Retro Gaming News
“Not recommended”. Modern technology brings a host of advantages, and that applies equally to retro gaming. We’ve seen vintage systems retrofitted with HDMI output, optical drive replacements, and wireless controllers – all things that simply wouldn’t have been possible when these consoles were brand-new products. Read the full article on timeextension.com “Not recommended”. Modern technology…
To me, there is something deeply satisfying about powering on an iPhone 2G in 2026 and finding that it still works.I keep my original iPhone on a display shelf, still connected to power, keeping the battery charged. It actually still has its original battery, though it doesn’t run the phone for very long anymore….
“It’s a wonderful, surreal, wild ride”. Moon Child, an obscure 2D platformer from the early ’90s, has found an unexpected lease of life online in 2026. Developed by the Dutch studio Team Hoi, it was originally intended to launch on the Commodore Amiga but would eventually limp onto PC via a very limited release. Read…
“It’s going to cause disruption”. Video game veteran Peter Molyneux has been speaking to the BBC about his career and the impact of Generative AI on interactive entertainment, and he thinks that while the technology will cause disruption, it’s not yet at a point where he’s trying to harness it. The 66-year-old designer, who has…
Short and sweet. Ever since Argonaut returned to the world of video games via the Croc remaster, fans have been asking for other classic titles from the company’s back catalogue to get the same treatment. One such example is Buck Bumble, which Argonaut has cheekily been teasing on social media recently. Another is I-Ninja, a…
“C64-Live is about sharing the magic of the C64 with friends and fans around the world”. A new “live platform” has launched which allows users to “host, stream, and share real-time Commodore 64 sessions with friends and spectators online.” C64-Live is a browser-based service built by C64-Cade creator Andrew Hayes. It allows you to “host…
Part of the Arcade Archives and Console Archives series, respectively. Hamster has revealed that SNK’s 1989 fighter Street Smart is joining the Arcade Archive series this week. A one-on-one brawler in which the player can choose from Karate-Man or Crusher, the aim in Street Smart is to “prove who is the ultimate street brawler” and…
“People are extremely eager and excited to create beautiful music, art, and words”. Playdate maker Panic has announced that it will no longer allow games created with the use of Generative AI to be published on the handheld’s Catalog digital storefront. The new AI policy comes into effect this month, which means Catalog titles that…
On the surface, it’s straightforward: one ship, descending waves of alien insects, and a single fire button… but underneath that simplicity is a rhythm that feels almost musical. The swooping enemy patterns, the slight delay on your shots, and that delicious risk of letting your fighter get captured so you can come back with a…
Arcade attract mode was never just background theater. It was a machine’s fastest way of advertising its theme, pace, and identity before a player touched a button. The best cabinets used it to do two jobs at once: announce what kind of experience they offered and make that experience feel alive from across the room….