About two months ago, Retro Game Network became the site to offer NES fans an exclusive trailer for the latest game being created by Kevin Hanley of Khan Games, called “The Incident“. Just like many of Khan’s original titles to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Piko Interactive Release New Super Nintendo & Sega Mega Drive Titles ’Dorke & Ymp’ and Water Margin’

If for whatever reason you’re looking for an all new 16-bit title to get stuck into, Piko Interactive may have you covered. The retro gaming publisher has just announced that three of their upcoming releases have just been added to their online store including unreleased Super Nintendo title Dorke & Ymp, along with an obscure […]
Weekend Stream Special: Sonic Adventure 2

So, there it is. Sonic Adventure 2. We’ve done a few streams recently, from speeding through the brilliant Unleashed Project and Sonic Generations to a playthrough of LakeFeperd’s absolutely stellar Sonic After The Sequel, so we’re starting to get a bit of a feel for the core ‘stream team’. I was trying to think of […]
Ridge Racer Revolution

Ridge Racer Revolution is a bit of a funny one – it’s widely regarded as being a very good game, yet it’s arguably the least-praised of the series’ PlayStation outings. But while Ridge Racer might have had more impact, Rage Racer more attitude and Ridge Racer Type 4 more depth, it’s Revolution that will always be my […]
SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos

The best thing about the Nineties rivalry between Capcom and SNK was easily the crossover explosion that followed at the turn of the century. The two companies mined some real gold from the endeavour, with SNK producing excellent Neo Geo Pocket games and Capcom delivering two brilliant arcade fighting games. However, SNK’s fortunes went south […]
Retro Fighters Launch Dual Nintendo NES / PC USB Joypad Kickstarter

While the harsh edges of the Nintendo NES control pad may be memorable for some, others will no doubt prefer a more ergonomic grip on the games they love. With this in mind Retro Fighters have launched a Kickstarter for an all new joypad – a comfortable, yet compatible with the Nintendo NES alternative.
Free Classic Game Covers eBook

If you’ve had a rubbish Monday (and Mondays aren’t usually the best of days), you might need a comforting retro-themed pick-me-up. We know that, so let’s get one to you right now! If you grew up with the likes of Power Blade, Solstice, Wing Commander or Might & Magic: Clouds Of Xeen, you’re probably familiar […]
Something For The Weekend: Sonic After The Sequel Weekend Extravaganza

So the weekend rolls around again and finally (at least if you’re a 9-5 worker in the UK), you can afford to put your feet up, crack open a beverage of choice and enjoy yourself for a couple of days. After the success we enjoyed last week with the Sonic Generations stream – well, popularity-wise, […]
Mattel To Release Special Hot Wheels Set In Honor Of Upcoming Anniversary Of Super Mario Brothers

One thing that most retro gamers can agree on, is that we love our gaming past. But this typically goes on much further and beyond just loving our games. We tend to love the generation, the culture, and most importantly, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Mattel Teams Up With Nintendo To Release ‘Super Mario Bros 30th Anniversary’ Hot Wheels Cars

As if we needed any more reason to celebrate the upcoming 30th birthday of Super Mario Bros… Hot Wheels manufacturer Mattel has recently revealed that they’ve teamed up with Nintendo to release limited edition toy cars – each of which sporting a design from a classic Mario game of yesteryear.