Retro Gaming News
“I remember him as I knew him: a remarkably talented, generous and funny man”. Speaking exclusively to Time Extension, Julien Seri, the director of the famous The Legend of Zelda ad campaign featuring Robin Williams and his daughter, Zelda, has shared his memories of what it was like working with the legendary comedian. Since the…
A totally outrageous paradigm. Netflix has revealed three Sega gaming adaptations currently in production for its streaming service. The media giant’s projects include a new Sonic the Hedgehog cartoon and live-action adaptations of the arcade smash hit Crazy Taxi and RGG Studio’s upcoming adventure title Stranger Than Heaven. As reported by Variety, the Sonic the…
‘Pyskick? What’s a Pyskick?’. Taito, in cooperation with developer Cosmo Machina, announced that Dreamcast arena fighter Psychic Force 2012 will be making a grand return in 2027 via a rerelease on modern platforms. The legendary publisher revealed the port as part of Tokyo Game Show (TGS), which kicked off yesterday. Originally released in Japanese arcades…
Sadly, it looks like there’s no English localisation in sight though. Here’s some Wizardry news for you – all hot off the presses! The Super Famicom version of Wizardry VI is getting a rerelease next year on Steam, courtesy of D4 Enterprise and Drecom (though sadly with Japanese-language options only). The announcement was made earlier…
Joining a Minecraft server means entering a version of the game shaped by its owners and players. The controls may feel familiar, but the spawn area, gamemodes, and ways to progress can be quite different from your single-player world. Knowing what to expect makes the first visit easier. You can spend less time wondering where…
Many people experience wavering attention spans. They might find a new form of entertainment, but find that it doesn’t keep their interest for long enough to be worthwhile. That’s why searching for genuinely engaging online gaming sites is so important, albeit a challenge. Luckily, you can find four of the top ones right here. 1….
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the return of one of Capcom’s most beloved franchises after more than a decade of absence, and the anticipation surrounding it has generated significant activity in the game key market. For buyers who want to secure their copy at competitive pricing without compromising on key legitimacy or account security,…
The best indie games prove that memorable gameplay does not require a blockbuster budget. From precision platformers to roguelikes and RPGs, independent studios continue to take the focused mechanics of classic gaming and push them in unexpected directions. That same appeal of simple rules and immediate feedback extends beyond traditional indie games. For adult players…
Capcom not beating the crossover allegations. Capcom lit up Monday morning with delightful artwork that sees the studio’s past crossover with its future. The adorable daubings show Super Fighting Robot Mega Man teaming up with Super Hacking Robot Diana, the star of this year’s smash hit Pragmata. The new artwork was released to promote an…
“BlastEm today is made up of 100% artisanal AI-free code”. The arrival of GenAI coding tools has sparked an explosion of AI-assisted projects in the retro gaming space, including decomps, recomps, translations, and more. While the tools can drastically speed up development, there are questions surrounding the accuracy of such projects when compared to hand-made…