Retro Gaming News
…and you don’t need to crane your neck! It’s fair to say that Nintendo surprised everyone when it recently announced it was bringing Virtual Boy games to Nintendo Switch Online alongside a replica accessory of the ill-fated tabletop console in February of next year. Notable for being one of the company’s rare missteps in the…
Sonic & The Secrets Rings launched in 2007. If you asked most people what their favourite Sonic game is, we’re guessing that the majority of them probably wouldn’t say Sonic and the Secret Rings. Released in 2007 for the Nintendo Wii, the game didn’t set the world on fire on its original launch, with most…
Retro gaming continues to captivate players in 2025, blending nostalgic arcade classics with modern updates that revive the golden age of gaming. Titles like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and modern remakes like Mines offer timeless challenges with fresh twists. This article explores strategies for mastering vintage games, highlights their enduring appeal, and examines innovations keeping retro…
And how it almost didn’t happen… It’s hard to imagine now, given the incredible popularity of the Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney games in the West, but it wasn’t always a given that Capcom was going to release the series outside of Japan. Back when Capcom launched the very first version of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney…
Try fitting this in your pocket. Remember James Channel? Of course you do – he’s the modder who created that odd-looking Nintendo PlayStation a while ago. Well, he’s back – and this time, he has taken what has to be the least suitable system for a portability mod, the original Xbox, and, well, made it…
Units are still available if you want one from the first batch. The revived Commodore has just confirmed that it has now taken over 10,000 pre-orders for the C64 Ultimate, a new variant of the classic 8-bit home computer. This follows the news that the company managed to raise over $2 million following the opening…
“Mega SmartDrive redefines the Megadrive gaming experience”. Modding classic systems with new features is big business these days, and there are a dazzling number of aftermarket mods and upgrades available. If you’re in the Sega camp, then you’ll want to take a look at Delta Island’s Mega SmartDrive, which is described by its maker as…
The history of gaming is a story of constant innovation, adapting to new technologies while keeping elements of nostalgia alive. From the flashing lights of 80s arcades to the seamless integration of digital platforms today, mechanics have always been at the heart of the player experience. For those who grew up with joystick battles and…
“I wanted to do something for him”. Chiptune musician Laurent Crouzet has started a GoFundMe page to help Final Fight MD and Driftin’ Rage developer, Mauro Xavier / MXRetroDev. Crouzet says he was inspired to create the page (with Xavier’s permission) after the pair worked together and it became clear that the Brazilian homebrew developer…
The unreleased C64 space trader Delphian is being revived. The developer behind Core Design classics such as Thunderhawk, Jaguar XJ220, Soulstar and Fighting Force is working on what could be the most technically advanced Spectrum Next game yet seen. Sarah Jane Avory worked on Core between 1991 and 2003 and also has credits such as…