64-bit emulation is now a part of the Evercade console line-up, starting with the cult classic title Glover on Piko Interactive Collection 4.
TRAILERS:
64-bit Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHN772pi3KY
Sunsoft Collection 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VneIPdKp6s
Piko Interactive Collection 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az_65CjAswk
LETCHWORTH, UK: Blaze Entertainment has today announced another new system supported by Evercade and Super Pocket consoles with the announcement of 64-bit console games coming to Evercade Cartridges.
The cult classic title Glover will be released in its 64-bit version on the upcoming Piko Interactive Collection 4 physical cartridge. Having been rebuilt from scratch by studio Byteswap Labs and Maximilian Wendell, Blaze Entertainment has been able to add some modern optimisations along with refinements for Evercade including control optimisation for Evercade and Super Pocket consoles, and the addition of a cameo from Evercade mascot - Cadey!
Glover is a 3D platforming title released in 1998 for PC, 32-bit and 64-bit console systems. The 64-bit version garnered the most critical acclaim at the time of its release with IGN reviewer Matt Casamassina from his 1998 review remarking, "...until you've rolled a ball around a level with a walking hand, well, you're just missing out on the best things in life."
Since its original release, it has become a cult-classic among retro game fans and thanks to Piko Interactive, is one of a few third-party games that has been available in its 64-bit form. Screenshots of the game are available at the end of this press release.
Trailer - Evercade Sunsoft Collection 2
Trailer - Evercade Indie Heroes Collection 3
Trailer - Evercade THEC64 Collection 3
- Glover, Risky Woods and eight more games on Piko Interactive Collection 4
- 64-bit emulation of Glover is a first for Evercade and adds to an already large variety of emulated systems
- Releases in April 30th, 2024 alongside the recently announced Sunsoft Collection 2
- Pre-order from February 29th, 2024
TRAILERS:
64-bit Announcement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHN772pi3KY
Sunsoft Collection 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VneIPdKp6s
Piko Interactive Collection 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az_65CjAswk
LETCHWORTH, UK: Blaze Entertainment has today announced another new system supported by Evercade and Super Pocket consoles with the announcement of 64-bit console games coming to Evercade Cartridges.
The cult classic title Glover will be released in its 64-bit version on the upcoming Piko Interactive Collection 4 physical cartridge. Having been rebuilt from scratch by studio Byteswap Labs and Maximilian Wendell, Blaze Entertainment has been able to add some modern optimisations along with refinements for Evercade including control optimisation for Evercade and Super Pocket consoles, and the addition of a cameo from Evercade mascot - Cadey!
Glover is a 3D platforming title released in 1998 for PC, 32-bit and 64-bit console systems. The 64-bit version garnered the most critical acclaim at the time of its release with IGN reviewer Matt Casamassina from his 1998 review remarking, "...until you've rolled a ball around a level with a walking hand, well, you're just missing out on the best things in life."
Since its original release, it has become a cult-classic among retro game fans and thanks to Piko Interactive, is one of a few third-party games that has been available in its 64-bit form. Screenshots of the game are available at the end of this press release.
In addition to Glover, Piko Interactive Collection 4 contains a total of ten games, and marks the fifth named cartridge release on Evercade from Piko Interactive with over 42 games released across all collections with everything from 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit consoles as well as arcade games with great titles that many retro gamers will be familiar with or be discovering for the first time.
This release, like the other collections, features a multitude of systems being emulated by Evercade on one phsyical cartridge collection with a full colour manual included. The full game list is:
This cartridge will be available at the standard Evercade SRP of £17.99|$19.99|€19.99, is supported by all Evercade and Super Pocket consoles, and will be released in April 2024. Pre-orders open February 29th, 2024.
Trailer - Evercade Piko Interactrive Collection 4
This release, like the other collections, features a multitude of systems being emulated by Evercade on one phsyical cartridge collection with a full colour manual included. The full game list is:
- Glover (64-bit)
- Risky Woods
- Street Racer
- Zero Tolerance Underground
- Sküljagger: Revolt of the Westicans
- Bad Street Brawler
- The Fidgetts
- Mermaids of Atlantis
- Star X
- Target: Renegade
This cartridge will be available at the standard Evercade SRP of £17.99|$19.99|€19.99, is supported by all Evercade and Super Pocket consoles, and will be released in April 2024. Pre-orders open February 29th, 2024.
In addition to Piko Interactive Collection 4, Evercade is also releasing more games from the famous Japanese publisher Sunsoft. With Sunsoft Collection 2, there are seven titles from 8, 16 and 32-bit consoles that are not only fan favourites but rare titles that hold significant prices in the modern day.
This cartridge will be available at the standard Evercade SRP of £17.99|$19.99|€19.99, is supported by all Evercade and Super Pocket consoles, and will be released in April 2024. Pre-orders open February 29th, 2024.
Evercade cartridges and the Evercade ecosystem allows for many people to not just play the games that they love, but also own a physical version of a game that may well be out of reach for many due to its rarity or value. The full game list for this physical cartridge is:
- Blaster Master: Enemy Below
- Ufouria:The Saga
- Aero the Acro-bat 2
- Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel
- Pri Pri Primitive Princess!
- Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors
- Daze Before Christmas
This cartridge will be available at the standard Evercade SRP of £17.99|$19.99|€19.99, is supported by all Evercade and Super Pocket consoles, and will be released in April 2024. Pre-orders open February 29th, 2024.
Trailer - Evercade Sunsoft Collection 2
As these two collections become available for pre-order, the next two collections will be released.
Indie Heroes Collection 3 features 13 games that also include many featured in Evercade's Game of the Month feature which provides a free game every month between April and December for Evercade VS and EXP systems, much like a game demo. It includes lauded indie titles such as the arcade-esque Donut Dodo, the award-winning Chew Chew Mimic, and more!
Also releasing is THEC64 Collection 3, which is the third release of the classic home computer system's most fondly remembered titles including Summer Games II, Boulder Dash, Heavy Metal Paradriod, and ten additional games.
These cartridges will be available for £17.99|$19.99|€19.99, and will be released on February 29th, 2024 at all Evercade retailers, and are also available with an exclusive merchandise bundle with Evercade branded socks from partner retailer Funstock. Pre-orders are now open.
Trailer - Evercade THEC64 Collection 3
Notes
The Evercade EXP handheld gaming system is available globally and includes the IREM Arcade 1 cartridge collection and 18 built-in Capcom games.
The Evercade VS home console systems are currently available worldwide from Amazon and other local retailers.
Super Pocket is a new, critically acclaimed handheld gaming console from Blaze Entertainment's new brand HyperMegaTech!. This brings built-in licensed arcade titles to a handheld device which has added Evercade cartridge compatability. These are available now from Amazon and other local retailers.
Evercade devices play games via emulation on bespoke cartridges. There are currently 55 collections available and over 500 retro and indie games across the whole ecosystem.
Evercade emulates a wide range of systems (including 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit consoles, handhelds, THEC64 and Amiga home computers, and arcade games), and also highlights modern retro games created by indie developers, with support for five decades of gaming.
Evercade cartridges have three distinct colour schemes to highlight their content. Red coloured boxes feature home console collections from multiple systems across five decades of gaming. Purple indicates Arcade game collections and Blue is for home computer collections.
The Evercade EXP handheld gaming system is available globally and includes the IREM Arcade 1 cartridge collection and 18 built-in Capcom games.
The Evercade VS home console systems are currently available worldwide from Amazon and other local retailers.
Super Pocket is a new, critically acclaimed handheld gaming console from Blaze Entertainment's new brand HyperMegaTech!. This brings built-in licensed arcade titles to a handheld device which has added Evercade cartridge compatability. These are available now from Amazon and other local retailers.
Evercade devices play games via emulation on bespoke cartridges. There are currently 55 collections available and over 500 retro and indie games across the whole ecosystem.
Evercade emulates a wide range of systems (including 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit consoles, handhelds, THEC64 and Amiga home computers, and arcade games), and also highlights modern retro games created by indie developers, with support for five decades of gaming.
Evercade cartridges have three distinct colour schemes to highlight their content. Red coloured boxes feature home console collections from multiple systems across five decades of gaming. Purple indicates Arcade game collections and Blue is for home computer collections.
LINKS:
Evercade Website: https://evercade.co.uk
Sunsoft Collection 2: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/sunsoft-collection-2/
Piko Interactive Collection 4: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/piko-interactive-collection-4/
Evercade YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvercadeRetro
Super Pocket Website: https://www.hypermegatech.com/
Evercade Blog: https://evercade.co.uk/blog
Evercade Cartridges list: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/
About Blaze Entertainment
Blaze Entertainment, formed in 2018, are the creators of the Evercade - a retro gaming console that uses cartridges to deliver officially licensed curated collections of retro and retro-inspired video games. Launched in 2020, the Evercade line-up has grown to over 400 games and continues to grow, with partnerships including Capcom, Atari, Bandai Namco, Interplay, Codemasters, Team17, IREM, Rebellion, Toaplan, and many independent game designers and publishers. Based in the UK, the Evercade has found a passionate audience around the world of retro enthusiasts, offering a high quality and low entry gaming option providing nostalgia for gamers and a physical range of releases for collectors. Blaze Entertainment has recently expanded to create a new retro gaming brand - HyperMegaTech!
Find out more at www.evercade.co.uk and Facebook or Twitter.
Evercade Website: https://evercade.co.uk
Sunsoft Collection 2: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/sunsoft-collection-2/
Piko Interactive Collection 4: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/piko-interactive-collection-4/
Evercade YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EvercadeRetro
Super Pocket Website: https://www.hypermegatech.com/
Evercade Blog: https://evercade.co.uk/blog
Evercade Cartridges list: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/
About Blaze Entertainment
Blaze Entertainment, formed in 2018, are the creators of the Evercade - a retro gaming console that uses cartridges to deliver officially licensed curated collections of retro and retro-inspired video games. Launched in 2020, the Evercade line-up has grown to over 400 games and continues to grow, with partnerships including Capcom, Atari, Bandai Namco, Interplay, Codemasters, Team17, IREM, Rebellion, Toaplan, and many independent game designers and publishers. Based in the UK, the Evercade has found a passionate audience around the world of retro enthusiasts, offering a high quality and low entry gaming option providing nostalgia for gamers and a physical range of releases for collectors. Blaze Entertainment has recently expanded to create a new retro gaming brand - HyperMegaTech!
Find out more at www.evercade.co.uk and Facebook or Twitter.