Linking to gambling sites might be lucrative, but it’s unsuitable and not in the spirit of real gaming. As such, I’m banning future links from this site to gambling sites, both paid or free. I’ve been freelancing full-time for over 10 years, and as such have amassed a collection ofRead More →
Return to Monkey Island has been one of the most long-awaited game sequels of all time. So, why are knuckle-draggers attacking its creators? Following the release of the game’s trailer on June 28th, certain elements in gaming have taken deep offence at the lack of 16-bit graphics in the sequel.Read More →
Ever wondered what it would be like to browse the internet on a Commodore 64? Wonder no more: the WiC64 brings Wi-Fi networking to the C64, VIC20, and Commodore 128 computers. While the design has been around for a while, the WiC64 is finally reaching a more polished stage. ComprisingRead More →
Alongside news of the release of the Mega Drive Mini 2, SEGA has announced a new version of the Cyber Stick, a dual-hand controller with USB connector. Costing around double the price of the Mega Drive Mini 2, SEGA’s USB Cyber Stick replicates the 1990s original with a throttle, stick,Read More →
Like its more fully-formed sibling, the Raspberry Pi Pico has proved adept at handling retro gaming projects. The latest example of the Pico’s versatility is as the controller on a custom Nintendo 64 cartridge, where it can be used to host ROM files. While the examples on Twitter (see below)Read More →
Since its release, the Switch Online N64 platform has failed to live up to expectations. Despite a good selection of titles, it has been prone to instabilities of various kinds, from game issues to controllers not responding correctly. Yesterday, version 2.4.0 of the Nintendo Switch Online N64 emulation firmware wasRead More →
Details of the new edition of Amiga Addict magazine are now available, with issue 13 covering everything from accelerators and FPGA systems to modding the A500 Mini. Our favourite magazine has gone from strength to strength over the past few months, with the latest issue also bringing you tips onRead More →
Following the news of the upcoming SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 (aka Genesis Mini 2), a further 11 titles have been announced for games that will be pre-loaded with the retro console. These join the titles confirmed with the console’s announcement, which include Sonic HD and Virtua Fighter. Announced inRead More →
By now, you have probably heard the news about the development of a Duke Nukem movie. In fact, you might even be enthused that the team behind it is the same one that revived the world of the original Karate Kid movies in Netflix’s Cobra Kai. But the question is,Read More →
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