How to play Sid Meier’s Civilization today
Sid Meier’s Civilization game series seems as though it has been around forever. Since its launch in the 1990s, the game series has gone from strength to strength, advancing graphically and introducing new game concepts and features. With its 7th desktop incarnation now available to play (and there are several
Amiga Addict 36: a look back at classic computer bundles
There is more to retro gaming than just playing old games. Magazines like Amiga Addict also play their part. Experiencing old games, and loading them up on physical media is just part of the nostalgia that retro games inspire. Another part of it is reliving the build up and fun.
Limited Run Games unveils “The Vault” – a new era for missed games
Limited Run Games has just announced a significant shift in how they handle leftover stock: The Vault. This new system
Pixel Addict goes pinball in issue 27
The new edition of Pixel Addict is out now, with a cover feature dedicated to the history of pinball bideo
Bitmap Books confirms Spring reprints of popular retro gaming volumes
Publishers of some of the best retro gaming books around, Bitmap Books, have announced a selection of reprinted volumes are
Toaplan arcade games now available on mobile
Get ready to dust off your virtual quarters and step back into the golden age of arcades! The Amusement Arcade Toaplan is out on iOS and Android, bringing a treasure trove of classic arcade experiences right to your fingertips. This isn’t just another mobile game collection. It’s a celebration of
Relive Lara’s legends: IV-VI Remastered out now!
Get ready to raid some tombs! Aspyr and Crystal Dynamics have unleashed Tomb Raider IV-VI
PSX-styled survival horror, Sorry We’re Closed, slams onto consoles this March!
Get ready to dive headfirst into a world of demons, angels, and twisted love stories!
SHODAN’s legacy: System Shock 2 Remastered for a new generation
Roses are red, violets are blue, SHODAN’s back, and she’s coming for you! Prepare for
Atari Arcade 2: lost classic Maze Invaders incluced on new Evercade cartridge
Retro gaming fans, prepare to dust off your joysticks! Blaze Entertainment has just announced Atari
This N64 gem is finally getting the love it deserves
Retro gaming fans take note! QUByte Interactive has announced the release date for their revival
I, Robot returns: a psychedelic blast from the past
Remember I, Robot? Not the Will Smith movie, or even thr Isaac Asimov tale. No, we
Remember Maniac Mansion? Cronela’s Mansion is bringing back that magic
Remember that feeling? Slipping a cartridge into your NES, SNES, or Game Boy, and being
Flesh Made Fear: a PSX-inspired survival horror nightmare coming to Steam in Q4 2025!
Get ready to plunge into a world of blood-soaked terror! Flesh Made Fear, a chilling
5 new things you can do with DOOM
I first played DOOM back in 1999, a few years’ after its birth and its contribution to the (almost-) death of the Amiga. But, of course, I bloody loved it, and for good reason. Short of dropping a DOOM review
Order these retro gaming publications in time for Christmas!
All the publishers and producers are getting their retro book and hardware projects announced and out before Christmas…
BASIC is 60 years old: 5 classic games to try
BASIC was first released in 1964, making the programming language an incredible 60 years old. For me, that is pretty mind-blowing, as it means BASIC was already 20 years old before I tried my first type-in program. To celebrate BASIC’s
Top 10 best platformers on the Sega Mega Drive
The Sega Mega Drive has dozens of platformers in its library. While many of them are charming in their own ways, some have survived the test of time better than others. Here are my picks for the top 10 best
Evercade Alpha is a new cartridge-based bartop
The wait for details of the Evercade Alpha is over! Today, we learn the truth: The Evercade Alpha is a
I’m more excited by Evercade’s Thalamus Collection than Tomb Raider
As a Commodore 64 fan, the Thalamus Collection represents something deeper than a pneumatically-enhanced Indiana Jones clone. Back in the
What do new Evercade devices mean for the platform?
A pair of new Evercade devices with refreshed livery, the new Evercade Giga Cart line, and a couple of leaked
My latest CeX retro haul: games and a controller
Spending under £30 to come home with hours of entertainment is what I call a CeX retro haul. I was
Othello Joins the Arcade Archives Lineup
Hamster Corporation has released the Arcade Archives release of Othello, bringing the classic strategy game to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 on February 20, 2025. This digital release, part of the Arcade Archives series, offers players a faithful recreation of the 1984 SUCCESS release. Othello (also known as Reversi) is