As a Commodore 64 owner, I looked upon the release of the Commodore Plus/4 with a fair dose of derision. After all, what was the point in releasing a machine that didn’t run the same software? Back in 1984, this was Commodore’s “business-oriented” alternative to the C64, along with theRead More →
For years a lone voice in support of retro gaming, the latest Retro Gamer is out now, and features a stunning roster of features. There is literally something for everyone: classic PC gamers get a Tomb Raider 2 feature; Amiga lovers get a Zool feature; arcade lovers get Ms Pac-Man,Read More →
Amiga classic Zool has been repacked as Zool Redimensioned and after Steam success, seems to be heading to PlayStation 4. The first game I played on the Steam Deck was Zool Redimensioned. The reason? Just to see if I liked the console before committing time (installation and gameplay) and affection.Read More →
If you ordered THEA500 mini then here is some good news – it looks like it the Amiga console might ship on schedule! Retro Games has confirmed that THEA500 Mini, the fully-licensed reworking of the 16-bit classic computer, has entered full production ahead of its March 25th, 2022 release. ThisRead More →
Back in the 1990s, under the challenge of Sonic the Hedgehog and Mario, someone decided the Amiga needed a mascot that wasn’t Turrican, James Pond, or Tutankamen. The result was Gremlin Graphics 1992 creation, Zool: Ninja of the Nth Dimension. Warmly received and with a heavy dose of Chupa ChupsRead More →
Set for release in 2022, THEA500® Mini is the perfect solution for Amiga 500 fans without the original hardware. Like a big sister to the C64Mini, THEA500® Mini includes 25 classic Amiga games, including Worms, The Chaos Engine, and Another World. A fully licensed reimagining of the much-loved 16-bit homeRead More →
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