20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum smashes Kickstarter
One of the most exciting retro highlights at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 wasn’t a game, but a book — the new remastered edition of Andrew Hewson’s classic programming guide, 20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum. Although I didn’t get the chance to speak to Andrew himself this time (he
CAFFE’s Wrongly Accused brings detective work and retro vibes together
One of the standout discoveries at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 came from an unexpected source — a small but passionate charity using game development to make a difference. I had the chance to chat with a developer from Computers Are Free for Everyone (CAFFE), a registered charity that teaches computer
Super Mario Bros. Remastered for PC is now available FREE
The developers reckon Super Mario Bros. Remastered is for life, as Nintendo are unlikely to take it down thanks to the way it is built… The Super Mario Bros. Remastered project has been underway for some months, developed using the Godot game engine. Intended for Windows and Linux PCs, the
Top 5 retro games and collections for Nintendo Switch
We’ve rounded up some of the best retro games and collections for the Nintendo Switch, available on Switch Online or as purchases. The Nintendo Switch is probably the best platform for casual retro gaming. You don’t need to mess around
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
“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
Finally confirmed: The A1200 is a full-sized Amiga 1200 and this is huge news
As a dedicated Amiga 1200 owner and lifelong fan of the platform, this news is absolutely huge! After all the rumours, the hints, and the partial confirmations following the success of the A500 Mini, Retro Games Ltd and PLAION REPLAI have made it official: THE A1200 is coming, and it’s