Retro Gaming News
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…
“I was several months into development before I learned that Nintendo were happy”. Donkey Kong Country is notable for its use of CGI visuals, but the game’s music is almost as memorable. David Wise teamed up with Eveline Fischer (now Novakovic) and Robin Beanland to produce the SNES platformer’s acclaimed soundtrack, which includes songs like…
Publisher picked up the rights from Ubisoft this year. Darkworks’ 2005 survival horror title Cold Fear is now part of GOG’s Preservation Program, we’re pleased to report. Published by Ubisoft on PS2, Xbox and PC, Cold Fear stars US Coast Guard Tom Hansen, who, upon boarding a Russian whaler, discovers that the crew have been…
Discover the origins of Compile’s classic puzzle game. There are already a bunch of different ways for Puyo Puyo fans to get their fill of the classic ‘falling block’ puzzle game on Nintendo Switch, from the Sega Ages releases of Puyo Puyo and Puyo Puyo 2 to Puyo Puyo Champions and the Puyo Puyo Tetris…