Gaming Retro (news and nostalgia)

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.

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: SEGA and My Arcade launch new Sonic the Hedgehog retro systems Anbernic RG 477V preview: Their most important h...

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 notic...

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! Shownotes New holiday remix album brings Super Mario 64, FFVII and Pokémon...

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 A new 8-bit platform for modern retro developers: Gametank revealed You can now pre-order...

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 link...

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 1...

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 The new C64 mini Bla...

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 MicroProse is bringing back the B-17 Flying Fortress legacy Verho – Curse of Faces is bringing back the dark fantasy PS1 RPG vibes Syberia Remastered story trailer is here; launching this N...

This week's show recalls the hardware and games I saw at PLAY Expo Blackpool. Arcade machines, rare computers, and very famous game developers...

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 Bubble Bobble C64 Remastered 80s style...

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...

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-...

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 upc...

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 Outrun GB for Game Boy Color Dizzy in Amiga Addict 39 CASIO features in Pixel Addict 30 Open-source FPGA...

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 down...

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. Shownotes There's also a look at...

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? Blast From The Past arcade in Halifax closes New retro games: Sabre Wulf and other Rare classics heading to Evercade Arcade A...

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 THEC64 Mini Black Edition Is Steamunlocked legit? New games: Leopold Kills a God Atomic Owl Car Park C...