A brand new digital showcase has been introduced which will probably be devoted to retro video games.
Pixel Arcadia is being organised by retro recreation advertising specialist Pixel Helix, and can happen on August 24 at 11am PT / 2pm ET / 7pm BST.
The present will convey collectively quite a few publishers of retro titles for brand spanking new bulletins, with “among the largest names in retro” promised.
“From re-releases and remasters, new titles in retro genres corresponding to shmups, brawlers and beat ‘em ups, to video games made for retro platforms and new formally licensed {hardware}, the retro area is broad and Pixel Arcadia will convey it out of the shadows,” the organiser stated.
In addition to the bulletins, the present will function “deep-dive developer insights and commentary, transferring away from rapid-fire trailer reels towards significant, contextual storytelling that honours online game historical past”.
Pixel Helix CEO Al Hibberd stated: “Pixel Arcadia is a devoted area for retro video games followers, one which celebrates this essential a part of the business by honouring the trailblazers of gaming previous and looking forward to evolutions of iconic franchises.
“By partnering with unbelievable sponsors who share our imaginative and prescient, we’re in a position to help the retro area with true editorial worth, permitting builders to maintain their assets for making unbelievable video games and connecting them immediately with their core viewers.
“In Pixel Arcadia each challenge proven will get the time, respect and storytelling it deserves.”
Extra data on Pixel Arcadia will probably be introduced nearer to the showcase, however till then publishers and builders with “initiatives in or across the retro area” are being invited to go to the Pixel Arcade website in the event that they wish to become involved.
