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Turrican – An all time classic game gets another MSX1 tease by TheGeps!
Throughout these last few months, I’ve been keeping you in the loop about the latest developments of Turrican for the MSX by TheGeps, Bitcaffe, and Toni Galvez. Well, if you’re hoping for some more news on this game, then as of today some new footage has surfaced, showing just good this work in progress Turrican…
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A Mortal Kombat II AGA project for the Amiga via Scorpion Engine is in the works!
Trawling through Facebook looking for some fresh Wednesday news, and I’ve just found out through the Scorpion Engine Facebook page, that RetroRic (Wardner) is working on a Mortal Kombat II AGA project. A new development that is being created using Earok’s Scorpion engine. Although this sounds like awesome news, it’s still going to be difficult to…
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US Championship V’ball Amiga AGA conversion is in the works via JOTD!
JOTD is full steam ahead with another Amiga development, as 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 working on bringing Technōs Japan volley ball game called ”U.S. Championship V’Ball’ over to the Amiga. A…
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LittleBigPlanet on the C64? It’s certainly possible!
Here on Indie Retro News we do like to amaze our readers with everything going on in the scene, especially when we announced games like Leisure Suit Larry: In the Land of the Lounge Lizards, and Toki Remastered coming to the C64. Well it looks as if another game is set to grace our Commodore 64…
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The Truth About the Roblox Ban: No Hoax, But a War on Multiple Fronts
Reports that online game platform Roblox is closing down are empirically false. Roblox Corporation has debunked the rumors, which recur periodically as a hoax. However, the rumors catch on for a specific reason: the company is indeed dealing with a complex and very real series of challenges. These run the gamut from global regulatory bans…
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Iconic Game Music and Sounds That Defined an Era
Video game music has the unmistakable ability to trigger memories even decades after the game was played. The coin chime in Pac-Man became an instantly memorable hit in the 1980s. These sounds don’t simply invoke memories of playing games in arcades. They changed the emotional gaming landscape and made everyone unable to forget those social…
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Mobile vs. Desktop Gaming: A Comparison of Power, Players, and Play Styles
The gaming industry in 2025 remains a giant of global entertainment, with billions of players and revenues in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Verified market data from 2024 shows the industry earning close to $187.7 billion, with both mobile and PC gaming contributing significantly, though in different ways. Mobile platforms reach a wider audience,…
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From Pong to Pokémon to Poker: The Generational Reach of Gaming
Video gaming has undergone an astounding transformation over the past fifty years, from Pong’s simple, single-plane screen bouncing ball to immersive Pokémon mobile playing worlds to online poker. From humble origins as a niche hobby, and now perhaps the fastest-growing global culture, video games have expanded onto consoles, PCs, mobile devices, and virtual reality. Players…
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Nostalgia in Play: Top Retro Games Every Gamer Should Revisit
The appeal of retro games goes beyond simple entertainment; they carry memories of early gaming experiences and evoke a sense of nostalgia that resonates with players of all ages. Revisiting these classics allows gamers to reconnect with the past while enjoying gameplay that has stood the test of time. From video games and casual puzzle…
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Why Certain Games Make Us Feel Nostalgic
Games have a remarkable ability to transport players back to memorable moments in their lives. Whether through the thrill of challenge, the satisfaction of accomplishment, or the comforting rhythm of repeated play, certain titles leave lasting impressions. Nostalgia in gaming connects memory, emotion, and experience, drawing players back even after years away from the screen.…
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