Retro Gaming News
The a-cho amusement arcade in Kyoto closes later this month. At the end of last year, it was announced that the legendary a-cho amusement arcade in Kyoto would be closing its doors on January 31st, 2025, marking another devastating blow for the Japanese arcade scene, which has been struggling following the impact of the COVID-19…
It’s finally over. Keiji Inafune’s Mighty No. 9 was supposed to be a spiritual successor to Mega Man and raised over $4 million in crowdfunding way back in 2013. However, the finished game was a crushing disappointment, and while it was launched across a wide range of systems, the Nintendo 3DS and PS Vita versions…
Uses assets from the delisted iOS version. The Neo Geo is getting a port of the original 1987 Double Dragon, thanks to neocvera. Dubbed Double Dragon One, the port uses assets from the delisted iOS version of Technōs’ seminal belt-scrolling fighter. Read the full article on timeextension.com Uses assets from the delisted iOS version. The…
Here’s some good news for owners of Barrels of Fun’s first pinball machine Labyrinth and fans of the company in general, like myself. The Company announced this morning that it has hired the highly-regarded pinball industry veteran Butch Peel to write his famous pinball manuals for it. Congratulations to both Barrels of Fun and…
In the early 90s, Sega’s Genesis system was struggling compared to its competitors, so the company looked to enhance their 16-bit home console with hardware add-ons. Preceding the release of the Sega Saturn, the 32X infused the Genesis with richer visuals and smoother gameplay, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Originally released in…
During this renaissance of Atari 2600 games in the wake of the release of the 2600+, prices for those decades-old cartridges continue to climb. So it’s even more important now to know the caliber of the game inside the increasingly-expensive little plastic boxes. In this video I rank every title published by third-party developer, U.S….
Berzerk is one of the first video games in the history of the industry to truly live up to its name. A 2D shooter that inspired classic games the likes of Robotron 2084 and Smash TV, it was a massive success in arcades across the United States well before iconic games the likes of Pac-Man,…
A “memorable” first for the designer and composer. 2025 is the year we finally get to play Yuzo Koshiro’s Mega Drive shmup Earthion, and the famous composer and designer has revealed the title of the game’s opening-level theme. Koshiro says that the song is called ‘The Vanguard Awakens’, and admits that he broke with tradition…
Browser-based online games are enjoying a remarkable resurgence; once sidelined due to their technical limitations and overshadowed by mobile and console gaming, these games are making a strong comeback. We can see that emerging technologies and shifting market dynamics place browser games in the spotlight — offering developers and players fresh opportunities in the gaming…
“Survive one terrifying night and uncover the truth”. Depressing Black has released a demo for In This House, a mix of survival horror and storytelling for the original Nintendo Game Boy. The game places you in the role of Bianca, who is visiting her grandfather on the fifth anniversary of the death of her parents….