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Çagatay is a passionate gamer with a deep love for RPGs and Metroidvanias. His favorite consoles include the PSone, GameCube, and 3DS. A devoted fan of Nintendo franchises, Dragon Quest, Pokemon, Metal Gear Solid, Ace Attorney and Soulsborne games, he values gameplay and content above all else. As the founder and chief editor of Retro Palmetto, he boasts an extensive retro setup, complete with PVM TV and a vast collection of component cables.

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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Details

After years away from the 3D platforming spotlight, Donkey Kong returns with Donkey Kong Bananza, set to launch exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on July 17, 2025. It’s the first fully 3D DK platformer since the N64 era and Nintendo shared exciting details. A New Core, A Familiar Face Bananza kicks off on Ingot…

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Jun 2025

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Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Announced

Hyper Games is once again diving into the gentle magic of Moominvalley. Following the success of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, the studio has officially unveiled Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth, a cozy, story-rich puzzle adventure due out in 2026 for PC and unannounced consoles. This time, the spotlight shifts to Moomintroll himself. Waking from hibernation far too…

Awaysis Announced: Physics-Fueled Mayhem from 17-BIT and CULT Games

CULT Games and 17-BIT quietly dropped one of the weirdest and most promising curveballs so far: Awaysis, a physics-fueled dungeon brawler coming to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. No release date yet, but the announcement trailer and Steam page are already doing the heavy lifting. So what is Awaysis? At first glance, it's…

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Announced

Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, developed by Treyarch and Raven Software. The next chapter in the long-running subseries will arrive in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, Battle.net, and the Microsoft Store. A full reveal is coming later this summer. The…

Clockwork Revolution Announced

inXile Entertainment has finally pulled back the curtain on Clockwork Revolution with its first official gameplay trailer, shown during the Xbox Showcase. Set in the lavish, industrial steampunk city of Avalon, the game blends immersive first-person action with deep narrative choice and a time-twisting mechanic that sets it apart from anything else on the horizon.…

Switch 2 Review

Since the announcement of the Switch 2, it has caused a lot of criticism, excitement, and mixed emotions. As a lifelong Nintendo fan throughout my gaming journey, I also struggle…

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Brings Cartoon Chaos This Fall

Get ready for a wild ride through a vibrant, animated battlefield, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny has officially been revealed. In the announcement trailer, we see SpongeBob SquarePants, alongside a crew of familiar Nicktoons faces, diving headfirst into colorful chaos and stylish combat. Set in a dynamic cartoon world filled with unpredictable twists and…

The Cube Announced

Mundfish has officially revealed The Cube, a multiplayer RPG shooter that dives deeper into the retrofuturistic world first introduced in Atomic Heart. The announcement trailer sets the tone for a new kind of threat—this time, not from rogue AI, but from a towering enigma floating in the skies. Set years after the events of Atomic…

Street Fighter 6 Reveals Year 3 Roster

Capcom has officially unveiled the Year 3 character roadmap for Street Fighter 6, and it’s packed with fan-favorite returns and deep cuts from the franchise's long legacy. Year 3 kicks off with none other than Sagat, the Muay Thai king, returning in Summer 2025. He'll be followed by C. Viper, bringing her electrifying gadgets and…

Atomic Heart 2 Announced

Mundfish is back and against all odds, Atomic Heart 2 is happening. Following the underwhelming reception and below-average performance of the first game, the reveal of a sequel is a surprise—but for those who saw potential in the series, it's a welcome one. This time, players return to the madness with a heavier focus on…

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Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Details

Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth Announced

Awaysis Announced: Physics-Fueled Mayhem from 17-BIT and CULT Games

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Announced

Clockwork Revolution Announced

Switch 2 Review

Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Brings Cartoon Chaos This Fall

The Cube Announced

Street Fighter 6 Reveals Year 3 Roster

Atomic Heart 2 Announced

Why Physical Games Still Matter

Why Do We Need 6th Generation Game Design Trends?

The Importance of Exclusive Games

The Identity Crisis of Modern Final Fantasy

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