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Bubble Bobble

This Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered edition looks amazing!

2025-10-01
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 1, 2025
In: Retro games news

The upcoming remaster of the original Bubble Bobble conversion for the Commodore 64 fixes graphics and just looks better in every way! Wondering what new Commodore 64 games you could possibly play on your Commodore 64 Ultimate? Well, this remastered Bubble Bobble might be a good option, and it willRead More →

Evercade TAITO arcade

Evercade TAITO Arcade 1 and 2 carts confirmed

2025-06-03
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 3, 2025
In: Retro games news

Not before time, the Evercade TAITO Arcade collection has been announced, filling a big hole in Evercade’s arcades range. Way back in 2022, the Evercade VS was launched, along with a new range of Arcade carts. Whereas previous collections had included largely console titles, the Arcade carts — coloured purpleRead More →

Evercade Alpha Taito edition

Pre-orders open for the Evercade Alpha TAITO edition

2025-05-31
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 31, 2025
In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news

Fancy adding the Evercade Alpha TAITO to your bartop gaming collection? Now is the time. I was completely taken by surprise by the success of the Evercade Alpha bartops when they arrived last year. The swappable marquees on the Street Fighter and Mega Man edition units were a nice touch,Read More →

Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble: A look back at a Platforming classic

2025-01-30
By: Will Llywelyn
On: January 30, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed, Retro gaming features

Remember Bubble Bobble? The 1986 Taito arcade classic has been re-released various times over the years. What makes this deceptively cute game such a compelling play? Through the treasured annals of arcade legacy, there are many lesser-known games we could say left an individual impact on their players, these gamesRead More →

Taito Milestones 3 splash screen

Hacking, slashing, and shooting get cute in TAITO Milestones 3

2025-01-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 22, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

A number of legendary arcade classics from Taito have been reissued over the past few years by the Arcade Archives. This is the third collection of those games, with 10 titles bursting to get out. As you may know, Arcade Archives releases include enhancements, such as visual tweaks for aRead More →

QIX QUarter Arcade

QIX to be released on TAITO’S Quarter Arcades

2025-01-10
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 10, 2025
In: Retro arcades, Retro merchandise

Now QIX and Bubble Bobble side up to Elevator Action and Zoo Keeper along with the legendary Space Invaders and Space Invaders Part II Quarter Arcades offering a ticket to the golden age of gaming, packed with all the excitement and nostalgia you remember.  Don’t let these iconic titles slip through your fingers!  PlusRead More →

Taito EGRET II Mini Limited Editions Announced [UPDATED: Pre-Orders Open]

2022-01-19
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 19, 2022
In: Retro Consoles

Following the previous announcement of the Taito EGRET II Mini comes news of some limited editions, available to reserve today. The exclusive Western edition of this table top retro game console is limited to 5,000 models worldwide, with different versions boasting special content. Each Taito Egret II mini features: 5-inchRead More →

Taito Egret II Mini Set For UK, Europe, and US Release

2021-12-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 22, 2021
In: Retro Consoles

United Games Entertainment and Taito have announced the release of the Taito Egret Mini II arcade cabinet for home use. United Games Entertainment exclusively distribute and sell Taito’s titles in the West (digital and physical) and have agreed on special content and features that make the Taito Egret II anRead More →

The World’s Most Popular Retro Video Games, Ranked

2021-05-30
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 30, 2021
In: Retro games news

What is the best retro video game? It’s difficult to tell, at least not without asking a lot of people. Big games tend to have a long-lasting impact. For example, the Animal Crossing franchise celebrated 20 years in April 2021, while Pokémon celebrated 25 years in February. To get aRead More →

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