July, 2022 - Gaming Retro

SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Supply Limited

On: July 31, 2022

Just 10% of the previous SEGA Genesis Mini devices will be available with the relese of the SEGA Genesis Mini 2. This unfortunate news may explain why no release date has yet been announced for the SEGA Mega Drive Mini 2 in the UK and Europe. This information was uncoveredRead More →

ININ and Factor 5 Release Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II, Out Now!

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 30, 2022

In: Retro games news

If you missed out on Turrican Flashback, or the anthology collection, worry not as developer Factor 5 has teamed up with ININ for another collection, Turrican Anthology Volume 1 and 2! Digitally available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, it’s time to relive (or experience for the first time!) aRead More →

Lost Czech ZX Spectrum Game Regulus Uncovered

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 29, 2022

In: Retro games news

Most of our knowledge of retro games concerns mainstream releases and big name titles. Whether ZX Spectrum games or BBC or C64, or 8-bit consoles, there is generally a sort of folk memory of the title, good or bad. The same is probably true in eastern Europe, but that folkRead More →

New Game Boy Game from PixelHeart, Lost Terminal

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 27, 2022

In: Retro games news

Independent retro gaming developer PixelHeart has announced a new Game Boy game, Lost Terminal, set for release in quarter 3 of 2022. News of new games for the Game Boy is always good to see, whether you own an original, a later compatible, or even an Analogue Pocket. Created byRead More →

New Return to Monkey Island Footage Revealed on Twitter

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 26, 2022

In: Retro games news

Game development legend Ron Gilbert has shared some new footage of Return to Monkey Island on his Twitter page. The game is a long-awaited sequel to the previous Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge, and includes elements to the intervening trio of games. Return to Monkey Island is the sixth gameRead More →

Jaleco 90s Classic Avenging Spirit Gets Console Release

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 26, 2022

In: Retro games news

Good news for 90s arcade fans as indie publisher Ratalaika Games announces the upcoming release of Jaleco’s acclaimed two-player platformer Avenging Spirit, available on last and current gen consoles this week. Originally released in 1991 as an arcade cabinet, Avenging Spirit puts you in control of a man killed byRead More →

GamesMaster: The Oral History to Ship in September

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 25, 2022

In: Retro merchandise

Backers of GamesMaster: The Oral History will be delighted to know that the book is printed, being warehoused in August, and sent out in September! Featuring a lot of Dominik Diamond and plenty of thoughts and opinions from many others involved with the classic show – directly and indirectly –Read More →

“Lost” ZX Spectrum Game Successfully Archived!

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 25, 2022

In: Retro games news

It’s easy to find old games from the big publishers, and even many of the smaller ones. But what about the ones that fall through the gaps? A lost ZX Spectrum game by a deceased developer has finally been unearthed and archived, and it’s all thanks to Facebook. Back inRead More →

How to Play BBC Micro Games in Your Browser With VirtualBeeb

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 23, 2022

In: Emulation

Fancy recalling the halcyon days of Micro Live and and computer classes at primary school? VirtualBeeb is an online BBC Micro emulator that is based in your browser, meaning it can essentially be run on any device. Several computers have made an impression on me over the years. One withRead More →

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