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Plaion’s Neo Geo+ is pitched as a true hardware reincarnation rather than emulation, using newly manufactured chips based on the original Neo Geo tech to natively run both new and old cartridges; Furrtek and Jotego are reportedly involved, suggesting high accuracy, but critics argue the ASIC-based, non-updatable design could be a bait-and-switch compared to FPGA-based approaches.
SNK and PLAION announced the Neo Geo AES+—a hardware-faithful reimplementation of the original AES with modern features, including compatibility with both new and original Neo Geo AES cartridges, low-latency HDMI output alongside original AV, and quality-of-life options like DIP switches and permanent high-score storage. The AES+ will launch on November 12, 2026, with preorder pricing of $249.99 for the Standard Edition, $349.99 for the Anniversary Edition, and $999.99 for the Ultimate Edition, which bundles multiple accessories and game cartridges.
Plaion and SNK announce the Neo Geo+ AES, a modern reissue that bundles 10 classic Neo Geo titles, including Neo Turf Masters with the Scotland course unlocked on AES for the first time, while preserving the Australian course; ships November 12, 2026 for £69.99.
Plaion and SNK unveil the Neo Geo+ AES, reviving the 1990 home console with ten physical carts at $89.99 each. Reddit estimates show potential savings of over $92,000 versus original AES prices, with the Ultimate Edition bundle including the console and accessories. The deal is noted alongside controversy over the owners’ regime.
Plaion has announced Nobody Wants to Die, a futuristic detective game set in dystopian New York for the PS5, featuring a first-person, single player, story-driven experience with a "neo-noir atmosphere" powered by Unreal Engine 5. The game is set for a 2024 release, and while the cinematic trailer looks promising, gameplay footage is needed to judge its true potential.
Distributor Plaion has listed a release date of December 1, 2023, for the highly anticipated game Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, despite no official confirmation from developer GSC Game World. The Ukrainian studio recently dealt with a cyberattack and urged fans not to share a leaked test build of the game.
PEGI has fined Activision Blizzard and Plaion €5,000 each for not disclosing the presence of loot boxes in Diablo Immortal and the Limited Bounty Hunter Edition of Hunt: Showdown during the ratings process. Both companies have updated their store listings and marketing materials. PEGI introduced its warning label about randomized in-game purchases in April 2020.