Commodore 64 Sync Splitter Board's Secrets Uncovered
A unique sync splitter board, once part of a Commodore 64 housed in a PET case, has been meticulously reverse-engineered, revealing the clever engineering behind its video output.
Sophie Blackwood
Sophie writes about the British and European home-computing boom — the Spectrum vs C64 playground wars, the BBC Micro in every school, the strange brilliance of the Acorn Archimedes, and the bedroom-coder culture that built half the games industry.
Lost Amiga Shooter Bomberplanes Surfaces After Three Decades
A previously unreleased Amiga game, *Bomberplanes*, crafted by a 16-year-old Dutch developer in 1994, has finally appeared online, offering a glimpse into the vibrant homebrew scene of the period.
New Vertical Shoot-'em-up SDO Arrives for Amstrad CPC
xevimet4l's 'Star Defense Operation' brings fast, arcade-style action to the Amstrad CPC, pushing the 8-bit machine's capabilities for smooth vertical scrolling.
Broken Crown Brings New Roguelike to Commodore 64
BarracudaBits has released Broken Crown, a new procedurally generated roguelike for the Commodore 64, blending 1980s dungeon crawling with modern design. This homebrew title offers a fresh challenge for C64 enthusiasts.
THEA1200 Amiga Replica Sees Further Delay
Retro Games Ltd has announced another postponement for its full-size Amiga 1200 replica, THEA1200, pushing its release to December.
NetHack's Latest Update Still Embraces MS-DOS and Amiga
The venerable roguelike NetHack has received a new update, remarkably maintaining support for MS-DOS and the Amiga, platforms long abandoned by their creators.
Miracle Boy Lands on Atari ST, A New Homebrew Adventure
SamSoft has released 'Miracle Boy in Dragon Land', a new homebrew platform adventure for the Atari ST, available for digital download, showcasing the enduring appeal of period hardware.
IK+ Prototypes Emerge for Atari ST and Amiga
Unseen builds and graphical assets for Archer Maclean's classic fighter, IK+, have been preserved, offering a rare look at its development on the Atari ST and Amiga.
Shadow Fields: A New ZX Spectrum Shmup Pushes Boundaries
A new horizontal shoot-'em-up, Shadow Fields, has arrived for the ZX Spectrum 128k, impressing the community with its technical prowess and hand-crafted assembler code.
Nottingham Expo Welcomes UK Gaming Legends
The Nottingham Video Games Expo is set to host a remarkable gathering of British talent, with Kev Bayliss, Gary Bracey, and Roland Perry confirmed to attend, offering a rare chance to hear from figures who shaped the UK's computing and console landscape.