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3DO at CES 1995: The Console That Thought It Was Winning

3DO at CES 1995: The Console That Thought It Was Winning

In early 1995 the 3DO stood on the CES show floor filled with confidence, bold claims and a belief that multimedia hardware would shape the future. With hindsight the moment feels both ambitious and misguided, offering a fascinating snapshot of how the industry imagined tomorrow.

Retro Gamers Realise Why They Crave Side Quests

Retro Gamers Realise Why They Crave Side Quests

New research reveals why gamers instinctively explore side quests, tracing this behaviour back to retro classics. The study shows our impulse to stray from main paths is fundamental, explaining the appeal of early sandbox titles like Ultima and Elite on BBC Micro and Commodore 64.

Street Fighter II Turbo Concealed A Scaling Engine For Thirty-Three Years

Street Fighter II Turbo Concealed A Scaling Engine For Thirty-Three Years

A hidden debug menu in Street Fighter II Turbo reveals that Capcom's 1992 arcade classic was capable of sprite scaling and rotation, defying the known limits of the CPS1 hardware.

Beholgar 2 Promises To bring The Barbarian Back To His 8-Bit Roots

Beholgar 2 Promises To bring The Barbarian Back To His 8-Bit Roots

The sequel to the 2022 retro platformer Beholgar has been announced. Beholgar 2 features a new multi-weapon system, shapeshifting mechanics, and a return to the classic C64-style aesthetic.

The Analogue 3D Is Back To Pre-Order, Assuming You Are Willing To Pay The 'Tariff Tax'

The Analogue 3D Is Back To Pre-Order, Assuming You Are Willing To Pay The 'Tariff Tax'

If you missed the initial pre-order window for the world’s fanciest

My Arcade Shrinks The Hedgehog Down To Desk-Toy Size Once Again

My Arcade Shrinks The Hedgehog Down To Desk-Toy Size Once Again

My Arcade has released a new wave of licensed Sonic the Hedgehog mini-cabinets. We look at whether these 6-inch Micro Players are worth the shelf space.

Blaze Entertainment Adds Heavy Hitters With Taito Arcade 3 And Turrican Collection

Blaze Entertainment Adds Heavy Hitters With Taito Arcade 3 And Turrican Collection

Blaze Entertainment has unveiled two new Evercade cartridges. Taito Arcade 3 brings Puzzle Bobble and Cadash to the system, while The Turrican Collection finally delivers the Euro-shmup classics.

Palmer Luckey’s M64 Controller Will Let You Swap Shells Like It Is 1996

Palmer Luckey’s M64 Controller Will Let You Swap Shells Like It Is 1996

ModRetro's upcoming M64 system will feature controllers with tool-free replaceable shells, allowing users to swap colours and replace damaged casings instantly.

👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0177

👾 Retro Gaming Weekly News #0177

Welcome to December and the 177th issue of our retro gaming newsletter.

The Pixelated Pulse of Catalonia: A Deep Dive into Barcelona's Retro Gaming Scene

The Pixelated Pulse of Catalonia: A Deep Dive into Barcelona's Retro Gaming Scene

Barcelona has quietly become a haven for retro gaming fans. From the huge Retro Barcelona convention to hidden gem shops across the city, it offers a rich blend of nostalgia, community, and classic consoles. Explore why the past still captivates, and where to dive in.

Nintendo Finally Injects Some Difficulty Into Switch Online With Four New Classics

Nintendo Finally Injects Some Difficulty Into Switch Online With Four New Classics

Nintendo adds four notoriously difficult classics to Switch Online: Battletoads, Ninja Gaiden II, Bionic Commando, and Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters.

Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter

Modder Creates 'Automatic' GBA-To-GBC Converter

Just when you think the retro modding scene has finally hit the