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Classic Pong, running in the Atari 50 collection on Nintendo Switch

What is Retro Ping Pong? 5 Examples of a retro classic

2025-02-09
By: Christian Cawley
On: February 9, 2025
In: Features

Browsing through my newsfeed today, I saw mention of Retro Ping Pong, and at first I wasn’t completely sure what it was. Pong is one of the first video games I played (perhaps THE first) thanks to an Ingersoll console, but I was playing the original – in emulated formRead More →

Atari 50

Atari 50 DLC Adds 19 Games to ‘The Wider World of Atari’

2025-01-31
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 31, 2025
In: Retro arcades

One of the best retro gaming collections of all time (in my view) is the Atari 50 cartridge, which I love to dip into on my Nintendo Switch. Following the initial free DLC in 2023, a paid update, The Wider World of Atari, is now available, which adds 19 titlesRead More →

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Shoot up the Irem Collection Volume 2!

2025-01-15
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 15, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

New out from ININ Games (and Strictly Limited Games if you want a physical edition) is the Irem Collection Volume 2. Featuring games originally released in arcades and on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, the collection of three games – with variants – offers a glimpse into the world ofRead More →

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Explore GOG’s Good Old Games Preservation Program

2025-01-12
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 12, 2025
In: Retro games news

Old games can be easily tracked down in charity shops, or on ROM sites, or in retro stores or CEX. But they’re often in a poor condition. If the game even works, it may rely on hardware that is difficult to find. In the case of classic PC games, youRead More →

Taito Milestones 3

Relive arcade glory with TAITO Milestones 3 on Nintendo Switch!

2025-01-12
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 12, 2025
In: Retro games news

Calling all retro gamers and arcade enthusiasts! Just 12 days remain until TAITO Milestones 3 blasts onto the Nintendo Switch on December 10th, 2024. This exciting collection brings back 10 legendary arcade classics from the golden age of gaming, including the beloved Bubble Bobble, the complete Rastan Saga trilogy, andRead More →

Disney's Aladdin video game

Disney’s Aladdin for the SNES among this week’s new retro game (re)releases

2025-01-07
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 7, 2025
In: Retro games news

Get ready to step back in time and relive the magic of Disney’s golden age of gaming! Starting December 5th, 2024, Antstream Arcade is bringing three iconic Disney titles to your screens: Nostalgic adventures These classic games, originally released for the SEGA Genesis, SNES, and Game Boy, will transport youRead More →

Evercade updates, Final Blow re-issue, and Epyx Games heads to Switch

2024-11-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 22, 2024
In: Newsletter

It is fair to say that I’m falling out of love with the Evercade. Despite owning over 20 collections, I’ve got several still unopened, others unplayed, and some only played once. I can barely recall using the VS, and the EXP has been used purely for playing the same threeRead More →

MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics physical release is coming

2024-11-08
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 8, 2024
In: Retro games news

In partnership with Hey, hope you’re doing okay. It’s been quite a week, but nothing will draw me away from the sweet feeling of retro gaming. And just when you think you’re running out of classic titles, a whole bunch of new releases is about to land during November 2024.Read More →

Evercade announces Toaplan Arcade 4 retro game collection

2024-10-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 22, 2024
In: Retro games news

It’s been quite a day for retro gaming news, but the things that really stuck out for me were all Evercade flavoured. Not only is the Toaplan Arcade 4 cartridge coming before the end of the year, the new Super Pocket consoles are out today. Keep reading to find outRead More →

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