Amiga mini console producers Retro Games Ltd reveal litigation-linked delays to its next project, a full-size replica called the A1200. October 23rd UPDATE: The A1200 has been announced, and will be available to pre-order from November. August 21st UPDATE: THEA1200 has been on display at Gamescom 2025, but spec detailsRead More →
Whether you owned a C64 or ZX Spectrum, you claimed you had the best 8-bit computer. But which one had the best graphics? Forget Stallone vs. Schwarzenegger, Betamax vs. VHS, and Liverpool vs. Everton, throughout the 1980s, there was only one real rivalry: Commodore 64 vs. ZX Spectrum. It’s oneRead More →
We all thought the SEGA classic IPs like Golden Axe were going to be new game series… but what if they’re also movies? SEGA made a big deal about performing archaeology on its own back catalogue in late 2023. New versions of SEGA’s classic titles sounded like a great idea,Read 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 →
Super Pocket handhelds are ridiculously affordable, but what are they, what games can you get, and what cartridges do they support? In 2023, unknown company HyperMegaTech unveiled the Super Pocket TAITO Edition and Super Pocket Capcom Edition. These compact handhelds have a Game Boy-style form factor and are compatible withRead More →
Unexpectedly, PC 4X classic Emperor of the Fading Suns is back, remastered, and on Steam The release of Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced on Steam marks not just the arrival of a remastered title, but a big moment for fans of the original 4X strategy game. First launched inRead More →
Video game archival site Games That Weren’t (GTW) has unearthed a near-complete version of Sensible Soccer for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a find that’s been lost for 32 years! In fact, it is so near-complete, that it is now playable. If you’re like me and you lived and breathedRead More →
Ever feel a tug of nostalgia when you hear the 8-bit jingle of Super Mario Bros., or the iconic start-up sound of a PlayStation 1? You’re not alone! It turns out, the love for retro gaming systems is far from fading – it’s actually surging! Here at GamingRetro, we’ve alwaysRead More →
Just into my inbox, yet another enthusiastic communique from the long-derided SuperSega Team, who *still* claim that their FPGA project is viable. Bizarrely, they’re issuing press releases in newsletter form, and… well, let’s dissect this press release with the appropriate level of skepticism, shall we? Because frankly, this whole thingRead More →
