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Special Ninja Squad – A brand new game tease for the PC Engine/Turbografx-16 (+Demo)
Liqmatrix is on the ball again as he has recently informed us, that if you have a PC Engine or a Turbografx-16, it would be worth checking out this new action packed platformer that’s being teased through itch io called ‘ Special Ninja Squad ‘. A game in which playing as a member of the…
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X-Out: Resurfaced – A 90’s Shoot ’em up is getting a modern overhaul this Feb 20th!
Shoot em ups have never gone out of fashion, there’s something to be said about blasting waves of enemies on screen, while collecting wicked power ups and listening to that thumping soundtrack. Thankfully one such team likes to keep the shoot em up goodness flowing, as thanks to a heads up in our Shoot Em…
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Transylvania Castle – A new game by Fitosoft for the Amstrad CPC [UPDATE]
If you have an Amstrad CPC and looking for another game to play through this week, then thanks to a heads up via Saberman, Liqmatrix and XeNoMoRPH, we’ve been told that Fitosoft has released a new game for the Amstrad called ‘Transylvania Castle’; an arcade platformer in which you need to traverse all the levels…
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Arcade to Console – by Eugenio Anguiera
This article is a follow-up to my Donkey Kong on Atari article published in Issue 31 of this magazine. That article was limited to home versions of Donkey Kong released for Atari systems during the commercial life of the systems, so no homebrew versions or versions for other consoles were covered. This article will explore…
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Atari’s Yars Rising: Where’s All the FAN HATE Coming From?
Fan reaction to the recently-announced Yars Rising has been surprisingly divisive. It’s been accused of being too talky, too different, and “not Yars” at all. In this editorial, Jon shares his thoughts on Yars Rising and the negative fan feedback. From the renowned development studio WayForward Technologies, Inc. (Shantae, River City Girls, Advance Wars 1+2:…
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BDTZ – A WIP Zombie themed Cannon Fodder game for the Amiga by Acneproduction (+Demo)
If you remember the game Cannon Fodder on the Amiga, then take a look at how this game plays, it will bring back a little bit of nostalgia! Ok… So Cannon Fodder didn’t have Zombies (Not that I remember) but the style of game play is very similar in this game called BDTZ by Acneproduction.…
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GameBoy Advance – by Ben Magnet
There’s no doubt that the grey brick created by Gunpei Yokoi in 1989 revolutionized video games as a whole. A system that, on paper, couldn’t hold a candle to handhelds like SEGA’s Game Gear or Atari’s Lynx. No color screen or backlight made the original Game Boy a hard seller until the price point was…
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My Favourite 10 Games on the Sony PlayStation
The Sony PlayStation really was a game-changer, literally. Games had been big business already, with gaming consoles and micros such as the Atari, Spectrum, Commodore, Sega consoles, Nintendo consoles over the years since the late 70s and early 80s. But in 1994 a new player entered the game. Sony, with their more adult focussed console,…
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Spice Up Valentine’s Day with These Retro Co-op Games
Valentine’s Day is here, so if you’ve got someone special to celebrate the holiday with, it’s a perfect day to bond over shared experiences and create new memories along the way. Sure, you could default to the old “dinner and a movie” date, but why not spice things up with a bit of multiplayer gaming?…
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How Retro Gaming Helped Shape Modern Digital Experiences
Video games have changed dramatically over the years. What started as simple pixel-based experiences has transformed into vast digital worlds filled with realism and interactivity. Many classic gaming mechanics still influence modern titles, from platformers to role-playing games. However, as technology advances, new ways to play have emerged, offering greater immersion and accessibility. One area…
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