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Jan 19

The new issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features 🖥️Defining Amiga games 🧌 Shadow Of The Beast 🪨👦🥷Caveman Ninja 😼Atari Lynx 🤔Imagine Software 9⃣Level 9's HUGE adventures 🚀Turrican Archer Maclean And much more Get it in shops or from magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issu

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Feb 3

And here's the C64 collection from

@evercaderetro

. Some big hitters on this beauty as well.

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Evercade - THEC64 Collection 2 Trailer

Home computer is back on Evercade. THEC64 Collection 2 brings 14 more games from the classic computer system to Evercade devices. Play with a friend on Everc...

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Feb 3

There's a second Toaplan and C64 collection on the way from

@evercaderetro

here's a video of the Toaplan arcade collection.

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Evercade Toaplan Arcade 2 Trailer

It's time to get back in the arcade with Toaplan Arcade 2. 7 more arcade greats from the veteran Japanese publisher come to Evercade, including TATE mode sup...

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Feb 3

What's your favourite Resident Evil game and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

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Feb 1

Fancy joining the hosts of the Ted Dabney Experience podcast for an afternoon of arcade gaming and a talk about the classics we all love? You can do just that at the Arcade Archive in Stroud on Sunday March 12th, but book quick because tickets are limited! retrocollective.co.uk/view-event.php

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Jan 27

The most-exciting developments in gaming will be revealed at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase.

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Future Games Show Spring Showcase to broadcast on March 23

Look forward to 70 minutes of new trailers, announcements, and unseen games, plus a spotlight on the best VR titles

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Jan 23

Which games are you planning to dig into this week?

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Jan 19

The brilliant staff at

@DigitalEclipse

have updated Atari 50 to include even more cool things like dip switches for arcade games and a 60fps mode for Tempest 2000. Oh and if you've got the Cowabunga Collection you'll find a load of new tweaks there as well. Great work as always!

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Jan 18

What are your favourite memories of gaming in the 1980s? Whether you were playing in the arcades or on home computers and consoles, it was an exciting decade for anyone in our hobby, with plenty of hit games and huge technological leaps. Some answers will appear in the magazine.

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Jan 17

What was your first experience with import games, and why did you take the plunge? Were you hoping to get big new games first, or maybe games that would never arrive in your region? Maybe you just wanted the benefits of NTSC systems? Some answers will be printed in the magazine.

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Jan 16

Did everyone have a good weekend? Play anything good?

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Jan 13

Our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue featuring an excellent interview with

@DigitalEclipse

will be coming off sale next week. Don't miss out on this turtle-ly awesome issue. You can buy it in shops or direct from magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issu

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Jan 12

If you're looking for a superb shmup then

@REDARTGAMES

and

@BananaBytesBr

Sophstar definitely fits the bill. redartgames.com

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Jan 11

Which of the following is your favourite Retro Gamer article?

Making Of
50.4%
Ultimate Guide
27.1%
The Evolution Of
14.8%
Studio Profile
7.7%

284 votesFinal results

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Jan 11

How do you feel about the way game prices have changed over the years? Do today's £70 games feel harder on your wallet than the £40 games of the PlayStation era, or the £20 Amiga games of the late 1980s? Some replies will be printed in the magazine.

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Jan 6

Read about the making of Bioshock in our legacy article on

@GamesRadar

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The making of BioShock: How Irrational Games created an FPS that's still celebrated 15 years on

This year marked the 15th anniversary of BioShock, Retro Gamer looks back on the development of the celebrated FPS

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Jan 5

Don't forget out latest issue featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is on sale now. Grab it in shops or get it directly from magazinesdirect.com/az-single-issu

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Jan 4

What five games define the 80s for you?

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Jan 3

More sad news as Chris Wilkins has just revealed that Roger Kean, the co-creator of Crash, Zzap!64 and other classic mags has passed away this morning. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family.