How a radical design built entirely from PCBs challenges the way we think about consoles and consumer electronics Consumer technology has long followed a predictable formula. Inside, there’s a printed circuit board (PCB) packed with chips, connectors, and wires. Outside, there’s a casing—plastic, metal, or sometimes wood—designed to protect the The post What is the GamerCard? Grant Sinclair rethinks what hardware can be first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
Here’s a news flash that’s “purr-fect” (groan) for anyone who misses the glory days of the 16-bit shoot-’em-up: Beyond The Pixels is getting ready to drop its debut title, Astro Burn, and it looks like a cat-tastic (oh, come on!) blast of retro action. Who are Beyond The Pixels? This The post Astro burn: Beyond the pixels unveils a furry, fast, and furious shmup first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
Another retro drop has landed for current gen consoles and PC — this one is a bit of a cult classic for PlayStation fans: Fear Effect. I’ve just learned that classic PlayStation game Fear Effect was shadow dropped on all the digital gaming platforms a few weeks ago, along with The post Fear Effect: The cel-shaded classic is back first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
Fans of Super Nintendo Entertainment System role-playing games will be thrilled to know that they can get this without first randomly generating a character. Bitmap Books has opened pre-orders on its forthcoming book, The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Volume 1. We love Bitmap Books titles at Gaming Retro — The post The Definitive Book of SNES RPGs Vol. 1 now available to pre-order first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
It really was just a matter of time before the LEGO Game Boy was capable of actually playing genuine Game Boy titles, wasn’t it? I was pretty excited to read about the arrival of the LEGO Game Boy when it was announced earlier this year. While not a fan of The post Lego Game Boy modded to play cartridges first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
In this week’s podcast, we’re having a look at the new Raspberry Pi 500+, the all-in-one desktop computer that suits retro computing fans perfectly. Along with the latest retro gaming news, there’s also a look ahead to the PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025 event — which I’m really looking forward to! The post Podcast: Raspberry Pi 500+ gives retro computing a boost first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
Well, here’s a little blast from the past for you, courtesy of the HAMSTER Corporation, the people behind the Arcade Archives. This time, they’re digging up something truly monumental: Namco’s very first in-house developed arcade game, the brick-breaker with a twist, Gee Bee! What’s all the buzz about? If you’re The post Gee bee: Namco’s first game is coming to the arcade archives first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
1982 classics Galaga, Pac-Man Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious are coming to the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ on cartridge in November 2025! Four new games are coming to the Atari 2600+ and 7800+ later this year, with licensed arcade classics Galaga, Pac-Man Double Feature, Dig Dug, and Xevious launching The post 4 classics coming to Atari 2600+ and 7800+ next month first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
The annual Blackpool PLAY Expo is this weekend (October 4-5) and promises to be the biggest retro gaming even in the UK this year. Here’s what’s on… I’m leaving the house at 7.30am on Saturday to start the 2.5-hour drive to Blackpool. The reason? Well, of course it’s to attend The post PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025: All the retro, arcade, and indie details first appeared on Gaming Retro.| Gaming Retro
We've rounded up some of the best retro games and collections for the Nintendo Switch, available on Switch Online or from the eShop or your local retailer.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Sporting pixel art graphics and a general retro aesthetic, Archrebel Tactics is a modernized take on the 1986 game Rebelstar, with MicroProse publishing.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
FMV games have had a bad rap over the years, but they seem to be finding a new audience, as the technology finally catches up with their ambition.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
First released in 2022, Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that has already enjoyed a PC release and is now coming to Nintendo Switch.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
This is a smart upgrade of the original Project X, and the playable demo is available free on Steam -- and it's Steam Deck compatible, too!| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
I switched on the BBC Micro earlier to play Football Manager for the Adventures in BBC Micro series. Unfortunately, I won't be switching it on again. Perhaps it was age... perhaps it was the temperature today (over 25 degrees C)... perhaps both. Whatever, the power supply went BANG and smoke wisped away from the BBC| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Dono's Tale completes funding target, unlocking a playable boss, with 2-player action still to reach. With 8 days to go, this Kickstarter game needs support.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Blippo+ is a new FMV that has already been released in a very lo-fi form on Playdate, but is now heading for a release on PC (on Steam) and Nintendo Switch.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
The new Toaplan Arcade Collection boasts 16 games and is heading to your Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox console. One classic arcade company that has taken advantage of modern platforms is Toaplan, and thanks to Clear River Games, both Toaplan Arcade collections are being issued today, so you can buy either or both! Toaplan Arcade| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Found across the UK's seafront amusements, holiday parks, and theme parks, Aqua Jet has now splashed onto the Arcade Archives, on PlayStation 4 & 5 and Switch.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
R-Type Delta -- also known as R-Type Δ -- is back with a new high definition graphics release, 27 years after its original PlayStation release.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Ever wanted to emulate other systems on an Amiga? Never thought it was possible? Well, an Amiga RetroArch build is in development!| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Before I kick off playing Football Manager, I thought it would be interesting to take a look at the original cassette and inlay. Quick recap: I played the game originally on the ZX Spectrum, then briefly on the C64, before playing Football Manager 2 on the C64 much later, and on disk. The BBC version| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Ever fancied a more arcade-like experience from your Nintendo Switch? The Mini Arcade PRO from iMP Gaming might fit the bill... When I play solo with my Nintendo Switch, I never use the kickstand. If it's not in handheld mode, I use a foldable play stand, which sits on the table perfectly. But while I've| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
Retro gaming news online, mini consoles, and merchandise with reviews, analysis and guides to help you start playing classic games on any device.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise
When The Settlers II came out in 1996, only MS-DOS and Mac OS enjoyed it. Aside from Nintendo Wii in 2007, it didn't land on any other platforms. Until now.| Gaming Retro - Retro gaming news, mini consoles, and merchandise