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iiRcade Game Review – R-Type LEO
I am a huge fan of the R-Type games. Weather it in the arcade or on a console such as the Sega Master System. These games are super fun and difficult at the same time. R-Type LEO is a really good part of the series. It really shows how good the graphics are and the...
Why You Should Check Out Community Pom
Community Pom is a wonderful action RPG for Playstation that got a fan translation last year. But why should you check it out?
Video Games: The People, Games, and Companies
Love Video Game Books. This Kickstarter will be the perfect addition to your book collection. \ Another book on the general history of video games? Yes, because this one is different from the others. Video-Games is a work that traces the history of video games from...
Will Ernest Cline’s Vision of Old School Games Come to Fruition in the Metaverse?
Ready Player One is essential reading for all fans of retro gaming, as the novel from Ernest Cline serves as a homage to many of the great titles that led to the sprawling industry that exists today. For those who don’t want to read, there’s also the Steven Spielberg...
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Remake
Did you ever wonder what would have happened if it was developed for the Game Boy Color instead?Thanks to Ryan Marcham (@Diablohead on Twitter), we're now able to play an interesting "what if" that reimagines Circle of the Moon as a Game Boy Color game. Playing as a...
Prince of Persia – HOT NEWS as a fabulous Sega Mega Drive remaster has been released!
Another great news story for you all, as we have just been told through twitter that the all time classic platformer of 'Prince of Persia'; a game which has been released for many different systems back in 1989 by Broderbund, has finally been made available as an...
Evercade EXP Retro Gaming Handheld Console Available Today
The newest handheld gaming console from Blaze Entertainment is available globally from official Evercade retailers, featuring 24 amazing games and full support for the existing 30+ strong Evercade Cartridge Library ● New Evercade EXP Handheld featuring many...
‘Akka Arrh’ Is Coming to the Nintendo Switch
A super rare game is coming to the Nintendo Switch by Atari. Legendary games developer Jeff Minter brings you this latest title in the Atari catalog this year. Atari has really made an impression with new games for the consumer. For most that don;t know, this game was...
We Backed It! – How About You – S-ARKADE
Old School Gamer Magazine backed this and so have nearly 900 other retro gamers, so why haven't you? What it does is make your wall into an arcade screen! Check out the videos to understand more of it but it's an Augmented Reality type of system that uses an LCD...
Golden Axe Tyris Edition Final Version – HOT NEWS as an overhauled Sega Master System graphical replacement hack is now available!
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, riding mythical beasts, traversing through different locations, picking up...
Stern of the Union Address – December 2022
The Stern of the Union Address, your monthly resource for news, information and highlights on all things Stern Pinball. Without further ado my fellow pinheads: James Bond 007: Stern Experience at the Pinball Hall of Fame: Stern Pinball presents the “Stern...
Airball Out Now on NES and Game Boy Advance
Airball Out Now on NES and Game Boy Advance Humble, TX –December 7, 2022– Independent game publisher The Retro Room Games is launching Airball on ES and Game Boy Advance today for $49.99. Airball was released for the Dragon 32/64 and TRS-80 Color Computer in 1987. It...
Old School Gamer Magazine Exclusive: Boo McAfee Talks World’s Fastest Drummer on Mobile
Old School Gamer Magazine chats with World’s Fastest Drummer to find out the new mobile rhythm game is rooted in the games of the past and so much more. Old School Gamer Magazine: How long has this game been in the works? Boo McAfee: World’s Fastest Drummer as events...
Celebrating 50 Years Of Atari With Antstream Arcade
Few videogame publishers are as famous as the legendary Atari. Formed in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Debney, this pioneering company has forged its name with both games and consoles, and its mountain-themed logo is one of the most instantly recognisable worldwide....
Immortal Ka – A great nod to the 16bit classics and it’s only a PC prototype
I said to myself today, I seriously need a damn good entertaining indie game to play that would keep me occupied for more than just a few mins. Well the good news is, I've found it with 'Immortal Ka'. However Immortal Ka by Josyan is more than just an indie game, it's...
Cheeky Pixel Puncher VanillaBeast: Retro Knock-Out!
Free Playable Steam Demo Available Now on the VanillaBeast Discord Channel Cincinnati, Ohio – December 6, 2022 – VanillaBeast, the world’s slickest super spy, needs some time off to prepare for his spontaneous upcoming adventure Ace In The Hole. So when a prequel...
Five Psygnosis Games You Forgot About
Psygnosis has been a part of Sony for over 20 years, but before then, they made classics on the Atari ST and Commodore Amiga. From Lemmings to Destruction Derby, they’ve left an awesome impact on the industry. But there are a ton of games released by the developer and...
Donkey Kong ’94: The Handheld Masterpiece You Might Have Missed
When people think about Mario and Donkey Kong games, this Game Boy classic is often overlooked.
Mortal Kombat Auction Features Film, TV Props
Are you a fan of the Mortal Kombat game? Did you see any of the movies? If you said yes to both, you won' want to miss this opportunity for owning history. For one day only, Hollywood Live Auctions will be holding an event to sell some of the most historic items from...
Petscii Pac-Man – Another Pac-Man clone but this time designed in PETSCII for the C64
We've featured Pac-Man many times now on Indie Retro News, from those mentioned for the Atari 2600 to the Intellivision and even the one that appeared on the Pico-8. Each one varying in style to the 1980's hit classic. Well we've got another game update for you C64...
Miracle Boy in Dragon Land – In development Atari 520 ST game as an unofficial Wonder Boy sequel
SamSoft logo, open screen (temporary) Wonder Boy has been mentioned countless times on Indie Retro News, from the latest Amiga Arcade like release of Wonder Boy on the Amiga, to the more modern spiritual successor of Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. Well here with...
Shoot ’em Up Combo @ SLG
Physical Editions Exclusively at www.strictlylimitedgames.com Let us introduce you to one of Japan's most promising devs of today, namely the brilliant one-dev-team behind independent studio HEY! Through collab with equally awesome publisher Hanaji Games, we're stoked...
Five Mario Games That Deserve More Love
By Patrick Hickey Jr. Mario Bros games have a long and seminal history in gaming. And for great reason. They move the needle. But in spite of all the hits and a few misses, are plenty of Mario games that never quite got the love they deserve. In this exclusive Old...
Antstream Arcade November New Games Update
It’s the new games mega blast! From arcade classics to 8-bit legends, these are the debut stars of Antstream Arcade this November. Want something super fresh to play, for free, on Antstream Arcade, the easy-access platform for retro gaming? This quick and painless...
