One of the things that makes retro video gaming enjoyable, is the sense of community that comes with the hobby. Whether you were an avid video gamer back during the early days of the technology, or appreciate the vintage stuff […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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RAGE 2019 LIVESTREAM STARTS IN 30 MINUTES!

We’re going LIVE in 30 minutes with every entry to RAGE 2019! We’ll see you there! The post RAGE 2019 LIVESTREAM STARTS IN 30 MINUTES! appeared first on Sonic Retro.
Japanese Mega Drive Exclusive “Vixen 357” to Get Physical Western Release via Super Fighter Team

Over in 1992 Japan, a game called “Vixen 357” (“ヴィクセン 357”) was published for the Sega Mega Drive. The game was developed by Masaya Games, which was a studio best known for the “Langrisser” series which competed against Nintendo’s “Fire […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nintendo’s Aging Wii Shop Channel to End All Operations Effective Wednesday, January 30th

Last March, Retro Game Network had reported on the upcoming discontinuation of Nintendo’s Wii Shop Channel, which has been around since the beginning of the Wii platform. While the service has certainly provided original Wii gamers a plethora of original […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Oniric Factor Developing Original MSX Computer Homebrew Title “Awaken” for Q1 2019 Release

Console homebrew titles are always something that we at Retro Game Network enjoy reporting on. But games for retro computer systems of the era are also a lot of fun. While many homebrew computer games come to us for systems […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Intellivision Revolution Publishes New & Freshly Updated Port of 1983’s “Donkey Kong Junior”

Homebrew titles are always fascinating in the world of retro gaming, because it allows for brand new video game concepts to see the light on our favorite systems of our youth. But sometimes, you don’t even need an original idea […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Homebrew Intellivision Compatible Paddle Controller Presently in Development Stages

While these days we have console wars involving Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft, the earliest forms of such competition involved Atari, Mattel Electronics and Coleco Industries. While there will always be the argument about which system was the best, fans of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Nintendo Virtual Boy Gets Fighter Stick Designed For Use With Unofficial “Street Fighter II” Port

One thing that is great about the retro video game community is that there are always plenty of people out there that are working on creating brand new products at any given time. In most cases, these homebrewers develop new […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
RAGE 2019 THEME AND LIVESTREAM ANNOUNCED.

RAGE 2019 is finally here! Hit the jump to see this year’s theme, the contest rules, and where you can catch the livestream of every entry to this year’s contest! This year’s theme is… THE SONIC TOASTER! That’s right kids! Make your very own bestest game starring everybody’s favorite way to turn raw toast […]
“The RGN Files” Podcast #34 Now Available

Good evening fellow gamers! Another week of news, means a brand new edition of “The RGN Files” podcast. Last week, we had a lot of fast paced news, with half of our stories coming to us from the floors of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…