Retro gaming podcasts
Podcast: Does a retro-heavy Gamescom signal the end of AAA gaming?
This week, Christian Cawley takes a look at the most retro-heavy Gamescom ever, along with some brand-new retro gaming releases
Podcast: Has the FMV genre been revived?
Full-motion video (FMV) games have had a bad rap over the years, but they seem to be slowly garnering a
Podcast: Could we see a new Amiga?
In this week’s podcast, Christian Cawley discusses rumours concerning a new Amiga, and looks at some key retro gaming releases
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Dangle retro games from your car ignition with Super Micro keychains
Yet another new line of mini consoles from Blaze Entertainment, the battery-powered Super Micro keychains feature a tiny 2-inch display. Back when the Super Pocket line was released as an alternative to the standard Evercade EXP and VS, I was pretty interested to see how the brand partnerships would develop.
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Acclaim revived, teases news “next week” [UPDATED]
Classic studio and publisher Acclaim is being revived as Acclaim Inc., following the purchase of the trademark and some of the original company’s IPs. UPDATE: August 26th Following the teaser campaign (see below), Acclaim has issued the following video. The video is accompanied by a date, September 10th, 2025, on
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I’m now playing GOG games on Steam Deck
I’ve been playing GOG titles on my Steam Deck, and I wanted to show you how you too can enjoy everything from classic DOS titles to remasters of classics on the portable form factor. The Steam library may well be massive (and if you’re like me, your personal library is
Retro game reviews
Retroid Pocket 3+ review: Surprisingly versatile Android-based handheld
A couple of summers ago, I went on holiday with a Retroid Pocket 3+. While these handhelds are not as common as they were, you can still get one on
Rendering Ranger R²: Like Turrican, but angry and drunk
Rendering Ranger R² is a side-scrolling run-and-gun with shoot-em-up levels from Turrican designer Manfred Trenz, released originally in 1995 on SNES. I first became aware of Manfred Trenz in 1990,
We tried the R36MAX emulation console, so you don’t have to
Can you trust those emulator adverts on social media channels? Philip Bates bought the R36MAX to find out… Okay, I caved. The temptation of playing games from my childhood was
Farming Simulator 16-bit Edition review: Not Clarkson’s Farm
The towny grandson of a farmer takes a look at Farming Simulator 16-bit Edition and wonders where the race mode is. My grandad fought in WW2. He was also a
Retro top lists
The 7 best two player Amiga games for a face off
I recall a series of competitive 1990s two player Amiga gaming sessions, with a list of the games that would challenge any friendship… One of the best things about the Commodore Amiga is that along with its sims and strategy
5 ways a Nintendo Switch 2 will improve retro gaming
With the Nintendo Switch 2 now landing on doormats and hitting store shelves, it’s a good time to take a few moments. Do you really need a new console? Do you need this console in particular? If you’re a retro
5 mega Sega Mega Drive games for retro n00bs
Digging out an old Sega console? Here are the 5 Sega Genesis/Mega Drive games to get hold of first. If you’re a fan of retro gaming, and you’ve never picked up a Mega Drive controller before, you’re in for a
Rare PlayStation hardware you didn’t know about
You know what a PlayStation looks like, but did you know there is sought-after rare PlayStation gear? We all know the original PlayStation, the console that kicked off a series of the most powerful game consoles around. It came with
“Not only games:” Are SEGA classic IPs getting a cinematic tie-in?
We all thought the SEGA classic IPs like Golden Axe were going to be new game series… but what if
75 quid for a Switch 2 game and GTA 6 delayed! Retro gaming is about to go mainstream
Trade winds, tariffs, and misreading the market. All of these things can affect how a business runs, and if a
Can a classic be improved? Examining Emperor of the Fading Suns Enhanced
Unexpectedly, PC 4X classic Emperor of the Fading Suns is back, remastered, and on Steam The release of Emperor of
Sensible Soccer NES found: A 32-year secret goal!
Video game archival site Games That Weren’t (GTW) has unearthed a near-complete version of Sensible Soccer for the Nintendo Entertainment
Game Boy Advance gets button mapping on Switch
Button mapping and other changes to the Game Boy Advance library on the Nintendo Switch Online service have been rolled out, and while Japan gets an additional game, this is not available in the west. I’ve long considered the Nintendo Switch to be the best mass consumption retro gaming platform