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Press Start: How Globalization Became Gaming’s Ultimate Power-Up
Gaming exploded into a global phenomenon, shattering every border in its path. It was a revolution. The move to digital kickstarted a cycle that transformed players into creators, studios into communities, and local pastimes into worldwide cultural touchstones. Today, a developer in a small studio can release a game that tops charts overnight. A kid…
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Does Playing Longer Actually Improve Your Winning Chances?
Every casino player has asked themselves at some point — “If I just keep playing, won’t my chances of winning eventually go up?” It’s a thought that creeps in after a string of near misses or small wins that feel like they’re building toward something bigger. The idea is tempting: stay a little longer, spin…
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Cyberpunk Run-and-Gun Neon Inferno Delayed Until November 20, 2025
Philadelphia, PA – September 11, 2025 – Independent games publisher Retroware and developer Zenovia Interactive have announced a new release date for their upcoming cyberpunk run-and-gun title, Neon Inferno. Originally slated for October 2, the game will now launch on November 20, 2025. Though development is nearly complete, the delay stems from a combination of factors, including the differing certification processes across…
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OutRun PETSCII is looking rather spectacular on the C64!
The day has only just begun and already Indie Retro News is on the case with the latest news! As we have just found out through the Lemon64 forums, that aNdy_AL_C0S is working a PETSCII edition of Outrun called ‘OutRun PETSCII’ for the Commodore 64. A soon to be released variation of a classic game, that has…
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Reflections on Pokémon Concierge Season 2 Episode 2
It’s sort of a cliche that everyone has a different favorite Pokémon. To be clear, some Pokémon are clearly a lot more popular than others, but why there’s a popularity gap between Pokémon often comes down to a fairly arbitrary matter of exposure. Pikachu, for example, wasn’t intended as a franchise mascot- but it…
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Retro Revival: Simple Ways to Add Vintage Vibes to Your Day
There is something undeniably appealing about the aesthetics and culture of past decades. Vintage fashion, music, décor, and entertainment all carry a sense of nostalgia that can lift the mood and bring a unique flair to everyday life. Incorporating retro elements into your day does not require a complete overhaul of your routine. Simple touches…
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Arcade Roots to Real-Time Ruin: How Retro Gaming Shaped Aviator’s High-Stakes Crash Culture
You might remember the thrill of dropping a coin into an arcade cabinet, gripping the joystick and watching as your chosen character scrambled across the screen. Every extra second you survived mattered, every fraction of progress felt like a victory. That precise sensation (excitement tinged with risk) lives on in modern crash titles, particularly Aviator…
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Hero Fantasy: The Kings Sword – A small dungeon roguelike for the Atari ST(e)
If you’re stuck indoors because the weather is rather grim, how about playing this new game for the Atari ST/STE called ‘Hero Fantasy: The Kings Sword’. A game where you play as a mighty knight that must traverse multiple levels of a dangerous dungeon to recover a sword to defeat an evil necromancer. To coincide…
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Gaming Communities: From Arcades to Apps
Gaming communities once lived in arcades, spaces filled with the steady hum of CRT monitors and the familiar clink of quarters. Players formed rivalries around high score leaderboards and built friendships in the warm glow of cabinet screens. While those neon-lit halls are less common today, the drive to connect has never disappeared. It has…
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Pixel Power: Retro Video Game Influence on Online Casino Playing
Retro gaming nostalgia is leaving its imprint on the online casino arena. Pixelated graphics and timeless sound effects are just a few of the ways arcade and console favorites have given online casino play a new spin. By merging past and present, developers are reinventing reels, bonuses and even live experiences in ways that appeal…
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