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Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged—The classic adventure is back!

On: October 7, 2025

Just when you thought your list of essential remasters was complete, Revolution Software drops a bombshell that should make any adventure game fan—or indeed, anyone who lived through the golden age of point-and-clicks—sit up and take notice. They’ve officially lifted the lid on Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged,Read More →

PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025: All the retro, arcade, and indie details

By: Christian Cawley

On: October 2, 2025

In: Retro gaming events

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 →