Issue 138 of Retro Gamer has hit the shelves, and is jam-packed with features on your favourite retro games, systems and developers. Leading the issue is our Bluffer’s Guide To Point-And-Click Adventures, examining the history of a genre which has given us such classics as The Secret Of Monkey Island, Broken Sword and Day Of […]
Mega Drive Heroes ‘ToeJam & Earl’ Set For Funky Return
One of the most disappointing aspects of gaming is seeing how few of Sega’s flagship 16-bit franchises are still being used today. While Streets of Rage and Golden Axe may have to remain as distant memories, ToeJam & Earl on the other hand appears to be making a funkadelic comeback.
ToeJam & Earl Are Bringing Funk Back
There are very few hard truths in gaming, but we’re pretty sure that one of them is that the hobby is greatly diminished whenever ToeJam & Earl are absent. Funktron’s coolest duo hasn’t been sighted since ToeJam & Earl III was released back in 2002 for the original Xbox, with plans for a sequel on […]
Newly Announced ‘Raspberry Pi 2’ Brings More Power To The Pocket Retro Gaming Powerhouse
Since February 2012, gamers worldwide have had access to a low-cost credit-card sized computer that fulfils many of their retro gaming needs. From unofficial ways of gaining more Nintendo 3DS Streetpasses to a fully fledged emulation system, the Raspberry Pi has just opened up even more gaming avenues through a much needed update – bringing […]
Wipeout 3 Special Edition
While many people cite WipEout 2097 as their favourite entry in the series, we’re willing to bet that many of those players missed out on the excellent WipEout 3 Special Edition. Released only in PAL territories during 2000, the game attracted little coverage and did little to bump up sales for the futuristic racing franchise […]
Sega Dreamcast
Why wouldn’t you love Sega’s Dreamcast? It’s the natural successor to the Saturn and shows Sega at its most creative. Yes, Sony’s PlayStation 2 was impossible to ignore with its promise of the “Emotion Engine” and the sheer backing of millions of expectant PlayStation owners, but Sega didn’t care. The Dreamcast felt like it existed […]