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The Last Starfighter
About This Episode Four decades ago, young Alex Rogan got the highest score ever on his favorite game: Starfighter. He’s shocked to find out the game was a training & recruitment tool for actual intergalactic pilots, and his performance has earned him entry into an elite space force! Now, on its fortieth anniversary, we are…
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River Barrage – A fast paced river blaster for the Commodore 64 by TND GAMES
Get ready for fast paced blasting action, as we’ve recently been informed by the C64 community, that TND Games had recently released their new game ‘River Barrage’ for the C64. A game that not only features a full colourful front end presentation, but loading bitmap artwork, independent hi scores, a full game map with plenty of action, in…
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The Crimson Diamond – A glorious nod to classic 80’s Adventure games via Itch and Steam!
We turn our attention away from 8bit gaming for this latest update, as if you’re looking for a high quality Adventure game to keep you company via Itch io and Steam, then you may be interested in playing Julia Minamata’s glorious nod to classic 80’s Adventure games of ‘The Crimson Diamond’; A game in which…
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Grey -This first person shooter preview for the C64/128 is certainly worth a look!
Throughout the years we’ve featured many different types of news stories such as games, scene demos and even music disks. Well here with another eye opening news story I think you’ll like, as if you have a Commodore 64/C128, then it might be worth checking out the latest update of the first person Doom like…
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Is New Video Game a Sign of an Upcoming Pinball Machine?
This morning I came across an article about two cool-looking horror-themed video games that are coming out this fall. The thing that immediately stood out about them to me, besides the fact that they look cool, is that Spooky Pinball has already made a pinball machine based on one of the themes and it has…
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Fighting Force: Failed Streets of Rage Pitch With Thunderstrike Engine= PS1 Beat-Em-Up Classic
Beat-em-up games have always been a cornerstone of the arcade experience, as well as consoles from the Eight-Bit Nintendo Entertainment System to the 16-Bit consoles that redefined the industry and put games in more homes than ever before. From Double Dragon on the Nintendo Entertainment System, to Streets of Rage on the Sega Genesis or…
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Here’s How Retro Gaming Is Influencing Today’s Gaming Industry
Retro gaming, with its classic charm and historical significance, continues to leave a mark on the gaming industry, influencing everything from video games to online casino platforms. The nostalgia associated with vintage games and the principles behind them are shaping contemporary gaming experiences in several compelling ways. Classic Design Elements RevivedRetro gaming has sparked a…
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A review of Minesweeper from Boss Fight Books
A major factor of retro gaming isn’t just what the games themselves are so much as the context of where they were played. Kyle Orland’s Minesweeper from Boss Fight Books is an excellent demonstration of this philosophy in action, simply because Minesweeper isn’t really the kind of game that comes to mind as a retro…
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Less Than 2 Weeks Until KC Retro
Step into the time warp and join the ultimate gathering of retro enthusiasts, gamers, and nerds in Overland Park this summer. Don’t miss out on the nostalgia-filled experience of KC RETRO! Dive into a world where retro meets modern at KC RETRO! Explore a vibrant vendor floor filled with vintage toys, video games, comic books,…
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RUMOR: American Pinball to Push Back Debut of Next Game to Avoid Another Release Avalanche
Here’s an interesting rumor to start the week off. Flash back to March of 2023, that month saw an absolute avalanche of new pinball machine reveals. The Texas Pinball Festival featured the first public appearances of Chicago Gaming Company’s Pulp Fiction, Stern Pinball’s Foo Fighters, Jersey Jack Pinball’s The Godfather, American Pinball’s Galactic Tank Force…
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