Maiden of the Dark hits 25% of Funding Goal

by William Schwartz | Nov 4, 2025 | 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

  Earlier today, Maiden of the Dark launched its Kickstarter campaign. The action platformer for the Game Boy is the first indie project from TigerChainsaw Studios, which is headquartered in Milwaukee. Led by TigerChainsaw, the four-person team also includes...

Buck and the Cursed Cartridge now, Croc 25th Anniversary Edition later announced for the Chromatic

by William Schwartz | Nov 2, 2025 | 2000s, 2020s, Console/Handheld, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

  On October 31st, ModRetro announced two new games for its Chromatic hardware, a modern FPGA equivalent to the Game Boy Color. The first title, available to purchase as of this writing, is Buck and the Cursed Cartridge. The platform title has a surprising star-...

Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: K.C. Apostolakis Talks Chantey

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 2, 2025 | 2020s, Gaming, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Indy Tools By Platform, Interviews, The Story Of...

Old School Gamer Magazine chats with Chantey developer K.C. Apostolakis about the pirate-themed RPG on the Modretro Chromatic. Old School Gamer Magazine: What was it like to develop Chantey? What did you learn? K.C. Apostolakis: I began development on Chantey during...

Retro Review: ‘5 Star Wrestling’ (PS3)

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 1, 2025 | 2010s, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Reviews

On the surface, Serious Parody’s “5 Star Wrestling” isn’t even a B+ player. It’s uglier than Bastion Booger and its load times sometimes make Haystacks Calhoun look like Juventud Guerrera. But just like former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan, it’s got something special....

Five Games You’ll Love on the ModRetro Chromatic

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | Nov 1, 2025 | 2020s, Gaming, Indie, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

If you haven’t checked out the ModRetro Chromatic, it’s an awesome way to experience Game Boy and Game Boy Color games. With a 1-to-1 screen, amazing sound and updatable carts, it’s a great way to experience new titles and relive some amazing memories. In this...

Geo’s Quest III part 2 – Final chapter of a graphic adventure game for the Amiga

by Indie Retro News | Oct 30, 2025 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired

If you remember playing GWI’s adventure series of both Geo’s Quest Gateway to Nowhere, and Geo’s Quest 2 In Search of Queen Lorraine. Then you’ll be pleased to know that the developer has released the latest and final chapter in the series...