Legendary composer and producer Akira Yamaoka will attend a special performance of Heroes: A Video Game Symphony in Toronto next year, with the concert scheduled for September 17, 2026 at The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium. Best known for his work on the Silent Hill series, as well as Contra andRead More →
I was 10 feet away from John Romero, and you probably weren’t (although there’s a fair chance you were closer…) I live – by road – between 130 and 163 miles from the Norbreck Hotel in Fleetwood, Blackpool, the venue for this weekend’s PLAY Expo event. An early start shouldRead More →
The annual Blackpool PLAY Expo is this weekend (October 4-5) and promises to be the biggest retro gaming even in the UK this year. Here’s what’s on… I’m leaving the house at 7.30am on Saturday to start the 2.5-hour drive to Blackpool. The reason? Well, of course it’s to attendRead 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 →
PAX East is happening this weekend, and if you’re a fan of that sweet spot where retro meets modern gaming, and you’re in Philadelphia, you absolutely need to check out Retroware at booth #15031! These folks are dedicated to bringing classic gaming sensibilities to new titles, and they’ve got aRead More →
Get ready, Witcher fans! CD PROJEKT RED has officially announced the start of ticket sales for their immersive live concert experience, “The Witcher in Concert.” To celebrate the tour’s kickoff, an inaugural concert is scheduled for gamescom 2025 in Cologne, Germany. Hold on: yes, The Witcher is retro. The firstRead More →
How are your plans for a retro-themed summer turning out? Retromessa 2024 is another event to stick in your calendar, but be warned: if you’re in the UK, this one requires a bit of travel and a hotel. (We’ve had a look, you can get there and back for underRead More →
The Commodore-themed Zzap! Live 2024 event will take place this summer on Saturday 24th August. Taking place at the Holiday Inn at Kenilworth (South West of Coventry, UK), the one day event is a collaboration between Fusion Retro Books, South West Amiga Group, and the Retro Computer Museum. Tickets forRead More →
Details of the second Kickstart convention for Amiga fans have been announced. Kickstart 02 will take place on 29-30th June, 2024, and returns to Nottingham’s Meadow Lane Football Stadium (home of Notts County). Kickstart 02 boasts a great collection of guests. So far confirmed are: The show will feature aRead More →
