Retro Gaming News
“I use AI to write code faster”. If you owned a 3DS, then you’ll be aware of just how amazing StreetPass was (and still is, if you’re truly dedicated). Having a portable system that could wirelessly communicate with other users while you’re out and about was a genuine joy, and to this day, I’m staggered…
GenAI is making us question everything. We live in a world where Generative AI images are making us second-guess everything we see online, and that now extends to artwork innocently posted to mark the anniversary of famous video game characters. Yesterday, the official Rare social media account posted an image of Conker and Berri to…
Restoring old arcades rarely follows a set plan, yet these projects keep appearing across cities and towns. What starts as a few people fixing up a forgotten space often becomes a bigger effort as neighbors, friends, and even strangers join in. Without official rules or blueprints, these grassroots collaborations breathe new life into vintage arcades—and…
When you look at a vintage arcade cabinet, you’re seeing more than a list of classic games. Each machine carries evidence of its long journey—scratched control panels, swapped-out buttons, and faded marquees that whisper stories of decades spent on the floor. For collectors and fans, what matters isn’t just which games are on the screen….
As search engine algorithms grow increasingly sophisticated, business owners are turning to AI SEO services to enhance their online visibility and drive traffic. However, with a myriad of options available, determining which service aligns best with company objectives can be a daunting task. Recent statistics show a surge in AI-driven SEO solutions, with businesses reporting…
Most cyclists used to see a familiar route as just another stretch of road or trail. That changed when Strava introduced segments. Now, even a routine training ride can feel different. Invisible lines mark where a segment begins and ends, turning ordinary sections into mini time trials. What used to be a social spin or…
“A live second screen system for emulators”. I can still recall when reports emerged that Nintendo was creating a dual-screen handheld, and some people started posting memes of monstrous, multi-screened devices to poke fun at the concept. Despite the initial scepticism, it’s fair to say that the DS delivered on its promise, with many games…
‘Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition’ is getting two new physical versions. Ziggurat Interactive is teaming up with the physical games publisher Reboxy to release a new PC big box of Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition, its expanded take on Terminal Reality’s 1995 cult classic air-combat-based shooter. If you’ve been reading Time Extension for a while, you may…
“Now we get to build what’s next together”. Commodore International has revealed that “games industry icon” Larry Hryb has joined the company as a Community Development Advisor. Hryb, also known as Major Nelson, spent much of his career at Xbox, where he helped foster the relationship between Xbox players and Microsoft. Read the full article…
“Pretty much everything done on Daggerfall was a negative lesson in what not to do”. There are very few developers around who can claim to have as much insight into Bethesda’s history as Bruce Nesmith. Arriving from the Dungeons & Dragons publisher TSR in the mid-90s, Nesmith has had two separate tenures at the RPG…