Psyvariar

Nostalgic niche hobby microblog. Coverage includes retrogaming (Sega, shmups, arcades, etc), ‘80s/‘90s films & pop culture, synthwave, PSVR2, aviation, and more

[Time Extension @timeextension64]

"Just Handcrafted Pixels & Passion" - Amiga Euro Shmup Remake 'Apidya' Special' Flies Onto PC & Consoles This August. https://t.co/qcLiaBT21X

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

Bungie has launched a one week limited sale on its final complete Destiny 2 content bundle. The game will receive no more new content, and Bungie released a final patch today that rebalances the game to be more pure gameplay fun-oriented and no longer have a live-service focus.

[Destiny 2 @DestinyTheGame]

Play the definitive Destiny 2 experience.

Destiny 2: The Collection includes all available expansions and content packs in addition to four reward passes as well as access to endgame pursuits such as Raids, Dungeons, and more.

Available now // https://t.co/oEx6cvjlGj

[Time Extension @timeextension64]

Surprise! The Developers Behind Cuphead Just Announced A New 8-Bit Spin-Off For The Sega Master System. https://t.co/NYh7Z96Pmk

[Paramount Games @paramountgames]

Answering a distress call… Ro Laren is back! Welcome to Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, our brand new mature, psychological action-adventure in partnership with @BlooberTeam.

Coming in 2027 to PC and consoles. Wishlist on Steam now: https://t.co/paxH8qFLR6 #startrek @StarTrek

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

The multitalented David Hayter (Metal Gear Solid, Guyver Dark Hero, X-Men, etc) is also involved in Sega’s new Virtua Fighter reboot:

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

It’s wild how time can change a game franchise. Here are two games from #Sega’s Virtua Fighter series in 1996 and 2026… different vibe 30 years apart… #retrogaming #virtuafighter

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

Sega seem to have put a lot of bold work into their surprising new reboot of the Virtua Fighter series, I really hope it doesn’t disappoint: https://t.co/WIveye2eDe

[Resident Evil @RE_Games]

Survive the deranged terror. Resident Evil Veronica reanimates in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2.

#REVeronica #ResidentEvilVeronica

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

From the creator of PS2/3 classics “Ico”, “Shadow Of The Colossus”, and “The Last Guardian”…

[genDESIGN @genDESIGN_Inc]

We are pleased to announce that 'PROJECT: ROBOT' is officially titled 'gen ATLAS', the latest project from genDESIGN.

A new trailer is also now out - we hope you enjoy watching it.
https://t.co/0S6EQRFDji

#genATLAS
#genDESIGN
#SummerGameFest
#SGF2026

[Alien: Isolation 2 @AlienIsolation]

Your mistake, it was expensive. This is your last chance... Do you understand? #AlienIsolation2

[VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS @VFCROSSROADS]

Intersecting fates.
Chosen futures
Shattered resolve

A city you’ve never seen. A story you’ve never heard.
—A new VIRTUA FIGHTER begins.

Introducing the next chapter in the legendary series:
VIRTUA FIGHTER CROSSROADS

#VFCR

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

This highlights a number of Ace Combat 8’s subtle changes/improvements compared to Ace Combat 7: https://t.co/L51lSb404m

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

The games’ story lore leading up to the upcoming “Ace Combat 8” is more intricate and complicated than you may think: https://t.co/KAdobJVgcr

[VGC @VGC_News]

Following the departure of John Wick writer Derek Kolstad, Sega's Streets of Rage movie is now being written by the duo behind the Sonic the Hedgehog films.

The film also has a new BAFTA award-winning director.

https://t.co/VntyVT0dJn

[Ace Combat @AceCombatGames]

That’s where the Wings of Theve comes in… the legendary savior.

ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE releases October 2nd, 2026!
Get the Deluxe Edition for 3 days Early Access and much more!
Pre-order now: https://t.co/GFtC82jcGH

[Wario64 @Wario64]

Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War available as preorder bonus for Ace Combat 8

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

Gran Turismo in VR is always a thrill. Although the excitement literally can’t be conveyed on a flat 2D clip, nevertheless here’s a short example video I recorded driving the Ferrari F430 today, using PSVR2 on base (non-pro model) PS5… #psvr2 #granturismo7 #gt7 #vr #ps5 #ferrari

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

Fans of this week’s new “Backrooms” indie film who also own a PSVR2, can try their own Backrooms-style liminal spaces exploration in VR using the PS5 game “Pools”. Here’s a short video of #poolsvr that I recorded in PSVR2 on a base model (non-Pro) PS5: #psvr2 #ps5 #vr #backrooms

[Lucas Shaw @Lucas_Shaw]

Backrooms, a $10 million horror movie directed by a 21-year-old, is going to post a bigger opening weekend than a Star Wars film.

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

15 hours from now, Tokyo’s famous Mikado Game Centre #retrogaming arcade will be live streaming some kind of #shmups festival, that will apparently be attended by multiple shmup development companies, showcasing their new and upcoming shmup home ports. The streaming URL is below:

[シュー大祭【公式】 @ShootersFes]

⚡#シュー大祭 2026まで

あと１日！！

公式サイト🔽
https://t.co/1yOfaAgJnG
配信URL🔽
https://t.co/FiFkmEwQKf

[Psyvariar @Psyvariar]

These two talented Japanese composers worked on so many beloved classic #retrogaming videogame soundtracks such as Street Fighter 2, Final Fight, The King Of Dragons, Parasite Eve, Legend Of Mana, Kingdom Hearts, Gradius, Rocket Knight Adventures, many Castlevania, and lots more:

[shmuplations.com @shmuplations]

Today we have a very special interview with legendary composers Michiru Yamane and Yoko Shimomura exploring, in unprecedented depth, their classical music roots and formative influences. https://t.co/Vu2fM4ZD2B