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The 20th Anniversary of the Nintendo DS – By Matthew Owen
In the early ’00s, Nintendo was in dire need of a sales boost. For years, Sony had been dominating the market with the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, while Nintendo’s own GameCube failed to meet expectations. Competition was getting more crowded in the console space too, as Microsoft launched their original Xbox to great acclaim. So,…
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Donkey Kong Country: RARE’s Gorilla Turns 30
Donkey Kong is an iconic Nintendo character with a storied history, transforming from villain to hero over the course of his existence. Though he made his menacing debut in arcades, Donkey Kong has since become a goofy character prime for comedic relief, so much so that Seth Rogen recently voiced DK in the Super Mario…
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Tracker Hero – A musical game for the Amiga? Count me in!
Throughout the years most of the games I feature on Indie Retro News, are either arcade platformers, shoot ’em ups, or my least favorite genre, puzzlers. Well here’s something that is likely to spice it up a bit in the Amiga scene, is Zener’s latest Commodore Amiga release of Tracker Hero. A musical game that…
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Top 1980s Casino Movies That Defined Gambling Culture
The 1980s was an extraordinary decade for cinema. Not only were technological innovations and film styles progressing quickly during this decade, but also how movies depicted gambling and casinos underwent profound change during this era. Early movies had already touched on Las Vegas and betting culture before this era’s films brought it mainstream with increased…
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Classic Arcade Games That Inspired Modern Slot Machines
One fascinating facet of gaming evolution has been its connection between classic arcade games and modern slot machines, two seemingly disparate genres that share similar entertainment value, sensory engagement, and technological uses to keep players interested. Today, players can enjoy this fusion of nostalgia and innovation by playing slots like sweet bonanza for real money,…
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The Angry Video Game Nerd Returns in 8-Bit Glory
Pittsburgh, PA – Jan. 22, 2025 – Get ready to dive into the world of terrible games once again as Retroware and Mega Cat Studios announce The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit, coming to the NES and all modern platforms in Q2 2025. Heavily inspired by classic side-scrollers like Megaman, The Angry Video Game Nerd…
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Handheld Electronic Games of the ’70’s – by Brett Weiss
The mid-to-late ‘70s saw the dawn of handheld electronic games and the beginning of my collecting something other than comic books. Console systems like the Fairchild Channel F and Atari 2600 launched in 1976 and 1977 respectively, but their high prices – $250 for an Atari plus $30-$45 per game – were prohibitive for many…
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10 Tips for Organizing Your DVD Collection
If you’re an avid movie watcher with a large DVD collection, keeping those discs organized can be a challenge. A disorganized pile of DVDs wastes space, makes it hard to find what you want, and looks cluttered. With some effort and the right storage solutions, you can transform that mess into a neat, orderly collection.…
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A Review of Inspector Waffles: Early Days
What first stands out about Inspector Waffles: Early Days is just how cute the idea is. Inspector Waffles is a PC detective game from 2021. While Inspector Waffles also has a retro visual design, it’s more akin to early flash games on the PC in the early aughts. I imagine that Inspector Waffles does…
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Sky Shapers – A vertical scrolling SHMUP from the new Norwegian developers Digilicious Nibbles! {AMIGA}
Love collecting big box Amiga games and more so brand new ones from homebrew developers, then come and check out Digilicious Nibbles latest Arcade Shoot ’em up of ‘Sky Shapers’: A game in which the Norwegian developers have said is "an engaging and challenging 50 FPS vertical scrolling SHMUP". While I’m unsure when a digital download only…
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