Remembering Pokémon Pinball for the Pokémon Mini
Lately I've been thinking a lot about the late Gunpei Yokoi's core design philosophy, the one that led to him parting ways with Nintendo when the company decided to focus on creating more powerful hardware. Lateral thinking with withered technology. The idea...
New Release: Alien Breed 3D HD
Development house Team17 has become a prolific, popular company best known for its Worms series, which has appeared on nearly every platform since the 16-bit era. But in 1991, they were a new group that formed from the European demo scene. Their first major release...
R-Type DX Pre-Orders End Nov 1
For those who love old-school Shoot-Em-Ups, Retro-Bit’s release of R-Type DX will have an exclusive pre-order run through Nov. 1. “The epic arcade shoot 'em up returns in R-Type DX! In our first-ever Game Boy Color release, you can enjoy the first two entries of the...
The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators
Paul Drury: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops To Order Book, Click here. Limited QTY left For generations of gamers, classic arcade games seemed to arrive almost magically. One day there was an empty corner of an arcade, pizza parlor, bowling alley or convenience...
Video Game Maps: NES & Famicom – Deluxe Edition
Holy Moly! A book I have been waiting for since I was a kid. The NES Book of maps. The most popular games and the maps behind the madness. It is so gratifying seeing all these 8-bit maps and art from the old days. It really brings back memories. SOLD OUT Over 200...
Toy Story 3 Complete Edition
Reopen the toy chest and saddle up as Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie in Toy Story 3 Complete Edition, a 3D adventure based on the hit 2010 animated film, Toy Story 3, now available for modern systems. Play through authentic moments from the movie in Story Mode, or...
Retro Review: Walker for the Amiga
As a Star Wars mega-fan, one of my greatest fantasies was to take control of a vehicle from the universe and go on a joyride filled with destruction. Some of my favorites were the various walker variants throughout the movies and television series. When Return of the...
New Old Pixels Announces New Conversions for Toki
On October 12th, the French video game company New Old Pixels announced via its website that it is currently developing three new ports of the classic arcade game Toki. One is for the Sega Mega Drive, also known as the Sega Genesis in North America, another for...
Retro Review: UFC 2 (360)
Real MMA fans see the Ultimate Fighting Championship as the purest fighting in the world, but for years, its video game counterparts were just ploys to cash in on one of the hottest licenses in sports today. While the original UFC game from EA Sports and THQ's...
ATARI’S 800XL™ HOME COMPUTER RETURNS
Atari today announced THE 800XL™ – a faithful recreation of its best-selling 8-bit computer, bringing the iconic machine and its extensive collection of games and software to a new generation. Designed by Retro Games Ltd., renowned for their authentic recreations of...
Transparency and the Chromatic
ModRetro just put its new transparent Chromatic model on sale. This Chromatic is, as far as I can tell from the time I've spent testing it, completely identical to the standard Chromatic model. The only two differences are from the consumer perspective and the...
WAD Commander: a new retro gaming platform launching November 2
WAD Commander is a free retro gaming platform at wadcmd.com. It runs classic PC, DOS, Amiga and Commodore 64 games directly in the browser, on dedicated engines made for the web, on desktop, tablet and phone, and it installs as an app that keeps working offline. Every...
A review of Earthworm Jim for the Chromatic
At first glance, it's hard to really guess why anyone should want to play the Game Boy version of Earthworm Jim in this day and age, when it's trivially easy to play the original Mega Drive version of the game on portable devices. ModRetro's decision to rerelease this...
Retro Review: Pokemon Yellow: All About Pikachu
After the monster success of Pokemon Red & Blue, Nintendo released Pokemon Yellow in 1998 to massive success. Almost 30 years later, it still remains as one of the best Game Boy games ever and a testament to the timeless RPG series Pokemon has become. A more...
Retro Review: NES REMIX (Wii U)
“NES Remix” is too much fun to put down. Powered by a myriad of classic games and aided by frenetic button-mashing and beat the clock gameplay, “NES Remix” is an old-school blast. For decades, there’s been no real way to measure how good someone is in “Super Mario...
Atari 2600 Homebrew Upgrades
The Atari 2600 was a formidable system in its day. It was a runaway success, spawned several subsequent consoles that, unfortunately, didn't see the same success, and had an absolutely humongous library of games. While most of that library consisted of original games...
LEGIONNAIRES – A Brutal 8-Bit NES Game
LEGIONNAIRES – A Brutal 8-Bit NES Game is being developed by German father-and-son team German Garage Games. The Kickstarter reached its €5,000 funding goal in just two hours, and the campaign is now moving towards its next stretch goal. Inspired by Contra, Metal Gear...
Power Cores and the Chromatic
A few weeks ago, the rechargeable power core came back in stock for the Chromatic. On the face of it, that the Chromatic even has a separate, rechargeable power core is a bit odd in the modern gaming marketplace. How long has it been standard for gaming devices to...
Castlevania Free on Mobile Until October 24
September 26 marked the 40-year anniversary of Konami’s Castlevania on NES and to celebrate, the publisher has made the game available for free on IOS and Android devices. As well Konami has slashed prices on several Castlevania games on the PlayStation and Steam...
In SiN Reloaded, players enter a near-future dystopian city gripped by chaos as the sinister SinTEK Industries floods the streets with a DNA-altering drug. As bio-engineered mutants and ruthless mob henchmen overrun the metropolis, players must assume the role of...
Limited Run Games and Telltale Bring The Expanse: A Telltale Series To Physical Media On PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch
BUCKLE UP, BELTALOWDA: Limited Run Games and Telltale Bring The Expanse: A Telltale Series To Physical Media On PlayStation®5 and Nintendo® Switch™ Pre-orders for the critically acclaimed sci-fi narrative prequel are open now! Limited Run Games, a premium publisher of...
INTRODUCING CAPTAIN BARREL, AN ACTION PACKED, NEO GEO INSPIRED PLATFORMER GAME FOR THE DREAMCAST!
Introducing the swashbuckling platformer, Captain Barrel! This fast paced arcade adventure stars a quirky pirate navigating numerous eye popping stages, each packed with their own threats, in search of that sweet, sweet treasure. Captain Barrel is available now! A...
The Arcade 1971-1999 by Paul Drury to release next week from Bitmap Books
Earlier today Bitmap Books confirmed via their website that their new title The Arcade 1971–1999: The Stories Behind Classic Coin-Ops, Told by Their Creators by Paul Drury will be available for purchase on October 1st. A source close to the publication has also...
Greetings Programs: Space Paranoids
In 1982, Disney released a movie that would help to revolutionize the film industry. TRON was a sci-fi/adventure flick that imagined life inside the computers of the time. While the movie wasn't the runaway box-office success Disney hoped for, it was a groundbreaking...
Remembering New Super Mario Land
Retro gaming has now been around for so long that at times it can get recursive. Nostalgia for nostalgia. So it is that in 2026, I recently picked up New Super Mario Land to play with a friend. Now, you might be thinking, wait, there's a new Super Mario Land?...
Genesis/Mega Drive to Get Physical Edition of Mr. Nutz 2: Hoppin Mad in Early 2027
90s platformer Mr. Nutz 2: Hoppin Mad, originally released on the Amiga in 1994 is now set for a physical release on the Sega Genesis in early 2027, Strictly Limited Games announced on their website. Retailing for $49.99, the game is currently available for pre-order...
Golden Axe Cartoon Getting Rave Early Reviews
Released on September 16 on Paramount+, the Golden Axe cartoon series is earning rave reviews from a few trusted media outlets. IGN admitted they weren’t too excited about the project, but now find themselves as big fans. “Having seen the entire first season, I can...
What to Expect When You Join a Minecraft Server
Joining a Minecraft server means entering a version of the game shaped by its owners and players. The controls may feel familiar, but the spawn area, gamemodes, and ways to progress can be quite different from your single-player world. Knowing what to expect makes the...
Supply Chain Issues Delay NEOGEO AES+ Console Release
Those who wanted to get their hands on the upcoming NEOGEO AES+ replica of the original console will have to wait a little longer. According on a release on Plaion UK’s X account, the console won’t be available until September 27, 2027. That ten-month delay comes due...
The History of Resident Evil
The History of Resident Evil Author: Tommy Keough Highlights Definitive Franchise Chronicle A complete, richly detailed exploration of the Resident Evil series, covering every mainline game, spin-off, remake, and key piece of lore from 1996 to the present day....
Retro Review: Lost Planet 3
Set 50 years before the events of the first “Lost Planet,” this game is definitely geared more towards fans of the series. At the same time, since it’s a prequel, it’s not a bad place to start for newcomers either. If you’ve played the series before, the gameplay is...
Glen’s Retro Show – by Ryan Burger
Let’s start this out by telling you that Glen Planamento is one of the nicest people I have ever met in the ten years that I’ve been actively involved in the retro gaming community. I have had the pleasure of being his friend for a couple of years now and have been...
Doom Video Games: How One Doomed Space Marine Changed Gaming Forever
Doom Video Games How One Doomed Space Marine Changed Gaming Forever Author: Mat Bradley-Tschirgi Highlights Includes over a dozen new interviews with game designers, programmers, Doom enthusiasts, and more! Features thoughtful analysis of over 30 Doom games, ports,...
Arthurian Golden Axe? Review key for Blades & Battles (Arcade Beat ’em Up)
Doth thine heart yearn for the glory days of 90s arcades, when conquering evil demanded a friend on the couch, blistered thumbs, and a battle-ready broadsword? https://www.qubytegames.store/allgames/blades-%26-battles Picture this: King Arthur meets the raw, visceral...
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 – by Brett Weiss
Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes is one of the greatest games of its genre, and as a longtime fan of superheroes and fighters, I love it. Some of my earliest comic- reading memories were at two of my cousins’ houses—one stocked with funny animal and cartoon...
Aliens: The Video Games An Unofficial Guide
Aliens: The Video Games An Unofficial Guide Author: Mike Diver Highlights Details every officially licensed Alien series video game - including Alien vs Predator titles - from early '80s computer and console releases to cutting-edge virtual reality. Taps into the...
Retro Review: Remember Me (Xbox 360)
There are some huge concepts in “Remember Me.” More like a Christopher Nolan film than a video game, the story is incredibly immersive. When you’re memories become a commodity, the world needs saving and Nilan, the best memory hunter of the all With it’s chic level...
Modern Fighting Game Collections – by Brian Lesyk
Most of us would generally agree that the 1990s represented the golden age of fighting games. The quality and quantity of fighting game titles that emerged during that decade was unprecedented, to say the very least. Of course, there were some notable duds, but in a...
Mario Comes to the Sega Master System
When the Nintendo Entertainment System arrived in North America in the early 80s, it brought a mascot that would become as closely tied to the company as any other. Mario started in the original Donkey Kong arcade game and slowly evolved into the lovable plumber we...
Mortal Kombat – by Patrick Hickey, Jr.
The road of Mortal Kombat, from arcade juggernaut to iconic home console title, is a long one. The brainchild of John Tobias and Ed Boon was developed before Capcom’s Street Fighter II hit the arcade scene, so Tobias and Boon were working with a tabula rasa. Although...