GOG’s Summer Sale Finale with VirtuaVerse giveaway

by Old School Gamer | Jun 24, 2022 | 1990s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Press Release

June 24th, 2022 – That’s it, after almost 3 weeks of DRM-free deals for gamers from every generation are slowly coming to an end. Yet, before Summer Sale on GOG reaches its finale after the weekend, there are still a few surprises – the final giveaway, a bunch of...

Castlevania VBXE – Thelen is working on an upcoming Castlevania game for the Atari XL/XE VBXE

by Indie Retro News | Jun 22, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

We’ve certainly featured our fare share of Castlevania inspired games over the years, especially the most impressive Castlevania Spectral Interlude for the ZX Spectrum, the upcoming Akumajou Dracula AGA for the Amiga and even Maria Renard’s Revenge, which...

THE MiSTer FPGA by Michael Mertes

by Mike Mertes | Jun 21, 2022 | 1980s, 1990s, Console/Handheld, Magazine Preview

As you read through this month’s issue, chances are the classic computer bug will bite you, and you may find yourself searching for a way to acquire one of those marvelous computing devices from the past. Who wouldn’t want to see the beautiful blue screen...

Golden Axe Tyris Flare Edition – A graphical replacement hack available for the Sega Master System

by Indie Retro News | Jun 20, 2022 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

In 1989 Sega released the incredible side scrolling, beat ’em up, hack and slash fighter for the Arcades and for the Mega Drive/Genesis. It involved lots of weapon swiping against enemies and big bosses, riding mythical beasts, different levels, picking up...

Garry Kitchen : GameMaker – by Patrick Hickey, Jr.

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Jun 19, 2022 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, Interviews

Today, video games are the leading voice of pop culture. Academics could deny it, film buffs and audiophiles may not accept it, but it’s indeed the case. The highest grossing form of entertainment in the world, the impact of video games on several generations is...

The Apple II Meets Sir Tech – by Kevin Butler

by Kevin Butler | Jun 17, 2022 | 1980s, Apple 2, Console/Handheld, Interviews, Magazine Preview

Back in the early days of computers, if you wanted a program or specific function, you programmed it yourself. A couple of companies formed in the 1950s would become the first independent software companies. These companies included Computer Usage Company, Applied...