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Slot Machines Then vs Now: What All British Casinos Get Right for the Retro Gamer
Whether it’s the classic machines found lining the floors of iconic UK establishments or the immersive experiences increasingly being accessed online, slot-style games have long been a favourite of the British player. Bringing together an effective combination of simplicity, accessibility and excitement, slots have established themselves as the most popular casino game in the UK,…
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Super Pocket Data East / NEOGEO / Taito – Portable, Affordable Nostalgia
Super Pocket aims to bring you emulated joy in handheld form. Jump Dash Roll looks at the Data East, Taito and Neo Geo licenced gaming devices to see if they’ll make good stocking fillers. Read More From: N4G: retro news feed
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SNK vs Capcom: Stronger Edition – Interpreting a portable classic
Stronger Edition Title Screen When it comes to one-on-one fighting games, the Commodore 64 is generally not the go-to system. While there were a few impressive entries during the long history of the system, such as Way of the Exploding Fist and the International Karate series, C64 gamers never received a fighter in the vein…
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The Lost Blackjack Titles That Helped Shape Early Console Gaming
The first thing people usually remember about the dawn and early days of console gaming is unlikely to be Blackjack. The influence of digital card games runs deeper than many realise. Long before sprawling adventure quests and cinematic platformers defined the medium, developers experimented with simple concepts that could run on limited hardware. Blackjack was…
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World of Spells – This first person action game for the 48k ZX Spectrum looks impressive
Another ZX Spectrum game worth checking out is the recent release of Jtpl’s fast-paced first-person action game for the classic ZX Spectrum 48K called ‘World of Spells’. A game that the creator says "you can watch in amazement as our silly rubber wonder pumps out a Wolfenstein 3D-like, full 360 freedom of movement action, with…
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Dylan the Spaceman – A Dizzy clone demo’d for the Amiga 600/1200 by Camden Town Games
As many of you know when it comes to Dizzy, that little white egg has a special place on this site. We have featured art work, collections and fan based games, but what we have for you today isn’t exactly a Dizzy game, but it’s a Dizzy clone called ‘Dylan the Spaceman’ by Camden Town…
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Interview with Galaxian World Champion – David Lyne
This is an interview done by Galloping Ghost’s superstar and International Video Game Hall of Fame inductee Pete Hahn with World Champion Galaxian player, David Lyne. Pete Hahn: First of all, congrats again on your awesome achievement! How long was your entire entire 2 million+ point run, and how did you maintain concentration for such…
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How Gaming Became the Most Expensive Hobby No One Wants to Admit
Gaming used to be simple. Buy a console, pick up a game, and enjoy playing your favorite game with no need to worry about your bank account. A Nintendo 64 cartridge cost $50 in the late ’90s, and that was it, add-ons were rare or nonexistent. By 2025, gaming has evolved into something else. With…
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Celebrating 8 years of The Video Game History Foundation!
Since February 27, 2017, The Video Game History Foundation has been working hard to preserve, celebrate, and teach video game history. We want to thank you so much for believing in what we do! It’s our mission to make video game history better. Over these past five years we’ve preserved thousands of artifacts and provided…
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Guide to Casino Game Show Tracking
Over the last few years, casino game shows have exploded in popularity, redefining what live online gambling can be. Blending high-energy hosts, TV-style production, immersive gameplay, and real-time participation, these games sit at the perfect intersection of entertainment and wagering. Whether you’re following the latest Crazy Time multipliers or waiting for the next bonus round…
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