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Track’N’Field – Centuri/Konami’s button mashing Sports game gets an Amiga release!
Checking my inbox for the latest game news, and I’ve found out through Saberman, that JOTD’s previously mentioned work in progress Arcade to Amiga port of the button mashing game of ‘Track & Field’ by Centuri/Konami. Has finally been released as a v.1.01 for the Commodore Amiga with music by n09! A game in which, as one person…
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Atari and Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. Reveal The Atari x PAC-MAN Collection Ahead of San Diego Comic Con Appearance
Celebrating a History of Collaboration and Coinciding with PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary, the Collection Features New Hardware, Classic and New Games and Limited-Edition San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive Cartridges To learn more about PAC-MAN’s 45th Anniversary celebration, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/pac-man-45th-anniversary NEW YORK, NY / IRVINE, CA – July 21, 2025 – Atari, an interactive entertainment company, is teaming up with…
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Randoom Ancient Stones – Picaro Games releases a new arcade game for your Commodore 64
Another new game to grace our retro computers, is Picaro Games newest of homebrews called ‘Randoom Ancient Stones. An Arcade game in which you must embark on an epic odyssey through sacred temples and ancient sites to claim the ten vital keys, and unveil the secret that lies beyond the veil of fate. To coincide…
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Phil’s Adventure – This arcade platformer for the Plus/4 is pretty decent!
Donkey Kong wasn’t the only brilliant release this week for the Plus/4, as another game worth mentioning on Indie Retro News, which was entered into the Arok Party 2025, is Epy and Csabo’s arcade platformer of ‘Phil’s Adventure’. A game whereby you need to traverse many different rooms, avoiding enemies, while also flipping switches and collecting a…
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Celebrating 25 Years of The Sims – by Anthony Ripo
Simulation games have been a staple of the video game industry for over four decades, giving the player the power to make important decisions on how to manage a given scenario. Utopia, released on the Intellivision in 1981, is recognized by Guinness World Records as the game that defined the genre. In the game, two…
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Why Classic Game Mechanics Are Everywhere Right Now
If you spend time playing modern games — whether on consoles, phones, or websites — you’ve probably noticed something familiar. Beyond cutting-edge graphics and sprawling open worlds, many new titles rely on simple, time-tested game mechanics from decades ago. These include elements like high scores, risk-versus-reward structures, and pick-up-and-play controls. Why are these classic mechanics…
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Online Slots For Real Money Vs Play Money: Key Facts
Online Slots For Real Money Vs Play Money At first glance, playing online slots may feel like entering an arcade without ever leaving home. Some may spin for real cash prizes while others enjoy simply seeing virtual coins multiply for pure entertainment purposes. Deciding between real-money versions and play-money versions may not always be straightforward.…
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Limited Run Games Turns Ten!
As you’re all probably aware, Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, the team has published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. They live and breathe their craft on a daily basis, and after many…
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Donkey Kong for the Commodore Plus/4 looks fantastic!
If you’ve been living in a cave or just too young, you probably wouldn’t remember one of the greatest retro games of all time, the 1981 Nintendo game ‘ Donkey Kong ‘. A game in which you played as Mario, that must avoid rolling barrels, sometimes with a hammer in hand, to save a damsel…
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Undead – A Splatterhouse and Vigilante mix is coming to your C64 and PC!
I think that’s enough Amiga news for this weekend, as turning to the C64 for our retro goodness, and I’ve found out that at some point in the near future, Brains Limited will be releasing their action slasher of ‘Undead’ for both the C64 and PC. A game that’s described as a brutal and humorous 2D…
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