● Includes 5 arcade greats like Windjammers, Karnov, Atomic Runner Chelnov, and more
● Comes on one physical Evercade cartridge with a full-colour manual
● Compatible with all Evercade and HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket devices
● Releases June 2025 – Pre-orders open April 1, 2025
● Priced at £19.99, $24.99, and €24.99
Cartridge Page: https://evercade.co.uk/cartridges/windjammers-karnov-friends/
Website: https://evercade.co.uk/
DATE: 20:10 BST, March 31, 2025
The Windjammers, Karnov & Friends collection includes:
LETCHWORTH, UK: Blaze Entertainment is excited to announce Windjammers, Karnov & Friends, a brand new multi-game cartridge featuring five standout titles from arcade gaming history.
This collection showcases a diverse mix of fast-paced action, platforming, and competitive sports gameplay, highlighting the creativity and excitement of iconic arcade hits. Each game has been faithfully preserved in its arcade-perfect form, allowing players to experience these classics, first released by Data East, as they were meant to be played.
From the high-speed disc-throwing action of Windjammers to the intense platforming of Karnov and the explosive shooting in Vapor Trail: Hyper Offence Formation, the post-apocalyptic world of Atomic Runner Chelnov or mecha-filled warfare with Rohga: Armor Force, this collection delivers endless hours of retro arcade fun.
This cartridge will be part of the purple-coloured arcade game line and will be numbered #15. It will be available for £19.99, $24.99, and €24.99, releasing in June 2025, with pre-orders opening on April 1, 2025 from Evercade retailers.
Like all our cartridges, this collection comes with a full-colour manual to help you understand the games and find out interesting information - perfect for besting your friends at your next gaming session.
● Atomic Runner Chelnov – A fast-paced side-scrolling platformer where players battle enemies and avoid hazards as Chelnov, the “atomic runner” who gains invincible powers after a nuclear accident.
● Karnov – The classic platformer where players control a fire-breathing strongman on a quest to find treasure.
● Rohga: Armor Force – A side-scrolling shooter packed with customizable mechs and intense battles.
● Vapor Trail: Hyper Offence Formation – A high-octane vertical shooter where players pilot advanced fighter jets through enemy territories.
● Windjammers – The cult-classic competitive disc-throwing sports game, combining fast-paced action with strategic gameplay.
"These five arcade games are incredible examples of the history of arcade gaming," said Blaze Entertainment’s Head of Marketing, Sean Cleaver. "This collection embodies everything people love about playing arcade games on Evercade - fast, enjoyable, multi-player action alongside some of the most popular genres of the age. With the continued growth of Evercade and the recent Evercade Alpha, it’s a perfect time to bring these games to our fans everywhere."
This cartridge is compatible with all Evercade hardware, including past, present, and upcoming devices. It is also fully playable on HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket consoles.
Notes
Evercade was first released in 2020 as a handheld device with ten gaming cartridges of classic console licenses. Since then, it has grown to several other hardware devices (listed below) and now has over 60 physical cartridge collections and more than 600 games across the entire ecosystem.
The Evercade EXP-R handheld gaming system is available globally and includes the Tomb Raider Collection 1 cartridge.
The Evercade VS-R home console system is currently available worldwide from Amazon and other local retailers. It includes the Tomb Raider Collection 1 cartridge.
The Evercade Alpha bartop arcade systems are available globally, and each come with 6 built-in Capcom games and competition-grade arcade controls, plus full compatibility with all Evercade cartridges.
Evercade devices play games via emulation on bespoke cartridges. These physical releases come in a classic clamshell case with a full-colour manual, custom written by Blaze with controls, hints and tips, and interesting facts about the titles and developers.
Evercade emulates a wide range of systems (including 8, 16, 32 and 64-bit console, handhelds, THEC64 and Amiga home computers, plus arcade games), as well as natively run games. It 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.
In 2023, Blaze Entertainment launched its new brand HyperMegaTech! to provide more retro gaming products aimed at a more casual market. Its first four products, the Super Pocket handheld gaming devices, also come with Evercade cartridge compatibility.
LINKS:
Evercade Website: https://evercade.co.uk
Evercade Alpha: https://evercade.co.uk/alpha/
Evercade EXP-R: https://evercade.co.uk/exp-r/
Evercade VS-R: https://evercade.co.uk/vs-r/
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 500 games and continues to grow, with partnerships including Capcom, Gearbox Software, Atari, Bandai Namco, Interplay, Codemasters, Crystal Dynamics, Team17, IREM, Rebellion, SNK Corporation, Toaplan, and many independent game designers and publishers. Based in the UK, 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. In 2023, Blaze launched a second brand, HyperMegaTech! to create more retro and gaming-focused products for a more casual gaming market, starting with the Super Pocket console with licensed versions from Capcom and Taito.
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