It was a title that inspired many others, from pool to shoot-em-ups. But should a game as basic as Konami’s Video Hustler be available as a standalone title? The long-running (and record-breaking) Arcade Archives has delivered a few bangers over the past few months, but when I saw the titleRead More →
Game Boy style 2D RPG The Edge of Allegoria is now available on Nintendo Switch, following a successful launch on Steam in late 2024. Developed by Button Factory Games, and designed to look like a Game Boy title, The Edge of Allegoria has been released on Nintendo Switch, and nowRead More →
Founded back in 1987, Acclaim was a key player in the 8-bit and 16-bit eras. Now, it is back, unveiling nine new titles in an online showcase. Following a teaser campaign over the summer (coinciding with Gamescom), Acclaim has unveiled a collection of nine titles: Talaka, GRIDBeat!, Pixel Washer, TossDown,Read More →
The GamerCard launcher in action looks as good as the prototype designs, but will it find its home alongside the game card vouchers in your local Tesco? One device I’m particularly looking forward to is the GamerCard, the compact, supermarket hanging rail-destined portable games console from Grant Sinclair. A lookRead More →
This has turned out to be a much longer video than I’d anticipated, so to keep you going until the edit is complete, here’s another snippet from the B-roll. Most of this clip will remain unused (if at all), but it demonstrates the Elecrow mini PC case powered up, fansRead More →
As well as a new Commodore 64, the Vectrex Mini gets a special edition, and you’ll soon be able to buy the Atari Gamestation Pro! It’s been a massive week for retro gaming hardware news. Away from the churn of Chinese Android-based handhelds, we’ve got news of the new CommodoreRead More →
Already officially ported in 1992, a new Commodore 64 Lemmings port is being previewed by its developer on X, and looks somewhat better than the original… Lemmings on the C64 was quite the technical feat. Developed in 1992 but held back towards the end of the C64’s initial lifespan, theRead More →
Set for release in December 2025, Old School Rally brings the vibe of Sega Rally Championship to current gen consoles, and will ship in its own box. Spanish publisher Meridiem has confirmed details for Old School Rally, which hits Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 in December in both digital andRead More →
The oft-delayed Atari Gamestation Go console is set for an October 2025 release, complete with a collection of pre-installed Atari classics. Originally previewed CES 2024 and planned for release that year, the Atari MyArcade Gamestation Go was thought abandoned until it appeared at CES 2025. A collaboration between Atari andRead More →
