Retro Gaming News
Courtesy of Games That Weren’t. The lost media website Games That Weren’t has delivered an early Christmas present for Resident Evil fans: the “final build” of HotGen & Fluid Studios’ ambitious never-released Resident Evil port for the Game Boy Color (thank VGC!). Two builds have previously been recovered back in 2011 (by Kiff Storey and…
Yes, it has been 13 years since The Walking Dead: Season One was released by Telltale Games. Feel old yet? Not only that, but the Definitive collection of the entire Walking Dead mainline game franchise was released a whole six years ago. So, with that series being now well and truly buried, today we shall discuss…
In early role-playing games, unlocking new characters marked meaningful moments tied to story advancement, exploration, and player decisions rather than random rewards. Each addition to the party reflected narrative growth and reinforced a sense of earned progress. Looking closely at how these early systems functioned helps clarify why modern games still rely on those foundations….
A generation that half-lives on screen Walk through any city where the buses run late, and the rent runs high, and you will find the same small ritual: headphones on, eyes down, thumbs moving in practiced loops. For many young people, the day does not end when the door closes behind them; it continues in…
Now called “Geoff Crammond Racing”. The resurrected version of MicroProse has announced it is partnering up with Geoff Crammond to bring the classic Formula One Grand Prix simulation series to Steam next year. The announcement was made on social media earlier today, with MicroProse revealing that the series will now go by the name Geoff…
December 17th, 2025 – As the legendary Total War series marks its 25th Anniversary, we’re thrilled to share some incredible news with strategy fans around the world. Starting today, four iconic entries from the franchise are joining the GOG catalog – and the GOG Preservation Program – ensuring they remain available, DRM-free, and ready for modern systems for years to come….
And debunks a popular fan theory in the process. As you may well be aware, we recently had the opportunity to chat with Masakazu Sugimori, the composer of Gyakuten Saiban for the Game Boy Advance — the game that would later be localized as Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for the Nintendo DS. As part of…
December 17th, 2025 – As the legendary Total War series marks its 25th Anniversary, we’re thrilled to share some incredible news with strategy fans around the world. Starting today, four iconic entries from the franchise are joining the GOG catalog – and the GOG Preservation Program – ensuring they remain available, DRM-free, and ready for modern systems for years to come….
‘Super Woden: Rally Edge’ hits Steam on January 2026. The independent video game developer ViJuDa has announced a release date for Super Woden: Rally Edge, its upcoming spin-off to its Super Woden GP series of racing games, inspired by classic arcade titles like Sega Rally and Neo Drift Out. According to its creator, Víctor Justo…
Mario Kart 3.20 is out now! We have some festive news for Mario Kart 64 fans. The popular fan-made Mario Kart 64 mod, Mario Kart 64 Amped Up, has just received a brand-new update (version 3.20), bringing with it a bunch of new Christmas-themed skins for Mario & company. Read the full article on timeextension.com…