Retro Gaming News
“It embodies a philosophy of arcade culture that has become increasingly rare”. The arcade industry is in a tight spot these days, with many amusement centres closing their doors due to reduced footfall. However, one Miami-based location is doing better than most, and Gemu Oni, a Japan-based French YouTuber from the channel Life is a…
“That’s right, it’s time to get N or get out”. Party Cannon, described as “Scotland’s favourite brutal party slam band”, has announced that its new EP, Subjected To A Partying, will launch on an N64 cartridge. Party Cannon bassist Clankenstein (I’m assuming that’s not his birth name, but I might be wrong) says: Read the…
Also apologies for delay in Croc’s physical release. Revived British studio Argonaut – famous for titles such as Starglider, Star Fox and Croc – has released a summary of its 2025 that includes goals and aims for the coming year, too. The statement claims that several “exciting announcements” are on the way “over the coming…
Inspired by the “visual language of Tron and Blade Runner”. Remember when long-departed Atari CEO Fred Chesnais said the company was going to open a bunch of themed hotels in North America? Bold plans were drawn up for hotels in Las Vegas, Austin, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, and Phoenix, but, almost six…
The “nostalgic, lo-fi action adventure” arrives this March. We have some potentially exciting news for people who have an affinity for Oracle of Ages/Seasons-style action-adventure games. The promising Zelda-esque title Ratcheteer, which was previously exclusive to Playdate, is breaking free of its tiny yellow prison, with a brand new deluxe version said to be on…
‘Sonic Gateway’ will reportedly launch this year. When it comes to making and releasing fan games for the public, there are few communities as creative or as prolific as that which belongs to the Sonic the Hedgehog series. Over the years, we’ve seen numerous high-quality projects that have been developed by members of the Sonic…
‘The Chaotix Detective Agency’ will be released later this month. Sonic the Hedgehog and Team Chaotix (Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee) are about to star in a new hard-boiled audio drama, coming to podcast platforms on January 27th, 2026. The drama The Chaotix Detective Agency was announced yesterday on social media…
CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST We take a trip back in time to the golden age of point-and-click adventure games with special guest Dave Marsh, the mastermind behind the classic Shadowgate. CLICK HERE FOR PODCAST Beyond Shadowgate Kickstarter: bit.ly/3Xkvp0P Join our Discord channel: https://discord.gg/GQw8qp8 The post The Retro Hour – Shadowgate with Dave Marsh appeared…
Established the studio behind Brian Lara Cricket and more. We’re sad to report that Peter Calver, founder of the British studio Audiogenic, has passed away following a battle with cancer. Having previously founded home computer software and hardware company Supersoft in 1978, Calver established Audiogenic Software Limited with Pearl Wellard in 1985, taking on the…
‘Labyrinth Runner’ was released in arcades in 1988. Konami’s princess-rescuing, vegetable-themed top-down shooter Labyrinth Runner (otherwise known as Trick Trap 1771) is set to be released later this week as part of Arcade Archives. It will be released on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on January 22nd, 2026, making…