Retro Gaming News
Super Mario Bros. 6 is out now! A new ROM hack for the NES title Tiny Toon Adventures has just been released that transforms the Konami platformer into a new installment in the Super Mario Bros. series. Super Mario Bros. 6, as the hack is called, is the creation of Kensuyjin33, who previously contributed graphics…
The company has posted AI ads for Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, & Call of Duty. Over the weekend, Activision has become subject to criticism from video game fans after posting a collection of AI-generated ads for new mobile entries in the Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, and Call of Duty series on Instagram and Facebook. The…
While Dune as a franchise today seems fairly self-evident, historically the concept of sand worms and spice hasn’t lent itself well to adaptations. Such is the case with Elland: The Crystal Wars, a game that was cancelled at 95% completion, and is so obviously supposed to be a Dune video game that a few…
Oh joy of joys, if you loved the 1984 game of Tetris or the 1989 game of Columns , you’ll be pleased to know a brand new puzzle overhaul of Tetris 2 by František Fuka has been released for the ZX Spectrum. This excellent game that was originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1990, …
You have to be a pretty naive gamer to say that “Fossil Fighters: Frontier” is a one-of-a-kind experience, but you’d have to be incredibly ignorant to say it doesn’t deliver in spite of being derivative. Immersed in solid atmosphere and a kid-friendly story that they’ll absolutely eat up, “Fossil Fighters: Frontier” makes great use of…
Looking for some more entertainment this weekend, either through emulation or real hardware, then come and check out Icon64 with publishing by Psytronik’s latest Commodore 64 game of ‘Ladybird’. A retro-inspired arcade game, in which you must make your way through 16 nests full of the nastiest insects to save your kiddies. To coincide with this…
Priestley passed away last Autumn, according to a friend on Facebook. Earlier this week, the sad news was shared online that the developer of Trap Door and Popeye for the ZX Spectrum Don Priestley had passed away last Autumn following a short battle with illness. This has led a number of his fans to take…
Collector’s edition also on the way. Limited Run Games has announced that WayForward’s 2005 GBA cult classic Sigma Star Saga is getting a re-release for Nintendo’s handheld. Sigma Star Story DX will feature an improved map, decreased random encounter rate, rebalanced EXP system, updated script, various bug fixes and other enhancements, according to the publisher….
it’s a triumphant return to the roots that have captivated generations of gamers. Consoles like the NES, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo evoke memories of carefree fun and exciting discoveries for Gen X and older millennials. But it’s not just these generations enjoying retro games – Gen Z is also embracing journeys through time, where…
“I think criticism helps us grow and ultimately become better at what we do”. Those of you with a love of physical media and retro games will no doubt have heard of the name Limited Run. Founded in 2015 by Josh Fairhurst and Douglas Bogart, the company started out publishing games created by Fairhurt’s Mighty…