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 […]
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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.
Dreamcast Junkyard Releases ‘The Ultimate Collector’s Guide’

If you’re currently on a mission to locate the hidden gems and exclusive rarities for Sega’s 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.
Issue 148 Is On Shelves Now!

Retro Gamer 148 is out now, with the best BBC Micro games ever on the cover. Elsewhere inside we’ve got big hitters including The Making Of Command & Conquer, a celebration of 25 years of the SNES, an Ultimate Guide To Gunstar Heroes and The History Of Lords Of Midnight. But don’t just take our […]
Poncho is out now on PC and PlayStation 4

It’s always great to see people on our forums get so far as to work on commercial games. One example of this is Poncho by Delve Entertainment, which was released today on PC and PlayStation 4. Matthew Weekes, a member of our forums who worked on Freedom Planet, was the lead pixel artist for this […]
RetroCollect Teams Up With The Maximum Power Up Podcast

As huge fans of the show, RetroCollect has decided to offer a new home for the fantastic and growing Maximum Power Up podcast. Covering a wide range of topics from one of the greatest eras of gaming to date, this is one regular show you won’t want to miss – and one that isn’t afraid […]
Retro Inspired Indie Hit ‘Gunman Clive’ Released For Game Boy

Whether it’s down to the pixelated art style or retro themed gameplay, the indie gaming scene today is very much inspired by the classics we know and love. One of the more recent titles to hit a wide range of modern platforms known as Gunman Clive has just been taken back to its roots. A […]
[Event] London Gaming Market – Sunday 15th November, Royal National Hotel

If you’re struggling with the wait until the Video Game Market in March, there’s one more event you may want to keep your eye on. The team behind Play Expo and Play Blackpool have launched their very own gaming trade fair exclusively for those down south – the London Gaming Market has arrived and it’s […]