Retro Gaming News
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Jesse “Professor Chime” Collins who is displayed on card number 3156, from the Superstars of 2019 Collection. Since 2007, Professor Chime has been heavily involved in the gaming scene. He has done everything from digital media to marketing. Jesse started one of the first modern digital gaming conferences and…
Easily the worst ‘game’ of the year. A short while ago, we reported on the news that Dizzy creators the Oliver Twins – two of the most famous game designers to emerge from the ’80s bedroom coding boom in Great Britain – were embracing Generative AI to create interactive experiences through their RichCast platform. The…
Both are launching early next year. Blaze has revealed two new Evercade cartridges, both of which are launching in February 2026. First up is The Turrican Collection, which includes the home computer and console versions of the famous run-and-gun franchise. Read the full article on timeextension.com Both are launching early next year. Blaze has revealed…
On November 26th, the Maiden of the Dark Kickstarter campaign hit a key benchmark. With 136 backers promising $10,195, the independent Game Boy title has officially hit its fundraising goal and is now set to deliver the game and assorted extras to supporters in December. The campaign has also officially sold out of its…
Remember dropping 25¢ into Galaga, praying for one more wave? In 2025, that same fist-clenching, heart-in-throat tension is back… except your astronaut is riding a rocket instead of a spaceship, and the quarters are rupees or USDT. I fired up the Hindi edition at https://astronautcasinogame.in/hi/ on a CRT filter for 220+ hours straight (November 2025)…
Comes pre-loaded with 25 ‘modern’ C64 classics. As far as micro consoles go, The C64 Mini has been a resounding success, and, according to its manufacturer, is the best-selling ‘mini computer’ yet released. I can certainly believe that – The C64 Mini was one of the first devices of its kind to hit the market,…
“We’ve made a game that is constantly challenging and evolving”. Mention the names Steve Ellis and David Doak to any veteran gamer, and titles like GoldenEye 007 and TimeSplitters will almost certainly spring to mind. The former Rare duo now run Mindfuel Games, and have just announced their next title, which (on the surface, at…
It even includes a miniature Sir Clive complete with a Sinclair C5. In the past, we’ve seen LEGO release a few different sets based on old pieces of video game hardware, from a recreation of the Atari 2600 to the LEGO versions of the Nintendo Game Boy and Nintendo Entertainment System. But we’ve been thinking…
A neon-coated twist on classic arcade gaming fused with gargantuan boss fights and a dash of multiplayer [United Kingdom] 27th November 2025 – Today marks the official release of Aluna Rift, a high-stakes sci-fi action shooter that blends simple mechanics with satisfying gameplay. Developed solely by creator Ben Lowther-Saul, Aluna Rift puts you at the…
Out now on Steam! If you like your retro first-person shooters to be colourful, gory, and feature extravagant, larger-than-life characters, then Captain Wayne – Vacation Desperation could be exactly the game you’re looking for. Released earlier this month exclusively on Steam, the “fast-action” shooter has previously been described by its creators as “half game, half…