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Updating Atari 2600+ Firmware
Updating the firmware on your Atari 2600+ is a quick and easy process. Depending on your computer setup, you might have to proceed with an Admin password for portions of the installation process. Download the required files first and follow the instructions below. Before You Begin In order to update the firmware on the Atari 2600+ you will…
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Scary Things – A vertical scrolling Shoot ’em up for the ZX Spectrum for Halloween
If you’re looking for more Halloween goodness then you’ve come to right place! As after already featuring the ZX Spectrum game of ‘Monster Mayhem’ by Mananuk, along comes another game for the ZX Spectrum called ‘ Scary Things ‘ by DF Design. A vertical scrolling Shoot ’em up for Halloween in which you have to blast…
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Mega Splatterhouse – 1988/89 Arcade Splatterhouse gets a Sega Mega Drive demo!!
With the Caffeine just about kicking in and a HOT news story that’s well worth a mention. We’ve just been informed by the Scorpion Engine creator Earok, that Monster Bath Games Inc has released an early demo of the upcoming game of ‘Mega Splatterhouse ‘ for the Sega Genesis/MegaDrive. An epic and very gory side…
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Creepy NES Games to Celebrate Halloween
Halloween is here, and while you could settle in with some scary movies, we believe that firing up some retro horror games is the best way to celebrate the holiday. Although the horror genre didn’t really take off in gaming until the late 1990s with titles like Resident Evil (PlayStation, 1996), there are still some…
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Monster Mayhem – A new Halloween game released for the Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum by Mananuk!
Halloween has arrived and lots of creepy games with pumpkins, ghouls and ghosts have started to appear on Indie Retro News for your horror enjoyment. One such game that stands out with recommendations by multiple friends of ours such as Xenomorph and Xyphoe, is the new Amstrad CPC and ZX Spectrum game of Monster Mayhem…
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Games That Go Bump in the Night
With the advent of Fall upon us, the appearance of ghosts, witches and vampires at our front doors is not too far in the distance. Yes, Halloween will soon be upon us once again. What better way to spend a Halloween’s eve than curled up with your classic gaming system in a darkened room, playing…
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5 Digital Trends Bringing Retro Tech Back in 2024
Digital innovation has reached back in time, bringing retro technology and vintage trends into the online economy. In 2024, a few key developments are reshaping the tech landscape, combining classic influences with cutting-edge advancements. Here are five major trends reviving retro-tech and culture in today’s digital world. Blockchain and Retro-Inspired iGamingBlockchain is no longer limited…
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The Best Retro Music About Casinos and Gambling
Music and gambling have always shared a deep cultural connection. Over the years, many songs have been inspired by the thrill of the casino, the uncertainty of gambling, and the high stakes that can either make or break a person. From the 1970s and 1980s, some of the most iconic tracks reflected these themes, cementing…
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Can You Rediscover Your Love of Reading?
Some people find that, even if they used to read constantly when they were younger, picking up a book simply doesn’t have the same draw that it once had. There are a few reasons for it, but often it’s just that it’s too easy to get distracted from a book. Video games and films are…
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Halloween 2024 on Antstream Arcade
Are you looking for some spooky games to play this week on Antstream Arcade? Look no further, as we present a spectral septet of some of the spookiest games ready to stream, for free, right now! From classic Eighties horror to goblins, ghouls, vampires and slobbering aliens, there are plenty of goosebumps waiting for you…
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