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Why the Arcade Era Still Shapes Gaming Today
Even when arcade cabinets started showing up in malls, pizza shops, and corner stores, they didn’t just offer entertainment. They created little hubs of competition and excitement where people gathered with pockets full of change and the hope of making it further than the last time. You’d see strangers leaning in to watch someone tackle…
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Bad Dudes – Burger Edition – Data East’s most popular classics is getting a NEO-GEO remake
I’ve just found out by looking through the itch io website, that OzzyOuzo is currently working on a new remake of Bad Dudes Vs. Dragon Ninja (a.k.a. Dragonninja) by Data East for the NEO GEO. In fact they have stated that this isn’t just a remake, but a tribute to a cult classic, that would take…
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US Championship V’ball Amiga remake for AGA & ECS by JOTD and no9
I’ve just found out via the Amiga community, that after finishing his Arcade to Amiga conversion of a 1981 game called ‘Lock n Chase’ by Data East, he’s now released a near final AGA and ECS Amiga version of Technōs Japan volley ball game called ”U.S. Championship V’Ball’. A 1988 beach volleyball sports game that…
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Gaming on 8-bit Atari – by Bill Lange
From its debut in 1979, the Atari 8-bit computer family set a new standard for home computing by combining cutting-edge graphics, rich sound capabilities, and a design philosophy rooted in arcade gaming expertise. Powered by a trio of custom chips – ANTIC, GTIA, and POKEY – these machines delivered features like hardware sprites, smooth multi-directional…
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The Growing Interest in Sweepstakes Casinos Among U.S. Gamers
Sweepstakes-style platforms have been attracting greater attention across the United States, and the reasons are easier to understand once you look closely. These platforms came about as an alternative to traditional payment-based casino gaming, and they work by using virtual currencies to keep everything accessible. Players have been looking for options that feel easy to…
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Old-School Gaming Glory: Strategies for Mastering Vintage Titles
Retro gaming continues to captivate players in 2025, blending nostalgic arcade classics with modern updates that revive the golden age of gaming. Titles like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and modern remakes like Mines offer timeless challenges with fresh twists. This article explores strategies for mastering vintage games, highlights their enduring appeal, and examines innovations keeping retro…
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The Evolution of Game Mechanics: From Retro Arcades to Online Casino Platforms
The history of gaming is a story of constant innovation, adapting to new technologies while keeping elements of nostalgia alive. From the flashing lights of 80s arcades to the seamless integration of digital platforms today, mechanics have always been at the heart of the player experience. For those who grew up with joystick battles and…
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Hammer Knight – A new action platformer by Hicks for the ZX Spectrum 128k
Hicks has released a new action platformer for the ZX Spectrum 128k called ‘Hammer Knight ‘: A new game in which playing as Tharion, you need work your way through dangerous levels to recover the Thunder Relic stolen by an evil winged demon. To coincide with this news, if you think this game might be something…
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The Tribe – Lead a tribe into an uncertain future for the C64 by Windigo Productions/K&A PLUS TEAM
For all the developers and or publishers that are featured on IndieRetroNews, Windigo Productions stand out for their uniqueness in game creation. Rather than the usual arcade platformers or shoot em ups, they go one step beyond with notable game releases. Games such as Shipwrecked, Battle for Cronos, and the real time strategy game called Devolution. Well here…
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8-bit Commodore Gaming – by Marcus Albers
When Commodore Business Machines decided to move from typewriters and calculators to microprocessors, it was a decision that would change home computing forever. After Commodore’s lukewarm introduction of the PET/CBM II series of computers, they quickly progressed to what would be their first real home computer hit, the VIC 20. While it sold over 2…
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