play!
• 4 Seasonal diorama’s to play!

Source: PR Email