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Mario Comes to the Sega Master System

by Marcus Albers | September 7, 2026 | 1980s, 2020s, Console/Handheld | 0 Comments

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.

by Patrick Hickey Jr. | September 6, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Magazine Preview | 0 Comments

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...

HAMSTER Corporation | “Arcade Archives ARKANOID REVENGE OF DOH” Releases Sep 3 on Switch, Switch 2, PS4/5, Xbox Series X|S

by Todd Friedman | September 5, 2026 | 1990s, 2000s, Reviews | 0 Comments

There are some arcade games that simply don't need much introduction. ARKANOID is one of them. Originally released by Taito in 1986, the paddle-and-ball classic became one of the defining block-breaking games of the arcade era. Its 1987 sequel, ARKANOID: REVENGE OF...

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Pioneers of Home Console Video Games – December 21

by Heritage Auctions | Dec 1, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, Atari, Console/Handheld, Heritage Auctions | 0 Comments

Video Games — by Brett Weiss I play and collect video games from all eras, but those from my formative years hold a unique, nostalgia-filled spot in my heart. As such, our Pioneers of Home Console Video Games sale is tantalizing. This auction features a veritable...

Atari isn’t done with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

by Old School Gamer | Dec 1, 2023 | 1970s, 1980s, 2020s, Press Release | 1 Comment

NY, New York (December 1, 2023) - Let the celebrations resume! Today, iconic video game publisher Atari and developer Digital Eclipse reveal a free content update for the interactive anthology experience Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration. Coming December 5, 2023,...

Kung Fu Master GX4000 Reskin 2023 – A graphically overhauled Amstrad CPC+ and GX4000 version of a classic 80’s game!

by Indie Retro News | Nov 30, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired | 0 Comments

Those of you looking for some fresh weekly news for the Amstrad have come to the right place, as both Saberman and Xenomorph have informed us of a brand new remake/reskin that has been released for the CPC+ and GX4000 called "Kung Fu Master GX4000 Reskin 2023" Now if...

Crimbo AGA – Unofficial ZX Spectrum to Amiga conversion of a game originally by Little Shop of Pixles.

by Indie Retro News | Nov 29, 2023 | 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired | 0 Comments

It's time for a fun for all the family Christmas game, as if you have a Commodore Amiga at hand or an emulator installed, you might like to play this updated release of Crimbo AGA by Spud. An unofficial ZX Spectrum to Amiga conversion of the game "Crimbo" by Little...

Podcast of the Week – Arcade Attack

by Old School Gamer | Nov 27, 2023 | 1990s, 2020s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired, Podcast of the Week | 0 Comments

The Arcade Attack Retro Gaming Podcast and Blog is your regular dose of retro gaming fun! They will cover whole episodes on single retro gaming classics, discuss the latest retro news and topics, broadcast interviews with some of the true legends of the industry or...

Shadow Dancer – A 1989/91 game released for the Amiga is getting an Mega Drive to Amiga port! [New Video]

by Indie Retro News | Nov 26, 2023 | 1980s, 1990s, Indie Built-Retro Inspired | 0 Comments

As we said before, while many of you have played Shadow Dancer on the Amiga, some of you felt while the game was fun, it was lacking in graphics, noting by many as having an Atari ST colour-palette and no Parallax. Well one such user is hoping to change that negative...

Power of PlayStation Video Games Showcase Auction – December 14, 2023

by Heritage Auctions | Nov 25, 2023 | 1990s, Console/Handheld, Heritage Auctions | 0 Comments

Video Games — Auction Preview by Brett Weiss Sony’s original PlayStation is one of the greatest gaming consoles of all time. I love the system’s DualShock controller, evolutionary leaps forward in 3D gaming, and sleek CD format (compatibility with audio CDs was a nice...

$3 Pac-Man Card Game from Five Below? | Buffalo Games

by GenX Grownup | Nov 23, 2023 | 1980s, Console/Handheld, GenX Grownup | 0 Comments

Get ready to gobble up some gaming fun as we dive into the exciting world of the super-cheap Pac-Man Card Game found at Five Below! In this video, we’re taking a closer look at this card game inspired by the iconic arcade classic, Pac-Man. ?? Join us as we explore the...

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