When we look at computer graphics today, it’s easy to forget how simple and limited things…
Author: Generationamiga
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,…
Golden Axe: arcade secrets, myths, and differences between arcade, Genesis, Amiga, and Atari ST
In 1989 arcades were dominated by martial artists, ninjas, and street brawlers. Then Sega released Golden…
Zool revival: classic ’90s Amiga platform mascot could be making a comeback
If you grew up playing games in the early 90s, you might remember a strange little…
Amiberry-Lite 5.9.2 released: lightweight Amiga emulator improved for Raspberry Pi 4
A new update of the lightweight Amiga emulator Amiberry-Lite has been released. Version 5.9.2 focuses mainly…
These 5 rare Commodore Amiga games are now worth thousands to retro rollectors
For many gamers, the Commodore Amiga is more than just an old computer — it’s a…
The BBS piracy crackdown: police raids on the Commodore 64 and Amiga warez scene
During the 80s, home computers like the Commodore 64 began appearing in bedrooms, student apartments, and…
The Condor Cluster: when the U.S. Military built a supercomputer from PlayStations
In 2010, inside a quiet room at a U.S. Air Force research lab, rows of black…
How Sony’s PlayStation 2 design was inspired by a cancelled Atari system
When Sony revealed the PlayStation 2 in 1999, it immediately stood out. Most consoles in the…
Why Disney made The Lion King game so difficult: the untold story behind the 1994 Amiga classic
It’s 1994, and the team at Westwood Studios is racing against the clock. They had signed…
AmigaOS 3.2 returns as Hyperion and Amiga Corp step back from lawsuit
After years of legal tension surrounding the Amiga platform, there is finally a bit of good…
The secret of Amiga HAM mode: turning 32 colors into photographic images
In the mid-80s, most home computers were extremely limited when it came to color. A machine…
Why the Commodore Amiga was important for early 3D rendering and ray tracing
Today we barely think about realistic lighting in games or movies. Reflections slide across shiny surfaces,…
ADF vs WHDLoad: what you need to know before adding games to the upcoming THEA1200
Getting a new retro system is always exciting. You power it up, browse through the built-in…
Battlefield Hardline servers closing on PlayStation and Xbox, PC support continues
Electronic Arts is preparing to phase out Battlefield Hardline on consoles more than a decade after…
Zuiki may be building a new retro console after the X68000 Z
Retro hardware maker Zuiki has started teasing a brand-new gaming system, and although the company hasn’t…
Classic SNES gets a modern upgrade with new upcoming HD mod
A new hardware modification could soon give the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) a major visual…