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Star Control II Coming To Steam (Again) As 'Free Stars: The Ur-Quan Masters'

Time Extension about 3 months ago

Did we mention it's going to be free?Next week will see the release of Free Star: The Ur-Quan Masters on Steam — an updated version of the classic 1992 science fiction action-adventure Star Control II — from Pistol Shrimp Games. This is a company found …
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Famicom-Inspired SHMUP 'Xelan Force' Lands On Steam

Time Extension about 3 months ago

Coming to Nintendo Switch in Japan on February 29th.Pixel Co. Ltd, the Japanese game developer, retro store, and event company, has just released a new Famicom-inspired vertically-scrolling shoot 'em up over on Steam (as spotted by @gosokkyu)The game, whic …
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Discworld Remasters Could Happen - And We Might Get A New Game, Too

Time Extension about 3 months ago

"No one has come to us with the right ideas".Update : Following our interview with Discworld game designer Gregg Barnett, Terry Pratchett's daughter Rhianna has shed a little more light not only on the chance of seeing remasters but also on the potential f …
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New Sega Genesis Game 'Rocket Panda' Blasts Off On Kickstarter This Week

Time Extension about 3 months ago

"An authentic retro journey for enthusiasts".Publisher Mega Cat Studios has just announced that it will be launching a crowdfunding campaign for a new Sega Genesis / Mega Drive game this week.Created by UK-based Space Pants Games (Julian Scott and Ben Ever …
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Interview: "I Didn't Want It To Be A 'Whodunnit'" - Detective Instinct Dev On Its Mystery Influences

Time Extension about 3 months ago

We catch up with the developer of the exciting ADV/visual novel.Back in December of last year, we reported on Detective Instinct - Farewell My Beloved, an upcoming train-based ADV/Visual Novel (for Steam) inspired by games like Famicom Detective Club, Phoe …
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Dreamcast Covers that Go Hard (and Some More that Can Go Straight in the Bin)

The Dreamcast Junkyard about 3 months ago

Like the greatest album covers in the world, some games make a great impression even when sitting on a shelf. Whilst previews in the media, video trailers and word of mouth are vitally important, it would be wise not to underestimate the immediate impact a …
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3D Platformer 'Rollin' Rascal' Is A Colourful Love Letter To Sonic

Time Extension about 3 months ago

You can back the project now on Kickstarter.If you've been itching for a brand new platformer inspired by modern 3D Sonic games, then you'll probably want to closer take a look at Rollin' Rascal — a colourful new PC title from the developer Curiomatic th …

Point and Click Adventure Games from the late 90's

VCFed about 3 months ago

I remember fondly several from this erra and early 2000's. SIERRA had many, kings quest, space quest, leisure suit Larry to name some. Lucas Arts, Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island and more Cinemaware, Rocket Ranger, Wings, it came from the desert, more The L …

Diana Cave Adventure - A new 48K AND 128K ZX SPECTRUM game with some lovely music by Sergey Kosov

Indie Retro News about 3 months ago

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History Unboxed: Exploring Cultural Influences in Entertainment

Retromash about 4 months ago

In the vast landscape of entertainment, the intersection of history, storytelling, and gaming creates a rich tapestry that captivates audiences and players alike. This following exploration aims to shed light on the fascinating parallels between historical …
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Moon: Remix RPG Adventure is a 1997 game for the PlayStation (later released for the Nintendo Switch…

Supper Mario Broth about 4 months ago

Moon: Remix RPG Adventure is a 1997 game for the PlayStation (later released for the Nintendo Switch in 2020), developed by Love-de-Lic, a studio made up of former Square employees, including those who worked on Super Mario RPG. As such, it includes an ove …
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Retro Mystery Club Vol. 2 Is Releasing In The West Later This Spring

Time Extension about 4 months ago

The game will be released for Nintendo Switch & PC.The Tokyo-based publisher Shinyuden yesterday announced it will be bringing Retro Mystery Club Vol. 2: The Beppu Case to the Nintendo Switch & PC in the West later this year, in early Spring (thanks Ge …
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My Word! Jane Austen Is Getting Her Own NES Platformer

Time Extension about 4 months ago

"Play as Jane Austen, English novelist, in this 2D platforming adventure".When Jane Austen was writing her famous novels back in 18th century England, we doubt her boundless imagination could have predicted that one day, she would be immortalised in her ve …
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Review: Techn?s Arcade 1 - Double Dragon 2 (Almost) Worth The Price Of Admission

Time Extension about 4 months ago

Eight arcade games from Techn?s Japan.Most famous for its Double Dragon series, Techn?s Japan is sadly no longer with us – but its property is owned by Arc System Works and continues to live on via a range of remakes and updates. Another way to celebrate …
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The Brilliant Coup Is A New Zak McKracken-Esque Adventure Game Coming To Steam

Time Extension about 4 months ago

The Brilliant Coup looks to be a brilliant tribute to '80s point & click adventures.If you happen to love classic Lucasfilm point-and-click adventure games, then you may be excited to learn about The Brilliant Coup — an upcoming indie adventure title fro …
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Feature: Before Dragon Quest, Yuji Horii Created This Groundbreaking Erotic Adventure

Time Extension about 4 months ago

Karuizawa Y?kai Annai would influence the NES JRPG.Yuji Horii is most famous for creating the massively popular Dragon Quest series of JRPGs, which – as of March 2022 – has sold more than 85 million copies worldwide.However, those of you who know your …

The Best 90s Video Game Remakes and Sequels

Retromash about 4 months ago

The past decade has seen a huge number of video game studios go down the road of remakes, remasters and sequels of classic franchises, and many have been hugely successful as nostalgia hits hard for many gamers looking to recapture that excitement felt whe …

Other Computer / System Cores • TRS-80 Model 1 - Microsoft Adventure

MISTerFPGA about 4 months ago

I've been interacting with the individual who cracked the very first commercial copy-protected title, Microsoft Adventure, for some time now. (See https://www.filfre.net/2011... and a great many other writings for details).After all …
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The Making Of: Nintendo Adventure Books, Mario's 'Fighting Fantasy' Period

Time Extension about 4 months ago

"They shipped me a Super Famicom and a copy of Mario".In our Lost Zelda Games article, we mentioned interviewing the gentleman behind the Nintendo Adventure Books. Reaching that point required an interesting detour - the books were credited to Clyde Bosco, …
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Episode 324: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – The Graphic Adventure

Retro Asylum about 4 months ago

We whip ourselves into shape for 2024 by looking back at the final game club game for 2023: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.  Boxing gloves at the ready, let’s find out if THOSE action sequences are really as bad as we remember. Thanks …
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Modder Fixes This Terrible Sega Saturn Game 26 Years After Release

Time Extension about 4 months ago

It's about time!Little Big Adventure put Adeline Software International on the map in 1994, but the French developer's next game wasn't quite as well-regarded.1996's Time Commando gained lukewarm reviews on PlayStation and PC, but it's the Sega Saturn vers …

Other Computer / System Cores • 800 core .. maybe core issue?

MISTerFPGA about 4 months ago

Trying to play Galactic Empire 1.0 from Adventure International. One of my all time favs.Basic game. Everything seems to work, but the cursor keys do not (IN GAME) if I drop to a basic cursor prompt.. they work. In game.. no.Ideas?James …
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This New Mario ROM Hack Crosses Super Mario Bros. With My Neighbor Totoro

Time Extension about 4 months ago

Help Totoro rescue Mei in this new adventure for your NES!A free, unofficial ROM hack has just been released for the original Super Mario Bros. that transforms the classic Nintendo Entertainment System game into an entirely new platformer based on Studio G …

Retro Relaxation: Top 5 Classic Video Games to Unwind During College Studies

Retromash about 4 months ago

College life can be demanding, with assignments, exams, and deadlines piling up. Finding ways to relax and unwind amidst academic challenges is essential. One enjoyable and nostalgic way to take a break is by revisiting classic video games. These timeless …

Sorcerer Kid Adventure - A challenging Arcade Platformer released for the ZX Spectrum by Vidaextraretro

Indie Retro News about 4 months ago

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