May, 2021 - Gaming Retro

Ninja Carnage C64 Game Source Code Released on GitHub

On: May 31, 2021

Developers of the brand new game Ninja Carnage C64 have released the source code on GitHub. A semi-textual point-and-click “die and retry” adventure game, your mission in Ninja Carnage is to help a ninja kill the yakuza boss, overcoming two key problems… Your mission, to help a Ninja kill theRead More →

The World’s Most Popular Retro Video Games, Ranked

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 30, 2021

In: Retro games news

What is the best retro video game? It’s difficult to tell, at least not without asking a lot of people. Big games tend to have a long-lasting impact. For example, the Animal Crossing franchise celebrated 20 years in April 2021, while Pokémon celebrated 25 years in February. To get aRead More →

Evercade VS Preorders Open, Buy Yours Now!

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 28, 2021

In: Retro Consoles

Quick reminder that Evercade VS preorders are now open! If you want to get yours in time for Christmas, today is a good time to hit the Buy button. Evercade VS comes in three flavours: Starter Pack (£89.99): The basic VS console comes with a single controller and one gameRead More →

Evercade VS Founder Edition Now Available for Order – With Your Name in the Credits!

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 28, 2021

In: Retro Consoles, Retro hardware

The Evercade VS Founder Edition is now avaliable to order, with under 20% of the stock for the limited edition, all-black retro console remaining. As a further enticement, Evercade has given buyers the chance to have their name in the credits of every Evercade VS. This is basically why it’sRead More →

Xenoblast Scrolling SHMUP for ZX Spectrum

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 25, 2021

In: Retro games news

Xenoblast is a brand new top-scrolling shoot ’em up for ZX Spectrum 48k and 128k models, available to buy now. This classic-style shooter features hordes of aliens and pods to collect to recharge the smart bomb. With an attractive main sprite and varied alien waves, it looks an engaging andRead More →

Play EXPO Blackpool 2021 Retro Games Event Tickets On Sale!

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 25, 2021

In: Retro gaming events

While 2020 might have been the year retro gaming went mainstream, it missed a few events, for obvious reasons. In 2021, Play EXPO Blackpool is here to level things up. With a raft of events from Minecraft to to LAN gaming, some of the key elements of the event areRead More →

Mega Man the Wily Wars Available for Pre-Order for Genesis/Mega Drive

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 21, 2021

In: Retro games news

Act quickly if you want to get hold of the Mega Man: The Wily Wars triple header as it is available for pre-order for just one month. From today until June 21st, you’ll be able to grab the remastered collection that combines Mega Man, Mega Man 2 and Mega ManRead More →

You Get to Choose From THREE Evercade VS Consoles [UPDATED]

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 21, 2021

In: Retro games news

Evercade has outdone itself again with the announcement of not one, not two, but three exciting Evercade VS Consoles! Following the success of the standard Evercade handheld, the home console VS was announced earlier this year. Designed to handle up to four players and with dual slots to minimise wearRead More →

Plymouth’s Revival Games Is Evidence of a Retro Resurgence

By: Christian Cawley

On: May 20, 2021

In: Retro games news

A few years ago there were various retro gaming stores around the UK. In my own area (North Yorkshire) towns like Northallerton, Stokesley, Guisborough, and even the city of York had stores selling old games. Instead, old gear and games have been the preserve of charity shops and Cex, placingRead More →

May 2021