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About Gaming Retro (news and nostalgia)
The latest retro gaming news and topics, delivered into your ears. Hosted weekly by Christian Cawley
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- Gaming Retro
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- First episode
- 4 Aug 2025
- Latest episode
- 11 Jan 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
11 Jan 2026
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.
14 Dec 2025
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.
7 Dec 2025
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.
28 Nov 2025
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!
19 Nov 2025
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! Useful links Ayaneo announces Pocket Vert handheld with vertical screen layout (https://gamingretro.co.uk/ayaneo-announces-pocket-vert-handheld-with-vertical-screen-layout/) A new 8-bit platform for modern retro developers: Gametank revealed (https://gamingretro.co.uk/a-new-8-bit-platform-for-modern-retro-developers-gametank-revealed/) You can now pre-order THE A1200! (https://gamingretro.co.uk/you-can-now-pre-order-the-a1200/) SURPRISE! The Spectrum Collector’s Edition (https://gamingretro.co.uk/surprise-the-spectrum-collectors-edition/) MicroProse takes command of Battlefield Commander WWII with major update and new trailer (https://gamingretro.co.uk/microprose-takes-command-of-battlefield-commander-wwii-with-major-update-and-new-trailer/) Total War: Napoleon lets you conquer the continent from your phone (https://gamingretro.co.uk/total-war-napoleon-lets-you-conquer-the-continent-from-your-phone/) Mystery of Silence brings retro chills to Steam this December (https://gamingretro.co.uk/mystery-of-silence-brings-retro-chills-to-steam-this-december/) Arcade Archives brings Konami’s Galactic Warriors to modern consoles (https://gamingretro.co.uk/arcade-archives-brings-konamis-galactic-warriors-to-modern-consoles/) Gigasword launches today on all platforms, blending puzzles, peril, and a really big sword (https://gamingretro.co.uk/gigasword-launches-today-on-all-platforms-blending-puzzles-peril-and-a-really-big-sword/) Brace for weird: Surreal shmup ZPF launches next week on the Genesis (https://gamingretro.co.uk/brace-for-weird-surreal-shmup-zpf-launches-next-week-on-the-genesis/) Support our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro), and get email updates every week in our free newsletter (https://gamingretro.substack.com/). Subscribe to our podcast You can find the podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7oGjuNmNJnpxvgUHtmOWOA) and the following services: Gaming Retro on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaming-retro-news-and-nostalgia/id1831089557) Gaming Retro on Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/59856d9a-3237-4748-a3d2-71df61a4918e/gaming-retro-news-and-nostalgia) …and I'm adding new podcast places as and when requested. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and appreciative rating on Apple Podcasts. This helps me to reach more listeners and expand the scope of the show. Let me know if you have left a review, and I might read it out on the show…
11 Nov 2025
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. Useful links Is this the ugliest handheld ever? (https://gamingretro.co.uk/is-this-the-ugliest-handheld-ever/) Arduboy FX-C: Pocket-sized retro handheld launches and sells out (https://gamingretro.co.uk/arduboy-fx-c-pocket-sized-retro-handheld-launches-and-sells-out/) Lunar Lander and Bad Dudes Quarter Arcades cabinets now available (https://gamingretro.co.uk/lunar-lander-and-bad-dudes-quarter-arcades-cabinets-now-available/) New footage of the Grant Sinclair GamerCard released (https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-footage-of-the-grant-sinclair-gamercard-released/) Stunt Car Racer for the Commodore 128 adds speed (https://gamingretro.co.uk/stunt-car-racer-for-the-commodore-128-adds-speed/) Terminator 2D: No Fate delayed to December 12 as Reef Entertainment finishes physical editions (https://gamingretro.co.uk/terminator-2d-no-fate-delayed-to-december-12-as-reef-entertainment-finishes-physical-editions/) Limited Run Games opens pre-orders for The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-Bit on PS5, Switch, and NES (https://gamingretro.co.uk/limited-run-games-opens-pre-orders-for-the-angry-video-game-nerd-8-bit-on-ps5-switch-and-nes/) Astra Protocol Remake enters beta — retro space survival gets overhauled (https://gamingretro.co.uk/astra-protocol-remake-enters-beta-retro-space-survival-gets-overhauled/) Montezuma’s Revenge hits consoles this December — with physical edition for Switch (https://gamingretro.co.uk/montezumas-revenge-hits-consoles-this-december-with-physical-edition-for-switch/) Finally confirmed: The A1200 is a full-sized Amiga 1200 and this is huge news [UPDATED] (https://gamingretro.co.uk/finally-confirmed-the-a1200-is-a-full-sized-amiga-1200-and-this-is-huge-news/) Remember the Fallen with Cannon Fodder (https://gamingretro.co.uk/remember-the-fallen-with-cannon-fodder/) Support our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro), and get email updates every week in our free newsletter (https://gamingretro.substack.com/). Subscribe to our podcast You can find the podcast on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/7oGjuNmNJnpxvgUHtmOWOA) and the following services: Gaming Retro on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gaming-retro-news-and-nostalgia/id1831089557) Gaming Retro on Amazon Music (https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/59856d9a-3237-4748-a3d2-71df61a4918e/gaming-retro-news-and-nostalgia) …and I'm adding new podcast places as and when requested. If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and appreciative rating on Apple Podcasts. This helps me to reach more listeners and expand the scope of the show. Let me know if you have left a review, and I might read it out on the show…
5 Nov 2025
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. Shownotes GOG secures 16 essential DRM-free PC classics (https://gamingretro.co.uk/gog-secures-16-essential-drm-free-pc-classics/) The BrickBoy: A playable LEGO Game Boy that could be a modding hit (https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-brickboy-a-playable-lego-game-boy-thats-could-be-a-modding-hit/) Retroid Pocket 6 and G2 revealed: The retro handheld giant just fired back with two new devices (https://gamingretro.co.uk/retroid-pocket-6-and-g2-revealed-the-retro-handheld-giant-just-fired-back-with-two-new-devices/) Arcade Archives adds Scion to its preservation library (https://gamingretro.co.uk/arcade-archives-adds-scion-to-its-preservation-library/) Come Get Some! N64 classic Duke Nukem: Zero Hour hits PC (https://gamingretro.co.uk/come-get-some-n64-classic-duke-nukem-zero-hour-hits-pc/) Raiden Fighters Remix Collection coming to consoles in 2026 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/raiden-fighters-remix-collection-coming-to-consoles-in-2026/) Support our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro), and get email updates every week in our free newsletter (https://gamingretro.substack.com/). If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a review and appreciative rating. This helps us to reach more listeners and expand the scope of the show. Let us know if you have left a review, and it might be read out on the show…
26 Oct 2025
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! Shownotes Finally confirmed: The A1200 is a full-sized Amiga 1200 and this is huge news (https://gamingretro.co.uk/finally-confirmed-the-a1200-is-a-full-sized-amiga-1200-and-this-is-huge-news/) The new C64 mini Black Edition: A celebration of homebrew or a quick cash-in? (https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-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 Protectors (https://gamingretro.co.uk/piko-and-coleco-are-making-mini-arcades-great-again-with-zany-golf-and-stone-protectors/) New contender: The Mangmi Air X gaming handheld has Snapdragon power for under $80 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-contender-the-mangmi-air-x-gaming-handheld-has-snapdragon-power-for-under-80/) Maiden of the Dark Kickstarter is coming soon, a brand new action-platformer for the original Game Boy! (https://gamingretro.co.uk/maiden-of-the-dark-kickstarter-is-coming-soon-a-brand-new-action-platformer-for-the-original-game-boy/) Forget the princess: Death Trap Mountain is a pixel-art epic to rescue a dog (https://gamingretro.co.uk/forget-the-princess-death-trap-mountain-is-a-pixel-art-epic-to-rescue-a-dog/) Detective Dotson discovers killer on Nintendo Switch (https://gamingretro.co.uk/detective-dotson-discovers-killer-on-nintendo-switch/) Retro side-scrolling shooter Schildmaid MX comes to consoles and PC (https://gamingretro.co.uk/retro-side-scrolling-shooter-schildmaid-mx-comes-to-consoles-and-pc/) Neon Inferno: The most stylish 90s shooter of the year? (https://gamingretro.co.uk/neon-inferno-the-most-stylish-90s-shooter-of-the-year/) Intrigued: Spirit Catcher 93’ has arrived to mess with your mind on the Epic Games Store (https://gamingretro.co.uk/intrigued-spirit-catcher-93-has-arrived-to-mess-with-your-mind-on-the-epic-games-store/) Get ready: Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D remake imminent (https://gamingretro.co.uk/get-ready-dragon-quest-i-ii-hd-2d-remake-imminent/) Quirky and fun: Windswept sweeps onto consoles in November! (https://gamingretro.co.uk/quirky-and-fun-windswept-sweeps-onto-consoles-in-november/) Sir Noggin is a charming Master System love letter hitting PC soon (https://gamingretro.co.uk/sir-noggin-is-a-charming-master-system-love-letter-hitting-pc-soon/) Hell Is Other Demons is bringing its critically acclaimed bullet hell to PS5 and Xbox just in time for halloween (https://gamingretro.co.uk/hell-is-other-demons-is-bringing-its-critically-acclaimed-bullet-hell-to-ps5-and-xbox-just-in-time-for-halloween/) TAITO’s Midnight Landing finally lands on Arcade Archives (https://gamingretro.co.uk/taitos-midnight-landing-finally-lands-on-arcade-archives/) Fleet Hunters: This basically looks like Battleships, but for real tacticians (https://gamingretro.co.uk/fleet-hunters-this-basically-looks-like-battleships-but-for-real-tacticians/) The Good Old Days is a new Metroidvania that channels ’80s adventure on Nintendo Switch (https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-good-old-days-is-a-new-metroidvania-that-channels-80s-adventure-on-nintendo-switch/) Hardcore pixel shooter Nazizombie’s Slayer reminds me of Alien Breed (https://gamingretro.co.uk/hardcore-pixel-shooter-nazizombies-slayer-reminds-me-of-alien-breed/) From Dragon Quest clone to endless chaos: Why you should play Splintered v1.0 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/from-dragon-quest-clone-to-endless-chaos-why-you-should-play-splintered-v1-0/) Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro) Get email updates: https://gamingretro.substack.com/ (https://gamingretro.substack.com/)
16 Oct 2025
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. Shownotes Championship Manager 97/98 gets a modern era update (https://gamingretro.co.uk/championship-manager-97-98-gets-a-modern-era-update/) MicroProse is bringing back the B-17 Flying Fortress legacy (https://gamingretro.co.uk/microprose-is-bringing-back-the-b-17-flying-fortress-legacy/) Verho – Curse of Faces is bringing back the dark fantasy PS1 RPG vibes (https://gamingretro.co.uk/verho-curse-of-faces-is-bringing-back-the-dark-fantasy-ps1-rpg-vibes/) Syberia Remastered story trailer is here; launching this November (https://gamingretro.co.uk/syberia-remastered-story-trailer-is-here-launching-this-november/) ZZAP! 64, CRASH, and ZX Spectrum annuals blast through Kickstarter goal (https://gamingretro.co.uk/zzap-64-crash-and-zx-spectrum-annuals-blast-through-kickstarter-goal/) Syberia Remastered story trailer is here; launching this November (https://gamingretro.co.uk/syberia-remastered-story-trailer-is-here-launching-this-november/) Wipe out the world: Execute is a strategy sim built on a cursed Win98 desktop (https://gamingretro.co.uk/wipe-out-the-world-execute-is-a-strategy-sim-built-on-a-cursed-win98-desktop/) Chaotic Crazy Castle: A platformer built in two weeks on the Amiga 500 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/chaotic-crazy-castle-a-platformer-built-in-two-weeks-on-the-amiga-500/) Ron Gilbert has created a new classic, coming later this month (https://gamingretro.co.uk/ron-gilbert-has-created-a-new-classic-coming-later-this-month/) TombForge engine modernizes classic Tomb Raider levels with new graphics (https://gamingretro.co.uk/tombforge-engine-modernizes-classic-tomb-raider-levels-with-new-graphics/) Mister Scary arrives on the NES, brand new 8-bit platformer (https://gamingretro.co.uk/mister-scary-arrives-on-the-nes-brand-new-8-bit-platformer/) Ubisoft surprise drops Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow on Steam (https://gamingretro.co.uk/ubisoft-surprise-drops-splinter-cell-pandora-tomorrow-on-steam/) Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro Get email updates: https://gamingretro.substack.com/
8 Oct 2025
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...
2 Oct 2025
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 computer (https://gamingretro.co.uk/raspberry-pi-500-can-be-your-ultimate-retro-computer/) Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered (https://gamingretro.co.uk/this-bubble-bobble-c64-remastered-edition-looks-amazing/) 80s style platformer Bomcat out now (https://gamingretro.co.uk/80s-arcade-style-platformer-bomcat-out-this-week/) New classics join GOG Preservation Program (https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-classics-join-gog-preservation-program/) Vectrex Mini Kickstarter details (2025) [UPDATED] (https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-vectrex-is-back-smaller-than-ever-kickstarter-details/) PLAY Expo Blackpool preview (https://gamingretro.co.uk/play-expo-blackpool-2025-all-the-retro-arcade-and-indie-details/) How the Raspberry Pi changed retro gaming (https://gamingretro.co.uk/how-the-raspberry-pi-changed-retro-gaming/) Support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro Get email updates: https://gamingretro.substack.com/
23 Sept 2025
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 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/back-urbx-warriors-new-original-game-for-the-spectrum-next/). Big thanks to Stoo for joining me! Super Mario Bros. Remastered now out on PC (https://gamingretro.co.uk/super-mario-bros-remastered-for-pc-is-now-available-free/) 60 classic Capcom games on Humble Bundle (https://gamingretro.co.uk/60-classic-capcom-titles-are-available-now-for-steam-deck-via-humble-bundle/) (act quick!) Battle Ball (https://www.gamesthatwerent.com/gtw64/battle-ball/) SWOS World Cup (https://gamingretro.co.uk/sensible-days-2025-the-official-swos-world-cup/) UrbX Warriors
16 Sept 2025
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 (https://www.grantsinclair.com) Also in this week's show: Nintendo virtually revives the Virtual Boy (https://gamingretro.co.uk/nintendo-virtual-boy-revived-for-switch-online-really/) Revived Acclaim reveals first wave of titles (https://gamingretro.co.uk/play-acclaim-video-event-unveils-9-new-retro-games/) Video Hustler joins Arcade Archives (https://gamingretro.co.uk/basic-billiards-title-video-hustler-joins-arcade-archives/) Darkenstein 3D (https://gamingretro.co.uk/darkenstein-3d-is-the-only-game-i-want-to-play-this-year/) looks amazing! Trazmoz Legends (https://gamingretro.co.uk/trasmoz-legends-hits-all-consoles-with-chiptune-soundtrack/) has pixel art and chiptune audio A new Lemmings in development for the C64 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/this-guy-is-developing-a-new-lemmings-for-commodore-64/) The Age of Allegoria comes to Switch (https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-edge-of-allegoria-is-out-now-on-nintendo-switch/)
9 Sept 2025
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. Shownotes https://gamingretro.co.uk/commodore-shares-new-c64-ultimate-progress/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/pac-man-world-2-re-pac-upgrades-graphics-and-playability/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/under-the-radar-80s-classics-come-to-xbox-in-the-attic-archive/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/lara-croft-goes-open-source-with-new-tomb-raider-preservation-projects/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/old-school-rally-gets-the-green-light-for-physical-editions/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/destroy-mechanoids-n64-game-forsaken-64-now-on-nintendo-switch-online/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/superhuman-arcade-sports-game-mach-breakers-joins-arcade-archives/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-vectrex-is-back-smaller-than-ever-kickstarter-details/ https://gamingretro.co.uk/looks-like-the-atari-gamestation-go-portable-will-finally-be-released/ Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter, and support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/GamingRetro (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro).
1 Sept 2025
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. Shownotes Acclaim revival confirmed (https://gamingretro.co.uk/acclaim-revived-teases-news-next-week/) Outrun GB for Game Boy Color (https://gamingretro.co.uk/what-if-outrun-clone-now-available-for-game-boy-color/) Dizzy in Amiga Addict 39 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/dizzy-is-back-in-amiga-addict-39/) CASIO features in Pixel Addict 30 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/pixel-addict-30-remembers-casio-and-hewson-consultants/) Open-source FPGA Game Boy clone (https://gamingretro.co.uk/open-source-fpga-recreation-of-the-game-boy-crowdfunding/) Llamasoft Collection for Evercade (https://gamingretro.co.uk/evercade-gets-27-all-time-classics-from-llamasoft/) Activision Collection 1 for Evercade (https://gamingretro.co.uk/15-atari-2600-classics-from-activision-coming-to-evercade/) Super Micro Keychains (https://gamingretro.co.uk/dangle-retro-games-from-your-car-ignition-with-super-micro-keychains/) Gaming Retro Newsletter (https://gamingretro.co.uk/retro-gaming-newsletter/) Gaming Retro Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro)
26 Aug 2025
Does 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! (https://gamingretro.co.uk/new-commodore-is-making-money-planning-3-major-releases-a-year/) Acclaim revived, teases news “next week” (https://gamingretro.co.uk/acclaim-revived-teases-news-next-week/) New retro games: Illustrated text RPG Roadwarden travels to Nintendo Switch (https://gamingretro.co.uk/illustrated-text-rpg-roadwarden-travels-to-nintendo-switch/) Pre NEO-GEO SNK classic Chopper 1 joins Arcade Archives (https://gamingretro.co.uk/pre-neo-geo-snk-classic-chopper-1-joins-arcade-archives/) Boulder Dash! 40th Anniversary Edition now available (https://gamingretro.co.uk/boulder-dash-40th-anniversary-edition-now-available/) I don’t remember Amiga shooter Apidya, but it’s coming back (https://gamingretro.co.uk/i-dont-remember-amiga-shooter-apidya-but-its-coming-back/) Archrebel Tactics brings Rebelstar vibes into the 2020s (https://gamingretro.co.uk/archrebel-tactics-brings-rebelstar-vibes-into-the-2020s/) He-Man Masters the Universe of Gamescom 2025 (https://gamingretro.co.uk/he-man-masters-the-universe-of-gamescom-2025/) This tactical space sim has Super Star Trek vibes (https://gamingretro.co.uk/this-tactical-space-sim-has-super-star-trek-vibes/) Image of SEGA Lego Drive controller leaked (https://gamingretro.co.uk/image-of-sega-lego-drive-controller-leaked/) Main feature: Retro gaming is going mainstream (https://gamingretro.co.uk/75-quid-for-a-switch-2-game-retro-gaming-is-about-to-go-mainstream/) Thank you for listening! Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter, and support our Patreon at www.patreon.com/GamingRetro (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro). Subscribe to our newsletter! Shownotes[newsletter_form type="minimal"]
18 Aug 2025
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 (Blippo+ brings retro FMV style to PC and Switch) and consoles, while looking back at the title that I think reinvigorated FMVs, 2015's Contradiction, by Tim Follin. Shownotes There's also a look at some other new retro video game release news: RetroArch in development for accelerated Amigas (https://gamingretro.co.uk/incredible-amiga-retroarch-is-in-development/) 29 years later, Settlers II finally gets Amiga release (https://gamingretro.co.uk/29-years-later-settlers-ii-finally-gets-amiga-release/) R-Type Delta returns with a physical HD re-release (https://gamingretro.co.uk/r-type-delta-returns-with-a-physical-hd-re-release/) NAMCO’s unique arcade racer Aqua Jet comes to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation (https://gamingretro.co.uk/namcos-unique-arcade-racer-aqua-jet-comes-to-nintendo-switch-and-playstation/) Toaplan Arcade classics now on Switch, Xbox, and PlayStation (https://gamingretro.co.uk/toaplan-arcade-classics-now-on-switch-xbox-and-playstation/) Give Dono’s Tale some love to unlock stretch goals on Kickstarter (https://gamingretro.co.uk/give-donos-tale-some-love-to-unlock-stretch-goals-on-kickstarter/) Project X: Light Years brings classic Amiga shooter to Steam (https://gamingretro.co.uk/project-x-light-years-brings-classic-amiga-shooter-to-steam/) A look at Contradiction, the FMV by Tim Follin (https://kasterborous.substack.com/p/one-of-paul-darrows-final-roles-contradiction) You can support Gaming Retro by contributing on the website, or joining our Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/gamingretro).
11 Aug 2025
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. Shownotes Main stories: Will the new Commodore rescue the Amiga? (https://gamingretro.co.uk/will-the-revived-commodore-save-the-amiga/) Blast From The Past arcade in Halifax closes (https://gamingretro.co.uk/halifaxs-blast-from-the-past-arcade-to-close/) New retro games: Sabre Wulf and other Rare classics heading to Evercade (https://gamingretro.co.uk/sabre-wulf-and-other-rare-classics-coming-to-evercade/) Arcade Archives adds D-Day (https://gamingretro.co.uk/d-day-jaleco-arcade-classic-coming-to-switch-and-ps4/) Stunning ZX Spectrum game Cubix (https://gamingretro.co.uk/absolutely-stunning-zx-spectrum-game-cubix/) Julius, open source reimplementation of Caesar III (https://gamingretro.co.uk/julius-an-open-source-re-implementation-of-caesar-iii/) Retro hardware and merch: Mini Arcade PRO for Nintendo Switch (https://gamingretro.co.uk/mini-arcade-pro-turns-nintendo-switch-into-a-miniature-arcade/) 50 Indie Games That Changed The World (https://gamingretro.co.uk/bitmap-books-prepares-new-volume-of-indie-games-that-changed-the-world/) Main feature: 2-player Amiga games (https://gamingretro.co.uk/the-7-best-two-player-amiga-games-for-a-face-off/) Thank you for listening! Gaming Retro is hosted at www.gamingretro.co.uk (https://www.gamingretro.co.uk), updated daily, and has a Patreon at www.patreon.com/GamingRetro (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro).
4 Aug 2025
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. Links Main stories: Commodore vs Commodore (https://gamingretro.co.uk/commodore-returns-but-the-italians-are-not-happy/) THEC64 Mini Black Edition (https://gamingretro.co.uk/thec64-mini-black-edition-is-the-console-no-one-was-expecting/) Is Steamunlocked legit? (https://gamingretro.co.uk/is-steamunlocked-safe-or-legit-no-it-is-piracy/) New games: Leopold Kills a God (https://gamingretro.co.uk/can-new-kickstarter-leopold-kills-a-god-stretch-to-a-physical-gbc-edition/) Atomic Owl (https://gamingretro.co.uk/atomic-owl-the-retro-style-snes-infused-synthwave-platformer-is-out-now/) Car Park Capital from MicroProse (https://gamingretro.co.uk/microprose-announces-retro-style-management-sim-car-park-capital/) Field Day joins Arcade Archives (https://gamingretro.co.uk/quirky-1984-sports-sim-field-day-joins-arcade-archives/) D*Fuzed for Game Boy Color (https://gamingretro.co.uk/dfuzed-for-game-boy-color-now-available/) Football * Manager by Kevin Toms (https://gamingretro.co.uk/revival-of-kevin-toms-original-football-manager-finally-launching/) Scott Pilgrim EX (https://gamingretro.co.uk/scott-pilgrim-ex-coming-to-switch-ps5-and-xbox/) Thank you for listening! Gaming Retro is hosted at www.gamingretro.co.uk (https://www.gamingretro.co.uk), updated daily, and has a Patreon at www.patreon.com/GamingRetro (https://www.patreon.com/GamingRetro).
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