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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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The Need for Video Game Preservation and Safeguarding Digital Heritage
As the gaming industry evolves, preserving its rich history becomes increasingly vital. Early video games, once confined to arcades and home consoles, now face the risk of being forgotten due to technological advancements and media degradation. Efforts to archive and maintain these digital artefacts ensure that future generations can experience and study the origins of…
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How are Retro Aesthetics Updated for Modern Audiences in 2025?
Despite countless technological breakthroughs in the gaming industry in recent years, there has also been a sharp rise in the demand for retro games in the modern gaming world. On this page, we will be taking a closer look at how retro aesthetics have been updated to cater to modern audiences who enjoy playing their…
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