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Commodore 64 Spectrum MS-DOS
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Sure, the pun’s bad, but this arcade classic is not!
Mario’s debut is the subject of this week’s Retro Spotlight
This week’s spotlight focuses on Atari’s apocalyptic arcade hit.
Konami’s classic avoid-’em-up Frogger is the subject of this week’s Retro Gaming Spotlight
Find out how the Official UK PlayStation Magazine rated this innovative 3D platform game back in 1995
Our latest fantastic issue comes looks at the making of Yoshi’s Island, and comes with a special Rob Hubbard remix CD
Steve Priestley narrates the Funtenga Radical Previews video
This crossover card-slinging caper is one of the most popular Neo Geo Pocket Color games, and Arcade magazine felt that popularity was richly deserved
It might have lengthy loading times, but this Neo Geo CD fighter certainly impressed the reviewers at Computer & Video Games.
The legendary UK magazine was impressed with SNK’s Neo Geo fighter – but you’ll have to read on to find out just how impressed it was…
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Play magazine said “if this game had a middle name, it’d be ‘originality’” – but was that enough to earn this PlayStation cult classic a top score?
Special issue comes with gifts including The Mini SNK Companion and a cool sticker sheet
Were Sparkster’s charms able to win over a platformer-fatigued Sega Power in 1993? Find out here…
The Metal Slug series is now firmly established as one of gaming’s greatest run-and-gun franchises – but what did Edge magazine make of the original in 1996?
Sonic fans are often divided by their opinions on this racing spin-off – what did Saturn Power magazine make of it in January 1998?
SNK’s producer explains the company’s new all-women tag team fighter
Crowdfunded sequel also parts ways with Adult Swim Games
Mega gifts accompany our Mega Drive feature in our Sega special – and it’s out today
Our annual E3 PC gaming showcase takes place on 11th June
Famed competitive gamer is barred from competition and has his scores stripped from the record books
Two great Pac-Man features and fantastic C64 gifts lead this month’s exciting magazine
Bigben Interactive and Kylotonn Racing Games are producing the series’ first new game in 15 years
Popular UK gaming event finally comes to the capital
YouTube gaming series hits full funding on the morning of the campaign launch
GOG.com offers SNK’s classic crossover fighter for zero pennies, for a limited time only
YouTube gaming channel offers an excellent interview with Spectrum coder Bo Jangeborg
Enjoy retro computer gaming from Amiga to ZX Spectrum at London Olympia, 17-18 February
Retro-Bit, Hyperkin and My Arcade showcase their latest retro gaming wares at this year’s tech show
We speak to the company about the Data East and Jaleco compilations coming to NES and SNES
If you love Retro Gamer you’re going to love our new flash sale which gives you 20% off when taking out a subscription to Retro Gamer
Why we’re fond of Taito’s RPG-inspired arcade game
Nick explains his curious enthusiasm for this particular HD remaster project…
Cyber Monday is your last chance to receive substantial discounts on any Retro Gamer products
If you have a hankering for twin-stick shooters that take influence from the Amiga you might want to check out Tower 57
13 games from the original 2001 console have gone live on Microsoft’s current hardware
Famed videogame composer’s works to be celebrated with a book, albums and potentially a concert!
$10,000 NHL 94 competition hits Las Vegas on September 30th
Online PC game retailer GOG.com is offering the classic puzzle-platformer completely free