If you like discounts and retrospective features, Total War studio The Creative Assembly Limited and SEGA have got you, uh, covered. To celebrate the series’ birthday, a massive Steam sale has been launched, which will be accompanied by a collection of exclusive features. The developers are planning to take fansRead More →
If you’re a fan of video game music, the 8-Bit Big Band has announced its 2025 live shows, with its first date in London added to shows in Seattle, Dallas, Boston, Los Angeles and New York Tickets are on sale now to see a set that includes music from classicRead More →
Exclusive to our Subscriber 64 and Super Mega Subscriber patrons, a series of articles and videos following my exploration of the BBC Micro. It would be very easy to kick off a series of exclusives based on a system I know well, like the C64 or the Amiga. But asRead More →
So what is the big plan for Gaming Retro? Well, it’s something that I don’t believe any of the other retro gaming sites has attempted. Some of the sites are using slightly similar elements to what I am planning, but none of them are doing the “full fat” deep-dive thatRead More →
Hi. I’m Christian Cawley, and I’ve been working as a freelance technology writer since 2007. For years, I’ve become increasingly interested in retro gaming and game preservation, particularly as operating systems evolved and games were left behind. I’ve written about this, and ways to revive old tech and media, inRead More →
The new issue of the classic computing magazine Pixel Addict explores the world of 8-bit games testing. I was a big fan of the Firebird range back in the 8-bit days, a now-forgotten software house that was responsible for a collection of well known titles. Along with its sister companyRead More →
Choose from three low-budget tiers to support the Gaming Retro Patreon, which will keep the site ad-free. This week, I’ve launched a new stage in the development of Gaming Retro. I’ve become ever more obsessed with playing old games, and I suspect I’m not alone. So, to help me coverRead More →
Upcoming SEGA Genesis & Mega Drive shooter Earthion’s special physical editions have been confirmed by Limited Run Games. Additional merch has also been confirmed. As well as releasing on the classic 16-bit system, Earthion is coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC/Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Featuring aRead More →
The weekly Arcade Archives release has dropped, with Spinal Breakers making its way to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. This is a World War 2 themed rails shooter, featuring various mission themes, and feels quite similar to another game from the period. Here’s what it’s all about: “SPINAL BREAKERS” isRead More →
