A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Barrels of Fun Pinball Factory; When Might We See Game #2

by Knapp Arcade | May 6, 2024 | 1970s, 1990s, KnappArcade, Pinball

This morning, Barrels of Fun, maker of the new Labyrinth pinball machine. Shared a rare behind-the-scenes look at its factory in action on its Facebook page. I’m a sucker for this sort of peek behind the curtain at manufacturers. Stern Pinball always does a...

Prince of Persia has been converted over to the Commodore Vic-20 and it’s well worth a play!

by Indie Retro News | Apr 28, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Another interesting story for you all, as we have just been told by VIPER’s Retrogame videos, that the all time classic platformer of ‘Prince of Persia’; a game which was released for many different systems back in 1989 by Broderbund. As well as a...

Soltys – A DOS Polish point and click adventure game is coming to the Amiga (AGA)

by Indie Retro News | Apr 24, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Another interesting news story for all of our Amiga readers , as we’ve recently found out through Saberman, that an anonymous developer is working on bringing the Polish point and click adventure game of ‘Sołtys’ over to the Commodore Amiga 1200. A...

The Atari 8-bit Computers: Home Computing Pioneers with Arcade Souls

by A I | Apr 22, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, Atari, Atari400800 Intro

The Atari 8-bit computers represent a fascinating paradox – simultaneously pioneers, icons, and emblems of a turbulent period within the blossoming personal computing space. Their influence upon shaping expectations for home computers, both positive and negative,...

The Apple II: A Computer That Sparked a Revolution

by A I | Apr 18, 2024 | 1970s, Apple 2 Intro, Retro Computing

In the annals of technological history, few machines hold a place as revered as the Apple II. While its 8-bit processor and limited memory might seem quaint today, its impact was immeasurable. The Apple II didn’t just sell well; it transformed our relationship...

2005 Mobile game ‘Doom RPG’ could be coming to high end Amigas!

by Indie Retro News | Apr 16, 2024 | 1970s, 1980s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Here we are with another special announcement, as if any of you remember the 2005 mobile phone game of ‘Doom RPG’; a game developed by Fountainhead Entertainment combining the Doom first-person shooter franchise with role-playing video game elements. Then...