August 1st week in review
A look back at this week's stories, from Xbox's Gamescom plans to new Sega CD cores for the Analogue Pocket.
The first week of August brought a solid mix of modern hardware milestones and retro updates. We saw Microsoft gear up for a major anniversary alongside new life for classic releases and retro-inspired projects. Here is a look at what happened this week.
Xbox is bringing 25 playable games to Gamescom for its 25th anniversary
Microsoft is preparing a massive presence for its Cologne booth with 140 stations. Attendees will get hands-on demos for upcoming titles like Gears of War: E-Day, Modern Warfare 4, and Alien: Isolation 2.
Konami's free eBaseball PRO SPIRIT just got a new launch trailer
The free-to-play baseball simulator is officially out now on PS5 and Steam. Konami released a new trailer to show off the custom physics engine running the game.
A new PC Engine visual novel is all about arguing over retro hardware
Indie developer HOSSIE released a free PC Engine visual novel and audio drama called Ishi no Ura ni Iru!?. The story focuses entirely on high schoolers debating classic consoles.
The Prince of Tennis II: Sweet School Festival is out now on Switch and PC
Konami brought its 2005 PlayStation 2 otome game to modern platforms with a full English release. It includes all the original water polo matches and stage plays.
We will be back next week with more updates from the world of classic and modern gaming.
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