I don’t read an awful lot of mags these days, but one I do look out for is Amiga Addict and its sister title, Pixel Addict. Rather than focusing on a specific platform, Pixel Addict looks at computing in general, from a holistic, all-encompassing viewpoint. That makes it a refreshingRead More →
Now available on Nintendo Switch and other consoles, Sega Saturn classic Assault Suit Leynos 2 finally makes it to the west. Should it have stayed in Japan? It’s fair to say that I had never heard of Assault Suit Leynos 2 before it was highlighted for an upcoming release. SoRead More →
Amiga Addict finally takes a look at the history of Worms and how Team17 evolved Andy Davidson’s game. Way back in 1995, I was introduced to Worms, an Amiga game I had no idea existed. It was relatively new and was a surprisingly fun late entry into the Amiga’s library.Read More →
Big news for DOOM fans as the original collection reissued in 2024 gets new expansions and physical releases are announced from Limited Run Games. Wait, what? This seems to have passed a few people by, but yes, the classic DOOM and DOOM II were given a remastered release in 2024.Read More →
The Recalbox RGB Dual 2 promises to bridge the gap between modern emulation and the nostalgic charm of CRTs. As a long-time retro gamer, I’ve always been fond of the warm, vibrant glow of CRT displays. There’s just something about playing classic games on the original hardware… modern HDMI TVsRead More →
Trade winds, tariffs, and misreading the market. All of these things can affect how a business runs, and if a new product launch is involved, decide whether it lives or dies. However, I can’t recall a moment where it looked like an impending launch was heading for a very obviousRead More →
Monsterpatch hit funding within the first 16 minutes and is on course to hit various stretch goals. We like to highlight a retro gaming Kickstarter for your attention on Gaming Retro, and Monsterpatch definitely fulfils that description. Reaching its $15,000 goal in just over a quarter of an hour uponRead More →
The sun has vanished, plunging the world into an eternal night. In this bleak medieval setting, a new challenger emerges in the roguelike genre: Kaamos, a retro-dressed turn-based puzzle roguelike from Pepperbox Studios, launching on Steam in partnership with indie.io. While the dark atmosphere and permadeath elements are familiar toRead More →
Rotating-screen tank shooter Assault Plus is now avalailable on Nintendo Switch and PS4 thanks to the Arcade Archives. In 1988, NAMCO (now Bandai Namco Entertainment) released Assault Plus, a unique shooter that put players in control of a powerful tank. The game’s distinctive control scheme, using separate controls for theRead More →
