Retro Gaming News
JRPGs are a genre that didn’t always take off in popularity on the NES the way Japanese developers had hoped. Despite all this, several titles were still localized over the years, so let’s give a gander at a few of the most notable ones. For the purposes of this article, we’re excluding Japanese-developed RPGs that…
“I’ve got two words for you, loo-ser!”. With Star Fox 64 having just got yet another remake, I’ve found myself thinking a lot lately about my experiences of playing the game in the late ’90s, and the way in which it cast its magic over not just me, but my older brothers, and my Scottish…
Limited to 500 units. BitmoLab, the maker of the GameBaby iPhone case, has revealed it is creating a special ‘Transparent Edition’ for the iPhone 17 Pro Max. The unique hook of the GameBaby, which is already available for other iPhone models, is that it allows you to flip the bottom section of the case around…
“We want to reboot the project and grow the brand with a long-term perspective”. The multi-generational team behind SNK’s upcoming Metal Slug reboot has been speaking to Japanese news outlet Nikkei about the project. The youngest of the trio interviewed is Metal Slug brand manager Seungju Song, who was born in 1996 – the same…
“If anyone has a good way to legally release this stuff let me know”. The legendary Dragon’s Lair isn’t famous for its gameplay – it was the fact that, back in 1983, it looked worlds apart from the games people were playing in arcades and at home, thanks to the fact that ex-Disney animator Don…
I landed in Vigo, but my luggage didn’t. At Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport my lone carry-on gorged the steel jaws of an Iberia Air Lines baggage sizer stationed like a vigilant sentry at the boarding gate. Common carry-on luggage size, I learned, doesn’t translate universally on all domestic flights. I reluctantly checked my bag. Something…
Modern social casino platforms succeed by blending polished game design, visible progression, and social features that give play a sense of momentum. Players expect quick loading, intuitive navigation, and reward systems that feel steady rather than erratic. The strongest platforms treat the lobby as more than a menu: it becomes a place where games, events,…
“I felt the sensation of running around freely… was the thing that I wanted to create”. In an interview with Famitsu Magazine, Final Fantasy developer and Kingdom Hearts director Tetsuya Nomura has shared details about how Super Mario 64 (which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary) inspired his approach to 3D gaming (h/t: Genki/GamesRadar). While 3D…
Better AI, smarter keepers and proper names! The SNES version of Konami’s ISS Deluxe has been updated by fans to incorporate the teams and players of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup. The work was carried out by Gabriel Freitas and Manoel Messias of Falcon Brasil, and features “real tournament groups, updated national teams, current…
I am not throwing away my (16) shot. Columbus Circle has announced a new version of its 8-Bit Pocket system, and it has enlisted the famous Takahashi Meijin (real name: Toshiyuki Takahashi) to help with its design. The IPS 8-Bit Pocket HD V2 is due for release in September, and is an update on previous…