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Hell Tank – A chaotic blaster for the ZX Spectrum 128k by Fransouls
With the amount of awesome games we’ve featured this month you’d think I’d take a break, but not so! As thanks to another heads up by a good friend of ours, we’ve been told that Fransouls has released on itch io the rather chaotic shooter game of ‘Hell Tank’ for the ZX Spectrum. A game…
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Spring Break Backlog Binge List
With Spring Break underway, Old School Gamer takes a look at five games from previous console generations you need to revisit! Game of Thrones: Episode One: Iron From Ice: Make no bones about it, great games, just like great television or film, live and die on great writing. Despite taking just a little under two…
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Lost Twins II confirms Xbox Release
[Islamabad, 23rd April 2024] — Playdew has officially announced that the beloved ‘Lost Twins II’’ game will be making its way to Xbox consoles. With this confirmation, comes a visually stunning trailer that offers a glimpse into the immersive world awaiting players. The trailer, meticulously crafted by Playdew’s talented team of developers, showcases the breathtaking…
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Phoenix – 1980’s Arcade game by Taito for the Amiga via JOTD!
JOTD has created some amazing conversions/ports over the years, games such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Tetris 1200 (AGA), Super Bagman, Karate Champ, Galaxian500 and our personal favorite Super Xevious. Well if you’re looking for another top quality Arcade to Amiga release for the Commodore Amiga, then look no further than Phoenix 500: A 1980’s Arcade…
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The Atari 8-bit Computers: Home Computing Pioneers with Arcade Souls
The Atari 8-bit computers represent a fascinating paradox – simultaneously pioneers, icons, and emblems of a turbulent period within the blossoming personal computing space. Their influence upon shaping expectations for home computers, both positive and negative, still echoes through the modern digital landscape. Born from the ashes of the Atari 2600 era, the 8-bit computers…
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Apogee’s Hexen-Inspired Fantasy FPS “Wizordum” Unleashes Episode 2 This Summer
DALLAS – April 22nd, 2024 – Wizordum, the retro first-person spellcaster developed by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee Entertainment, wages war against wickedness with the upcoming release of Episode Two on PC via Steam and GOG this Summer. Tune into the OTK Expo, Tuesday, June 4, 2024 for a special Wizordum announcement during the showcase. In the meantime, get a sneak peek at Episode 2’s…
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Amstrad CPC 40th Anniversary with Roland Perry Pt 1
Join us on a special journey back in time with Roland Perry, the visionary tech consultant behind the legendary Amstrad CPC, as we celebrate 40 incredible years of this iconic machine. In this not-to-be-missed episode, Roland takes us from his early days tinkering with electronics in school, through the founding of Ambit International, right up…
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Phoenix – 1980’s Arcade game by Taito is coming to the Amiga via JOTD [WIP Update]
JOTD is certainly no stranger to Indie Retro News, especially with announced Arcade to Amiga conversions/ports such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Tetris 1200 (AGA), Super Bagman, Karate Champ, Galaxian500 and our personal favorite Super Xevious. Well it looks as if he’s not going to take a break any time soon from game news. As…
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Thalamus Collection 1 – coming July 2024
Eleven more great home computer titles are coming to Evercade! Thalamus Collection 1 brings some great titles originally published on home computer on one physical Evercade cartridge. Many of the games released by Thalamus pushed the limits of home computer gaming of the time and their library has become revered by many in the years…
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Coleco – TWO Mini-Arcades for under $50? YEP!
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) OR Order a NEW Berzerk & Frenzy 2-Pack Mini Arcade International buyers can typically order on Ebay as Shopify does not allow international shipping, but we reached our sales cap for…
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