Out now from Bitmap Books is The CRPG Book. This is subtitled “A Guide to Computer Role Playing Games” and further subtitled “Expanded Edition.” Let’s be honest, it looks absolutely gorgeous. This is a reprint of an earlier volume, and features an incredible 684 pages. These are populated with reviewsRead More →
All the publishers and producers are getting their retro book and hardware projects announced and out before Christmas…Read More →
Now QIX and Bubble Bobble side up to Elevator Action and Zoo Keeper along with the legendary Space Invaders and Space Invaders Part II Quarter Arcades offering a ticket to the golden age of gaming, packed with all the excitement and nostalgia you remember. Don’t let these iconic titles slip through your fingers! PlusRead More →
I’m in the process of moving away from mini consoles and curated systems like Evercade towards using original retro hardware. One of the challenges of doing this is a lack of compatible TV hardware. Current generation displays and monitors don’t play well with old consoles and computers. Even when compatibilityRead More →
Enthusiasts of the PlayStation One (PSX) and gaming aficionados celebrate the arrival of “The Unofficial PlayStation Collection” on the esteemed Amazon platform. This publication offers a comprehensive exploration of the esteemed era of the PlayStation One. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail by David Cameron, this anthology serves as aRead More →
The next issue of Pixel Addict celebrates the world’s most versatile CPU, Zilog’s Z80 which was recently discontinued. Used for around 50 years, the processor could be found in the ZX Spectrum, Nintendo Game Boy, and various other notable hardware. The magazine also features a look at the SEGA 32XRead More →
Commodore 64 fans should definitely be reading FREEZE64 – here’s why issue 67 is a great place to start. FREEZE64 has been running since 2016, and has chalked up an amazing 67 issues courtesy of Vinny Mainolfi. He’s the driving force behind every issue, which is distributed in A5 formatRead More →
I’ve just picked up the latest Amiga Addict magazine, and was astonished to find it had a whole feature on French publishers. I have a strange relationship with the French* (who doesn’t?) My uncle was a Francophile, which I found odd, but I’ve been strangely fascinated with Minitel since theRead More →
It’s time to buy a physical computer magazine again with the arrival of Pixel Addict issue 20. This time, the classic computing mag looks at social and political themes in old video games, with a bunch of guest contributions. Games such as Monty Mole, Skidz, SimCity and EcoQuest are included,Read More →
