Gaming Retro (news and nostalgia)
The latest retro gaming news and topics, delivered into your ears. Hosted weekly by Christian Cawley
Remembering the arcade games of our youth
This week, in a special edition of this retro gaming podcast, Christian Cawley chats with Gareth Kavanagh about arcade machines in the 1980s and early 1990s. In a podcast chat recorded around 10 years ago but largely forgotten, the Gaming Retro editor chats with media producer Gareth Kavanagh, who has strong memories of his time spending money in the arcades of Llandudno.
Commodore vs Commodore and RIP Arcade1Up?
The revived Commodore is taking legal action against the other revived Commodore and it looks like Arcade1Up is about to close.
Things aren't all bad, though, as we've got a ton of new retro games, consoles, and re-releases.
Your host is Christian Cawley.
In this week's show:
Can Sonic the Hedgehog run on an Amiga? PLUS: R-Type Delta HD Boosted reviewed
Could you imagine playing Sonic the Hedgehog on a stock Amiga 500? One developer can, and he's set to work on it! Christian Cawley looks at this and other stories in the world of retro gaming from the past 7 days (or so) in this week's Gaming Retro Podcast.
There's also a look at R-Type Delta HD Boosted on the Nintendo Switch, and some of the problems that series aficionados have notices with the port.
Acorn Archimedes classic comes to Steam, and Evercade has a Black Friday sale
This week's retro gaming podcast is hosted by Christian Cawley, and features a look at the RISC OS classic Exodus: The Colonization of Space, which is now in beta on Steam.
There's also a look at Evercade's Black Friday discounts, the upcoming edition of Pixel Addict, and various new game and hardware releases!
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New holiday remix album brings Super Mario 64, FFVII and Pokémon into the Christmas spiritKarate Blazers makes a comeback with classic four-player actionCold Fear climbs out of the depths with new GOG restorationNew FPS Brotherhood channels Wolfenstein 3D...Another new Spectrum replica, A1200 preorders, and Steam Machine
In this week's show, Christian Cawley explores the Spectrum Collector's Edition, celebrates the pre-orders opening on the A1200, and gets a bit too excited about the Steam Machine.
Plus, a ton of retro gaming releases too!
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Ayaneo announces Pocket Vert handheld with vertical screen layout
A new 8-bit platform for modern retro developers: Gametank revealed
You can now pre-order THE A1200!
SURPRISE! The Spectrum Collector’s Edition
MicroProse takes command of Battlefield Commander WWII with major update and new trailer
...Why everyone misunderstood Cannon Fodder
This week's podcast brings you a look at the latest retro gaming news, with everything from new Atari 50 DLC to the eyesore that is the Super Pocket Capcom special Kith edition.
Seriously, don't look at it.
The main feature this week is an appraisal of Cannon Fodder's anti-war message. Yes, it's there, it's not buried too far, and it's pretty sobering, actually.
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Is this the ugliest handheld ever?Arduboy FX-C: Pocket-sized retro handheld launches and sells outLunar Lander and Bad Dudes Quarter Arcades cabinets now availableNew footage...System 3 turns 43: Remembering Vendetta on the C64
This week, some thoughts on System 3’s Vendetta, as the company celebrates its 43rd anniversary. While contemporaries folded or ended up swallowed by bigger publishers, System 3 has managed to remain independent.
That’s quite an achievement.
I also look at the new set of newly updated and DRM-free titles on GOG.com.
PLUS: a look at some upcoming hardware and game releases.
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GOG secures 16 essential DRM-free PC classicsThe BrickBoy: A playable LEGO Game Boy that could be a modding hitRetroid Pocket 6 and G2 revealed: The retro handheld giant just fire...The A1200 has been unveiled -- it's an Amiga revival!
This week's Gaming Retro podcast looks in-depth at the news of the upcoming A1200, an Amiga replica from Retro Games Ltd and PLAION.
Also, THEC64 Mini Black Edition, new mini arcade systems from PIKO and Coleco, and the Mangmi Air X, which delivers Hall effect thumbsticks for under $80!
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Finally confirmed: The A1200 is a full-sized Amiga 1200 and this is huge newsThe new C64 mini Black Edition: A celebration of homebrew or a quick cash-in?PIKO and Coleco are making mini arcades great again with Zany Golf and Stone ProtectorsNew contender...Championship Manager 97/98 gets modern update!
This week's podcast is a retro gaming news avalanche, but the biggest news is undoubtedly the fan-produced update to Championship Manager 97/98.
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Championship Manager 97/98 gets a modern era updateMicroProse is bringing back the B-17 Flying Fortress legacyVerho – Curse of Faces is bringing back the dark fantasy PS1 RPG vibesSyberia Remastered story trailer is here; launching this NovemberZZAP! 64, CRASH, and ZX Spectrum annuals blast through Kickstarter goalSyberia Remastered story trailer is here; launching this NovemberWipe out the world: Execute is a strategy sim built on a cursed Win98 desktopChaotic Crazy Castle: A platformer built in...Everything I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool 2025
This week's show recalls the hardware and games I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool. Arcade machines, rare computers, and very famous game developers...
Raspberry Pi 500+ gives retro computing a boost
In this week's show, 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!
Raspberry Pi 500+ can be your ultimate retro computerBubble Bobble C64 Remastered80s style platformer Bomcat out nowNew classics join GOG Preservation ProgramVectrex Mini Kickstarter details (2025) [UPDATED]PLAY Expo Blackpool previewHow the Raspberry Pi changed retro gamingSupport our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro<...
Stoo Cambridge on Battle Ball, Sensible Software, and UrbX Warriors
This week's podcast is another feature-length edition, with a couple of news items and then an interview with our guest, the digital artist Stoo Cambridge. He's here to talk UrbX Warriors, but with such a long history in the video gaming industry, he has plenty to talk about!
Stoo tells me about his first game, his contribution to Mega-lo-Mania, and he shares an update on the progress of UrbX Warriors.
Big thanks to Stoo for joining me!
Super Mario Bros. Remastered now out on PC60 classic Capcom games on Humble Bundle (act quick!)Battle...Grant Sinclair tells us about the GamerCard
This week's podcast welcomes a special guest: Grant Sinclair is here to tell us all about the GamerCard, the upcoming Raspberry Pi Zero-based handheld gaming system.
Announced earlier in the summer, the GamerCard is the brainchild of Grant Sinclair, an innovator and nephew of Sir Clive Sinclair. I chatted with Grant this week to learn more about the GamerCard, an upcoming Raspberry Pi Zero 2W-based gaming handheld, suitable for retro gaming, retro-style indie gaming, and development.
You can learn more about the GamerCard at Grant Sinclair's website, www.grantsinclair.com
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New Commodore 64 enters production, and Vectrex Mini gets special edition
It's been a massive week for retro gaming hardware news. Away from the churn of Chinese Android-based handhelds, we've got news of the new Commodore 64 hitting the production lines, a special edition for the Vectex Mini, and the Atari Gamestation Pro Portable confirmed for a 2025 release!
Christian Cawley guides you through the latest news on these devices, along with a host of new and upcoming retro game releases.
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https://gamingretro.co.uk/commodore-shares-new-c64-ultimate-progress/
https://gamingretro.co.uk/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-upgrades-graphics-and-playability/
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New FPGA Game Boy and Super Micro Keychain consoles
This week's show looks at the latest top retro gaming releases and a look at some unmissable merchandise. Plus, there's a new FPGA Game Boy console currently crowdfunding, and a bunch of new keychain consoles from Evercade makers Blaze Entertainment.
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Acclaim revival confirmedOutrun GB for Game Boy ColorDizzy in Amiga Addict 39CASIO features in Pixel Addict 30Open-source FPGA Game Boy cloneLlamasoft Collection for EvercadeActivision Collection 1 for EvercadeSuper Micro KeychainsGaming Retro NewsletterGaming Retro PatreonDoes a retro-heavy Gamescom signal the end of AAA gaming?
This week, Christian Cawley takes a look at the most retro-heavy Gamescom ever, along with some brand-new retro gaming releases and announcements.
Our weekly podcast is a 30 minute-exploration of new retro gaming information, in a world where the retro titles somehow just keep coming. Whether retro hardware or retro games for new and old systems, it's somehow squeezed into this unmissable downloadable digest available every Monday.
Retro game industry latest:
New Commodore is making money, planning 3 major releases a year!Acclaim revived, teases news “next week”New retro games:
Illustrated text RPG Road...Has the FMV genre been revived?
Full-motion video games have had a bad rap over the years, but they seem to be slowly garnering a new audience, as the technology finally catches up with their ambition.
This week, I look at the news that Playdate title Blippo+ is coming to PC and consoles, while looking back at the title that I think reinvigorated FMVs, 2015's Contradiction, by Tim Follin.
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There's also a look at some other new retro video game release news:
RetroArch in development for accelerated Amigas
29 years later, Settlers II finally gets...
Could we see a new Amiga?
In this week's podcast, Christian Cawley discusses rumours concerning a new Amiga, and looks at some key retro gaming releases and merchandise.
He also recalls some excellent two player games on the Amiga.
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Main stories:
Will the new Commodore rescue the Amiga?Blast From The Past arcade in Halifax closesNew retro games:
Sabre Wulf and other Rare classics heading to EvercadeArcade Archives adds D-DayStunning ZX Spectrum game CubixJulius, open source reimplementation of Caesar IIIRetro hardware and merch:
Mini Arcade PRO for Nintendo Switch50 Indie Games...Commodore revival and Steamunlocked concerns
In the first in a new series of podcasts, Christian Cawley discusses the Commodore vs Commodore situation, the new C64 Mini Black Edition, and looks at some recent retro game releases. He also explores the controversy and risks surrounding Steamunlocked.
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Main stories:
Commodore vs CommodoreTHEC64 Mini Black EditionIs Steamunlocked legit?New games:
Leopold Kills a GodAtomic OwlCar Park Capital from MicroProseField Day joins Arcade ArchivesD*Fuzed for Game Boy ColorFootball * Manager by Kevin TomsScott Pilgrim EXThank you for listening!
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