For many people who grew up in the 1980s, their first encounter with a computer didn’t…
Month: March 2026
The complete history of Metal Slug: how the arcade classic became a gaming legend
Arcades in the mid-1990s were loud, crowded places filled with flashing lights and competing sounds. Fighting…
Mortal Kombat II 3DO port update adds improved AI and 60FPS
A major new update has been released for the fan-made port of Mortal Kombat II on…
The University of Cambridge origins of AmigaDOS: the British technology behind the Amiga
When the Commodore Amiga 1000 arrived in 1985, it felt as though the future had suddenly…
AmigaOS 3.2 vs AmigaOS 3.3: what’s new in the next evolution of the classic AmigaOS
More than three decades after the original Amiga computers changed the home-computer landscape, the classic Amiga…
Curse of the Pharaoh v1.3 brings classic 80s arcade gameplay to the Commodore 64
With the release of Curse of the Pharaoh (version 1.3), developer Ozak brings a classic arcade-style…
Capcom brings back the Star Force Trilogy in Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Capcom is once again digging into Mega Man’s long history, and this time it’s bringing back…
Nintendo 64 still has surprises: developer creates huge new N64 open-world game
The Nintendo 64 launched in 1996 and quickly became one of the most iconic gaming consoles…
WHDLoad 20.0 released improves Amiga game compatibility and modern hardware support
The Amiga community has something new to celebrate. WHDLoad 20.0 was released on March 27, 2026,…
CGA graphics explained: the first color graphics standard for IBM PCs
When we look at computer graphics today, it’s easy to forget how simple and limited things…
The history of the word “Metroidvania”: how Metroid and Castlevania created a genre
Some video game genre names are simple and immediately clear. When someone says “shooter,” “platformer,” or…
Section Z returns: new Amiga version of the Capcom arcade shooter in development
Retro gaming has always been about more than just old graphics and high scores. For many…
Is Amiga Corporation too quiet? A respectful look at the brand’s future
For quite some time now, Amiga users in general had mixed feelings about the strategy surrounding…
MicroPython for the Commodore Amiga: a modern language on classic hardware
Retro computing continues to surprise us in creative ways. One example is a project that brings…
3SX: the open-source native port bringing Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike to Windows and macOS
The GitHub project 3SX, developed by the Crowded Street team, is an open-source effort that aims…
Nintendo 64 classic Bomberman 64 gets native PC and Mac version
Retro gaming fans have a new way to experience a Nintendo 64 classic. Bomberman 64 has…
Re-Falcon project: bringing the legendary Atari Falcon 030 back to life
For many Atari fans, the Atari Falcon 030 represents the final, bold chapter of Atari’s classic…
Roguecraft DX invades the Amiga: physical edition now available for pre-order
Retro gaming fans and Amiga enthusiasts can now reserve their physical copy of Roguecraft DX, a…
Disk Inspector for macOS: a new tool for managing Commodore 64 disk images
Retro computing fans on macOS have something new to celebrate. A utility called Disk Inspector for…
Asaki Ninja: new ninja action game coming to the Commodore 64
The Commodore 64 homebrew scene continues to deliver exciting new projects, and one of the latest…
Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege – a dark retro platformer coming to Steam in April 2026
Retro gaming fans have something new to look forward to with Saint Slayer: Spear of Sacrilege,…