Retro Gaming News
“Rediscover this divisive game in a whole new light”. The 32X is an add-on system which doesn’t get a lot of love these days, even from hardcore Sega fans. Designed to prolong the lifespan of the ageing 16-bit Genesis / Mega Drive, the 32X was quickly abandoned when it became clear that Sega should have…
In an era where high-end graphics and complex animations dominate, we are seeing a very interesting trend emerge. Ten years ago, games put a major focus on sprawling skill trees and endless button combinations, but now things are changing. Nowadays, games are relying more and more on retro, minimalistic button combinations, with mobile games playing…
“He was an absolute gentleman”. It is with a heavy heart that we report that ZX Spectrum modder Ben Versteeg has passed away. Versteeg was the driving force behind ByteDelight, a web store which sold upgrades and mods for Sinclair’s famous home micro. Read the full article on timeextension.com “He was an absolute gentleman”. It…
And why developers probably shouldn’t include them. As you may or may not already know, the Fallout creator Tim Cain has a popular channel on YouTube where he shares everything from anecdotes about his career to specific insights into game design and other aspects of game development. For those who grew up playing some of…
If you enjoy BOULDER DASH’s addicting and fascinating gameplay and charming design, now’s the perfect time to show your appreciation. Cast your vote for BOULDER DASH and join our community in celebrating this milestone. Community support is the heartbeat of this game and has been vital in shaping its success. During the development…
And it only took 30 years! Released in 1995 – just as the 3D revolution was starting to take over thanks to the launch of the PS1 and Saturn – Namco’s The Outfoxies never really stood a chance of finding mainstream success. Its frantic arena-based combat was an entirely fresh concept for a generation of…
“The response to the software at the pre-order event was dismal”. Yosuke Okunari is one of Sega’s most notable employees in recent times, having tirelessly promoted the company’s history across a wide range of systems and products. In his recent column for Beep Shop (thanks, Kurt Kalata), Okunari discusses one of his early forays in…
One of 2023’s best surprises is getting a follow-up. Here’s something that completely slipped past us. Dene Carter, the co-creator of Dungeon Keeper and Lionhead’s Fable series, is currently working on a sequel to his free Ultima-inspired Steam RPG Moonring, originally released in 2023. Read the full article on timeextension.com One of 2023’s best surprises…
Is the Analogue 3D as accurate as the marketing suggests? The Analogue 3D is a wonderful piece of kit, and arguably the best way to experience original N64 cartridges on modern-day televisions – outside of getting the original console HDMI-modded, perhaps. However, despite Analogue’s insistence that its FPGA approach is 100% accurate, seasoned N64 hacker…
The 1980s to the early 2000s are generally considered the golden age of the movie tie-in video game. If there was an angle to a hit (or potential hit) movie that could be adapted to the arcade or home systems, developers were there to exploit it. Some turned out good, a few excellent, but the…