Fifteen years ago, Capcom released “Ghost Trick,” a game that brilliantly fused narrative and gameplay, showcasing the potential of video games as a storytelling medium. Created by Shu Takumi, the mind behind the beloved “Ace Attorney” series, this inventive puzzle game invites players to step into the ethereal shoes of Sissel, a spirit on a mission to uncover the mystery of his own death while saving others from similar fates.

Long-lost NES puzzle game Xcavator, initially developed in 1991 by Chris Oberth, is making a comeback thanks to a collaboration between iam8bit and the Video Game History Foundation. This fully polished cartridge edition, priced at $100, not only revives a piece of gaming history but also includes a detailed manual that chronicles the game’s troubled past and Oberth’s career. The initiative highlights the ongoing challenges of preserving 8-bit history while supporting the archival efforts of the VGHF.