Retro Gaming News
“Needless to say, these aren’t real screenshots”. Despite launching on the humble Game Boy, Castlevania II: Belmont’s Revenge is considered by some fans to be one of the best entries in Konami’s long-running franchise. It offers tight and enjoyable gameplay, impressive visuals and one of the best soundtracks in Castlevania history—so, as you can imagine,…
‘Assault Plus’ was originally released in 1988. Hamster, the company behind Arcade Archives, has revealed that it will be bringing the multi-directional tank game Assault Plus to PS4 & Nintendo Switch starting tomorrow (April 3rd) (thanks GameWatch!). Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1988 — the same year as its predecessor — Assault Plus is…
“I’m very proud to have been part of the repair effort”. 1979’s Galaxian was Namco’s answer to Taito’s Space Invaders, but would later evolve into something a little more unique. 1990’s Galaxian 3: Project Dragoon used Laserdisc technology to present players with an immersive 3D environment inside an impressive circular cabinet installation, delivering a rail-shooter…
You’ll be able to play with real DS owners, too. Update : Online multiplayer has arrived for iPhone’s Delta Emulator, as part of update 1.7 (h/t: The Verge). The feature was launched last year in Beta but is now available for all users, via AltStore PAL and the App Store. This means you can now…
Our quest to track down the developers of Jet Force Gemini’s cancelled Game Boy Color port. Jet Force Gemini may not be quite as popular as other Rare classic N64 titles like Banjo Kazooie or GoldenEye 007, but that hasn’t stopped it from developing something of a cult following online among those who have grown…
Although there are times when the stealth gameplay is a blast, the mediocre controls and cliche-filled writing, combined with sloppy A.I. make the diamond that is hidden in “Styx: Master of Shadows” too difficult to find. Stealth games aren’t for everyone. In a society that prides itself on the speed and efficiency of its wants,…
Jobst has been ordered to pay over 350,000 Australian dollars (plus interest). The Queensland-based YouTuber Karl Jobst has been ordered to pay over 350,000 Australian dollars (plus interest) in damages to Billy Mitchell, by an Australian court (h/t: PC Gamer). The verdict, which was delivered earlier today (on April 1st) stated that Jobst had defamed…
Lowtek Games’ Parasite Pack contains three games. It may be April 1st, but this is one piece of news that is actually legit despite being utterly incredible: the Nokia N-Gage is getting a new physical release. Lowtek Games’ Parasite Pack is the first boxed N-Gage game in almost 20 years and brings together Tapeworm Disco…
Monolith Productions co-founder Toby Gladwell reflects on the company’s history. On February 25, 2025, it was announced that the Washington-based developer Monolith Productions would be closing its doors for good, causing a mass outpouring of grief from all corners of the games industry. Since its formation back in 1994, the developer had built up a…
Update: Campaign is now live. Update : Bleem is being relaunched as “the largest retro gaming project” via a crowdfunding campaign, according to rights holder Piko Interactive. “This project is the culmination of 11 years in the making for our company,” says the Kickstarter page. “We have been collecting the rights of video game IP…