Excitement levels are running high here at RGC Towers with the news that we can now finally play the long awaited Castlevania Spectral Interlude on our 128K machines. Spectrum communities around the globe have been eagerly awaiting the final release of the game ever since the tantalising demo was released by Sanchez a while back. […]
Despite only being announced last month without a release date in sight, HuCast Games have already put their latest Dreamcast homebrew title on sale. Alice’s Mom’s Rescue is the first homebrew release for Sega’s 128-bit console this year, an expansive platformer with a traditional pixel-art style – one which is now available to buy in […]
If you’ve felt that your Nintendo NES collection could do with a new adventure as of late, then look no further. Sly Dog Studios have finally released their long-awaited puzzle platformer Mad Wizard: A Candelabra Chronicle on cartridge for the 8-bit system.
Ever since Earthbound arrived on the Nintendo Wii U Virtual Console, gamers worldwide have finally been able to sample the stunning Super Nintendo RPG at a reasonable price. Despite this though, the game they’re enjoying features heavily censored content and adjustments to that of Shigesato Itoi’s Japanese original. In an attempt to restore the removals, […]
Early last year an incredibly talented homebrew developer revealed he was bringing the timeless Castlevania series to the ZX Spectrum unofficially. After releasing a playable demo of the game, the complete and incredible Castlevania: Spectral Interlude has finally been unleashed – and it’s something even Konami should be proud of.
When I think about the Xbox One, the last thing I think of is retro gaming or the indie scene. Whether we like it or not, Sony seems to have sewn up the indie market on consoles in recent times; and retro gaming is pretty much the realm of systems built without online functionality (unless […]
If there’s one thing that really excites the hardcore collecting community, it’s prototype products. Because they were never made for mass release, they’re exceedingly rare and tend to fetch high prices at auction if they ever leak out. The Commodore 65 is just such a product, having been designed as a successor to the enormously […]
The GX4000 has come in for a ton of derision over the years, and if we’re being honest it’s a deserving recipient. However, it’s easy to forget that machine’s most major failings were business issues – Amstrad’s decision to run up against the Mega Drive, and GX4000 publishers choosing to sell unaltered cassette games for […]
As far as gaming hardware goes, there are very few items out there that will stun retro gamers on sight. The arrival of an unreleased Commodore 65 (that’s right, sixty-five) prototype on eBay, however, will no doubt leave plenty of 8-bit fans counting their pennies and considering a bid.
After a long haitus (blame my job!), we are back with another epic UK based collection. Those of you who partake in social media will already have heard of Rich King Retro and have probably already seen snippets of his amazing and diverse collection. For those who haven’t, feast your eyes on a mouthwatering array […]