This week’s podcast is a retro gaming news avalanche, but the biggest news is undoubtedly the fan-produced update to Championship Manager 97/98. Following last week’s episode dedicated to my trip to PLAY Expo Blackpool, this week it’s a deep dive into the latest retro gaming news. So, we’ve got newRead More →
If you’re looking for a cult-classic shoot-’em-up with a truly unique aesthetic, this is fantastic news. The Legend of Steel Empire—which UK and US fans may remember as Empire of Steel—is officially OUT NOW digitally on PlayStation, fully playable on both PS4 and PS5. This game has always had aRead More →
This is exactly the kind of retro-modern hybrid that hits my sweet spot. Publisher Meridiem has announced they are bringing Dinopunk: The Cacops Adventure to Steam on November 24, 2025, and this one looks like a pure injection of colorful, 2D Jurassic action. Developed by The Dude Games, this platformerRead More →
Here is a genuinely clever concept for a puzzle-action game: MotionRec is built entirely around a tape recorder mechanic where you record your movements and play them back to solve puzzles. It’s the kind of inventive, physics-bending idea that always grabs attention. I’ll be honest: I think this is oneRead More →
Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure series of all time, has just joined Steam Next Fest. Developed by Smallthing Studios and published by ININ Games, the demo is available now for the duration of the festival, giving players an exclusive peek atRead More →
This is precisely the kind of release that keeps the 8-bit world spinning! A completely new game has landed for the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and it’s perfect for the spooky season. CALGAMES has just released Mister Scary – Where Are You? in digital ROM form. Meanwhile, backers ofRead More →
Interested in the technical side of retro gaming? A brand-new engine specifically designed to develop and play modern-looking Tomb Raider levels is in development. Called TombForge, this is currently a work-in-progress engine that’s incorporating a lot of advanced features. TombForge: PBR and physics for realistic tomb raiding The goal ofRead More →
Michael Ironside is back as Sam Fisher, in that game from 2004 that you forgot because of Splinter Cell: Conviction. In news that has surprised everyone, and bewildered even more, Tom Clancy’s Spinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow has appeared on Steam, completely unannounced. The game, which stars Michael Ironside as SamRead More →
Death by Scrolling launches October 28—keep scrolling, it might save your life Well, if there’s one thing we can all relate to in 2025, it’s that feeling of endless, potentially fatal scrolling. MicroProse and Terrible Toybox NZ are taking that modern dread and turning it into a fast-paced roguelite calledRead More →
