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World premiere of BOULDER DASH® 40th Anniversary
August 13, 2023 – BBG Entertainment, the Munich-based game developer and publisher, is enriching the popular Retro Area (Hall 10.2) at this year’s gamescom with a spectacular line-up of classics in original and reboot format as well as an innovative quiz game featuring a TV and radio legend. BOULDER DASH®, one of the most popular video games…
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Nixy and the Seeds of Doom – A high grade ZX Spectrum game is coming to the C64
In 2019 we did a big review of the ZX Spectrum game Nixy and the Seeds of Doom, a game which we said was not only very fun and addictive to play, but it had beautifully crafted visuals. So why is this game getting a mention again on IRN? Well if you didn’t get the…
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Riding the Waves of Retro: How Yesterday’s Fashion Powers Today’s Trends
Retro fashion isn’t just about recreating or mimicking old styles; it’s about reinterpreting them with a modern twist. Designers and everyday fashionistas alike draw inspiration from the past, blending old styles with new innovations to create something both familiar and fresh. This approach allows retro fashion to be continually relevant, offering new generations a way…
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Auf Wiedersehen Monty – Silly Venture 2024 Summer Edition Atari XL/XE featuring an improved game engine
Way back in the 1980’s Gremlin Graphics released the very first Monty Mole game in the series for the ZX Spectrum and C64. This lovable character that looked like a cross between a human and a mole, star’d in his very own adventure as ‘ Wanted : Monty Mole ‘ , which from then on…
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Galagish – A Galaga clone is still in the works for the Atari XL/XE and Atari 5200
We’ve featured Galaga on Indie Retro News a number of times already, there was the Atari 2600 port, the excellent demake on the Amiga by Pink and Fade One and then the more recent C64 release by Arlasoft. Well fast forward to today however and there’s another Galaga game to come which I think you’ll…
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River Raid II Refueled the 2600
The name River Raid was- and still is- synonymous with high-energy shooting action. A classic on the Atari 2600 when originally released during the holiday season in 1982, Carol Shaw’s creation is regarded as one of the most enjoyable and original arcade dogfighters ever on the system and is an early staple in the Activision brand.…
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Holy Warrior – Embark on a perilous mission in this new Amiga game from Amiten Games
We’ve recently been informed via Saberman through his Youtube channel and Tom from EAB, that you can now download the brand new Commodore Amiga game of Holy Warrior by AMITEN GAMES. A new Arcade Platformer in which playing as the holy warrior who has risen from the shadows, you must face the evil that has…
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Full Motion Video Games
About This Episode Photo-realism in video games is commonplace now, but for decades, storage and technology limitations meant blocky figures were the best we could get. But as the tech evolved, the use of actual video started to enhance the game experience. In this Backtrack, we look back at the rise and legacy of FMV:…
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How to Declutter Your Old Tech and Memorabilia
These days, it’s easy to accumulate old tech and memorabilia from years ago. This can quickly clutter up living spaces and storage areas in your home. From old smartphones to stacks of old magazines, these items can take up precious room and make it hard to find what’s needed. Decluttering isn’t just about tidiness; it’s…
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Electroman – An MS-DOS platformer from 1997 is coming to the Commodore Amiga AGA
For those of you interested in the latest news for the in development Commodore Amiga AGA game of ‘Electroman’: a game port that was originally released by Messrs, Janusz Pelc and Maciej Miąsik for the MS-DOS platform back in 1997. Then we are here to let you know, that tukinem will be releasing the full…
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