Retro Gaming News
After its 1980 release, Pac-Man became an international hit mainly due to its recognizable characters and easy gameplay. The iconic image of the yellow sphere with pixels traveling a maze came to represent the rapidly growing gaming sector. Since its release, Pac-Man—the recognizable yellow ball that bites through mazes—has been a mainstay of the world…
Video game historian Kate Willaert digs in. The world of video games is packaged with male lead characters, but pinpointing the exact moment a female protagonist was introduced is more challenging than you might think – especially when you take into account arcade and home releases and the global nature of the video game market….
“We gave them an early version to get some feedback about it and they tore it apart”. When it comes to the topic of titles that push the Game Boy Advance hardware, one game that constantly comes up is Vicarious Vision’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2, and it’s easy to see why. Released as a…
“Today marks a proud milestone”. Field-Programmable Gate Array chipset maker Altera has gone independent. The company remains owned by Intel, which purchased the company for $16.7 billion in 2015, but it will now be able to enjoy a new period of freedom. The move has been made in the hope that Altera will find commercial…
The Riki 8bit Game Collection offers more than just a single experience—it’s a collection of diverse adventures. It features five distinct games and accompanying music albums. In Kira Kira Star Night, you’ll gather stars while navigating a pixelated, dreamlike city. In Astro Ninja Man DX, you’ll defend against airborne threats by shooting upwards, reminiscent of…
It’s crazy to think that Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is 10 years old in 2025, but it’s the truth. Steeped in the ambiance of the original, it’s special. Although it’s got beautiful PS4 visuals, it’s so rooted in what made the first games so unique that it’s a retro gamers dream. Simply put, If you’re…
A teaser was recently released by developer Garoa Studios. A new Rhythm Heaven-style game is coming to Steam from the Brazilian developer Garoa Studios, as recently spotted by Famitsu. Ritmania is a brand new indie title that is being described on Steam as a “one-button rhythm mini-game anthology” and will feature a bunch of exclusive…
McGeezer has been a name mentioned many times on Indie Retro News, as he has not only released some really amazing games such as the Arcade conversion of Rygar, the Arcade conversion of Turbo Sprint and Bomb Jack Beer Edition (link), but as from May or June he is also going to release the upcoming…
It’s “a broken mess” according to the retro gaming YouTuber. Emulation has unlocked many classic systems for a whole new generation of players, and devices such as handhelds, micro-consoles, Nintendo Switch, emulation boxes and MiSTer FPGA have made connecting with the past easier than ever before. However, it’s wrong to blindly assume that all platforms…
Okami originally focused on a wolf pack living on a deserted island. Following the recent announcement at The Game Awards that Okami will be getting a sequel, Hideki Kamiya has been active on Twitter/X answering some questions from fans about the popular action-adventure game. This has led him to share some lesser-known facts about the…