Retro Gaming News
“What game would you like to be the next one announced?”. Last week, Plaion announced it was re-releasing the classic Neo Geo AES console in collaboration with original creator SNK. Priced at $250, the Neo Geo+ will be compatible with all existing AES carts but offers modern improvements, such as HDMI output. Read the full…
Only in ‘softcore’ mode for now, though. If you’re anything like me, then RetroAchievements will be a big part of your gaming lifestyle these days. This amazing free service adds Xbox-style achievements to a host of classic titles, and is compatible with a wide range of emulators (RetroArch being my go-to option these days). Read…
“We just cannot officially support patches we did not create or actively maintain”. The newly revived Commodore International has just issued a firmware update for its C64 Ultimate home computer and has outlined why it’s locking down the software at the same time. The new update adds USB mouse support, improves the BASIC editor and…
It’s a knockout! The 1987 NES classic Punch Out!! could soon be making its way to the Game Boy Color, in the form of Steel Joe’s Punch Out!! B-Side, a new fan game featuring cut content from a recently discovered prototype build of the original game. According to a recent Reddit post published over the…
“This is not how I expected the livestream to go”. A retro computing panel featuring YouTubers and podcasters was interrupted by a bomb threat that brought the Vintage Computer Festival East event to an early end this weekend. The panel included Bill “AmigaBill” Winters (who livestreamed the event), Modern Vintage Gamer, Action Retro, The Retro…
Infinity Blade for PC As I was browsing Reddit the other day, as I’m wont to do from time to time, I came across a post about something of great interest to me that I knew nothing about. The post discussed the release of a PC port of Infinity Blade II. For the uninitiated, the…
Why Arcade Design Still Matters Today If you walked into an arcade in the 1990s, you didn’t need instructions. The screen told you everything with bright visuals, simple controls, and instant action. That same thinking sits behind many of today’s biggest mobile games. The technology has moved forward, but the core ideas haven’t changed. Developers…
Super Rare Games Announce First Nintendo Switch 2 Physical Release: Minishoot’ Adventures! Eight years and over 150 physical releases later, Super Rare Games is officially stepping into the next generation. We’re thrilled to confirm that we’ll be continuing our mission to preserve amazing indie titles in physical form for Nintendo Switch 2 – starting with our very…
Neo Geo+! Polymega! Zelda! Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run each and every weekend which rounds up all of the best retro gaming news and content of the past week in one place. Read the full article on timeextension.com Neo Geo+! Polymega! Zelda! Welcome to Retro Recap, a regular feature we run…
“Every chance of being the best since SNK themselves stopped manufacturing hardware”. Ever since Plaion announced it was working with SNK to produce a replica of the Neo Geo AES, there’s been a fair amount of speculation about what’s going on under the hood of the machine. Plaion has already stated that the Neo Geo+…