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Cosmic Ark - A VIC-20 conversion of the Atari classic Cosmic Ark by Micke
A high-fidelity conversion of the Atari 2600 classic Cosmic Ark has been released for the Commodore VIC-20 by Micke. The game faithfully recreates the original's species-saving gameplay and requires an 8k memory expansion for the VIC-20 to run.
Steam Deck and PCs Get Access to Retro Games on CD and Cartridge With Polymega Remix
Polymega Remix is a new system allowing players to digitize and play original CD- and cartridge-based retro games on PCs and handhelds like the Steam Deck. The system includes a base unit for reading discs and a Windows app for digitization and playback, with optional cartridge adapters sold separately. It aims to preserve physical game collections for modern hardware without relying on ROMs.
David Crane Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Game designer David Crane, known for Pitfall!, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will also feature Dan and Garry Kitchen, who co-founded Audacity Games to create new Atari 2600 titles. The article also briefly mentions upcoming releases for Shift at Midnight, Philosophie du Soi, SpaceCraft, Frostrail, Town of Zoz, and Asterfel.
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and other celebs name their favourite video games
Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Chris Pratt, have shared their favorite video games in a compilation video. While some named classic titles like Super Mario Bros. and Pitfall!, others highlighted more recent or niche games such as Returnal and Civilization 6.
Garry Kitchen Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Video game designer Garry Kitchen has been announced as a Guest of Honor for the Fire & Ice RGX 2026 event. Kitchen is recognized for his pioneering work at Activision during the early years of the video game industry, including developing hit titles for Atari 2600, Commodore 64, NES, and SNES. The event will take place on June 20 and 21, 2026, in Roseville, CA.
Q*Bert - An Arcade classic is coming to the Amstrad CPC Plus, with a beta now available!
A new version of the 1982 arcade classic Q*Bert is in development for the Amstrad CPC Plus, with a beta now available. Developer Chris Perver aims to create a faithful rendition that utilizes the platform's advanced capabilities, including multicoloured hardware sprites and joystick support. The project seeks to recreate the original game's mechanics, levels, and sprites, with potential for synthesized speech.
Toobin’
Toobin’ on NES offers a simplified version of its arcade counterpart, featuring a unique control scheme and varied river courses. While the NES port attempts to improve controls, it loses the arcade's charm and suffers from dated graphics and slow pacing, making it a mediocre experience that struggles to hold player attention.
