There’s a new Pixel Addict out this month, which takes a trip down the memory lane of digital history to rekindle one of the most wonderful sounds: the unmistakeable sound of dial-up internet. We’ve all tried to make that noise, but few of us have succeeded! Pixel Addict revisits theRead More →
A new crowdfunded documentary, The Commodore 64: The Birth of a Cultural Icon, is currently in pre-launch on Kickstarter, inviting fans to register for updates ahead of its full campaign launch. The film focuses on the history and cultural impact of the Commodore 64, the home computer launched in 1982Read More →
Lego and The Pokémon Company have officially revealed the first-ever Lego Pokémon sets, launching worldwide on 27 February 2026. The first wave focuses on classic Kanto-era favourites, with Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise all getting the brick-built treatment. Pre-orders of the sets — announced last year — are liveRead More →
There is a switch of pace in this week’s podcast, which revives a mostly-overlooked chat between Christian Cawley and Gareth Kavanagh. He’s a regular guest on Christian’s other podcast, Kasterborous, and a few years ago the two of them got together to record a short-lived series. One episode, about tripsRead More →
The dual-screen handheld scene just got a little more accessible: the AYN Thor family has grown with the arrival of a Lite version of the clamshell Android gaming handheld, and it’s now open for pre-orders. Launched in 2025, the AYN Thor has made waves thanks to its dual AMOLED displays,Read More →
Creators of The Last Ninja, International Karate+, and Vendetta, System 3, feature heavily in the latest issue of the only publication I still regularly buy in print — Amiga Addict! I wasn’t as interested in The Last Ninja as I was Vendetta on the Commodore 64, but of all ofRead More →
Looking for the best retro games? We’ve reviewed the top 20 classic titles, first released on NES, Game Boy, SEGA Mega Drive, N64, PC, and in arcades… 1. Super Mario Bros. I have a strained relationship with Mario, but he’s grown on me in recent years. While the old NESRead More →
Retro gaming hardware innovation continues with the Epilogue SN Operator, a USB-C dock that lets you play and manage Super Nintendo (SNES) and Super Famicom cartridges on modern devices including PCs, Macs, and handhelds like the Steam Deck. What it is and how it works The SN Operator is essentiallyRead More →
Retro and indie gaming fans have a new reason to check out the quirky Playdate handheld: the first game from Little Bot Games, called Oblings, is officially launching on the Playdate Catalog on 6 January 2026. Oblings is a creature creation sandbox inspired by Spore, letting players design, evolve, andRead More →
