All the latest retro gaming news releases, new devices, and remasters and rereleases.
The C64 demoscene is something we don’t feature on Retro Gamer Base, but this example is something everyone should check out. A 16-minute hardware workout for the Commodore 64 (or emulators), it features stunning visuals and music and in 2023 won the Siggraph Asia 2023 award for 8-bit demo. TheRead More →
We think of artificial intellignce as a contemporary technology, but it has been around for decades. The large language models of the 2020s are just the latest stage of research that began years ago. In Pixel Addict 17 you can learn about the CM-1, the 1980s artificial intelligence supercomputer knownRead More →
The latest issue of Amiga Addict is released in the New Year, and its main feature is a look at Aminet. Aminet is the world’s largest archive of Amiga-related software and files, which started out hosted on university FTP sites. Also available on CD-ROM and on the web, as ofRead More →
Fans of the cutest platformers rejoice! Rainbow Islands is getting an Arcade Archives release on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in 2024. The sequel to Bubble Bobble was confirmed for addition on Twitter this week, with the announcement coming direct from Taito. Originally released in 1987, Rainbow Islands challenges youRead More →
Looking for some retro PC games? The GOG Winter Sale 2023 is now in full swing, with an incredible 6000+ games from publishers current and classic. The chance to add some well known gaming series to your account for a massive discount should not be missed. Meanwhile, read on toRead More →
One of the highlights of growing up as a gamer in the 90s was all the magazines. The console wars were in full swing, and if your allegiance was with Sega, you may be familiar with Sega Force. A new physical Sega Magazine is now available to purchase Sega ForceRead More →
A host of new features have been rolled out in the latest Evercade VS update, including a turbo fire option to reduce wear and tear on buttons. If this isn’t something you think you’ll need, don’t worry – the update for Evercade VS also offers: Gamma correction and in-game savesRead More →
Retro Games Limited has issued an A500 Mini firmware update that adds 1988 classic Time Bandit to the machine, along with various quality of life improvements. Time Bandit was issued on various formats in the late 1980s, with the Amiga release landing in 1988 to critical acclaim. A Gauntlet-style top-downRead More →
SEGA announces new Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, and Crazy Taxi games are coming. First Atari, and now SEGA: the once-time gaming has decided now is the time to revive its classic franchises. While Atari is mining the archive for new takes on forgotten and lostRead More →
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