FLASHBACK !!! iiRCade News/Review: Once Upon a Time on Halloween
It's Halloween time and its only fitting to add another Halloween themed game to the iiRcade. This one is a perfect game to challenge and excite the iiRcade family. "Once Upon a Time on Halloween" is a "Cuphead" style gameplay with Halloween themed levels. The black...
Geo’s Quest III part 2 – Final chapter of a graphic adventure game for the Amiga
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 called Geo's Quest III...
Spooky 64 Skirmishes: 5 games that are more treats than tricks for your Halloween
It's October 31st. You sit patiently, waiting for little ghouls and hobgoblins to run down the street, seeking treats from your orange plastic pumpkin (excluding the "samples" you've sneaked). But what to do to pass the time between groups of gremlins? There's only so...
Enter the Fist with Typing Beat ‘em Up “Keys of Fury” for PC on Nov. 24
DUVALL, Washington – Oct. 29, 2025 - Get ready to type your way to victory! After eight years of tweaking and fine- tuning, one-man studio Elecornreleases Keys of Fury, the high-octane retro-style beat 'em up typing game, on PC via Steam Monday, Nov. 24! Take on the...
“Arcade Archives SCION” Releases Oct 30 on Switch, Switch 2, PS4/5, Xbox Series X|S
Announcing the release date of “Arcade Archives SCION” “Arcade Archives 2 SCION” HAMSTER Corporation (Head Office: Tokyo-to, Setagaya-ku; CEO: Satoshi HAMADA; referred to below as “HAMSTER”) is happy to announce that “SCION” will be released for Nintendo Switch™,...
Pricing And Release Date Revealed For Full-Size Amiga Replica ‘THE A1200’
I've got my C64 Ultimate Ordered but I'm debating whether I need to get this Amiga A1200. So many cool computers from the past are coming back... but what I really want is an Apple ][c replica. I'd love to see it but I'm not holding out much hope. Apple will never...
Three More Toaplan Games Are Coming To The Atari 2600+, Atari 7800, & 7800+
Saw this on Time Extension and wanted to make sure everyone saw it. More Games beyond Tiger-Heli will be showing up on the 2600+ from Atari. I am having so much fun with my 2600+ I'm going to probably have to pick up these games also. - Ryan Burger - OSG Publisher...
The Video Game Life – by Chris Tang
This issue’s theme of computers offers me a chance to relate my journey as an arcade and console gamer who once hated playing on them in the early days. The PC is now my primary platform to game on today, so how did that come to be? Growing up in the game industry...
The 7th Guest In Fragments
Mr. Math Expert is not, by any means, a well-known YouTuber. Look over his channel and you will find hundreds of videos, though the vast majority are either math problems or film reviews. There are a few old gaming videos sprinkled throughout, and it was my...
SPECCY SAGA CODENAME : RKW – Check out this rather cool ZX Spectrum game by MicroChops
New homebrews for the Amiga and C64, so what's next? Well it's the ZX Spectrum's turn for a new game to enjoy! As MicroChops has announced the release of their latest game called 'SPECCY SAGA CODENAME : RKW'. A game that not only features a great soundtrack by Pedro...
The Fate of the Pirate – A rather decent ZX Spectrum game by Ariel Endaraues and PcnonoGames
Yarr hoist the main sail! As a new pirate game has been released for the ZX Spectrum called 'The Fate of the Pirate' by Ariel Endaraues and PcnonoGames. A game that puts you in the boots of a pirate captain, and must defy the elements—and fate itself—, to recover the...
SwitcherBoy – A charming arcade puzzler for the Amiga AGA by C.R.A.N.E
While I'm not a fan of redpill developed games, especially with them being rather slow and clunky. One game however that looks worth a play, and surprisingly isn't clunky, is C.R.A.N.E's Commodore Amiga AGA red pill developed game of 'SwitcherBoy'. A game in which you...
The Strange Story of Phase Paradox
It's not uncommon for Japanese games to include English voice acting, even for games that aren't necessarily planned for release outside of Japan, just for the sake of maintaining an exotic vibe. PaRappa the Rapper for the Playstation and Sin and Punishment for...
A Hidden Gem! – Retro Game Books
Brian Riggsbee, a game developer of such games as Disney's High School Musical 3 (Wii, Xbox 360, PS2, PC),Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough (PC), Madden 10 (iOS), and many more. is part of a retro game passion. He is part of Retro Game Books. Born in the...
Voyage of the Retronaut – by Jeremy Parish
On July 15, 1983, Nintendo launched its first programmable console, the Family Computer. A couple of years later, the Famicom would arrive in America as the Nintendo Entertainment System. In the decade following the console’s Japanese debut, it would help transform...
Replacement Cases
I ran across a great vendor on Ebay that creates replacement cases for most retro games (CD version) PS1 , PS2, GameCube, XBOX and others. I wanted to pass along his link to you and spread the word. His prices are very reasonable and he can offer special like...
Spindle – Nintendo Switch Review – by Todd Friedman
Developed with clear affection for old-school titles like The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Spindle marries pixel-perfect visuals with a surprisingly thoughtful narrative about mortality and meaning. But this isn't your typical grim reaper tale. Here, Death...
ATARI REVEALS THE INTELLIVISION SPRINT, A MODERN REVIVAL OF THE LEGENDARY 1980S INTELLIVISION
The Intellivision Sprint Celebrates The 45th Anniversary of Intellivision with 45 of the Era’s Best Games on An All-New Upgraded Gaming System from Atari and Plaion New York, NY (October 17, 2025) - Atari today announced the Intellivision Sprint, a brand-new gaming...
NES Top Loader – The last of the NES console.
It was on my birthday, October 18th, 1985 where console gaming changed forever. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) hit North America and the consoled world has never looked back. Millions of NES consoles were purchased, and ten of million number of NES carts...
Ohio ARCADE TO HOST GAMING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
October 16, 2025 Cincinnati mainstay Arcade Legacy will be overrun with viruses in November, but there’s no need to call in a specialist. The barcade will be hosting the world championships of the DrMC, a gaming tournament dedicated to the Nintendo puzzle game...
Fight – A new in-dev Arcade game from Docster for the Amiga.
For those of you interested in the latest news for the Commodore Amiga, will be interested to know that Docster has released a work in progress demo of a new game called 'Fight'. For those of you who don't remember this game when it was featured some time ago on Indie...
Songbird Productions at the Portland Gaming Expo
This weekend at the Portland Gaming Expo Songbird-productions.com What Songbird is offering at PRGE https://songbird-productions.com/product/wings-of-death/ Atari Jaguar: Wings of Death is available for purchase. Atari Lynx: New and sealed stock for this system will...
Undead – A Splatterhouse and Vigilante mix is coming to your C64 and PC!
I think that's enough Amiga news for this weekend, as turning to the C64 for our retro goodness, and I've found out that at some point in the near future, Brains Limited will be releasing their action slasher of 'Undead' for both the C64 and PC. A game that's...
No Quarters Required – by Michael Thomasson
Nestled in a quiet corner in the Buffalo suburb of Depew sits a modest building with a simple façade. It was once a corner bar - long abandoned, idle, and forgotten. Today, it pulses with new life as the Nickel City Pinball Club. The front door bears the club’s bold...
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Collector’s Edition Includes BJ Blazkowicz and Supersoldat Action Figures, Physical Pre-order for Nintendo Switch Starting Now!
Now HERE is an iconic game that everyone knows and loves! How do you fancy a slice of Wolfenstein with your cup of tea? Fans of the series will be overjoyed to hear that Limited Run Games has just opened pre-orders for three physical editions of Wolfenstein II: The...
Retro Game Publisher Audacity Games® announces a new release!
Click here for the Poseidon's Gate Sale Countdown! https://adgm.us/portal/buy.html?selectedID=1 Audacity Games® Announces the Release of “Rescue from Poseidon’s Gate™”Acclaimed retro game designer releases his latest game for the Atari® console.Folsom, CA: Audacity...
6 Most Iconic Video Game Characters From The 90s
Many will argue that the 90s were the peak of gaming, and they might not be wrong. After all, iconic consoles like the SNES, Dreamcast, Nintendo 64, and PlayStation 1 were all released in that era. The world also got introduced to some legendary games and characters...
Video Game Connections – by Leonard Herman
Video Game Connections, located in the Regal Plaza on 2209 Rt 9 North, Howell, NJ 07731, is well-known to many videogame collectors along the east coast of the United States. Unlike many videogame stores that dot the United States and\ abroad, it is one of the few...
Old School Gaming at L.A. Comic Con 2025
Located in the same convention center as the ever-popular Anime Expo, L.A. Comic Con is an annual convention celebrating pop culture, including video games. Besides tournaments of more recent games (e.g., Street Fighter 6), the convention had something for Old School...
Video Game Trading Card Spotlight Tim Balderramos
Our next Trading Card Spotlight features Tim Balderramos, who is displayed on card number 71, from the Superstars of 2011. Tim is one of the greatest Pac-Man players you will ever see play. He is one of 7 people who have reached the Perfect Pac-Man score of...
8bitDo – by William Schwartz
In a retro market typically dominated by high concept\ companies advertising their commitment to nostalgia or cheap Chinese knockoffs, 8BitDo operates in a curious middle ground. Very little is known about the history of the company, save that it was founded in Hong...
Nostalgia Meets New in Atari Mania
Maniacal Microgame Madness Featuring a Cast of Heroes from Classic Atari Games Atari® — one of the world's most f Atari Mania, a past-meets-present romp through some of the company’s most beloved titles. Available today on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Atari VCS,...
The Jaded Gamer – by By Bill Donohue
I realized a long time ago that video games were great for releasing a lot of pent-up emotions which prevented me from ending up in jail, or worse… Malicious ramblings from the man who’s played it all you plaster some pedestrians to the pavement, you’re brain dead!...
Unofficial SNK vs CAPCOM for the C64 gets even stronger with this new release!
We've been told through Facebook that Jon Eggelton and Gianluca Alberico has released the final version of their previously announced Stronger Edition of the 2023 Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 unofficial hit of 'SNK vs CAPCOM'; a C64 game that was developed using...
Street Figther II vs. The ‘ar ‘TIST’ – by Jeff Peters
If you’ve lived in California, you drove. The uniqueness of your personal transportation said a lot about who you were, since you spent most of your day relegated behind the wheel, and that car was indeed an extension of you. The average person accumulates about...
Arcades & Love Songs – Private Party Interview with “Garcade” Owner Tom Connor
Just a few miles away from Disneyland, a private arcade party and screening of Arcades & Love Songs with Walter Day took place at a private residence in Fullerton, CA on August 30, 2025. What made this screening special was the private arcade (AKA “Garcade”) that...
Kirby’s Pinball Land and the last stand of hi-score based gameplay
One of the big growing pains of the third generation of video games was the longtime hi-score mechanic, or more specifically, its slow move to irrelevance. As NES games started to trend toward level variety, as opposed to gradually increasing difficulty in...
How a NHL Game Could Have Worked on the Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo DS and the 3DS sadly did not feature a single hockey game. The last time EA made a mobile hockey game on a Nintendo console goes way back to the GBA, when they released a pretty awesome version of NHL 2002. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t have been...
FLASHBACK! Legendary DK Rap Composer – Nintendo Life
Legendary DK Rap Composer Disappointed He's Missing From Mario Movie Credits The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally out and we are preparing for the internet to soon become awash with hidden references and spoiler talk. One of the film's aspects immediately brought to...
Midwest Gaming Classic Update and Pinball If You Can’t Wait!
Hey everyone, We've been hard at work behind the scenes on the 2026 Midwest Gaming Classic, and I figure it's time to share some of them with you! First up, tickets are on sale and we've had a great response already, with our VIG tickets having already sold more than...







































