Video Game Trading Card Spotlight – Tony Hawk

by Todd Friedman | May 30, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, Columns, Console/Handheld

Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tony Hawk who currently is displayed on card number 3522, from the Superstars of 2021 Collection.  There is no talk about skateboarding without mentioning the name Tony Hawk. His popularity in skateboarding was as big as any...

The Latest on American Pinball; When Will We See Cuphead?

by Knapp Arcade | May 29, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, KnappArcade, Pinball

American Pinball (AP) recently sent out an update to its distributors at what is a crucial time for the company as it transitions to new leadership. AP told distributors that it is working to grow its business with contract manufacturing for arcade, redemption and...

Operation Steel Rain – This WIP mech platformer for the Amiga looks rather cool (+DEMO) [update]

by Indie Retro News | May 25, 2025 | 1990s, 2000s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

Even though it’s still Jan, already we’ve had so many Amiga game news stories, that at times I could hardly keep up! Games such as Bad Dudes vs DragonNinja, Castlevania AGA, Tracker Hero and WIZONK are just some of the ones I’ve featured already....

Harrier Attack Reloaded – An enhanced classic for the Amstrad CPC Plus by Chris Perver

by Indie Retro News | May 24, 2025 | 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

I never thought I’d see the day that an Amsoft game, more especially Harrier Attack, would be getting an enhanced edition. It is one of the best games I have ever played on the Amstrad CPC 464, and to see it remade for the Amstrad CPC Plus by Chris Perver fills...

Echoes of the Unread Brings Enchanted 8-bit Adventure Was KickStarted Yesterday and Already Funded!

by Old School Gamer | May 20, 2025 | 1990s, 2020s, Console/Handheld

Prepare to embark on a magical journey of friendship, imagination, and song as the Kickstarter campaign for Echoes of the Unread, a brand new adventure for the NES, is now live. Developed by Clever Cat Games and published by Mega Cat Studios, Echoes of the Unread puts...

Frogger RX – This Arcade-like version of Frogger for the ZX Spectrum is looking good! (+Demo)

by Indie Retro News | May 19, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

When I was growing up I really loved playing the 1981 Arcade game of Frogger by Konami. It had loads of charm, great gameplay for kids and it really made you feel for the safety of those little green frogs as they hopped their way across a busy road, then across a...