Introducing Housemarque’s Nex Machina
Next Machina: Death Machine is an intense, arcade-style twin-stick shooter developed by Housemarque (the studio behind Resogun, Alienation, and more), in collaboration with legendary arcade game developer Eugene Jarvis, known for Robotron: 2084 and Smash TV.
Last night was massive for PlayStation fans, as SONY dropped one major announcement after another. With so many blockbuster reveals packed into a single presentation, not every title got the spotlight it deserved—something many sites will no doubt be making up for in the days ahead.
Amid the hype, Nex Machina was finally mentioned—but honestly, who could focus by then? A brand-new Uncharted and a new The Last of Us had already been revealed, stealing the thunder from just about everything else. Oh, and let’s not forget the return of WipEout, LocoRoco, PaRappa the Rapper, and more… It was a nostalgia-fueled overload, and Nex Machina, despite being a standout, barely had a chance to breathe in all the noise.
So, what exactly is Nex Machina?
Well, imagine a brand-new game from Housemarque—the masters behind Super Stardust and RESOGUN—delivering their signature twin-stick shooter magic in the style of classics like Robotron: 2084 and Smash T.V.. Sounds awesome already, right?
But here’s where it gets even more interesting: the legendary Eugene Jarvis is involved. Yes, that Eugene Jarvis—the arcade icon behind Defender, Robotron, and Smash T.V.. At this point, you’re probably thinking, “Wait a minute… I know that name!”—and you’d be absolutely right.
A LEGEND IN GAMING RETURNS…
Yes, he’s a legend from the golden age of arcades—the mastermind behind Defender, ROBOTRON: 2084, Smash T.V., and even a handful of classic pinball titles.
In other words, this guy lives and breathes arcade games—and so does Housemarque. That combination? It has all the ingredients to turn Nex Machina into pure gold. Well… at least that’s what I’m hoping for!
That Music, That Style, That Everything…
The announcement trailer oozes quality from start to finish, showcasing fluid, jaw-dropping gameplay paired with a synth soundtrack that catapults me straight back to the 80s—faster than I can even say “retro.”
Everything about it looks and sounds spot-on. Honestly, it had me hooked before the gameplay even kicked in.
So what are you waiting for?
Check out the video below.
So, can Housemarque’s Nex Machina beat the wonderful Assault Android CACTUS in terms of twin-stick shooter retro quality madness? Short answer, Yes 😀
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It looks like I’m missing way too many things these days. This damn job of mine!!!
This is awesome and … what about “Death Stranding” from a certain Hideo Kojima and Guillermo Del Toro?
Damn that looks cool. I loooove twinstick shooters!! 😀 Ready when you are mr. Tony! When it comes out that is of course!! 😉
Roar Tjørhom… remember this?:). ( see comments )
No…do not remember!
Must have been in sleep ??
It is over a year ago..what did you expect?? ????
Less than 6 months ?
Whaaat.. ??
Haha.. well its nearly 7 months.. so i guess that explains it all ?
Thank god! I was worried there for å second!
Roar Tjørhom me too!
Heiko Ernst
and nex is really perfect arcade highscore feeling 🙂
Really looking forward to matterfall too❤️
and in few weeks next hit from Housemarque 😉
Glenn Nordmann Amerikanere…