Over this past summer, Retro Game Network, alongside of many other retro and modern video game blogs, had reported that a prototype of the unreleased “SNES-CD“, also known as the “Nintendo Play Station”, had been found. There were a LOT […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Portable Super Nintendo Handheld Console ‘ Pocketgame Hamy’ Hits Chinese Retailers Online
Over the last few years we’ve seen a plethora of unofficial aftermarket consoles up for sale. The Super Retro Trio, RetroN5, and even the SupaBoy have all provided alternative ways to enjoy our Super Nintendo favourites. If that wasn’t enough already, an all new SNES handheld known as the Pocketgame Hamy has arrived via Chinese […]
Brand New Magnavox Odyssey Homebrew Release ‘Odball: LE’ Out Now
Back in 2009 an all new title hit the vintage Magnavox Odyssey platform, arriving as the first game for the system in 36 years. This homebrew release known as Odball has just seen a limited edition re-release, arriving complete in box with screen overlays too.
Rare Upload Unseen Footage Of Cancelled Nintendo 64 Platformer ‘Twelve Tales Conker 64’
As many know, Conker’s Bad Fur Day for the Nintendo 64 originally started life as a much more gentle and polite platformer in the Rare development studios. Following early criticism around Rare’s safe and family friendly approach, Twelve Tales Conker 64 saw a radical change to the foul-mouthed adventure we know and love today. For […]
Super Nintendo PlayStation SNES-CD Prototype Finally Revealed
Although it’s been a long wait, further details and photographs of the infamous Super Nintendo SNES-CD / PlayStation prototype hardware have finally been revealed. Having taken the unit to the Retro.HK Expo for display, its owner has not only shown off the system’s insides and inner workings, but also found time for a quick round […]
Retrogaming Event: Revival Winter Warmer 2015 – Wolverhampton
On the weekend of 28-29 November, Brookfields Leisure Centre, Wolverhampton plays host to the Revival Winter Warmer, a dedicated retro gaming event which returns after the main event was skipped this year. This ‘mini-event’ is a precursor for next year’s much larger normal Revival event but has still got plenty of amazing retro treats for […]
Awful Knockoff Games #1: Jang Pung 2
Imagine being a gamer in the early Nineties and not having access to a version of Street Fighter II. Sad times, right? Well, never fear – dodgy pirate copies are here! Yes indeed, to fill the gap left by the lack of official versions for the NES, Master System and Game Gear, hard-working bootlegging groups […]
Maximum Power Up Podcast – Episode 12: Halloween Special
In our first of many annual Hallowen episodes, Paul and Phil join up to discuss their favourite horror games from past and present in time. Covering a wide range of classics from the genre both old and new, get ready to be pushed to the edge of your seats in a chilling retrospective with the […]
Tomb Raider II Rolls Onto Android & iOS Devices
Not too long ago the Core Design classic Tomb Raider hit modern devices with an all new iOS and Android port. Keeping the original game and visuals intact – albeit at a higher resolution – this re-release allowed gamers to get adventuring on the go with Lara in their pocket. With plenty of us still […]
Dreamcast Junkyard Releases ‘The Ultimate Collector’s Guide’ Book
If you’re currently on a mission to locate the hidden gems and exclusive rarities for Sega final console, there’s an all new secret weapon you need by your side. The ever active Dreamcast Junkyard has compiled their very own collectors guide in book form, which is now available to buy through the site.