Retro Gaming News
Casual players have to give credit where credit is due. Gambling enthusiasts have watched the tournament business grow from small arcades to massive online competitions. Sure, the era of arcade cabinets needs to be celebrated. But those slot machines have come a long way too. Their competitive formats are now a global industry worth billions….
“He’s a bridge between worlds”. It has been reconfirmed that a new Ecco the Dolphin game is in development. In fact, A&R Atelier has revealed that “several” new Ecco products and games are currently in development, marking a resurgence for the famous aquatic mammal. Read the full article on timeextension.com “He’s a bridge between worlds”….
People of all ages have done some sort of maze or maze game in their life. Whether it’s on a piece of paper, an activity book, or a Halloween corn maze…mazes are all around us. The same can be said for video games past and present. Some would say the framework of the early…
“Here’s more transparency around our transparent PCB”. The recently resurrected Commodore International just launched the C64 Ultimate, an FPGA-powered upgrade on the 1982 home computer that turns millions into hardcore gamers. The new system has gone down a hit with fans – myself included – thanks to its authentic design, compatibility with original software and…
‘Chrono Trigger Orchestral Arrangement – Melodies Across Time’ is available digitally. We have some great news for video game music fans, especially those who have a fondness for orchestral arrangements of classic RPG soundtracks. Square Enix has just released a new album, Chrono Trigger Orchestral Arrangement – Melodies Across Time, digitally worldwide, featuring new orchestral…
Mech me reach for my wallet. Back when Sony’s 32-bit PlayStation was yet to hit Japanese store shelves, I vividly recall seeing Pony Canyon’s Metal Jacket being shown off in various video game magazines (you know, those things we all used to read before the internet existed). I loved robots – especially Japanese robots –…
A blast from the past. Hamster has revealed that NMK’s 1993 platformer Bomb Jack Twin will be the next game coming to modern consoles as part of its Arcade Archives series, following last week’s reissue of Touchdown Fever. The game is an updated version of the 1984 platformer from Tehkan (which is already available through…
“A small love story”. The Saturn never got a full-blown Sonic outing, but it did get the excellent NiGHTS into Dreams, a 3D adventure from Sonic Team that still has plenty of fans, despite not getting a new mainline entry since 2007’s NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams on Wii. If you’re like me and have to…
A “few senior managers” are testing the tech but remain unexcited, says CEO. Warhammer maker Games Workshop has established an internal policy limiting the use of Generative AI, the Financial Times reports. The British company, which produces tabletop war games and licenses its IP for use in TV shows, movies, and video games, is taking…
Going for gold. If there’s ever a thing that’s likely to get video game collectors whipped into a frenzy, it’s special ‘competition’ or giveaway items which are only available in very limited numbers. When you combine that scarcity with games that, in their Japanese form, are already on the rare side, then you get the…