Crazy-looking action platformer Bomcat is coming to Steam, playing homage to multiple retro classics like Donkey Kong. A new 80s-style platformer is out on Steam tomorrow, October 1st. Bomcat owes a heavy debt to some notable classics, and features a cat and a bomb factory. The name immediately evokes Bombjack,Read More →
One of the driving forces behind the explosion in retro gaming over the past decade is the Raspberry Pi. This simple and affordable series of single-board computers (also known as SBCs) has revolutionized retro gaming by making it accessible, affordable, and customizable. From emulating classic consoles to inspiring DIY projects,Read More →
Incredibly, Good Old Games started 17 years ago, and to celebrate its anniversary, the GOG Preservation Program is adding more games to its library, each over 15 years old and DRM free. When I was 17, I was more interested in going out and getting “mortalled.” But then, I’m notRead More →
Veteran game artist Stoo Cambridge – best known for Cannon Fodder, Sensible World of Soccer and many more – talks to Christian Cawley about his latest project, UrbX Warriors for the Spectrum Next, why making indie games today is about much more than coding, and how he keeps his creativityRead More →
The upcoming remaster of the original Bubble Bobble conversion for the Commodore 64 fixes graphics and just looks better in every way! Wondering what new Commodore 64 games you could possibly play on your Commodore 64 Ultimate? Well, this remastered Bubble Bobble might be a good option, and it willRead More →
Can’t afford the C64 Ultimate? Worry not, as you can emulate any classic PC or home computer with a Raspberry Pi 500+ The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a new version of the Raspberry Pi 500, the all-in-one SBC built into a keyboard. Following on the heels of the 500,Read More →
R-Type DX: Music Encore is a new take on the Game Boy Advanced edition of the classic side-scrolling shooter, coming soon. It seems like we’re getting a new R-Type release every other month these days, so what makes R-Type DX: Music Encore any different to previous reissues? Well, this timeRead More →
While the cover art doesn’t give much away, the trailer for Kingdom of Night has all the 16-bit graphic feels you need for a horror urban fantasy RPG. Classic 16-bit-era games rarely featured the graphical load that Kingdom of the Night offers, but the aesthetic in this game is tasty.Read More →
This week’s podcast is another feature-length edition, with a couple of news items and then an interview with digital artist Stoo Cambridge. He’s here to talk UrbX Warriors, but with such a long history in the video gaming industry, he has plenty to talk about! Stoo tells me about hisRead More →
