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OutRun Arcade – A vastly superior version of a classic racer is coming to an Amiga near you via Reassembler
In 1986 Sega released one of the greatest racers of our time, it just had to be Out Run. An Arcade racer designed by Yu Suzuki, that was not only a commercial success, but became one of the best selling games of its time. A game that featured incredible graphics, fantastic music and fast paced…
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RallyXSE – Had enough of the usual? Then check out this proof of concept Amiga game by Zooperdan
Are you sick and tired of all the arcade platformers, shooters and puzzlers that we feature day in and day out for the Amiga? Then Zooperdan has you covered with this upcoming Commodore Amiga game of ‘RallyXSE’. A proof-of-concept top down racer that is currently being made using Scorpion Engine requiring AGA (Stock A1200). Although…
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EVIL DUNGEON III – The sequel to a great RPG-based Fantasy Adventure for the C64 by RetroArts
If you’re looking to play a new RPG that’s not only atmospheric, but is full of monsters, dark dungeons and loot on your Commodore 64, then make sure to check out the latest release of EVIL DUNGEON III by RetroArts. The sequel to a great RPG-based Fantasy Adventure for the C64, that is sure to…
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How 2025’s Hottest Games Are Inspired by Retro Game Design
it’s a triumphant return to the roots that have captivated generations of gamers. Consoles like the NES, Sega Genesis, and Super Nintendo evoke memories of carefree fun and exciting discoveries for Gen X and older millennials. But it’s not just these generations enjoying retro games – Gen Z is also embracing journeys through time, where…
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STERN OF THE UNION ADDRESS – FEBRUARY 2025
The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads: DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye: We scored a critical hit at this year’s CES show with the debut of DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: The Tyrant’s Eye! We landed on numerous…
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The Evolution of Gaming from Arcades to Online Entertainment
The era when the sound of coins and the illumination of arcade machines were the exclusive means of engaging with video gaming has passed. This transition from the physical, button-pressing enjoyment of arcade games to the digital domain is not just a change but a journey that evokes a sense of nostalgia. It signifies a…
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Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm!
Atari 2600 Keystone Kapers from Activision | The Third Time REALLY IS the Charm! Kitchen designed the game after working on Atari 2600 games Space Jockey and a port of Donkey Kong. He wanted to develop a game similar to the latter game, and began developing what would become Keystone Kapers. On the games release…
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Snow Bros. 2 Special Confirmed for Nintendo Switch
On February 26th, the Swedish company Clear River Games confirmed the upcoming release of Snow Bros. 2 Special for the Nintendo Switch this coming April 10th. The news follows up the release of Snow Bros. Wonderland last November, which released on the Nintendo Switch, the Playstation 4, and the Playstation 5. The original Snow…
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Magnum Force – An unreleased scramble-like clone makes an appearance on the C64
Glorious news Commodore 64 owners, as looking through both Twitter and then a later heads up by a good friend of ours, we’ve been told that an unreleased C64 game has seen the light of day called ‘Magnum Force’. Yes indeed thanks to Gamesthatweren’t announcing it earlier today, they have said that this game was…
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FIRST LOOK: Ramp’s Road Trip Pinball Gameplay
Here it is, Hot off the Press, to use a phrase that no one uses any more lol. As I promised in my earlier post about the reveal of the new pinball machine Ramp’s Road Trip, I now have exclusive gameplay video for everyone. Paul Fusco, a friend of the game’s designer was kind enough…
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