The beloved PS1 shoot ’em up, Sonic Wings Special, is making a triumphant return to modern consoles this week, bringing nostalgia and excitement to both old fans and new players alike. This re-release, part of Hamster Corporation’s Console Archives series, allows gamers to experience the thrill of piloting one of 26 fighter ships across 17 stages, all while navigating a unique branching stage selection system. Originally launched in 1996, Sonic Wings Special is a compilation of the features from the previous Sonic Wings games, known in the West as Aero Fighters.

Sovietborgs is making waves in the gaming community as a unique top-down runn gun shooter that transports players to an alternate timeline dominated by the Soviet Empire. Developed by @RetroSumus, known for their work on Xenocider for the Dreamcast, this game promises to blend nostalgia with innovative gameplay. Players will command a squad of three Sovietborgs, navigating a post-apocalyptic world teeming with monsters and rebel factions, all while drawing inspiration from classic titles like The Chaos Engine and Gauntlet.