BeXide Revives Legendary Pinball Game Last Gladiators at BitSummit
The revival of a cult-classic Saturn pinball title by an indie-focused publisher signals a growing willingness to reissue niche 1990s digital pinball games with modern platform support.
Reporting from 1 sources: 4Gamer.net.
At BitSummit PUNCH, BeXide showed a revived version of the 1995 Sega Saturn pinball game Digital Pinball: Last Gladiators, coming to PC, Mac, Switch 2, and Switch in 2026. The booth also featured NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains, a voxel puzzle game using classic pixel art. The revival was unexpected and includes four tables with detailed instruction manuals and in-game help.
BeXide brought a surprise revival to BitSummit PUNCH: Digital Pinball: Last Gladiators, the 1995 Sega Saturn pinball game, is returning on PC, Mac, Switch 2, and Switch in 2026. The game retains its original four tables-GLADIATORS, KNIGHT OF THE ROSES, DRAGON SHOWDOWN, and WARLOCK-each with a modeled backbox and backglass art. A detailed instruction manual and in-game guides explain pinball basics, round conditions, and bonuses, making the title accessible to newcomers. The booth also showed NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains, a puzzle game that converts classic Namco pixel art into voxel graphics. BeXide did not announce a specific release date for either title beyond the 2026 window for Last Gladiators.
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