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Astronaut Jet Pac - A Jet Pac inspiration for the Commodore Amiga by Rozsoft
Rozsoft has released Astronaut Jet Pac for the Commodore Amiga, a new game inspired by the classic ZX Spectrum title Jet Pac by Ultimate Play the Game. The game features a stranded astronaut collecting fuel and dodging aliens across five levels, with a looping difficulty for high-score enthusiasts. Rozsoft has implemented improvements such as collectable items that remain on the ground and extra lives awarded for accumulating points.
Truxton Extreme launch trailer – new Nintendo Switch 2 game that’s the series’ first new game in almost 40 years
Clear River Games and Tatsujin have released a launch trailer for Truxton Extreme, the first new entry in the Truxton shooter series in nearly 40 years. The game features fully rendered 3D graphics, multiple game modes including Story, Arcade, and two-player co-op, and is available now on Nintendo Switch.
Aleesha's Tower Review | TheXboxHub
Aleesha's Tower is an action platformer heavily inspired by 8-bit classics like Castlevania, featuring a simple narrative and retro graphics. While it successfully evokes the feel of older games, its simplistic gameplay, lack of challenge, and short playtime make it a unremarkable time-killer, though it may appeal to achievement hunters and fans of classic mechanics.
97 Super Mario Bros NES cartridges set to be "melted down" turn out to be a lot more valuable than the gold…
A collector discovered a box of 97 pristine Super Mario Bros./Duck Hunt cartridges for the Nintendo Entertainment System, believed to be from an undocumented late 1993 production run. These cartridges were originally intended to be melted down for gold but were instead stored for over 20 years. The discovery is significant for retro game collectors due to the rarity and unique variant of the cartridges.
Two Unreleased Virtual Boy Games Are Coming To Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo is bringing two unreleased Virtual Boy titles, D-Hopper and Zero Racers, to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass on August 4. The Virtual Boy console was discontinued decades ago, but these games, originally planned for a 1996 release, will now be playable. Additionally, Super Mario Sunshine is coming to Nintendo Switch Online on August 13.
Två Virtual Boy-spel som aldrig tidigare släppts kommer till Nintendo Classics
Nintendo is releasing two previously unreleased Virtual Boy games, Zero Racers and D-Hopper, on August 4th. These titles will be available through the Nintendo Classics service on the Nintendo Switch. Additionally, Super Mario Sunshine will be added on August 13th.
Mario Sunshine and two unreleased Virtual Boy games join Nintendo Switch Online in August
Nintendo is adding Super Mario Sunshine and two previously unreleased Virtual Boy games, D-Hopper and Zero Racers, to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service in August. These additions expand the Virtual Boy library and bring another anticipated GameCube title to the service.
The Spectrum White Edition interview: ‘it smells the same as Christmas Day 1984'
Retro Games CTO Chris Smith discusses the company's mission to recreate classic 8-bit computers like the ZX Spectrum and Commodore 64 with modern hardware. The Spectrum White Edition aims to capture the original experience, including programming capabilities, while offering modern conveniences like HDMI output and save states. Smith highlights the challenges of hardware replication and the importance of preserving gaming history for both nostalgic adults and curious younger generations.
What is League of Legends Classic?
Riot Games has launched League of Legends Classic, a new game mode that combines popular elements from past seasons, primarily Seasons 3 and 4, into a single experience. This mode features the original Rune system, Season 3 Masteries, and a limited champion pool, with more champions planned for future updates.
Truxton Extreme launches today, bringing the classic shmup series back after 38 years
Truxton Extreme has launched today on PlayStation 5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, marking the first new entry in the arcade shooter series in 38 years. Developed by Tatsujin and published by Clear River Games, the game features fully rendered 3D graphics, multiple game modes including cooperative play, and several difficulty options. The standard edition is priced at $24.99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition available for $29.99.
TX-1696 - A nod to Shoot 'em up classics for your ZX Spectrum Next [UPDATE]
The shoot 'em up game TX-1696 by Lucky Red Fish for the ZX Spectrum Next has received a significant price reduction to £25.00. The game is described as a coin-op quality destructive action title with a unique weapon system and multiple levels, drawing inspiration from classic titles like R-Type and Project-X.
Proving Doom can actually run on anything, one programmer has made a working build for Commodore 64
Programmer Steve McCrea is developing a version of the classic first-person shooter Doom for the Commodore 64, utilizing ray casting technology. While not a true 3D port, this homebrew project features variable floor and ceiling heights, opening doors, and visible weapons, building upon McCrea's previous work on the Commodore VIC-20. The project is still seeking a musician to compose the soundtrack.
ZXGolf - Lets play some Golf in this new ZX Spectrum 128k game by Menyiques
ZXGolf is a new golf game released for the ZX Spectrum 128K by Menyiques, featuring two 18-hole courses and advanced techniques like memory paging and ZX0 compression. The game supports single-player, two-player, and AI opponents, with realistic elements such as variable wind and a detailed green view.
Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox retro consoles were discovered in a Japanese love hotel
Rare, fully-functional Nintendo Famicombox consoles, originally designed for commercial use, have been discovered in a Japanese love hotel, with reports suggesting one is present in almost every room. The Famicombox was first released by Nintendo in 1986.
Doraemon is this week’s Console Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2
The classic 1986 action game Doraemon is being released for the Nintendo Switch as part of the Console Archives series by Hamster. The title, originally developed by Hudson Soft, will be available digitally for $7.99 starting July 30. The Console Archives series enhances retro games with modern features like save points and customizable controls.
ShackStream: Wario Land on The Stevetendo Show! Episode 732
The Stevetendo Show is continuing its retro gaming playthrough with Wario Land on tonight's episode. The stream will also feature Road 96, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in upcoming episodes. The show airs on the Shacknews Twitch channel every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Sega's Dreamcast retro console is still getting new games 25 years after it was abandoned
Despite being discontinued 25 years ago, Sega's Dreamcast console continues to receive new game releases. The retro console remains popular among gamers who appreciate its simpler technology while still offering online play capabilities.
20 years later, I just realised the Final Fantasy 12 save on my PS2 memory card looks like it says Final Fantasy 9
A retro gaming enthusiast discovered that a PlayStation 2 save icon for Final Fantasy 12 on their memory card visually resembles the Final Fantasy 9 logo due to upscaling and deinterlacing artifacts. This article explains the technical reasons behind the visual quirk, attributing it to how low-resolution graphics are processed on modern displays rather than a game development error.
Rare Nintendo Famicombox units found in perfectly operational state in a Japanese "love hotel"
Rare, operational units of Nintendo's commercial-use Famicombox console, released in 1986, have been discovered in a Japanese "love hotel." The Famicombox featured 16 cartridge slots for NES games and was primarily intended for hotel installations. The discovery also touches upon an old urban legend about Nintendo's involvement in the hotel business.
Atari and Twin Galaxies announce Atari World Championships
Atari has partnered with Twin Galaxies to launch the Atari World Championships, an online tournament featuring five classic Atari titles. The competition will culminate in live, in-person Grand Finals, with Twin Galaxies managing the online portion using its adjudication process. Atari CEO Wade Rosen expressed excitement for celebrating competition with existing and new fans, while Twin Galaxies executive Zachary Rozga highlighted the event's aim to bring back the original retro spirit of competitive gaming.
