R-Type Delta — also known as R-Type Δ — is back with a new high definition graphics release, 27 years after its original PlayStation release. Coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox, and PC (Steam) from November 20, 2025, the new R-Type Delta HD Boosted is getting bothRead More →
Ever wanted to emulate other systems on an Amiga? Never thought it was possible? Well, an Amiga RetroArch build is in development! If you could choose two things in the world of retro gaming that don’t go together, RetroArch — the popular emulation suite — and the Amiga might beRead More →
Perhaps one of the greatest strategy games of the 16-bit era, The Settlers, did not get a sequel on Amiga. So, when The Settlers II came out in 1996, only MS-DOS and Mac OS enjoyed it. Aside from a release for Nintendo Wii in 2007, it didn’t land on anyRead More →
Before I kick off playing Football Manager, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the original cassette and inlay. Quick recap: I played the game originally on the ZX Spectrum, then briefly on the C64, before playing Football Manager 2 on the C64 much later, andRead More →
The Scorpion Engine has been used to build a remastered and updated version of Rick Dangerous for SEGA 16-bit systems. I’ll be honest, I always preferred the way Rick Dangerous looked to how it played. I found the game — a platform adventure on the Amiga (also out on AtariRead More →
The revival of cat of questionable quality Bubsy is one of the mysteries of modern retro gaming, but this new collection will at least demonstrate why retro gamers are baffled. Limited Run Games have climbed upon the litter tray to bring you a collection of “purrfect” adventures starring that PlayStationRead More →
In this week’s podcast, Christian Cawley discusses rumours concerning a new Amiga, and looks at some key retro gaming releases and merchandise. He also recalls some excellent two player games on the Amiga. Remember to subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get yourRead More →
New Commodore CEO tells C64 Ultimate backers that “Amiga is on our radar too.” I’ve obviously been very excited about the Perifractic-lead revival of Commodore, but so far it’s all been about digital detox and a new Commodore 64. I didn’t dare dream about the Amiga… but perhaps I should.Read More →
If you’re a fan of classic PC strategy games, you’re probably aware of 1998 epic Caesar III. Almost 30 years old and graphically dated, an open source reworking is now available, and looks ready to play. Labelled Julius, this open source re-implementation of Caesar III requires the original game’s files,Read More →
