Get the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch Physical Copies of Neon Inferno and The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit!

Philadelphia, PA — May 7, 2026 | Following their pre-order period at Forever Physical Publisher Limited Run Games,  Philly-based indie publisher and developer Retroware is thrilled to announce that physical Switch and PS5 physical editions of Neon Inferno and The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit are now available to purchase directly from the Retroware shop. Both titles are available for $39.99 and feature reversible covers and manuals.

Developed by Zenovia Interactive and initially released digitally on Steam and all modern platforms on November 20, 2025, Neon Inferno is a hybrid side-scrolling run-’n-gun and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family; a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield. Rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack that brings the on-screen chaos to life, Neon Inferno delivers a stylish, modern 2D action experience with cyberpunk flair.

Here's what critics are saying about Neon Inferno:

"A fantastic run 'n' gun shooter that's dripping with style and gritty edge." 8/10 – Forbes

"Neon Inferno is all the good things about '90s video games rolled into one epic 2D action adventure." 8.5/10 – Noisy Pixel

"The talent on display is immense." – Digital Foundry

Key Features:

• Shoot close, aim far: A dynamic blend of side-scroller and gallery-shooter, where the action takes place in both foreground and background (like playing Contra and Wild Guns at the same time).
• Glorious 32-bit style: A sci-fi cityscape rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack.
• Two-Player Co-op: With danger lurking around every street corner, wouldn't you be better off with a friend?
• Satisfying Arcade Challenge: Enjoy a playthrough on an easier mode…or put your skills and resilience to the test with 1-credit-clear arcade mode.

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit

The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit allows players to experience the physical embodiment of Nerd Rage! Developed by Programancer, the developer behind Prison City and The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest, it delivers an authentic, side-scrolling action experience inspired by the toughest NES classics. Physical editions for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 are now available at the Retroware shop. Each copy includes a manual illustrated by Mike Mattei.

"Playing AVGN 8-Bit feels like you're entering my subconscious mind as the Nerd, encountering all the enemies and stages that I've reviewed on the show," said The Angry Video Game Nerd, James Rolfe. "It's an amalgamation of all your NES dreams and nightmares. From Retroware, teaming up with Mega Cat Studios and Programancer, this is sure to bring back all those retro memories of gripping the controller, screaming, and fist pumping."

About Retroware

At Retroware, we’re all about modern retro games. We develop, publish, make merch, and run arcades—bringing you retro experiences with modern conveniences.

Article by: Susan N.

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Neon Inferno - Xbox Review

Neon Inferno by developer Zenovia Interactive and publisher Retroware—Xbox Series X review written by Nick with a copy provided by the publisher.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit - Xbox Review

 

Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit by developer Mega Cat Studios and publisher Retroware—Microsoft Xbox Series X review written by Nick with a copy provided by the publisher.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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Check Out Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit as Part of Steam Next Fest!

Philadelphia, PA – Feb. 21, 2025 – Starting today, AVGN fans can now get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit. Indie developer and publisher Retroware is thrilled to announce that the demo for the highly anticipated game is now live on Steam as part of Steam Next Fest.

Developed by Programancer, known for his work on Prison City and The Transylvania Adventure of Simon Quest, the Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit’s Steam Next Fest demo features two levels to fight your way through, teeming with signature Nerd humor and Mega Man-inspired gameplay. In the demo, players will guide the Nerd through the Graveyard and Soda Factory stages, where they’ll navigate a variety of deadly hazards and face off against iconic enemies from throughout the Nerd's history.

To celebrate its release, the game’s publisher Retroware has put together a trailer offering never-before-seen footage of the two levels featured in the Steam Next Fest demo. Watch as a pixelated James Rolfe blasts his way through hordes of heavily armed endoskeletons, Frankenstein’s monsters, severed hands, and death itself before going toe-to-toe with familiar foes inspired by the AVGN’s greatest rivals. 

The full version of Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit will launch on NES, PC, and all major consoles in Q2 2025. The PC and console versions—highlighted by the Steam demo—are being crafted by the talented Programancer, while the NES version is being handled by Pittsburgh-based developer and publisher Mega Cat Studios. The Steam version of The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit is available to wishlist today. 

Physical versions of The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit will be available to pre-order exclusively from Limited Run Games, with different editions to be announced soon. 

About Retroware:

"We’re all about modern retro games. We develop, publish, make merch, and run arcades. Bringing you retro experiences with modern conveniences."

About Mega Cat Studios:

Founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mega Cat Studios strives to deliver unforgettable experiences for gamers of all generations. With their hearts firmly planted in the 1990s and eyes set on the future, they combine a passion for crafting new retro classics with a commitment to delivering compelling current-gen content.

Article by: Susan N.

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