Two new Evercade cartridges are on the way: one pairs The Last Ninja with International Karate, while the other brings together four James Pond games. Blaze Entertainment announced both physical releases on 24 September 2026. Pre-orders are open, with the cartridges scheduled to arrive on 4 December 2026.
For anyone who grew up with home computers, the first collection has an unusual attraction: several games appear in versions for the Commodore 64, Atari ST and ZX Spectrum. The James Pond cartridge looks back at a different era, bringing four colourful 16-bit titles together in one box.
The Last Ninja & IK Collection: six games in 14 versions
The blue cartridge is number 12 in Evercade’s Home Computer series. Its packaging advertises “14 game versions”, but that means six distinct games across 14 versions, rather than 14 separate titles.
Here is the confirmed selection:
| Game | Versions included |
|---|---|
| The Last Ninja | Commodore 64 |
| Last Ninja 2: Back with a Vengeance | Commodore 64, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum |
| Last Ninja 3 | Commodore 64, Atari ST |
| Ninja Remix | Commodore 64, Atari ST |
| International Karate | Commodore 64, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum |
| IK+ | Commodore 64, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum |
There is a detail worth noticing in Ninja Remix. The Commodore 64 version is described as an update of Last Ninja 2, while the Atari ST version reworks the original The Last Ninja. The collection therefore offers more than a chance to compare graphics and sound across old computers: some familiar names lead to meaningfully different versions.
Those computer editions also bring back a particular kind of gaming memory. If the mention of the C64 has you thinking about the machine itself, we recently covered the Commodore 64C Ultimate and its planned return.
The Last Ninja’s exploration and combat make a striking companion to the quick matches of International Karate and IK+. Putting them on the same cartridge recalls the days when a joystick, a familiar loading screen and one more attempt could fill an afternoon.
James Pond Collection: four games on the second cartridge
The red James Pond Collection is number 54 in Evercade’s Home Console series. It includes:
- James Pond: Underwater Agent
- James Pond 2 – Codename: RoboCod
- James Pond 3: Operation StarFI5H
- The Aquatic Games Starring James Pond and the Aquabats
Blaze describes these as four 16-bit home-console games. Its announcement does not identify the original platform of each included version, so it is best to wait for that detail rather than assume it from versions players may remember.
RoboCod may be the name many players recognise first, but the cartridge gives the series a little room to breathe. It moves from the original underwater adventure through two platform games to the sporting spin-off The Aquatic Games. Someone who only played one of them may find the others the most interesting part of the package.
Evercade cartridges: release date, price and compatibility
Both cartridges are scheduled for 4 December 2026, following the opening of pre-orders on 24 September. The announced price for each is £24.99, €29.99 or $29.99, depending on the market. Local availability, delivery costs and the final checkout price will depend on the retailer.
Blaze says both collections work with Evercade systems and HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket devices. That includes the Super Pocket Activision Edition, which has its own built-in games and also accepts Evercade cartridges. No different regional game lineups have been announced for these two collections.
Why these Evercade cartridges stand out
The Last Ninja & IK Collection offers a way to revisit the same games across three home-computer families without assembling the original machines. James Pond takes a different approach: four connected titles that show more of the character’s history than a RoboCod release alone would.
There is a physical appeal too. Each collection comes in a cartridge case with a full-colour manual: something to take off the shelf, put into a machine and return to later. If that sounds like your kind of evening, our guide to building a retro gaming corner at home explores how to make space for the games and objects you want to keep close.
Sources: Blaze Entertainment / Evercade’s announcement of 24 September 2026, plus the retailer listings for The Last Ninja & IK Collection and James Pond Collection.
Images: Blaze Entertainment / Evercade promotional material supplied for editorial coverage. Game names, logos and artwork belong to their respective rights holders.