Retro Gaming News
“We want it to be the same experience for everyone”. Retro Games Ltd. can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to The Spectrum — its new recreation of the ZX Spectrum that is set to release later this month on November 22nd. First, retailers including Smyth Toys leaked the announcement of the machine…
Pre-orders are open now. Atari has announced it will be publishing a new 7800+ compatible port of the Miner 2049er sequel Bounty Bob Strikes Back! Miner 2049er was an incredibly influential early platforming game created by the programmer Bill Hogue and Big Five Software that saw players take control of the mountie Bounty Bob as…
Remember renting games? If you’re reading this magazine, you do. And you miss it—we know you do. So take a trip down memory lane with us on some of our best and worst experiences with renting video games. THE BEST: Mutant League Hockey Unlike NHLPA 93 or even NHL 94 (Electronic Arts’ early hockey games…
I love pinball interviews. Kudos to all of the podcasters and content makers who conduct them because they’re a lot of work. George Gomez is one of the best interviews in the industry. Besides the fact that he’s a great guy, I almost always learn interesting things that I never knew before when I listen…
Throughout the ’90s and well into the ’00s, Blockbuster was the place to be. This magical movie and video game rental store was an icon in every neighborhood, housing a seemingly endless supply of entertainment. The walls and displays were packed with VHS tapes, DVDs, and game cartridges galore. To sweeten the pot even further,…
Most of us dreamed at some point of owning an arcade machine of our own. Having unlimited credits on our favorite titles seemed too good to be true, and in the modern age, this dream is now an easily achievable reality. With tools like emulation and the Raspberry Pi single-board computer, guides can get us…
Blockbuster Video has a very special place in my heart. Not just because I rented during the best era of video games, but also because it’s where I first met my wife. She was looking for a movie for the night, and I was looking for Donkey Kong for the Nintendo 64. I was amazed…
In an era where everything is connected online, Lucky Green Casino offers a refreshing take on social gambling, blending the thrill of gaming with a unique sense of community. Many online casinos focus solely on flashy graphics and extensive game libraries, but Lucky Green, with its friendly Aussie vibe, brings a different flavor to the…
Back in the 1970s, you bought your video games at Sears, which, according to Nolan Bushnell, “The first three years it as exclusive to them. After that, e opened it up to several other retailers.” You would buy your computer software at an Apple dealer, Radio Shack, or the few other stores that primarily sold…
The Smurfs: Dreams is a charming and light-hearted platformer that offers a fun experience for both fans of the Smurfs and newcomers. Although the reviewer wasn’t familiar with Smurf media beforehand, the game’s premise was easy to follow, relying on classic platformer mechanics rather than an intricate narrative. The game centers around the villain Gargamel,…