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The Limited Run Conundrum
Getting a video game printed in a physical format is expensive. You have to pay for disks/cartridges, covers, and cases. If the game is multiplatform then it's even MORE expensive. Hence why many developers love digital sales and sometimes skip a physical release....
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Golf?
Release Date: 1980 Publisher: Atari Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Sports Alternate Title: N/A Model #: CX2634 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Tom Rudadahl Step on the links, pick up a club, and play a round of golf like you have never played before. You will use...
Street Fighter 2 Champion Edition – Hot News as a glorious in development C64 edition gets a demo
I'm sure many of you remember the Street Fighter games, more especially Street Fighter 2 which appeared not only on the ZX Spectrum but also the C64 in 1991/2. But did you know there is an unofficial overhaul coming to the C64 called 'Street Fighter 2 Champion...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – John Hancock
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features John Hancock who currently is displayed on card number 4096, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection. John is a longtime collector of video games. As one of the original organizers of the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, John went...
30 indie games on 1 physical package!
Super Rare Games is proud to announce the Super Rare Mixtape Vol. 3 - a curated physical compilation of games from the grassroots indie game scene. Following on from the massive success of our first volume, which sold out in 5 hours last August, I've compiled 30 more...
Okinawa Rush Now Available
Okinawa Rush, the 2-player 16-bit-like action-adventure platformer for Steam, Nintendo Switch, GOG, PlayStation 4, and Xbox is now available. Released back in 2021, Okinawa Rush takes you on a journey where you play the role of the martial arts master Hiro, Meilin,...
Sonic Origins – A brand new collection that brings you 4 fully remastered Sonic titles coming June 23rd!
Do we have some great retro gaming news for you, as that legendary game character Sonic from the Sonic the Hedgehog game series, which appeared on multiple systems such as the the Sega Master System, Sega Megadrive and Sega Game Gear. Will be coming to the Nintendo...
Top-Hole Golf – Love a C64 game of golf by Matthew Clarke [Final Preview]
Let me be honest with you, I can't stand Golf! I never enjoyed watching it or even playing it, the only game I enjoyed playing was Mini Golf as it was just way more fun, especially with the family. But alas this isn't Mini Golf but a C64 game called 'Top Hole Golf ';...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Beat’Em and Eat’Em?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Playaround Controller: Joystick/Paddles Players: 1 Genre: Adult Alternate Title: N/A Model #: 204 Rarity: 5 Programmer: Joel H. Martin This is one of the more, ahem, unique adult titles on the 2600. Beat Em and Eat Em is the perverts...
Splatterhouse (Turbografx-16)
Do you want head smashing, gut splashing, grotesque monstrosity pummeling action this Halloween? If the answer is yes (and of course it is), then Splatterhouse is your game of choice. Splatterhouse is a diabolical, gruesomely violent game for the Turbografx-16/PC...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Rob Kempf
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Rob Kempf, who currently is displayed on card number 4006, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection. An avid XBOX collector, Rob used to have a huge collection when he was growing up but lost them. So, in the last few years he...
Spear of Destiny; Wolfenstein 3D – Two classic MS-DOS FPS gets a final version download for the Amiga 1200 via BSZili!
It was only just the other day that we announced through Indie Retro News that BSzili was aiming to bring the full version of the classic ID Software game of 'Wolfenstein 3D' and 'Spear of Destiny' over the A1200 with some Fast RAM, no CPU accelerator required. Well...
Podcast of the week – Factory Sealed : Sidequests
Factory Sealed - Sidequests If life is anything like a video game, we all know the sidequests are where the really good stuff hides. Join Eric, Dan, and Tom as they throw structure, format, and planning to the wind and talk about absolutely anything related to video...
Why Sonic Fans Are Mad.
There are a myriad of ways for fans of the Sonic games to get mad. Be it a beloved game is a poor port, the new game doesn't live up to expectations, or SEGA deciding to screw up what should've been a sure-fire hit. In the past few weeks it's been the latter with...
Akumajou Dracula AGA – Castlevania could be coming to the Amiga, and it looks amazing ( Play the prototype today! )
We've certainly played our fare share of Castlevania inspired games over the years, especially the most impressive Castlevania Spectral Interlude, which we had the pleasure of playing way back in 2015 on the ZX Spectrum which was created by Sanchez. But today thanks...
Atari 2600 Encyclopedia: Do you know Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back?
Release Date: 1982 Publisher: Parker Brothers Controller: Joystick Players: 1 - 2 Genre: Shoot’em Up Alternate Title: N/A Model #: PB5050 Rarity: 2 Programmer: Rex Bradford This movie based shooter is one of the finest, most challenging titles around. Join the battle...
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi: Ewok Adventure
It’s the holiday season, which means it is time to sit down and watch The Star Wars Holiday Special. It has become something of a cult classic since its one and only airing forty years ago. This made for TV masterpiece told the story of Chewbacca, his wife Mallatobuck...
Empire Strikes Back – A C64 fan version by Megastyle has been released and it looks mighty impressive
Well, it’s that time of year again when we all suddenly become sci-fi nerds and amusingly misquote Star Wars for 24 hours, so to celebrate the geek in-joke turned global holiday that is Star Wars Day, we present you a brand new game for the C64 which is sure to excite...
Wonderboy III – Monster Lair (AGA) may be in the works for the Amiga after Wonderboy 1200 is done!
We've featured Wonderboy many times now on Indie Retro News, from the modern remake of Wonderboy The Dragons Trap, to the Amiga versions of Wonderboy in Monster Land SE, and the upcoming Wonderboy 1200; An Arcade game from 1986 as an unofficial Amiga port...
Podcast of the Week – Passion for Pixels
This podcasts devotes an entire episode to the Nintendo 64! Mario 64, Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Goldeneye, Mario Kart 64, Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, Zelda: Majora's Mask and more as we reminisce on the launch of what was first known as the Ultra 64. Click here...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Dan Loosen
On the heals of the 2022 Midwest Gaming Classic we look back at my interview with Dan Loosen. This interview was done on December 3rd, 2015. Thanks to Dan for giving his time for the Interview. Hope you enjoy and be sure to go to the Midwest Gaming Classic this...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – John Riggs
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features John Riggs who currently is displayed on card number 4098, from the Superstars of 2022 Collection. John Riggs has been playing video games for as long as he can remember. From his earliest gaming memory of playing Donkey Kong...
Defender – A downloadable Remaster of a 1980’s arcade classic for Windows
In 1981 Williams Electronics released Defender, an all time classic multi-directional arcade shooter featuring 2D graphics as you defeat waves of aliens while protecting astronauts on the surface. But what if I told you there's a new game by Tank King that is very...
Podcast of the week – Cartridge Command
Cartridge Command is your weekly retro gaming podcast where they discuss, breakdown, and review one classic game! When a PC game is ported to the NES, it's not always pretty. Luckily, Maniac Mansion for the NES is pretty awesome! We cover the game-play mechanics,...