Of all the names that left a mark on the UK gaming scene in the Eighties and Nineties, Tony Takoushi has to be one of the most recognisable. Many will remember his contributions to the likes of Big K and especially Computer & Video Games, where he launched the Mean Machines console section that gave […]
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Counter Strike

This article is written by Alex Miller, founder of CS:GO Review “Classics never age,” I tell myself while looking for my Original Counter Strike CD presented by a friend for my birthday. “My Gawd, I’m old, that was 12 years ago,” I think as I go through dusty shelves at my secret box of junk too […]
Resident Evil arrives on the Mega Drive

A team of Russian homebrew coders known as PSCD has recently whipped up something a little bit special – a proof of concept demo showing how Resident Evil could work on the Mega Drive. As you can see, the game uses an isometric perspective rather than trying to recreate the pre-rendered scenes of the PlayStation […]
SAGE 2017 Update: Booth Update and the Trailer!

Woah, hey, it’s been a bit, right?! We’ve got a couple quick updates regarding SAGE so let’s get right into it! Just like last year, we’ll have another SAGE trailer to show off the exciting games coming this year! If you’d like your game featured, please send a 10 second clip of gameplay to sageentry@gmail.com […]
SAGE 2017 Update: Booth Update and the Trailer!

Woah, hey, it’s been a bit, right?! We’ve got a couple quick updates regarding SAGE so let’s get right into it! Just like last year, we’ll have another SAGE trailer to show off the exciting games coming this year! If you’d like your game featured, please send a 10 second clip of gameplay to sageentry@gmail.com […]
Monument Microgames – a closer look

The late 80s and early 90s saw the decline of 8bit computers in favour of their more powerful 16bit brethren. Understandably software production for these now defunct machines took a back seat or stopped altogether with software houses concentrating on the next big thing. However, with the resurgence of interest in vintage computing there is […]
Super Play returns with Retro Gamer 172

Yes, you read that title right. To celebrate the launch of the SNES Mini we have bundled issue 172 of Retro Gamer with a very special one-off issue of the much-loved Nineties magazine, Super Play. Pinch yourself all you want, you’re not dreaming. Issue 48 of Super Play has been produced by the original magazine […]
Secret Of Mana Is Being Remade In 3D

Square Enix is really bringing the retro love this week, as it has announced a 3D remake of SNES action-RPG favourite Secret Of Mana for release on the PC, PS4 and PlayStation Vita on 15 February 2018. You can see the first trailer for the game above. The game will only be available digitally, but it […]
Maximum Power Up Podcast – Episode 53: Capcom 84 – 94

Capcom, a studio and publisher that needs little introduction. From 1984 to 1994, Capcom had developed a solid roster of arcade blockbusters, adult orientated and kid-friendly licensed titles and of course the venerable Street Fighter II.
Square Enix reveals Fear Effect Reinvented

Square Enix has today announced Fear Effect Reinvented, a remake of the cult favourite PlayStation action-adventure game. The game will be developed by French studio Sushee (also responsible for the series’ return with Fear Effect Sedna), with a release date of 2018 pencilled in for PS4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. The original Fear Effect […]
