Category: Computers

Scene World Video interview with John Romero

John Romero is one of the most famous computer game designers, most known for his 3D Ego shooters like Doom, Wolfenstein 3D, Quake, and the jump’n’run series “Commander Keen” In this interview he talks about his history in the video game industry, how he happen to design the games he did, working together with other industry legends like Bobby Prince…

‘Quadron’ for the ZX Spectrum gets an update and we interviewed its developer, Andy Beale

If you have bought Quadron for the ZX Spectrum you might want to know that there are two small updates available. The first includes the loading screen before entering the game menu. The screen was recreated from the original screen art from 1988. The second update is the availability of the game in TAP format, for those who prefer this…

C64 Gamers’ Choice 2018 Winner Announced

It’s amazing to reflect back on the Commodore 64 gaming scene during 2018. Many hobbyist programmers have dedicated their spare time in creating wonderful titles for the classic 8-bit personal computer and it has gotten to the point where there barely is a week where there isn’t at least one new freeware title released. When my RetroGamerNation YouTube channel’s coverage…

Full Size TheC64 Prototype Revealed!

Retro Games Limited has finally revealed photos of the full-size pre-production prototype of THEC64, complete with a fully functional integrated keyboard. Set to be delivered in 2019 (no specific time frame given) THEC64 will be the full size version of Retro Games Limited Commodore 64 emulator with a fully functional keyboard. In discussing the prototypes on show, Retro Games stated:…

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 61: RoboCod

In this years special Christmas episode, AMIGArama and Robocod set out to save Santa. But can they stop the evil Dr. Maybe from stealing all the presents and a few Penguins along the way?

Firmware 1.2 brings Galencia to TheC64 Mini plus hints of some big news!

Retro Games Limited has announced the release of firmware version 1.2.0. for TheC64 Mini emulator. The latest firmware provides the following enhancements: the full version of GALENCIA added to the built-in game carosusel for you to play; introduction of a Virtual Joystick option allowing you to select all the options on TheC64 Mini and even play game just using a…

Psygnosis dev box Amiga A3000 up for auction!

Former Psygnosis dev Mike Clarke puts a piece of computing and gaming history on sale!

Amiga Forever 7 Plus Edition and Two Amiga Games for 5 bucks! (and two readers won codes!)

Together with Groupees.com, Dennis from Remute.org just started a sale campaign of Amiga Forever 7 Plus Edition and two Amiga games: Heroes Of Gorluth and Tales Of Gorluth II. It follows the idea of Humble Bundle, where you can name your price, starting at USD 4.99. To make it even more interesting, Denis kindly sent us two codes and we…

AMIGArama Podcast Episode 60: The Addams Family

They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky, they’re all together ooky, The Addams family. But can these scary fellows handle AMIGArama?

C64 Gamer’s Choice Award – Have Your Say, Vote Now! [VOTING HAS CLOSED]

What a great year we’ve had within the modern era of Commodore 64 gaming with a multitude of quality releases over 2018. To celebrate the ongoing renaissance of the Commodore 64 games scene, RetroGamerNation (in conjunction with its partners VITNO and RVG) is running its inaugural C64 Gamer’s Choice Award. You have the opportunity to vote for up to three…