It is the season of specialist conventions, classic gaming events, and retro gaming markets across the UK. But what should you expect from one? The first time I went to one of these, at the Gateshead International Stadium, I was totally blown away. Frankly, I wish I’d had more time.Read More →
25 classic Amiga games are bundled in with the A500 Mini, making this the ultimate mini retro console. Announced in 2021, released in 2022, and now available for less than £90, the A500 Mini is closest you can get to owning an Amiga – unless you happen to own anRead More →
The early history of 3D rendering software Lightwave is explored in Amiga Addict issue 23, out this week. My son was teasing me about my continued interest in the Amiga a day or two ago, but was briefly stopped in his tracks by this bombshell: affordable CGI was not possibleRead More →
Caravandalf is a new shooter for Amiga AGA systems, with amazing scrolling and crisp, SNES style graphics. This has been doing the rounds for a few days, but I had to be certain it was genuine before sharing. Originally a submission to AmiGameJam 2022, Caravandalf is a caravan mode/score attack-styleRead More →
As part of the July Evercade Showcase, the Home Computer Heroes Collection 1 has been announced. This collection features seven titles released on Commodore 64, MSX, and Amiga. Strictly speaking, these seven games span 28 years, although Citadel Remonstered is an update of the original game. Home Computer Heroes CollectionRead More →
Magnetic Fields (developers of the Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge and Super Cars series) are the primary feature of the latest issue of Amiga Addict, out now. Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge is a particular favourite of mine. Way back in the 1990s, my best friend at school and myself both hadRead More →
SWOS is undoubtedly the king of Amiga football games, but could be a new title contender? Greetings from Braga, where I’m taking a few days’ break in the Portuguese sun. Just yesterday I was in Porto, a city with a fine footballing tradition, so it was a pleasant surprise toRead More →
First UK Amiga show in yours, Kickstart 01, takes place this weekend and tickets are still available for Sunday. I really wish I was going to this, but that doesn’t mean you should miss out. Taking place at Meadow Lane Stadium (home to Notts Country football team) this weekend (SaturdayRead More →
I’m not saying it was the greatest computer of all time, but the fact the Amiga cart for Evercade has reached #40 in the UK games chart should not be ignored. Ithad its share of turkeys, bu the computer was pushed to the limit by certain developers, Team17 among them.Read More →
