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MotionRec launches October 27—Record your moves and solve the puzzle Here is a genuinely clever concept for a puzzle-action game: MotionRec is built entirely around a tape recorder mechanic where you record your movements and play them back to solve puzzles. It’s the kind of inventive,…
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MotionRec launches October 27—Record your moves and solve the puzzle
Here is a genuinely clever concept for a puzzle-action game: MotionRec is built entirely around a tape recorder mechanic where you record your movements and play them back to solve puzzles. It’s the kind of inventive, physics-bending idea that always grabs attention. I'll be honest: I think this is one of the best game mechanics I've ever seen. Not only is it almost certainly unique, it also mirrors the current vogue for retro games to have a rewind/forward option.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/motionrec-launches-october-27-record-your-moves-and-solve-the-puzzle/
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Demo for Simon the Sorcerer Origins is now live for Steam Next Fest Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure series of all time, has just joined Steam Next Fest. Developed by Smallthing Studios and published by ININ Games, the demo is available now…
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Demo for Simon the Sorcerer Origins is now live for Steam Next Fest
Simon the Sorcerer Origins, the long-awaited prequel to one of the most iconic adventure series of all time, has just joined Steam Next Fest. Developed by Smallthing Studios and published by ININ Games, the demo is available now for the duration of the festival, giving players an exclusive peek at a specific section of Chapter 3. If you’ve been waiting to revisit the magical misadventures of the sarcastically-inclined Simon, this is your chance.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/demo-for-simon-the-sorcerer-origins-is-now-live-for-steam-next-fest/
about 13 hours ago
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Mister Scary arrives on the NES, brand new 8-bit platformer This is precisely the kind of release that keeps the 8-bit world spinning! A completely new game has landed for the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and it's perfect for the spooky season. CALGAMES has just released Mister…
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Mister Scary arrives on the NES, brand new 8-bit platformer
This is precisely the kind of release that keeps the 8-bit world spinning! A completely new game has landed for the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), and it's perfect for the spooky season. CALGAMES has just released Mister Scary - Where Are You? in digital ROM form. Meanwhile, backers of the Kickstarter will be getting a physical copy. A Halloween quest inspired by an imaginary friend…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/mister-scary-arrives-on-the-nes-brand-new-8-bit-platformer/
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TombForge engine modernizes classic Tomb Raider levels with new graphics Interested in the technical side of retro gaming? A brand-new engine specifically designed to develop and play modern-looking Tomb Raider levels is in development. Called TombForge, this is currently a work-in-progress engine…
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TombForge engine modernizes classic Tomb Raider levels with new graphics
Interested in the technical side of retro gaming? A brand-new engine specifically designed to develop and play modern-looking Tomb Raider levels is in development. Called TombForge, this is currently a work-in-progress engine that’s incorporating a lot of advanced features. TombForge: PBR and physics for realistic tomb raiding The goal of TombForge is clearly to retain the classic level design structure of the original games while injecting modern rendering fidelity.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/tombforge-engine-modernizes-classic-tomb-raider-levels-with-new-graphics/
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Ubisoft surprise drops Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow on Steam Michael Ironside is back as Sam Fisher, in that game from 2004 that you forgot because of Splinter Cell: Conviction. In news that has surprised everyone, and bewildered even more, Tom Clancy's Spinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow has…
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Ubisoft surprise drops Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow on Steam
Michael Ironside is back as Sam Fisher, in that game from 2004 that you forgot because of Splinter Cell: Conviction. In news that has surprised everyone, and bewildered even more, Tom Clancy's Spinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow has appeared on Steam, completely unannounced. The game, which stars Michael Ironside as Sam Fisher, is considered the least-good of the series, which are among some of the best stealth games ever released on PC.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/ubisoft-surprise-drops-splinter-cell-pandora-tomorrow-on-steam/
1 day ago
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Ron Gilbert has created a new classic, coming later this month Death by Scrolling launches October 28—keep scrolling, it might save your life Well, if there's one thing we can all relate to in 2025, it's that feeling of endless, potentially fatal scrolling. MicroProse and Terrible Toybox NZ are…
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Ron Gilbert has created a new classic, coming later this month
Death by Scrolling launches October 28—keep scrolling, it might save your life Well, if there's one thing we can all relate to in 2025, it's that feeling of endless, potentially fatal scrolling. MicroProse and Terrible Toybox NZ are taking that modern dread and turning it into a fast-paced roguelite called Death by Scrolling, and it officially launches on Steam…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/ron-gilbert-has-created-a-new-classic-coming-later-this-month/
2 days ago
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Chaotic Crazy Castle: A platformer built in two weeks on the Amiga 500 Chaotic Crazy Castle is a charming little Amiga 500 game, inspired by Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy, and I'm already addicted. The inspiration for this game is squarely in the lineage of classic, single-screen platforming—a…
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Chaotic Crazy Castle: A platformer built in two weeks on the Amiga 500
Chaotic Crazy Castle is a charming little Amiga 500 game, inspired by Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy, and I'm already addicted. The inspiration for this game is squarely in the lineage of classic, single-screen platforming—a genre that demands precision and memorization. The core gameplay is inspired by the great 8-bit classics Manic Miner and Jet Set Willy by Matthew Smith…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/chaotic-crazy-castle-a-platformer-built-in-two-weeks-on-the-amiga-500/
2 days ago
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Wipe out the world: Execute is a strategy sim built on a cursed Win98 desktop Now this is a very cool idea. Solo developer Payne Robinson is dropping Execute onto Steam in November, and while the goal—wiping out the world's 8 billion people—is pure, dark satire, the interface is what caught my…
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Wipe out the world: Execute is a strategy sim built on a cursed Win98 desktop
Now this is a very cool idea. Solo developer Payne Robinson is dropping Execute onto Steam in November, and while the goal—wiping out the world's 8 billion people—is pure, dark satire, the interface is what caught my eye. This game doesn't just borrow an aesthetic; it's set entirely on a cursed Win98 Desktop. For me, that's a massive draw, especially as I played a lot of strategy games on Windows 98, from…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/wipe-out-the-world-execute-is-a-strategy-sim-built-on-a-cursed-win98-desktop/
3 days ago
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Syberia Remastered story trailer is here; launching this November Here's some excellent news for fans of classic adventure games: Microids has just unveiled the story trailer for Syberia Remastered, confirming the game will launch on November 6, 2025. For many of us, the original Syberia—the first…
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Syberia Remastered story trailer is here; launching this November
Here's some excellent news for fans of classic adventure games: Microids has just unveiled the story trailer for Syberia Remastered, confirming the game will launch on November 6, 2025. For many of us, the original Syberia—the first game in Benoît Sokal's acclaimed series—is an iconic piece of gaming history. Its distinctive artistic identity and narrative depth have inspired generations, and this remaster is shaping up to be a true revival of that emotional journey.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/syberia-remastered-story-trailer-is-here-launching-this-november/
3 days ago
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Podcast: What I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool So, I spent last Saturdat at PLAY Expo Blackpool and that is the main subject of this week’s episode. I cover everything from the journey and motorway services to the weather…. And of course, the event itself, who I saw, and, importantly, the games I…
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Podcast: What I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool
So, I spent last Saturdat at PLAY Expo Blackpool and that is the main subject of this week’s episode. I cover everything from the journey and motorway services to the weather…. And of course, the event itself, who I saw, and, importantly, the games I checked out and played. Shownotes Planckman 8 Bit Space 2 Overencumbered in Another World…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/podcast-what-i-saw-at-play-expo-blackpool/
6 days ago
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Verho – Curse of Faces is bringing back the dark fantasy PS1 RPG vibes Does your heart still yearn for that uniquely desolate atmosphere pioneered by games like King's Field? Well then, pay attention: a new dark fantasy RPG called Verho – Curse of Faces could be about to fill that void. Developed…
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Verho – Curse of Faces is bringing back the dark fantasy PS1 RPG vibes
Does your heart still yearn for that uniquely desolate atmosphere pioneered by games like King's Field? Well then, pay attention: a new dark fantasy RPG called Verho – Curse of Faces could be about to fill that void. Developed by Kasur Games and published by CobraTekku Games, it promises merciless battles and hidden paths within a gloomy world where a deadly curse makes showing your face a death sentence.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/verho-curse-of-faces-is-bringing-back-the-dark-fantasy-ps1-rpg-vibes/
6 days ago
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ZZAP! 64, CRASH, and ZX Spectrum annuals blast through Kickstarter goal Now this is how you run a Kickstarter. The campaign for the 2026 annuals covering legendary magazines like ZZAP! 64 and CRASH didn't just meet its £15,000 target—it absolutely smashed it, and with 18 days left to go! Clearly,…
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ZZAP! 64, CRASH, and ZX Spectrum annuals blast through Kickstarter goal
Now this is how you run a Kickstarter. The campaign for the 2026 annuals covering legendary magazines like ZZAP! 64 and CRASH didn't just meet its £15,000 target—it absolutely smashed it, and with 18 days left to go! Clearly, the passion for these classic 8-bit magazines is alive and well. The team is offering four publications: ZZAP! 64…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/zzap-64-crash-and-zx-spectrum-annuals-blast-through-kickstarter-goal/
7 days ago
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Questing demo hits Linux as the 16-bit adventure satirical RPG gears up Fantastic news for anyone who spent their formative years glued to the gorgeous worlds of 16-bit adventures—we're talking the absolute classics like Chrono Trigger and A Link to the Past. That era was defined by deep stories…
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Questing demo hits Linux as the 16-bit adventure satirical RPG gears up
Fantastic news for anyone who spent their formative years glued to the gorgeous worlds of 16-bit adventures—we're talking the absolute classics like Chrono Trigger and A Link to the Past. That era was defined by deep stories and beautiful sprite work, and now a new contender is poking fun at the whole genre. Jaggy Snake Games has just announced that the demo for their unique…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/questing-demo-hits-linux-as-the-16-bit-adventure-satirical-rpg-gears-up/
7 days ago
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New community marketplace: Sumthings lets users trade retro games I don't know about you, but my retro collection is less like a hobby and more a carefully managed obsession. Looking for a particular game is often stressful, even if you enjoy the thrill of the chase. Tracking sales across a dozen…
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New community marketplace: Sumthings lets users trade retro games
I don't know about you, but my retro collection is less like a hobby and more a carefully managed obsession. Looking for a particular game is often stressful, even if you enjoy the thrill of the chase. Tracking sales across a dozen sites, trying to figure out if a rare Amiga game is a good deal, and maybe even maintaining a list -- perhaps on a spreadsheet -- to keep track of prices and availability so you can strike when the deal is best for you.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-community-marketplace-sumthings-lets-users-trade-retro-games/
7 days ago
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Championship Manager 97/98 gets a modern era update Stop the presses! This is absolutely massive news for anyone who remembers staying up way too late staring at a green screen, desperate to find the next wonderkid and finance them with a cheeky sale. For us who were utterly obsessed with the…
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Championship Manager 97/98 gets a modern era update
Stop the presses! This is absolutely massive news for anyone who remembers staying up way too late staring at a green screen, desperate to find the next wonderkid and finance them with a cheeky sale. For us who were utterly obsessed with the 97/98 edition of Championship Manager, this is a huge moment. The dedicated folks behind ManagerOld have just released…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/championship-manager-97-98-gets-a-modern-era-update/
8 days ago
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A look at PLAY Expo Blackpool Following on from my earlier update today, as promised, here is a video look at PLAY Expo Blackpool. Specifically, this is the main room (I omitted to take video of the trade room, but you can see a snap from it below). As I explained in our latest newsletter: Walking…
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A look at PLAY Expo Blackpool
Following on from my earlier update today, as promised, here is a video look at PLAY Expo Blackpool. Specifically, this is the main room (I omitted to take video of the trade room, but you can see a snap from it below). As I explained in our latest newsletter: Walking into the main room of the event is insane. Divided into coin ops (no coin required!) and classic computers, there is also a serious bank of LAN action, where the games of choice appeared to be DOOM and Counter Strike.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/a-look-at-play-expo-blackpool/
8 days ago
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Status update Hello! Quick update on what is coming up: Immediately (i.e. later today), some images and video from PLAY Expo Blackpool. Raspberry Pi DOS PC project: aiming to get the second half of this project -- the OS and running games -- complete this week BBC Model B project: the gear is…
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Status update
Hello! Quick update on what is coming up: Immediately (i.e. later today), some images and video from PLAY Expo Blackpool. Raspberry Pi DOS PC project: aiming to get the second half of this project -- the OS and running games -- complete this week BBC Model B project: the gear is here, it just needs me to remove the damaged PSU components.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/status-update/
8 days ago
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MicroProse is bringing back the B-17 Flying Fortress legacy If you're anything like me (someone who grew up dragged by their dad to every airshow just to get a glimpse of aviation history) then the name MicroProse and the arcade flight sim B-17 Flying Fortress are pure nostalgia gold. MicroProse…
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MicroProse is bringing back the B-17 Flying Fortress legacy
If you're anything like me (someone who grew up dragged by their dad to every airshow just to get a glimpse of aviation history) then the name MicroProse and the arcade flight sim B-17 Flying Fortress are pure nostalgia gold. MicroProse -- the company that defined 16-bit flight sims for a generation -- has pulled the silk off an absolutely massive expansion of the…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/microprose-is-bringing-back-the-b-17-flying-fortress-legacy/
8 days ago
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Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged—The classic adventure is back! Just when you thought your list of essential remasters was complete, Revolution Software drops a bombshell that should make any adventure game fan—or indeed, anyone who lived through the golden age of point-and-clicks—sit…
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Broken Sword – The Smoking Mirror: Reforged—The classic adventure is back!
Just when you thought your list of essential remasters was complete, Revolution Software drops a bombshell that should make any adventure game fan—or indeed, anyone who lived through the golden age of point-and-clicks—sit up and take notice. They’ve officially lifted the lid on Broken Sword - The Smoking Mirror: Reforged, a "faithful reimagining" of the second game in their multi-award-winning series.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/broken-sword-the-smoking-mirror-reforged-the-classic-adventure-is-back/
8 days ago
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Dying Breed: MicroProse is bringing back that 90s RTS adrenaline Stop what you’re doing and clear your schedule. MicroProse—the legendary name behind classics that shaped my childhood, like Dune II and so many others—has just announced that Dying Breed is OUT TODAY in Early Access on Steam. If you…
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Dying Breed: MicroProse is bringing back that 90s RTS adrenaline
Stop what you’re doing and clear your schedule. MicroProse—the legendary name behind classics that shaped my childhood, like Dune II and so many others—has just announced that Dying Breed is OUT TODAY in Early Access on Steam. If you were a fan of that golden age of RTS games, the era of Command & Conquer (which you can…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/dying-breed-microprose-is-bringing-back-that-90s-rts-adrenaline/
9 days ago
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What I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool: Reaction and thoughts I was 10 feet away from John Romero, and you probably weren't (although there's a fair chance you were closer...) I live - by road - between 130 and 163 miles from the Norbreck Hotel in Fleetwood, Blackpool, the venue for this weekend’s PLAY…
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What I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool: Reaction and thoughts
I was 10 feet away from John Romero, and you probably weren't (although there's a fair chance you were closer...) I live - by road - between 130 and 163 miles from the Norbreck Hotel in Fleetwood, Blackpool, the venue for this weekend’s PLAY Expo event. An early start should have got me there by 10, giving me 5 hours before heading home to pick up my children from a dance class.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/what-i-saw-at-play-expo-blackpool-reaction-and-thoughts/
9 days ago
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Rubik’s WOWCube: The iconic puzzle game gets a digital twist Well, if you thought you’d seen everything a Rubik’s Cube could possibly do, think again. Cubios, Inc. and Spin Master are about to shake up the puzzle world—literally and figuratively—with the Rubik’s WOWCube. This isn't your dad’s…
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Rubik’s WOWCube: The iconic puzzle game gets a digital twist
Well, if you thought you’d seen everything a Rubik’s Cube could possibly do, think again. Cubios, Inc. and Spin Master are about to shake up the puzzle world—literally and figuratively—with the Rubik’s WOWCube. This isn't your dad’s puzzle toy. It's being pitched as a handheld smart device and gaming platform, and it goes on sale on October 9 with a price tag of…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/rubiks-wowcube-the-iconic-puzzle-game-gets-a-digital-twist/
9 days ago
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PlanckMan: Retro style game you should check out One of the indie developers I spoke to at the PLAY Expo Blackpool event was YouTuber bl3i, the guy behind PlanckMan, an incredible simple and compelling retro style game for Steam. As you may have read in this week's newsletter, I spoke to a bunch…
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PlanckMan: Retro style game you should check out
One of the indie developers I spoke to at the PLAY Expo Blackpool event was YouTuber bl3i, the guy behind PlanckMan, an incredible simple and compelling retro style game for Steam. As you may have read in this week's newsletter, I spoke to a bunch of indie developers at PLAY Expo Blackpool. I'm going to be featuring each of their games over the next few days, but I wanted to kick this off with the simplest one of them all, a neoretro title called PlanckMan.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/planckman-retro-style-game-you-should-check-out/
9 days ago
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What is the GamerCard? Grant Sinclair rethinks what hardware can be How a radical design built entirely from PCBs challenges the way we think about consoles and consumer electronics Consumer technology has long followed a predictable formula. Inside, there’s a printed circuit board (PCB) packed…
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What is the GamerCard? Grant Sinclair rethinks what hardware can be
How a radical design built entirely from PCBs challenges the way we think about consoles and consumer electronics Consumer technology has long followed a predictable formula. Inside, there’s a printed circuit board (PCB) packed with chips, connectors, and wires. Outside, there’s a casing—plastic, metal, or sometimes wood—designed to protect the electronics and give the device its finished look. But what if the casing wasn’t needed at all?
https://gamingretro.co.uk/what-is-the-gamercard-grant-sinclair-rethinks-what-hardware-can-be/
10 days ago
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Astro burn: Beyond the pixels unveils a furry, fast, and furious shmup Here’s a news flash that's "purr-fect" (groan) for anyone who misses the glory days of the 16-bit shoot-'em-up: Beyond The Pixels is getting ready to drop its debut title, Astro Burn, and it looks like a cat-tastic (oh, come…
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Astro burn: Beyond the pixels unveils a furry, fast, and furious shmup
Here’s a news flash that's "purr-fect" (groan) for anyone who misses the glory days of the 16-bit shoot-'em-up: Beyond The Pixels is getting ready to drop its debut title, Astro Burn, and it looks like a cat-tastic (oh, come on!) blast of retro action. Who are Beyond The Pixels? This London-based studio is the brainchild of HaZ Dulull…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/astro-burn-beyond-the-pixels-unveils-a-furry-fast-and-furious-shmup/
10 days ago
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Fear Effect: The cel-shaded classic is back Another retro drop has landed for current gen consoles and PC -- this one is a bit of a cult classic for PlayStation fans: Fear Effect. I've just learned that classic PlayStation game Fear Effect was shadow dropped on all the digital gaming platforms a…
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Fear Effect: The cel-shaded classic is back
Another retro drop has landed for current gen consoles and PC -- this one is a bit of a cult classic for PlayStation fans: Fear Effect. I've just learned that classic PlayStation game Fear Effect was shadow dropped on all the digital gaming platforms a few weeks ago, along with news of a physical edition for Switch and PlayStation 4/5…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/fear-effect-the-cel-shaded-classic-is-back/
10 days ago
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Just got back from the PLAY Expo event at Blackpool, my day curtailed somewhat by the weather! Amazing to be there for a short while though, so many games, superb!
12 days ago
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The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1 now available to pre-order Fans of Super Nintendo Entertainment System role-playing games will be thrilled to know that they can get this without first randomly generating a character. Bitmap Books has opened pre-orders on its forthcoming book, The…
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The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1 now available to pre-order
Fans of Super Nintendo Entertainment System role-playing games will be thrilled to know that they can get this without first randomly generating a character. Bitmap Books has opened pre-orders on its forthcoming book, The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Volume 1. We love Bitmap Books titles at Gaming Retro -- see our review of Game Boy: The Box Art…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-definitive-book-of-snes-rpgs-vol-1-now-available-to-pre-order/
13 days ago
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Lego Game Boy modded to play cartridges It really was just a matter of time before the LEGO Game Boy was capable of actually playing genuine Game Boy titles, wasn't it? I was pretty excited to read about the arrival of the LEGO Game Boy when it was announced earlier this year. While not a fan of…
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Lego Game Boy modded to play cartridges
It really was just a matter of time before the LEGO Game Boy was capable of actually playing genuine Game Boy titles, wasn't it? I was pretty excited to read about the arrival of the LEGO Game Boy when it was announced earlier this year. While not a fan of the console first time around, I'm still a retro gamer, and as I have a couple of originals, I thought it would be good to have a brick-based…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/lego-game-boy-modded-to-play-cartridges/
13 days ago
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Podcast: Raspberry Pi 500+ gives retro computing a boost In this week's podcast, we're having a look at the new Raspberry Pi 500+, the all-in-one desktop computer that suits retro computing fans perfectly. Along with the latest retro gaming news, there's also a look ahead to the PLAY Expo…
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Podcast: Raspberry Pi 500+ gives retro computing a boost
In this week's podcast, we're having a look at the new Raspberry Pi 500+, the all-in-one desktop computer that suits retro computing fans perfectly. Along with the latest retro gaming news, there's also a look ahead to the PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 event -- which I'm really looking forward to! Raspberry Pi 500+ can be your ultimate retro computer
https://gamingretro.co.uk/podcast-raspberry-pi-500-gives-retro-computing-a-boost/
13 days ago
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Gee bee: Namco’s first game is coming to the arcade archives Well, here's a little blast from the past for you, courtesy of the HAMSTER Corporation, the people behind the Arcade Archives. This time, they're digging up something truly monumental: Namco's very first in-house developed arcade game,…
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Gee bee: Namco’s first game is coming to the arcade archives
Well, here's a little blast from the past for you, courtesy of the HAMSTER Corporation, the people behind the Arcade Archives. This time, they're digging up something truly monumental: Namco's very first in-house developed arcade game, the brick-breaker with a twist, Gee Bee! What's all the buzz about? If you're scratching your head wondering what Gee Bee is, I don't blame you.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/gee-bee-namcos-first-game-is-coming-to-the-arcade-archives/
13 days ago
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4 classics coming to Atari 2600+ and 7800+ next month 1982 classics Galaga, Pac-Man Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious are coming to the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ on cartridge in November 2025! Four new games are coming to the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ later this year, with licensed arcade classics…
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4 classics coming to Atari 2600+ and 7800+ next month
1982 classics Galaga, Pac-Man Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious are coming to the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ on cartridge in November 2025! Four new games are coming to the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ later this year, with licensed arcade classics Galaga, Pac-Man Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious launching on 21st November. The games are physical releases, and run on the Atari 2600+, Atari 7800+, and the original Atari 7800.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/4-classics-coming-to-atari-2600-and-7800-next-month/
14 days ago
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PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025: All the retro, arcade, and indie details The annual Blackpool PLAY Expo is this weekend (October 4-5) and promises to be the biggest retro gaming even in the UK this year. Here's what's on… I'm leaving the house at 7.30am on Saturday to start the 2.5-hour drive to…
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PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025: All the retro, arcade, and indie details
The annual Blackpool PLAY Expo is this weekend (October 4-5) and promises to be the biggest retro gaming even in the UK this year. Here's what's on… I'm leaving the house at 7.30am on Saturday to start the 2.5-hour drive to Blackpool. The reason? Well, of course it's to attend PLAY Expo Blackpool, the biggest retro gaming event I will have ever been to.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/play-expo-blackpool-2025-all-the-retro-arcade-and-indie-details/
14 days ago
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Top 5 retro games and collections for Nintendo Switch We've rounded up some of the best retro games and collections for the Nintendo Switch, available on Switch Online or as purchases. The Nintendo Switch is probably the best platform for casual retro gaming. You don't need to mess around with…
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Top 5 retro games and collections for Nintendo Switch
We've rounded up some of the best retro games and collections for the Nintendo Switch, available on Switch Online or as purchases. The Nintendo Switch is probably the best platform for casual retro gaming. You don't need to mess around with emulators, a vast number of titles are available from across Nintendo's back catalogue and beyond, and of course, you can take it anywhere.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/top-retro-collections-games-of-nintendo-switch/
15 days ago
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Tale of the Bullet Knight private and public demos coming soon I'm always on the lookout for new classic-style FPS games, and in Tale of the Bullet Knight I might just have found it. Described as a "roguelike boomer shooter," Tale of the Bullet Knight is one of the more interesting retro FPS games…
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Tale of the Bullet Knight private and public demos coming soon
I'm always on the lookout for new classic-style FPS games, and in Tale of the Bullet Knight I might just have found it. Described as a "roguelike boomer shooter," Tale of the Bullet Knight is one of the more interesting retro FPS games I've seen lately. Marrying a forever lasting roguelike element with bullet hell and the notion of a knight with a pistol instead of a sword, the trailer reveals a game that is utterly frantic -- and perhaps nausea inducing:
https://gamingretro.co.uk/tale-of-the-bullet-knight-private-and-public-demos-coming-soon/
15 days ago
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New classics join GOG Preservation Program Incredibly, Good Old Games started 17 years ago, and to celebrate its anniversary, the GOG Preservation Program is adding more games to its library, each over 15 years old and DRM free. When I was 17, I was more interested in going out and getting…
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New classics join GOG Preservation Program
Incredibly, Good Old Games started 17 years ago, and to celebrate its anniversary, the GOG Preservation Program is adding more games to its library, each over 15 years old and DRM free. When I was 17, I was more interested in going out and getting "mortalled." But then, I'm not a Gen Y. Kids are lightweight these days, and I guess that includes GOG.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-classics-join-gog-preservation-program/
16 days ago
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80s arcade-style platformer Bomcat out this week Crazy-looking action platformer Bomcat is coming to Steam, playing homage to multiple retro classics like Donkey Kong. A new 80s-style platformer is out on Steam tomorrow, October 1st. Bomcat owes a heavy debt to some notably classics, and features…
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80s arcade-style platformer Bomcat out this week
Crazy-looking action platformer Bomcat is coming to Steam, playing homage to multiple retro classics like Donkey Kong. A new 80s-style platformer is out on Steam tomorrow, October 1st. Bomcat owes a heavy debt to some notably classics, and features a cat and a bomb factory. The name immediately evokes Bombjack, although that particular title is not listed as a target of the game's homage.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/80s-arcade-style-platformer-bomcat-out-this-week/
16 days ago
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How the Raspberry Pi changed retro gaming One of the driving forces behind the explosion in retro gaming over the past decade is the Raspberry Pi. This simple and affordable series of single-board computers (also known as SBCs) has revolutionized retro gaming by making it accessible, affordable,…
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How the Raspberry Pi changed retro gaming
One of the driving forces behind the explosion in retro gaming over the past decade is the Raspberry Pi. This simple and affordable series of single-board computers (also known as SBCs) has revolutionized retro gaming by making it accessible, affordable, and customizable. From emulating classic consoles to inspiring DIY projects, the Pi has become a cornerstone of retro gaming. I’ve been using the Raspberry Pi since the release of the original model B, and have built several retro gaming systems with it, whether using bare metal emulation or RetroPie, Recalbox, and other emulation stations.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/how-the-raspberry-pi-changed-retro-gaming/
17 days ago
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“UrbX Warriors is my last rodeo!” Stoo Cambridge on building a modern retro classic Veteran game artist Stoo Cambridge – best known for Cannon Fodder, Sensible World of Soccer and many more – talks to Christian Cawley about his latest project, UrbX Warriors for the Spectrum Next, why making indie…
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“UrbX Warriors is my last rodeo!” Stoo Cambridge on building a modern retro classic
Veteran game artist Stoo Cambridge – best known for Cannon Fodder, Sensible World of Soccer and many more – talks to Christian Cawley about his latest project, UrbX Warriors for the Spectrum Next, why making indie games today is about much more than coding, and how he keeps his creativity alive. From chance meeting to collaboration How did the project begin?
https://gamingretro.co.uk/urbx-warriors-is-my-last-rodeo-stoo-cambridge-on-building-a-modern-retro-classic/
17 days ago
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This Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered edition looks amazing! The upcoming remaster of the original Bubble Bobble conversion for the Commodore 64 fixes graphics and just looks better in every way! Wondering what new Commodore 64 games you could possibly play on your Commodore 64 Ultimate? Well, this…
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This Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered edition looks amazing!
The upcoming remaster of the original Bubble Bobble conversion for the Commodore 64 fixes graphics and just looks better in every way! Wondering what new Commodore 64 games you could possibly play on your Commodore 64 Ultimate? Well, this remastered Bubble Bobble might be a good option, and it will be available free when it arrives in the next few weeks.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/this-bubble-bobble-c64-remastered-edition-looks-amazing/
19 days ago
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The Vectrex is back, smaller than ever: Vectrex Mini Kickstarter details (2025) [UPDATED] Vectrex has issued details for the upcoming Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, which will launch in early November 2025. We know so far that two devices are planned -- but what can we expect? Q: What is the Vectrex…
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The Vectrex is back, smaller than ever: Vectrex Mini Kickstarter details (2025) [UPDATED]
Vectrex has issued details for the upcoming Vectrex Mini Kickstarter, which will launch in early November 2025. We know so far that two devices are planned -- but what can we expect? Q: What is the Vectrex Mini and when is its Kickstarter launching? A: The Vectrex Mini is a half-scale revival of the original Vectrex console, featuring a 5" AMOLED display, wireless controllers, microSD support, and 12 built-in games — its Kickstarter campaign kicks off on…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-vectrex-is-back-smaller-than-ever-kickstarter-details/
20 days ago
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Raspberry Pi 500+ can be your ultimate retro computer Can't afford the C64 Ultimate? Worry not, as you can emulate any classic PC or home computer with a Raspberry Pi 500+ The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a new version of the Raspberry Pi 500, the all-in-one SBC built into a keyboard.…
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Raspberry Pi 500+ can be your ultimate retro computer
Can't afford the C64 Ultimate? Worry not, as you can emulate any classic PC or home computer with a Raspberry Pi 500+ The Raspberry Pi Foundation has announced a new version of the Raspberry Pi 500, the all-in-one SBC built into a keyboard. Following on the heels of the 500, the 500+ comes with an incredible 16GB of RAM and programmable RGB LEDs inside the mechanical keyboard.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/raspberry-pi-500-can-be-your-ultimate-retro-computer/
21 days ago
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City Connect confirms R-Type DX port to current gen R-Type DX: Music Encore is a new take on the Game Boy Advanced edition of the classic side-scrolling shooter, coming soon. It seems like we're getting a new R-Type release every other month these days, so what makes R-Type DX: Music Encore any…
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City Connect confirms R-Type DX port to current gen
R-Type DX: Music Encore is a new take on the Game Boy Advanced edition of the classic side-scrolling shooter, coming soon. It seems like we're getting a new R-Type release every other month these days, so what makes R-Type DX: Music Encore any different to previous reissues? Well, this time the Nintendo Game Boy Advance edition is being re-released through Steam, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox Series marketplaces, with the first full implementation of the soundtrack for the “Ultimate Challenge" stage.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/city-connect-confirms-r-type-dx-port-to-current-gen/
21 days ago
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Kingdom of Night demo drops, 16-bit style urban fantasy RPG While the cover art doesn't give much away, the trailer for Kingdom of Night has all the 16-bit graphic feels you need for a horror urban fantasy RPG. Classic 16-bit-era games rarely featured the graphical load that Kingdom of the Night…
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Kingdom of Night demo drops, 16-bit style urban fantasy RPG
While the cover art doesn't give much away, the trailer for Kingdom of Night has all the 16-bit graphic feels you need for a horror urban fantasy RPG. Classic 16-bit-era games rarely featured the graphical load that Kingdom of the Night offers, but the aesthetic in this game is tasty. Coming soon to Steam and with a new demo out today, the game pits you in the streets of Miami, Arizona, in the 1980s, and offers a retro urban fantasy RPG with five character classes.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/kingdom-of-night-demo-drops-16-bit-style-urban-fantasy-rpg/
22 days ago
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Podcast: Stoo Cambridge on Battle Ball, Sensible Software, and UrbX Warriors This week's podcast is another feature-length edition, with a couple of news items and then an interview with digital artist Stoo Cambridge. He's here to talk UrbX Warriors, but with such a long history in the video…
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Podcast: Stoo Cambridge on Battle Ball, Sensible Software, and UrbX Warriors
This week's podcast is another feature-length edition, with a couple of news items and then an interview with digital artist Stoo Cambridge. He's here to talk UrbX Warriors, but with such a long history in the video gaming industry, he has plenty to talk about! Stoo tells me about his first game, his contribution to Mega-lo-Mania, and he shares an update on the progress of…
https://gamingretro.co.uk/podcast-stoo-cambridge-on-battle-ball-sensible-software-and-urbx-warriors/
23 days ago
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Stoo Cambridge interview Last week I chatted with Stoo Cambridge, and he's the main star of this week's podcast. But before you listen to that, here's the full video of our chat. In it, Stoo tells me about his first game, his contribution to Mega-lo-Mania, and he shares an update on the progress…
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Stoo Cambridge interview
Last week I chatted with Stoo Cambridge, and he's the main star of this week's podcast. But before you listen to that, here's the full video of our chat. In it, Stoo tells me about his first game, his contribution to Mega-lo-Mania, and he shares an update on the progress of UrbX Warriors. It's a great chat, I think, and enjoyable.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/stoo-cambridge-interview/
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New Game Boy Advance titles on Switch are from Bandai Namco These are the first third-party titles for Game Boy Advance to land on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Two new titles are joining the Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Classics app on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion…
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New Game Boy Advance titles on Switch are from Bandai Namco
These are the first third-party titles for Game Boy Advance to land on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service. Two new titles are joining the Game Boy Advance - Nintendo Classics app on the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion pack service this month. The games are Mr Driller 2 (2000) and Klonoa: Empire of Dreams (2001), both from Bandai Namco.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-game-boy-advance-titles-on-switch-are-from-bandai-namco/
24 days ago
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Cosmic adventures: Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are coming to Switch Both Super Mario Galaxy games coming to Nintendo Switch in October 2025. 4K resolution and mouse support are also available for Nintendo Switch 2. The first game I played on the Nintendo Wii way back in 2010 was Super Mario Galaxy…
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Cosmic adventures: Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 are coming to Switch
Both Super Mario Galaxy games coming to Nintendo Switch in October 2025. 4K resolution and mouse support are also available for Nintendo Switch 2. The first game I played on the Nintendo Wii way back in 2010 was Super Mario Galaxy 2. As someone who considered themselves to be a "hardcore gamer" at the time, I found the notion of as bouncy plumber having adventures to be far too trivial for my time.
https://gamingretro.co.uk/cosmic-adventures-super-mario-galaxy-1-and-2-are-coming-to-switch/
24 days ago
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Can I connect a cassette player to the BBC Model B? Members will probably be aware of the "fun" I've had recently with the BBC Model B's power supply going "pop." Prior to that happening, I had planned to kick off some regular videos of the original Football Manager, which initially was going to…
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Can I connect a cassette player to the BBC Model B?
Members will probably be aware of the "fun" I've had recently with the BBC Model B's power supply going "pop." Prior to that happening, I had planned to kick off some regular videos of the original Football Manager, which initially was going to be loaded from cassette. You see, I had aimed to use the BBC Micro's data port, a cassette player, and the original Football Manager on cassette. So, why didn't I? The video explains what happened...
https://gamingretro.co.uk/can-i-connect-a-cassette-player-to-the-bbc-model-b/
25 days ago
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How to play GoldenEye 007 Xbox 360 XBLA game on Windows PC now The 2010 Xbox 360 GoldenEye 007 remaster (XBLA) is a fascinating part of the franchise’s history. But can you play it on a modern Windows PC? The short answer is: yes, but with caveats. This means that it is now possible to play the…
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How to play GoldenEye 007 Xbox 360 XBLA game on Windows PC now
The 2010 Xbox 360 GoldenEye 007 remaster (XBLA) is a fascinating part of the franchise’s history. But can you play it on a modern Windows PC? The short answer is: yes, but with caveats. This means that it is now possible to play the Nintendo 64 classic GoldenEye on PC using an Xbox 360 emulator. Quick Answer Can you play GoldenEye 007 XBLA (Xbox 360) on a Windows PC in 2025?
https://gamingretro.co.uk/how-to-play-goldeneye-007-xbox-360-xbla-game-on-windows-pc/
25 days ago
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