New version of The Spectrum is all while, reminiscent of the 1 millionth ZX Spectrum, which was manufactured with a white case in December 1983. In addition to announcing THE A1200 Amiga replica, Retro Games Ltd dropped the news of a special re-issue of The Spectrum. This “Collector’s Edition” givesRead More →
It’s the Amiga replica that everyone wants, and you can have it too, if you’re okay waiting until summer 2026… After years of speculation and rumours and hints, you can now pre-order THE A1200, a full-sized replica of the Amiga 1200. Following earlier news of its impending revival, the A1200Read More →
The new Steam Machine has finally been confirmed by Valve, after much speculation. But will this “living room Steam Deck” be a good option for retro gamers? January 10th, 2026: Heavy indications of the Steam Machine’s pricing have been inadvertently released. It was back in 2014 when I first feltRead More →
Retro shooter fans, strap in: ZPF, the surreal Sega Genesis/Mega Drive shoot-’em-up that melted minds during its demo run earlier this year, is officially launching its physical edition next week. Publisher Mega Cat Studios has confirmed that the game will land on the Mega Cat Studios online store on NovemberRead More →
Retro-inspired puzzle-metroidvania Gigasword is officially out today on PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox, bringing its unique mix of environmental brainteasers and chunky sword-swinging combat to players everywhere. Developed by Studio Hybrid and published by Akupara Games, the adventure follows Ezra — humanity’s last hope — as he hauls theRead More →
A new LEGO Ideas project is aiming straight at the hearts of retro-gaming fans, and as a long-time LEGO collector myself, I’m absolutely here for it. The submission — a beautifully designed retro arcade-style build — is gathering support on the LEGO Ideas platform, and I’ve already added my vote.Read More →
The retro hardware scene isn’t short on handheld emulators, clone systems, or FPGA recreations — but the GameTank, now gearing up for launch on Crowd Supply, is something genuinely different. UPDATE 15/1/26: The GameTank crowdfunder is now live on CrowdSupply. It’s a clean-sheet 8-bit games console, built around real 6502-familyRead More →
This is a treat for classic arcade fans. Konami’s Galactic Warriors, originally launched in 1985, is the newest entry in the record-breaking Arcade Archives lineup, now available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms via Hamster Corporation. Regular readers will know I like to share my memories of these classicRead More →
UPDATE 28/12/25: Ayaneo has released system specs for the Pocket Vert, added below. Ayaneo has dropped something a little unexpected — the Pocket Vert, a new handheld console with a vertical screen orientation and compact design. The announcement came via the official Ayaneo Twitter feed, accompanied by a reveal videoRead More →
