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Montezuma’s Redux – 1980’s Atari 8-bit Platforming classic, overhauled [Atari 5200 UPDATE]
Even more great retro gaming news for this week, as we have just learnt that TIX with the help of Paul Lay, has released an Atari XL/XE rom hack of 'Montezuma's Revenge', which overhauls the game giving it new lease of life. Montezuma was originally released in the...
5 Pokemon That Deserve New Evolutions
What's a better way to enjoy a Flashback on a Friday than to talk about Pokemon? Here’s our list of five Pokemon that deserve new evolutions that can either change their perceptions entirely or give them even more value. Audino: They need better than a mega evolution!...
The History of DOS and Windows PC Games in the 20th Century
PC games emerged as a viable alternative to console and arcade games during the 20th century. However, it took some time before the PC took off as a game platform. Atari dominated the 1970s and early 1980s, and the rise of Nintendo consoles in the 1980s further...
Marvel and Stern Pinball Launch Full Line of Venom Pinball Machine Accessories – Stern Pinball
[embedded content] CHICAGO, IL – March 18, 2025 – In collaboration with Marvel, Stern Pinball, Inc., announces a full line of Venom pinball machine accessories compatible with the Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models. Choose your accessory, change the Venom...
The Tale – A new CRPG with PETSCII graphics for the Plus/4 by Synergy
Another Plus/4 announcement of which RPG genre fans might enjoy reading about, is the fact that Synergy has released the Ultima like CPRG of The Tale for the Commodore Plus/4. A full-fledged entry in the BASIC category of the Commodore Plus/4 játékfejlesztői verseny...
DOOM + DOOM II physical releases from Limited Run Games
DOOM + DOOM II Gets Multiple Physical Releases from Limited Run Games, Including a Box That Actually Plays DOOM! Limited Run Games also reveals the CRKD® NEO S RED KEY CARD Edition Controller and DOOM-themed Trading Cards Apex, North Carolina - April 15 2025 - Limited...
Greed Is Good: Tax Avoiders for the Atari 2600
Sometimes it’s fun to sit and try to imagine the pitch meeting for various products. Picture a group of executives and game designers sitting around a boardroom when the following conversation takes place: “So, we’ve had huge hits with Adventure and Space Invaders....
A review of Final Fantasy VI from Boss Fight Books
Today, video game music is the stuff of orchestras. You can easily find your favorite songs played by serious professionals on YouTube. While there are many arguments for Final Fantasy VI's importance in the annals of gaming history, Sebastian Deken makes a...
This Day In Video Game History
