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A review of GoldenEye 007 from Boss Fight Books
Though clearly a fan of GoldenEye 007 herself, Alyse Knorr has a surprisingly functional depiction of the Bond Team at Rare in the late nineties. Her Boss Fight book, centered as it is around the working environment of the developers, provides a compelling...
Review – Roguecraft GB for the Game Boy Color
I've been a fan of games based on the Rogue formula for quite some time. It probably stems from my love for the dungeon crawls in RPGs like Phantasy Star and Eye of the Beholder. For the uninitiated, the basic formula for a Rogue game, or "roguelike", is pretty...
Totally Accurate Controller Makes a Totally Accurate Comeback with the Commodore TAC-2
One of the 1980s most popular home joysticks is now available for pre-order AUGUST 11, 2026 — Following the runaway success of last year’s Commodore 64 Ultimate, Commodore International has announced it is bringing the TAC-2 joystick, also known as the “Totally...
iiSU Turns a Spare Android Phone Into a Retro Handheld Worth Taking Seriously
The Pokeriomokykla editorial team covers platforms the way a serious player scrutinizes any new tool: does the interface hold up before a single session begins, and are the controls genuinely usable before hours are invested? That test is exactly what iiSU passes....
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Brett Weiss
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Brett Weiss who currently is displayed on card number 221, from the Superstars of 2012 Collection. He is also featured on cards 227, 1193,1207,1320,1393 and 1402. These cards commemorate Brett’s books that he has written over...
https://numskull.us/products/battlezone-with-periscope-step-quarter-arcade Originally released in 1980, Battlezone revolutionised arcade gaming with its pioneering 3D vector graphics, immersive first-person tank combat and innovative dual joystick controls. More than...
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Impossible Mission III – Could this be the next C64 hit for 2026? [OUT NOW]
A legendary 1980s franchise has returned to the Commodore 64 with the release of Impossible Mission 3. This surprise sequel that has been eagerly awaited for sometime in the C64 community, is a massive collaborative effort. It is presented by Psytronik Software in...
A review of Yap and the Enchanted Bubbles
Technically speaking the box sold by Homebrew Factory just says Yap, but the original game by CeL does have the full subtitle, which is also a lot easier to search for. Bit of a weird name for a hero. I do like his character design though. He's like something...
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