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SkillTeam – Another Sokoban game has appeared, and this time it’s for the Amstrad CPC
With another double heads up from both Xenomorph and Xyphoe, we’ve been told if you like the classic 1980’s game of Sokoban. Then David Programa has you covered with the new Amstrad CPC game of ‘SkillTeam’. A game which is not only based on the mechanics of the famous Sokoban, but according to the developer,…
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Crystal Kingdom Dizzy 2025 – Long awaited Dizzy redux arrives on the ZX Spectrum 128k!
Dizzy fans it’s time to really celebrate Dizzy in a really big way, as a very special Dizzy redux of ‘ Crystal Kingdom Dizzy ‘ on the ZX Spectrum, has only moments ago appeared in our news feed. The original CKD was first released in 1992 on a multitude of systems in a completely different…
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Project S-11 Remix Challenge Enters Its Final Four Weeks
On March 1st, Paragon 5 opened up its remix contest for the classic Game Boy Color game Project S-11, which has recently seen a rerelease for the Chromatic by ModRetro. The original 8-bit soundtrack, by Finnish composers Jonne Valtonen and Aleksi Eeben, has a strong reputation in its own right beyond the top-down shooter…
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Burger Time – An Arcade like conversion for the Commodore Amiga 500 by JOTD
Some more Amiga news for you all, as we’ve just been given the heads up, that JOTD who was behind great conversions such as Moon Patrol, Donkey Kong, Super Bagman, Galaxian500, Pooyan, Super Xevious, and the upcoming Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja, has now turned his attention to the 1982 game of Burger Time. A new Amiga…
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Montezuma’s Redux – 1980’s Atari 8-bit Platforming classic, overhauled [Atari 5200 UPDATE]
Even more great retro gaming news for this week, as we have just learnt that TIX with the help of Paul Lay, has released an Atari XL/XE rom hack of ‘Montezuma’s Revenge’, which overhauls the game giving it new lease of life. Montezuma was originally released in the early 80’s for the Atari 2600, Atari…
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5 Pokemon That Deserve New Evolutions
What’s a better way to enjoy a Flashback on a Friday than to talk about Pokemon? Here’s our list of five Pokemon that deserve new evolutions that can either change their perceptions entirely or give them even more value. Audino: They need better than a mega evolution! This guy is a pushover in singles bouts,…
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High Score Hoards: Retro Competitions with Real Rewards
generated a unique subculture of competitive online platforms. These environments borrow heavily from the spirit of arcade leaderboards, but with an added layer of incentive—real-world prizes. By blending free-to-play gaming models with sweepstakes systems, several operators have carved out a compelling niche. These platforms simulate casino-style play using virtual currencies while creating genuine competition through…
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The History of DOS and Windows PC Games in the 20th Century
PC games emerged as a viable alternative to console and arcade games during the 20th century. However, it took some time before the PC took off as a game platform. Atari dominated the 1970s and early 1980s, and the rise of Nintendo consoles in the 1980s further changed the gaming landscape. Early DOS PC Games…
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Marvel and Stern Pinball Launch Full Line of Venom Pinball Machine Accessories – Stern Pinball
[embedded content] CHICAGO, IL – March 18, 2025 – In collaboration with Marvel, Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of Venom pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. Choose your accessory, change the Venom pinball experience with these newly available upgrades that will level up your game. The…
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Why Laptops Will Always Be Important
In a world full of smartphones, tablets, and foldable gadgets that feel as though they belong in the future somewhere, you might start to wonder if laptops are even still needed anymore. But when you start to dig deeper, you’ll find that the answer is yes – definitely. And actually, we probably need them more…
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