Retro Gaming News
‘Galaga’, ‘Pac-Man’, ‘Dig Dug’, and ‘Xevious’. Plaion Replai has announced it has obtained a license from Bandai Namco to reissue four classic Namco games on physical cartridges for the Atari 2600+, Atari 7800, and Atari 7800+. The collection of titles includes the Pac-Man Double Feature which contains an all-new, arcade-style version of Pac-Man for the…
“It was a truly exciting concept”. Japan’s obsession with RPGs might lead you to assume that the genre has been part of the country’s video game history since the industry began, but that isn’t the case. Prior to the release of Henk Rogers’ The Black Onyx in 1984, role-playing games were practically alien to Japan,…
“The word came to me in the end, and the visuals”. We’ve seen some truly iconic logos in the history of video gaming. Sega’s timeless typography is instantly recognisable, and I still miss the classic Konami ‘bacon strips’ logo. However, perhaps my favourite logo of all time is that of Psygnosis, the Liverpool-based company which…
Originally launched in Japan in 1997. Goichi Suda – often known simply as Suda51 – has made a name for himself in the world of video games thanks to titles like Killer7, Shadows Of The Damned, Lollipop Chainsaw and No More Heroes, but some of his projects haven’t had the exposure they perhaps deserve –…
Astro Climber is the latest game from the developer of Frontier Force & Blast Arena. Another new Sega Master System game is on the way from the talented homebrew developer @badcomputer0 — the creator of modern Master System games like Frontier Force and Blast Arena. Astro Climber, as the new game is called, is designed…
Hey everyone, We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes on the 2026 Midwest Gaming Classic, and I figure it’s time to share some of them with you! First up, tickets are on sale and we’ve had a great response already, with our VIG tickets having already sold more than double than what they did…
Sweepstakes casinos might be getting kicked out of California. Online sweepstakes casinos are under legal pressure California has passed anti-sweepstakes Assembly Bill 831 Chumba Casino, Global Poker and others face being banned In a shock move, California is pushing to ban sweepstakes casinos. This is bad news for gamers living in the Golden State, many…
What do you get when you cross Zelda with Grand Theft Auto? One awesome retro game, and it’s launching September 20th on Kickstarter. Vice: Magic City Mayhem is a top-down 8-bit retro action/adventure game inspired by Zelda with a GTA: Vice City theme. You play as Dutch, one of Magic City’s top enforcers on a…
Experience the evolution of retro gaming. The Atari Gamestation Go features a stunning 7″ display, HDMI output, and unique controls like a Trak-Ball and Paddle for an authentic feel. SmartGlow technology lights up the controls you need for each game, making it easier than ever to jump in and play. With 200+ games, the fun…
In the interest of complete transparency, it must be expressly understood that my adoration for The Angry Video Game Nerd (AVGN) knows no bounds. THE @!#?@! MAKING OF THE ANGRY VIDEO GAME NERD 8-BIT How i learned to @!#?@! love the nerd Created by YouTuber and video game aficionado James Rolfe, the AVGN name is…