Retro Gaming News
“Probably a little outside of what we would go towards today”. Atari is one of the most famous names in the video game business, even if the brand itself has changed hands many times over the decades. The company is currently undergoing something of a revival thanks to the efforts of chairman and CEO Wade…
“There was never really any animosity toward Atari in the larger cultural context”. Atari is a company that has had a bit of a bumpy ride over the last few decades, thanks to a slew of questionable investments in areas like blockchain, wearable tech, and gambling. This has led to an at times prickly relationship…
But sadly without English Support. Update (Thu 29th Feb, 2024 15:15 GMT): A Steam page has recently appeared for a new retro collection from Sunsoft called Sunsoft Is Back! – Retro Game Selection (as spotted by @Gosokkyu). The compilation will include slightly enhanced emulation-based reissues of the Famicom titles The Wings of Madoola, Tokaido Gojūsan-tsugi,…
Including Lucas Pope’s Mars After Midnight. Panic held the first Playdate Update of 2024 yesterday and revealed a host of new games for the pint-sized handheld. The highlight was the news that Lucas Pope (Return of the Obra Dinn and Papers, Please) is bringing his Mars After Midnight to the system on March 12th. Read…
The toys were originally released by Bandai back in 1986. Back in October 2022, we told you about Mr. Talida and their ongoing preservation project to archive old video game toys and merchandise using 3D scanning technology. And ever since, they’ve clearly been busy, posting regular updates of their continuing attempts to digitize their impressive…
Including the remaining Game Collection Vol. 1 Games. In this week’s Z-Club livestream, Zuiki gave a long-awaited update on some of the software coming to the X68000 Z — its miniature version of Sharp’s X68000 16-bit home computer. In case you’re unaware, the X68000 Z does include a built-in emulator that allows you to load…
“That does it. I’m anti video game preservation now”. Back in 2012, Sega released Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz on the PS Vita, which contained a unique hook where players could use the console’s camera to create new levels based on real-world objects. Sega pushed this concept with DLC in Japan which featured the gravure…
“If you’re happy, you can use it”. The late Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series turned 40 at the close of 2023, and there’s been an increased amount of interest in the comedic fantasy novel series as a result. We recently spoke to Gregg Barnett, the designer of the Discworld video games, and he delivered a wealth…
Plus the best accessories! If you’re on the lookout for fantastic retro goodies that’ll truly transform your games room, you won’t find much better than Numskull Designs’ Quarter Arcade series. These officially licensed arcade replicas allow you to play original arcade ROMs from the comfort of your own home, all encased within gorgeous 1/4 scale…
The game is a slightly-enhanced port of the 1991 Famicom title. The developer/publisher City Connection has announced today that it will be bringing a new version of the Famicom platformer Hebereke to the Nintendo Switch in Japan (thanks Gematsu!). Hebereke: Enjoy Edition will be released to celebrate the launch of Sunsoft’s modern-day sequel Hebereke 2…