Full-motion video (FMV) games have had a bad rap over the years, but they seem to be slowly garnering a new audience, as the technology finally catches up with their ambition.
This week, I look at the news that Playdate title Blippo+ is coming to PC and consoles, while looking back at the title that I think reinvigorated FMVs, 2015’s Contradiction, by Tim Follin.
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There’s also a look at some other new retro video game release news:
- RetroArch in development for accelerated Amigas
- 29 years later, Settlers II finally gets Amiga release
- R-Type Delta returns with a physical HD re-release
- NAMCO’s unique arcade racer Aqua Jet comes to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation
- Toaplan Arcade classics now on Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation
- Give Dono’s Tale some love to unlock stretch goals on Kickstarter
- Project X: Light Years brings classic Amiga shooter to Steam
- A look at Contradiction, the FMV by Tim Follin
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
