After 33 years, the Commodore 64 version of Nigel Mansell World Championship has been found, and you can play it now. I was scrolling through YouTube in bed last night (looking for episodes of Time Team) when I happened across a new video from Games That Weren’t, concerning the strangelyRead More →
No, that’s not Jetfire, and Macross II is not a Transformers game… but, you know, it is if you want it to be… My toy of Jetfire, bought in 1986, is slightly broken. His chest plate — which would sit behind the fuselage in jet mode — snapped off. HeRead More →
You might remember the first time you played Pac-Man, but you almost certainly won’t remember the last time. The ghost-eating, pill munching yellow pizza thing is celebrating his 45th birthday this year, and if you haven’t noticed, Namco’s classic (known originally as “Puck Man” in Japan) is popping up everywhere.Read More →
Retro Games Ltd clarifies things for fans of its hardware after news of Commodore’s revival, lead by retro enthusiast Perifractic. If you’re as excited about the news of Commodore’s return as I am, you might have spent a few moments pondering on the number of devices based on their classicRead More →
As related previously, an article I had published in Computeractive magazine resulted in a reader sending me an unwanted BBC Micro. The gentleman had kept the computer in pretty tip-top condition, and shipped it over with a bunch of games. While I await delivery of my SD card reader (dueRead More →
Atari and subsidiary Nightdive Studios are aiming for an October 2025 release of the remastered Turok trilogy for Nintendo Switch and PS5. One of the most intriguing game series, Turok, has already had a remaster for current gen systems. But with a physical release, the Turok Trilogy could be landingRead More →
Yes, you are awake; no, you haven’t drunk too much, Commodore has been bought by members of the retro community. July 14th 2025 UPDATE: Now you can buy a new Commodore 64! The Commodore 64 Ultimate range has been announced. After previously revealing an offer had been made to himRead More →
Digital Eclipse and Team17 have issued the Backworms Compatible Update, an expansion to Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition. This adds versions of Worms from Nintendo SNES and Game Boy Advance consoles, as well as the SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive. Here’s a look at the trailer: Worms Armageddon: Anniversary Edition features As youRead More →
What better way to spend the summer than multiplayer plumber-themed football action in new Switch 2 GameCube game Super Mario Strikers? Well, as a fan of football games, I’m feeling blessed this week. First the Jaleco Goal! re-release, and now this, Super Mario Strikers on the Switch 2. Issued toRead More →
