SNK and PLAION Bring Back a Legend: NEOGEO AES+ Set for Christmas 2026 Launch 🕹️

Retro gaming takes a monumental step forward this winter as SNK and PLAION REPLAI announce the return of one of the most coveted consoles ever made: the NEOGEO AES+, a modern reissue of the iconic 24‑bit home arcade system. Pre‑orders open today ahead of the console’s global launch on 12 November 2026.

Positioned as a “zero‑compromise” revival, the NEOGEO AES+ is not a mini‑console, not an emulation box, and not a reinterpretation. Instead, it is a faithful, hardware‑accurate recreation of the original AES — complete with full compatibility for vintage NEOGEO cartridges. For collectors and arcade purists, this marks the first time in decades that the original experience can be enjoyed on modern displays without adapters, converters, or aftermarket modifications.

RIG R5 SPEAR PRO‑Series Gaming Headsets Launch in North America 🎧

NACON has announced the North American launch of its latest R5 SPEAR PRO‑Series gaming headsets. 

The new lineup — including the RIG R5 PRO HX, RIG R5 PRO HC, and a new white edition of the RIG R5 PRO HS — is available starting today at Best Buy, Amazon, and Shop NACON. G Style Magazine

Dragonkin The Banished PS5 Review 7/10 "A Solid, If Generic ARPG That Runs Fantastically" 🐲⚔️ @Eko_Software @DragonkinGame #IndieGame #GameDev

A new ARPG from EKO Software, Dragonkin The Banished has a lot going for it in terms of the smooth visuals, intriguing world, city-developing aspect, and dragon-centric story, but fails to stand out from a crowded genre in a meaningful way, and results in a game that makes you wish it had something else up its sleeve – or a little more character – to really leave a mark.

Choosing from a pool of heroes, you (and up to one other player locally, or up to three more if playing online) are challenged with defeating a world being overcome with the corruption of banished dragons. Beginning in the one remaining city as yet untouched by corruption, you start your quest. 

A game full of various options to customise your experience in terms of accessibility and camera zoom – you can choose whether to be closer to the action, or see more of the landscape – it’s here you’ll get to grips with the games mechanics and systems. 

Dragonkin The Banished features a hexagonal upgrade system in which you can put tiles together to boost your powers, not to mention those of your wyrmling; a small dragon that accompanies you on your quest and primarily features elemental powers in a bid to aid your combat finesse, these can eventually be armoured and powered up alongside you. The city also gains its own experience points as you explore in your journey and you’ll find new areas such as stores and features cropping up with each level.