Releasing music in a bizarre or antiquated format is nothing new – just look at the tiny hand-cranked music box Mogwai released their 2004 single Tracy on; or Jack White’s decision to release a collection of his songs on a vinyl record that could only be played properly at 3rpm. There are undoubtedly even more […]
RetroCollect Video Game Database Update: Rarities & US Xbox and N-Gage

It’s time for the first update of the RetroCollect Video Game Database in 2016, which finally adds some new PAL rarities as well as new US platforms and various other games. Continue reading to find out about all the changes.
Chris Noble

Name: Chris Noble Location: Sheffield Favourite Game: Spelunky Favourite System: Nintendo 64 I was bought my first ever computer, a Commodore 64, aged 4 in 1986, under the premise it might be used in future for homework. Sure. Immediately, I was hooked. Some guy called ‘Moz’ had provided a load of old copy tapes stuffed […]
New & Updated Nintendo Famicom Disk System USB Adapter ‘FDSemu’ ROM Loader Out Now

Late last year an all new device was launched that allowed Nintendo Famicom Disk System games to be run from a small USB adapter. Having seen plenty of interest, it would appear another alternative known as FDSemu has hit the retro gaming market with some added features.
Brand New Scrolling Shooter ‘Fatal Smarties’ Blasts Onto Sega Mega Drive At Global Game Jam 2016

Every year a group of game developers unite to take part in an event with the collaborative aim of creating brand new experiences. The Global Game Jam sees countless indie games born out of quick coding sessions – with this year’s introducing an all new Mega Drive scrolling shooter known as Fatal Smarties.

