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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

Source: PR Email

Paris, October 14th, 2021 – Microids is pleased to reveal today the return of an iconic Japanese franchise, that has delighted a whole generation of gamers around the world, as Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja will make its grand return to consoles and PC in 2022. The French publisher continues with its strategy of developing games based on Japanese licenses, such as the previously announced Goldorak and two games based on Taito franchises.

Originally released in the early 90’s on Japanese soil as an arcade game, Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja is an arcade/platformer, playable solo or in cooperation. This new iteration of the game, developed by Mr. Nutz Studio (Toki, Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All!), will invite players to go back to the Prehistoric Age and embody Prehistoric Men, ready to do anything to save the women of their tribe.

More than a remake of the arcade version, Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja will include a handful of new features such as an original adventure mode containing brand new levels!

“It’s a real honor to offer gamers the chance to rediscover these characters that marked their generation. We have full confidence in Mr. Nutz Studio to bring these little prehistoric men back to life” says Stéphane Longeard, CEO of Microids.

Tosuke Matsuoka, Data East License Producer from G-MODE Corporation, does not hide his enthusiasm about this remake: “We have full confidence in Microids and Mr. Nutz Studio capability to develop this remake of Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja. It’s a real pleasure to see these iconic video game characters revived with today’s technology. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen these two characters, and their return will delight old fans and new players alike.”

Joe & Mac: Caveman Ninja will be available in 2022 on consoles and PC, more information will come soon.

Source: PR Email