I love retro games, you all know that, but I also play modern stuff as well. I think it’s important because it allows you to spot gaming trends, lets you see who’s borrowing what ideas from who, and ensures you still get to uncover genuine classics from time to time. One of the best games […]
It’s the end of the year and we’re keen to know what you think of Retro Gamer. Do you love its current format? Does it have enough features? Do you want exciting new books to read? Would oyu attend a Retro Gamer event? Let us know and you’ll be entered into an exciting prize draw. […]
Hooray! After 10 longs years of making a videogame magazine, we’re finally at issue 150. To celebrate we reveal the greatest games of all time, as voted by you, the reader. But don’t worry, in addition to a huge features with 50 interviewees, there’s plenty of other great articles too. Look out for it from […]
Love the Daytona theme tune? Well you’ve never seen it sung with this much passion and energy. Unless of course you’ve already seen it. If the part at 2.43 doesn’t have you grinning like a loon then check your heart. You’re probably dead. Oh and that’s the actual composer Takenobo Mitsuyoshi laying down the funky […]
The Spectrum’s bigger brother often had to make do with simple 48k ports (albeit with a single load and additional music). Every now and then though a developer would great a game that really took advantage of all the extra power. We’ve rounded up 10 of our personal favourites. How many did you play? Knight […]
Last month the team at Rare were kind enough to dig into their archives to showcase some previously unseen footage of their long lost Twelve Tales Conker 64. Following on with their promotion of the Rare Replay compilation for Xbox One, the British born developers have finally uncovered an even deeper secret – with the […]
Hi fellow Retro Heads. Firstly, an apology – I’m not sure I can classify this post as ‘strictly retro’ as I’m going to be mentioning current gen consoles as well (only back two generations I promise). There is something about online gaming that takes me back and I have the same nostalgic feeling that I […]
Just like the daylight gets shorter and trees wither in the on-coming cold spell (in the northern hemisphere), a new winter brings a new Christmas with Sonic by Balena Productions. Christmas with Sonic, a series of animations with Sonic and friends celebrating a festive time with some fun storylines, brings a new installment by Steven […]
If you’re eagerly awaiting the arrival of an all new Mega Drive title to kickstart the new year, you’re in luck. The Mojon Twins appear to be progressing well with their upcoming platformer Mega Cheril Perils, with their publisher 1985 Alternativo suggesting a release date is imminent.
If the failings of the RetroVGS campaign left you wanting more than its recently announced rebranding with Coleco, then look no further. A true retro gaming console focused on the games we know and love has been revealed through Kickstarter. The IndieGO is an all-in-one solution for enjoying the classics on the big screen through […]