Want to play Amiga games in 2025 without messing around with emulators? These modern Amiga computer systems can help. There’s an Amiga 1200 in a box in my office, which I rarely unpack. Why? Because there are plenty of modern alternatives, not least TheA500 Mini. But this isn’t the onlyRead More →
HAMSTER Corporation has announced that Konami’s classic 1983 shmup, Juno FIRST, is blasting its way onto Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 as part of the Arcade Archives series. Mark your calendars for March 13th, 2025, when you can relive this early arcade gem in all its pixelated glory. Juno FIRSTRead More →
Dust off your Game Boys, retro gamers! Incube8 Games and Elite have just announced a delightful blast from the past: Dragon’s Lair: The Legend is making a comeback! Originally released in 1991, this quirky platformer is back in both physical and digital formats, offering a fresh chance for seasoned playersRead More →
Remember the thrill of diving into procedurally generated dungeons, battling hordes of monsters, and looting epic treasures? If you’re a fan of classic action RPGs, you’ll be excited to hear that FATE: Reawakened, a complete remaster of the beloved FATE quadrilogy, is now available on PC and consoles! Is FATE:Read More →
Game Outlet Europe, SEGA, and Retro-Bit have collaborated on new 2.4GHz wireless SEGA Saturn and Mega Drive/Genesis controllers. Remember the satisfying click of a SEGA Mega Drive controller, or the precise feel of the Saturn’s D-pad? If you’re a retro gaming fan in Europe, you’re in for a treat! GameRead More →
Get ready to power up your bookshelves, retro gaming fans! To celebrate Mario’s 40th anniversary, a special edition of the “Super Mario Collection” book is hitting Kickstarter. This time, it’s packed with more mushroom-powered goodness than ever before. Remember that sold-out “Super Mario Collection” book from 2024? Well, they’re back,Read More →
It’s a question that’s lingered for years: with the wealth of material, the passionate community, and the sheer impact of the genre, why has a truly comprehensive documentary on horror gaming been so elusive? “TerrorBytes: The Evolution of Horror Gaming” arrives to fill that void, and about time too. ThisRead More →
A short review of the original Tetris on the Nintendo GameBoyRead More →
The question of what makes a good game character remains as elusive creation as pinning down the winning aspects of them thereafter. Some characters are winners because they simply look the part and fit, however distinctively, to the world around them. Off the top of my head I could beRead More →
Wario Land 4 and Ninja Five-O, previously released on GBA, have recently landed on the Nintendo Switch, although one is easier to get hold of than the other… Wario Land 4 joins Nintendo Switch Online Mario’s archnemesis returns in Wario Land 4, in which the titular weirdo transforms into aRead More →
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