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LEGO Mega Drive Set Review: Authentic SEGA Mega Drive Replica and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Cartridge
An in-depth review of the LEGO SEGA Mega Drive set, examining build quality, piece count, regional options, and how well the Sonic the Hedgehog 2 cartridge and...
Zaxxon Arcade Atari 2600 Port: Champ Games Restores Sega's Isometric Shooter
Champ Games is bringing Zaxxon Arcade to the Atari 2600 this October with a cartridge and ROM release using the Melody Board. Demo available now; supports AtariVox,...
Ventana Automatic Atari Missile Command Limited Edition Watch: Nubeo x Atari Collector Timepiece
Nubeo and Atari release the Ventana Automatic Atari Missile Command Limited Edition watch — a 400-piece collector's timepiece inspired by the 1980 arcade classic...
Constance Nintendo Switch Review: Blue Backpack’s Hand-Drawn Action-Adventure
An authoritative review of Constance for Nintendo Switch by Blue Backpack — covering combat, platforming, accessibility options, map design, boss encounters, and...
Tears Revolude Nintendo Switch Review: KEMCO and WorldWideSoftware Deliver a Solid JRPG on the eShop
A professional review of Tears Revolude on Nintendo Switch, examining gameplay systems, development credits from WorldWideSoftware and publishing by KEMCO, and Pure...
Strong Museum of Play Acquires Renowned Curt Vendel Atari Collection
The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY, has acquired the Curt Vendel Collection, a significant archive of Atari history spanning the 1970s to 2000s, including rare...
Nubeo Unveils Limited Edition Atari 2600 Watches in Five Retro-Inspired Colourways
Nubeo releases a premium, limited edition watch series celebrating the Atari 2600, with five unique color options and only 100 pieces per model.
LEGO ZX Spectrum Set Concept Celebrates Iconic British Home Computer on LEGO Ideas
A fan-designed LEGO ZX Spectrum set, complete with classic games and a miniature Sir Clive Sinclair, garners support on LEGO Ideas, spotlighting the enduring legacy of...
Namco Legendary Pack Expands Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration With PAC-MAN and Classic Arcade Titles on Nintendo Switch
The Namco Legendary Pack DLC brings classic PAC-MAN and iconic Namco arcade games to Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration on Nintendo Switch, featuring new timelines,...
Castlevania Stage 1 Faithfully Recreated on Atari 2600 by Homebrew Developer VampireDev
VampireDev brings the iconic first stage of Konami's Castlevania to life on the Atari 2600, pushing retro hardware limitations and delighting the homebrew community.
Rescue From Poseidon's Gate: Audacity Games Revives Atari 2600 With Cutting-Edge Retro Graphics
Audacity Games, led by industry pioneer David Crane, announces Rescue From Poseidon's Gate for the Atari 2600, blending classic hardware authenticity with modern...
Bandai Namco Classics Return: Galaga, Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Xevious Reissued on Atari 2600+ and 7800 Platforms
Bandai Namco and Plaion Replai revive four iconic arcade classics—Galaga, Pac-Man, Dig Dug, and Xevious—on physical cartridges for the Atari 2600+ and 7800. Discover...
Golden Axe Master System Port Revived on Atari 2600 by Brazilian Developer
A talented developer brings the Master System version of Golden Axe to the Atari 2600, showcasing technical achievement and retro gaming heritage.
Atari 2600+ Remains an Evergreen Project as Retro Gaming Demand Surges
Atari reaffirms commitment to classic gaming with continued support for Atari 2600+ and 7800+ platforms, despite expanding its portfolio through a key acquisition.
Evercade Expands Library With Activision Collection 1 and The Llamasoft Collection: 42 Classic Games Arrive This November
Blaze Entertainment brings 42 retro classics to the Evercade platform with the launch of Activision Collection 1 and The Llamasoft Collection, featuring seminal Atari...
Halifax Retro Arcade Blast From The Past Announces Permanent Closure Amid Challenging Conditions
Beloved retro gaming venue Blast From The Past in Halifax’s Piece Hall is set to close its doors at the end of the month, citing rising costs and difficult trading...
Blast From The Past Arcade in Halifax Set to Close: Iconic Retro Gaming Venue Shuts Down After Three Years
Halifax's beloved retro gaming destination, Blast From The Past Arcade, will permanently close its doors at the end of August due to rising operational challenges and...
Atari's Adventure of Samsara Brings Retro Metroidvania Revival to Nintendo Switch in September 2025
Atari announces the release date for Adventure of Samsara, a new metroidvania inspired by the Atari 2600 classic, coming to Nintendo Switch on September 4, 2025....
Nubeo Unveils Limited Edition Atari VCS Asteroids Watch: Retro Gaming Meets Luxury Timepieces
Discover Nubeo's latest collaboration with Atari, the Console Automatic Asteroids watch, inspired by the iconic VCS/2600 home port. Limited to 500 pieces, this...
Atari 50 Expands With Namco Collection DLC and Pac-Man 2600+ Edition: Full Details for Nintendo Fans
Discover the new Namco Collection DLC for Atari 50, featuring classic Bandai Namco games, and the special Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition. Find release info, pricing, and...
Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition Unveiled: Celebrating 45 Years of Pac-Man on Modern Hardware
Atari and Plaion announce the Atari 2600+ Pac-Man Edition with special controllers and a Pac-Man 7800 cartridge, launching October 31st. Explore features, design...
Remembering Patrick "PatMan QC" Davies: Celebrated Video Game Historian and YouTube Documentarian
Honoring Patrick "PatMan QC" Davies, renowned for his engaging video game documentaries and contributions to the gaming community through his YouTube channel.
Polymega Expands Atari Jaguar and Adventure Game Support with Latest Collections
Polymega unveils support for Atari Jaguar and classic Atari Adventure titles with Polymega Collection Vol. 12 and Vol.
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Review – A Must-Have Retrospective on Nintendo Switch
Explore our in-depth review of Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration on Nintendo Switch, a compilation celebrating five decades of gaming history with over 100 classic...