Christian Cawley - Gaming Retro

Jaleco 90s Classic Avenging Spirit Gets Console Release

On: July 26, 2022

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 →

Nintendo Confirms 3DS and Wii U eShops Will Close in March 2023

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 22, 2022

In: Retro games news

The Wii U eShop close date and the 3DS eShop end date have both been confirmed. We’ve known it was coming for a while, but we now have a date to plan for. March 28th, 2023 is when the 3DS and Wii U eShops will close, meaning no more buyingRead More →

It’s Time for You to Become a Pixel Addict

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 21, 2022

In: Retro merchandise

Issue 4 of Pixel Addict is out now and if you’re new to this independent printed magazine now, is the time to dive in. If you’ve been lookin in envy at Amiga Addict but don’t have any interest in the computer, Pixel Addict is a more general look at retroRead More →

New Commodore 64 Game Lykia – The Lost Island from Psytronik Software

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 20, 2022

In: Retro games news

Coming soong from Pystronik Software is an intriguing new Commodore 64 game also available for Commodore 16/Plus 4 systems. Described as their “biggest 8-bit production yet”, Lykia – The Lost Island is an “epic quest” that would span both sides of two floppy disks if given a physical 5.25-inch release.Read More →

New SEGA Mega Drive Game, Life on Mars: Genesis

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 20, 2022

In: Retro games news

Spanish indie developers KAI Magazine Software have announced a new SEGA Mega Drive game (also for Genesis) called Life on Mars: Genesis, a Metroidvania style game, along with 20 minutes of gameplay. Originally released on the MSX2, Life on Mars: Genesis transfers the idea to the Mega Drive and GenesisRead More →

LEGO Atari 2600 Console Hits Stores August 1st, Celebrates 50 Years

By: Christian Cawley

On: July 19, 2022

In: Retro games news

Just a couple of years after the Nintendo NES LEGO console comes a LEGO Atari 2600 made from plastic bricks. Set for release LEGO’s 90th year and intended to celebrate Atari’s 50th year, the adult-targeted kit also features several cartridges that can be converted into retro gaming themed vignettes. SportingRead More →