This week, Christian Cawley takes a look at the most retro-heavy Gamescom ever, along with some brand-new retro gaming releases and announcements.
Our weekly podcast is a 30 minute-exploration of new retro gaming information, in a world where the retro titles somehow just keep coming. Whether retro hardware or retro games for new and old systems, it’s somehow squeezed into this unmissable downloadable digest available every Monday.
Shownotes
Retro game industry latest:
- New Commodore is making money, planning 3 major releases a year!
- Acclaim revived, teases news “next week”
New retro games:
- Illustrated text RPG Roadwarden travels to Nintendo Switch
- Pre NEO-GEO SNK classic Chopper 1 joins Arcade Archives
- Boulder Dash! 40th Anniversary Edition now available
- I don’t remember Amiga shooter Apidya, but it’s coming back
- Archrebel Tactics brings Rebelstar vibes into the 2020s
- He-Man Masters the Universe of Gamescom 2025
- This tactical space sim has Super Star Trek vibes
- Image of SEGA Lego Drive controller leaked
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Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.
Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.
When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.
