Retro Gaming News
Popular ODE updated with new features. Optical Drive Emulators (ODEs) are becoming an essential part of enjoying disc-based retro consoles these days. Not only do they overcome the issue of failing drives on vintage systems, but they allow you to load up a wide selection of games which would normally, on the secondary market, require…
Celebrating “the traditional shoot-‘em-up’s closest cousin”. UK publisher Bitmap Books has just revealed its next project, and it’s focused on classic run ‘n’ shooters like Contra, Metal Slug and more. Penned by video game journalist, author, and comic book writer Dave Cook – who also wrote Bitmap’s superb Go Straight book on scrolling beat ’em…
Coleco is offering YOU our mini arcade stock at a discounted price! Take 30% off with code OSG Order a *Limited Run* DEVELOPER EDITION Berzerk & Frenzy 2-Pack Mini Arcade (replacement chip included to be installed by you) International buyers can typically order on Ebay as Shopify does not allow international shipping, but we reached our sales cap for last month. For those not in the US…
Hot off the press at Pinside, someone looked up the Stern Factory on the Insider Connected app and saw that “John Wick Pro” was listed as one of the games at that location. That pretty much confirms what I first mentioned on this site back in July, that John Wick pinball is coming from Stern….
“I think we sold ten at full price”. The chances are that you might never have heard of the Atari Video Music. Released in 1977, not long before the all-conquering Atari VCS, it was a device that somewhat resembled a hi-fi component, with a shiny oblong metal body sandwiched between two wooden panels. The idea…
“Classic Zelda meets Diablo meets Thimbleweed Park”. Monkey Island creator Ron Gilbert is working on a new game which takes inspiration from the likes of Zelda, Diablo and Thimbleweed Park. The currently untitled RPG has been in development since the start of the year, and Gilbert has been posting regular updates on his Mastodon account….
Takashi Yamazaki started out in the world of effects and miniatures. Takashi Yamazaki will be best known to most people outside of Japan for 2023’s Godzilla Minus One, one of the most acclaimed entries in the long-running monster movie series. However, his career stretched way beyond that; he has worked on films such as Space…
James Lambert is aiming for a full physical release. James Lambert – the developer behind the now-cancelled N64 port of Portal – has revealed that he’s working on an N64 RPG in which you play a powerful wizard. The working title of the game is Spellcraft, and Lambert says he was inspired to create it…
32-bit classics on your smartphone. It’s now possible to play PS1 games on your iPhone thanks to a new app called Gamma. Developed by ZodTTD (AKA Benjamin Stark) – an individual who has a long history in the world of emulation – Gamma is pretty feature-rich. It supports Bluetooth controllers, runs on both the iPhone…
The Pocket DMG and Pocket MICRO. AYANEO has revealed that it will be showing off three new products this week, including its previously-teased Pocket DMG. “Taking inspiration from the legendary vertical handheld consoles, AYANEO Pocket DMG marks a return to the roots of handheld gaming aspirations,” says the company. The system has only been seen…