The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: The Story of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum

The Rubber Keyed Wonder – The Story of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum is an affectionate and thorough dive into the history of one of the most iconic home computers to come out of the UK in the 1980s. Directed by Anthony and Nicola Caulfield, who previously explored the history of gaming in From Bedrooms to Billions, this documentary shifts its focus to a device that may not be as widely recognized as a PlayStation or an Amiga, but had a profound impact on the world of computing and gaming in its own right – especially in the United Kingdom. Continue reading “The Rubber-Keyed Wonder: The Story of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum”

Port roundup: ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel & Rogue Sentry

We look at three more titles that recently found a new home on an additional platform – here’s a look at ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel and Rogue Sentry. Continue reading “Port roundup: ASTLIBRA Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist, Zero the Kamikaze Squirrel & Rogue Sentry”

DLC roundup: Starfield, Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari & Moss

In our DLC roundups we cover new content for some of the games we’ve enjoyed playing. Today, that means checking out the Shattered Space DLC for Starfield, a look at The Wider World of Atari for Atari 50, and a renewed look at the first two Moss games on the Quest 3S. Continue reading “DLC roundup: Starfield, Atari 50: The Wider World of Atari & Moss”

Indie roundup: Night Slashers: Remake, Anarkade & Cosmic Paradox: Noire

We’re kicking off the week with a look at a trio of recent indie releases – here are reviews for Night Slashers: Remake, Anarkade and Cosmic Paradox: Noire. Continue reading “Indie roundup: Night Slashers: Remake, Anarkade & Cosmic Paradox: Noire”

Modretro’s Chromatic preview

In a gaming world where handheld devices have surged in popularity again, the Chromatic by Modretro stands out as a love letter to retro enthusiasts. Promising compatibility with original Game Boy and Game Boy Color titles, this device seeks to elevate the nostalgic gaming experience with modern hardware enhancements. We had the opportunity to go hands-on with the Chromatic at Gamescom, giving us a good feel for what this handheld is set to deliver. Here’s our breakdown. Continue reading “Modretro’s Chromatic preview”