Defining JRPG – by Ben Magnet

by Ben Magnet | Jun 10, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2000s

What makes a JRPG a JRPG? Is it the sweeping stories? The protagonists with super spikey or multicolored hair? Or the simple fact that if an RPG video game was made in Japan, it qualifies as a JRPG? Most of you reading this may instantly go with the last option and...

Block’n’Bubble II – An updated C64 game that seamlessly continues the action-packed gameplay of Block’n’Bubble.

by Indie Retro News | Jun 7, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Welcome to Block’n’Bubble II, a direct continuation of the classic action gameplay developed by natthrafn. Originally programmed by the author and published in Germany back in 1989 via Markt & Technik Special #30, this updated iteration breathes fresh...

DOUBLE BABOON NINJA – This upcoming Arcade game by Danlabg for the Amiga looks fab [Version 7a UPDATE]

by Indie Retro News | Jun 4, 2026 | 1970s, 1980s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Fancy playing a new Commodore Amiga game that smacks of high quality, is fun to play, and well worth keeping an eye on as developments progress, then this game called ‘Double Baboon Ninja’ by Danlabg is just the game for you. An upcoming Arcade game in...

RandomPac – A great tribute to Pac-Man, an arcade game first released by Namco in 1980 [UPDATE]

by Indie Retro News | May 30, 2026 | 1980s, 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

More great news this week as looking through the itch io website, we’ve found out that LC-Games has released the latest game of RandomPac for the Commodore 64. A game that isn’t just a tribute to Pac-Man, an arcade game released by Namco in 1980. But this...

The Disney Afternoon Collection Physical Editions Now Available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

by Todd Friedman | May 29, 2026 | 1980s, 1990s, 2020s, Press Release

Atari and Digital Eclipse are excited to announce that physical editions for The Disney Afternoon Collection are now available for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 for $29.99 USD. Fans can purchase physical copies – featuring game cartridge, sticker sheets,...

Super Pac-Man – A dedicated port of Namco’s Super Pac-Man for the MSX system

by Indie Retro News | May 28, 2026 | 1980s, 2010s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

The MSX home computer library continues to grow with the release of a high-quality, dedicated port of Namco’s arcade classic, Super Pac-Man. Developed by Mastropiero, this new version offers fans a definitive way to experience the 1982 sequel on the MSX. While the...