Retro Gaming News
“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….
Indonesia Sports Trends 2026: Digital Fans, Data, and Live Platforms Sport in Indonesia now moves on the phone first and the broadcast second. DataReportal’s 2026 country profile puts the market at 230 million internet users, 331 million cellular mobile connections, and 180 million social media user identities, while the official BRI Super League table on…
Arcus Odyssey and Psycho Dream make a comeback. Retro-Bit has revealed that two more 16-bit titles are getting physical re-releases this year. First up is Wolf Team’s 1991 fantasy hack-and-slash action title Arcus Odyssey for Genesis and Mega Drive. Read the full article on timeextension.com Arcus Odyssey and Psycho Dream make a comeback. Retro-Bit has…
Retro Games…we love them, but we have missed so many. By just playing our favorites, there are countless other gems that never managed to grab our eyes. In this exclusive Old School Gamer Magazine post, author Patrick Hickey Jr. gives us five retro games we need to find and play. Zyll (IBM): A single or…
“You have the right to boycott, and the right to buy”. Last week, the world of retro gaming was shaken by the news that the Neo Geo – once considered to be the Rolls-Royce of video game consoles – was making a comeback. A system which was once so costly to own that it pretty…
‘Overserved: Food Fighters’ coming this year. With the announcement of the Neo Geo AES+ last week, there has understandably been a lot of newfound attention placed on the classic SNK console, giving members of the Neo Geo homebrew community the perfect platform to get some new eyeballs on their upcoming games. Case in point is…