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The Rise of Social Casinos: Why They’re Gaining So Much Popularity
downright embarrassing amounts of hours playing neon slots on my phone while fantasizing that I’m on a roll on the computer in my pajamas surrounded by a pile of leftover pizza. Enter the social casino — where everyone is a high roller and fun never stops. If you’ve been wondering why your aunt has…
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Why Modern Game Developers Still Embrace Retro Themes
Pixelated sprites, 8-bit music, and old-school gameplay continue to shape today’s gaming scene—and for good reason. Gamers crave nostalgia, but it’s more than just a longing for the past. A recent report by Newzoo shows that retro-style games earned over $1.4 billion globally in 2024, proving their timeless appeal. Many modern titles borrow from classic…
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El Cartero – An addictive platformer for the C64 by Bonnette2020
Something for everyone this week, as putting aside the Amiga and ZX Spectrum news, a new Commodore 64 game has appeared in our inbox called ‘El Cartero’ by Bonnette2020. An addictive arcade game that features not just multiple levels, but these are filled with aggressive dogs, venomous snakes, stone-throwing eagles and even… Martians. To coincide…
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XWheels Grandslam – A PC nod to classic racing game Super Cars from the Amiga? Hell ya! [Prototype]
I’m a huge top down racer fan, but truth be told, so many are utterly rubbish. I remember playing Micro Machines, Supercars and the like, against friends and had so much fun doing so. Well we now have a new contender on the scene, with ‘XWheels Grandslam’ by -Corso-. And while it is just a…
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Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Andreas Koch Talks Dustwind: Resistance
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Z Software’s Andreas Koch, who discusses the upcoming release of Dustwind: Resistance. Check out the game on Steam Here or on the PlayStation Store Here and the new DLC of the original, here! About Dustwind: Resistance: Dustwind: Resistance is set to launch in June 2025 on PC (Steam, Microsoft Xbox…
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Super Mario World Could Be the Next Mario Movie
When The Super Mario Bros. Movie came out in 2023, it was an instant hit, much to the pleasure of both fans and Nintendo. A Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel was expected, but apart from confirming its existence, Nintendo and animation studio Illumination have been notably silent. Now, it seems, we have a potential title…
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Retro Gaming Influences in Gates of Olympus’ Core Mechanics
Retro game design continues to possess significant allure throughout a gaming industry that primarily focuses on complex systems and cinematic graphics. The gaming influence manifests itself in distinctly unusual circumstances especially within online slots. The slot game Gates of Olympus showcases its arcade and 8-bit element design through multiplayer mechanics which reside beneath its modern…
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What’s the Best Way to Play Retro Games?
Even if you’re someone who’s relatively new to gaming, you’ve likely heard of all the classic era-defining games that emerged decades ago. Some people might feel as though enough time has passed to the point where trying these would only have them compare poorly against newer, more technically advanced titles, but others might want to…
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What 2025 Has in Hold for iGaming
iGaming is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Driven by rapid technological advancements, the skyrocketing consumer interest makes it one of the hottest investment items on the market. The synergetic effect of various technologies draws more and more people to this expanding sector, promising a level of entertainment traditional gaming simply cannot offer.…
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Herbie wants to be a millionaire – An arcade puzzler from Bitmagine Studio for the ZX Spectrum 128k
Bitmagine Studio is back in the news, and after previously releasing two enjoyable games such as Bubble in Trouble and Driar, along comes their latest release of ‘Herbie wants to be a millionaire’ for the ZX Spectrum. An arcade puzzle game in which you have only 1 min to solve every room, to help Herbie…
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