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Chase H.Q. ZX Spectrum: Mike Tyson Cameo Revealed by Ocean Software Artist
Ocean Software artist Bill Harbison reveals a hidden Mike Tyson portrait in the 1989 ZX Spectrum conversion of Taito's 1988 arcade hit Chase H.Q.
Tim Langdell Files Federal Complaint Against Mobigame Over 'EDGE' Trademark
Mobigame CEO David Papazian says Tim Langdell has refiled trademark claims in a Virginia federal complaint, reviving a long-running dispute over the name EDGE that...
Retro Games Limited Unveils Spectrum White Edition: A Tribute to Sinclair ZX Spectrum’s Iconic Legacy
Retro Games Limited launches the Spectrum White Edition, honoring the one-millionth Sinclair ZX Spectrum and celebrating the enduring legacy of the legendary home...
Sweet Fightin’ +2: ZX Spectrum 128K Receives Unofficial Tribute to Street Fighter II for 35th Anniversary
ZXPresh launches Sweet Fightin’ +2, a faithful homage to Street Fighter II for the ZX Spectrum 128K, honoring the game's 35-year legacy and revitalizing classic arcade...
The Last Ninja Collection Brings Classic Commodore Hits to Nintendo Switch with Kickstarter Success
The Last Ninja Collection, featuring remastered classics from System 3, achieves rapid Kickstarter funding and confirms a Nintendo Switch release date.
Barbarian 1987: Palace Software’s Iconic Game Returns to Atari 8-Bit with Unofficial Port
Palace Software's Barbarian, notorious for its bold advertising and violent gameplay, now receives an unofficial Atari 8-bit port decades after its 1987 release on...
ByteDelight Founder Ben Versteeg, Renowned ZX Spectrum Modder, Passes Away
Ben Versteeg, the founder of ByteDelight and a pivotal figure in the ZX Spectrum community, has died. We look back at his contributions, legacy, and influence on the...
Retro Games Ltd. Revives the Iconic Quickshot II Joystick for Modern Platforms
Retro Games Ltd. announces the return of the legendary Quickshot II joystick, updated with USB connectivity and modern features, set for a January 2026 release.
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...
The Spectrum Collector's Edition: Retro Games Ltd. Unveils Limited White Variant with Authentic Accessories
Retro Games Ltd. announces The Spectrum Collector's Edition—white, limited-run hardware inspired by the classic 1983 Sinclair microcomputer.
Oliver Twins Announce Ghost Hunters Reboot for RichCast Amid Generative AI Controversy
The Oliver Twins return with a modern reboot of Ghost Hunters for the RichCast platform, but their heavy use of generative AI sparks conversation in the gaming industry.
Andrew Hewson's Remastered ZX Spectrum Book Surpasses Kickstarter Goal
Andrew Hewson's updated '20 Best Programs for the ZX Spectrum' has exceeded its Kickstarter target, bringing classic programming to a new generation of ZX Spectrum and...
Delphian: Core Design Veteran Revives Unreleased C64 Space Trader for ZX Spectrum Next
Sarah Jane Avory, esteemed developer and Core Design alum, is reviving her unreleased C64 space trader game Delphian for the ZX Spectrum Next, pushing retro hardware...
Elite Set to Revive Lost Classic 'Scooby Doo In The Castle Mystery' for Modern and Retro Platforms
Veteran publisher Elite is resurrecting the long-lost 'Scooby Doo In The Castle Mystery', originally planned for ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC, aiming for...
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis Revived as ZX Spectrum Text Adventure by Kamil Blazěk
Kamil Blazěk brings LucasArts' Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis to the ZX Spectrum as a new text-based adventure, celebrating a 1990s classic for retro gaming...
Together in Electric Dreams: Celebrating the ZX Spectrum’s Legacy on Stage
Explore how the acclaimed stage play Together in Electric Dreams delves into Clive Sinclair's tech legacy and the computer wars that shaped the ZX Spectrum era, with...
Cubix: How Gogin Achieved a Groundbreaking 3D Platformer on the ZX Spectrum
Discover how homebrew developer Gogin pushed the limits of the ZX Spectrum with Cubix, the first-ever 3D platformer for the classic computer, released during YRGB 2025.
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Breaks Records with New 8-bit Computer Cores and Game Announcements
ZX Spectrum Next's latest Kickstarter smashes funding goals, unlocking new 8-bit computer cores and exclusive games, further establishing SpecNext Ltd's hardware as a...
ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter Smashes Targets, Adds Amstrad CPC Core and New Games
The ZX Spectrum Next Kickstarter campaign exceeds expectations, unlocking new stretch goals including an Amstrad CPC core, acclaimed game remakes, and fresh adventures...
Rare Collection 1: Evercade to Release 12-Game Retro Compilation for Rare’s 40th Anniversary
Blaze Entertainment celebrates Rare’s 40th anniversary with Rare Collection 1, a 12-game compilation launching on Evercade in November 2025. The collection features...
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3 Kickstarter Launches: Final Crowdfunding Campaign Goes Live July 2025
The third and likely final ZX Spectrum Next crowdfunding campaign launches July 19, 2025. Here are details on the FPGA-powered retro hardware, its development history,...
GamerCard: Grant Sinclair’s Gift Card-Sized Handheld Powered by Raspberry Pi Zero 2W
Explore the innovative GamerCard, a super-portable handheld from Grant Sinclair, featuring a compact design, Raspberry Pi Zero 2W chipset, and robust connectivity...
Nigel Mansell’s World Championship: Lost Commodore 64 Game Finally Uncovered After 33 Years
The unreleased Commodore 64 version of Nigel Mansell’s World Championship has resurfaced after more than three decades, allowing retro gaming enthusiasts to experience...
ZX Spectrum Next Issue 3: Third and Final Kickstarter Campaign Announced for July 2025
The ZX Spectrum Next, a modern FPGA-based reimagining of the iconic Sinclair computer, prepares for its third and likely final Kickstarter campaign on July 19th, 2025....
Return to Blacktooth: Head Over Heels Sequel Announced for Amiga and Atari ST After 36 Years
Thalamus Digital and Atari announce 'Return to Blacktooth,' a long-awaited sequel to the classic Head Over Heels, coming to Amiga, Atari ST, and more retro platforms...
Pixel Jockey and David Jones Launch Magic Knight 40th Anniversary Collection on ZX Spectrum Tape
Pixel Jockey partners with Magic Knight creator David Jones to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the acclaimed adventure-puzzle series with a new ZX Spectrum tape...
Understanding the 1983 Video Game Crash: Divergent Impacts in the US, Japan, and Europe
Explore how the 1983 Video Game Crash affected North America, Europe, and Japan differently—featuring insights from industry experts and highlighting Nintendo's...
Zzap! 100th Issue AI Cover Stirs Debate in Retro Gaming Community
The revived Italian Zzap! magazine marks its 100th issue but draws criticism for using AI-generated cover art.
Tim Langdell Reissues The Spectrum Handbook as Retro Games Ltd. Launches The Spectrum (ZX Spectrum)
Tim Langdell has reissued The Spectrum Handbook, originally published in 1982, to coincide with Retro Games Ltd.'s 2024 release of The Spectrum. The reissue and its...
Donkey Kong ZX Spectrum Homebrew Port Draws Attention Amid Legal Concerns
A new fan-created Donkey Kong port for the ZX Spectrum impresses with accuracy and performance, but its unlicensed sale raises the specter of swift Nintendo legal action.
Codemasters and Camerica's Unreleased NES CD-ROM Drive: A Forgotten Chapter in Nintendo History
Explore the untold story of Codemasters and Camerica's ambitious but unreleased NES CD-ROM drive, and how it mirrored a pivotal era in gaming hardware innovation.
Roger Kean obituary: Newsfield co-founder behind CRASH and Zzap!64 dies
Obituary and career retrospective for Roger Kean, Newsfield co-founder and influential editor behind CRASH and Zzap!64, covering his role in UK video games journalism...