Category: Retro News

Scene World Podcast Ep. #234 – André Fachat: PET, Emulation + much more

We welcome André Fachat to the show, an emulation expert, having been one of the early former members of the VICE team, being an expert on Commodore PET computers, hardware tinkerer and expert and so much more! Let’s dig deep together into the fascinating world of André Fachat! You won’t regret! Interview section starts at minute 50:25: Listen to /…

Mud Rush -Andorid-

 by bleote Mud Rush is a retro-inspired, isometric 2D off-road racing game that brings classic arcade chaos back to the track. Inspired by legends like Rock n’ Roll Racing and Super Off Road, Mud Rush puts you behind the wheel in intense races where skill and strategy matter just as much as speed. Race against other drivers in online races,…

PacMan-VBA

 by Cookie#Soft This game recreates the classic in Excel. Technical highlights: Random labyrinth generator Ghost difficulty level Intelligent pathfinding Best Time & Highscore memory Cool Retro-Sounds! Download, here Source:https://cookiesoft.itch.io/pacman-vba

Simon’s Tribute -Play in Browser-

 by James Nye Simon’s Tribute is a modern remake and tribute to Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest. It preserves the original’s distinctive tone, while refining the experience with revised dialog and clear feedback. Play, here Source:https://folkor.itch.io/castlevania-2-simons-tribute

Spectrum Beeper Plugin for MPAGD

 by SausagewareGames Spectrum Beeper Plugin for Multi-Platform Aracade Game Designer is the all-in-one, easy-to-use solution for creating beeper sounds for use in your ZX Spectrum MPAGD projects. In the download… Spectrum_Beeper_Plugin.asm: a utility that interfaces with MPAGD to produce Spectrum beeper sound effects that can be used in your own projects. It includes a library of 200 pre-set sounds, and can hold up…

Famed producer of Computer Chronicles, Stewart Cheifet, passes away.

Famed producer of Computer Chronicles, Stewart Cheifet, passes away.

The famed producer of the PBS television programs Computer Chronicles and Net Cafe, Stewart Cheifet, has passed away on 28 December 2025. The 87 year old Stewart most famously was known for highlighting the growing personal computer realm in the 1980’s with his relaxed professional style, along side other luminaries in the computer field including George Morrow, Gary Kidall and…

PunyInform Adventure, Release 5

Release 5 fixes multiple bugs, and brings the game closer to the original. There are now five dwarves, as in the original, and you can’t just teleport out of tight spots. Of course, the game still rocks on 8-bit hardware.

Simon The Sorcerer Origins

The classic point-and-click adventure from the UK is back again, this time coming from Italy’s Smallthing Studios and published by Inin as a prequel setting you out to an adventure before the events of Simon The Sorcerer of 1993 which was released for Amiga, PC and Acorn Archimedes , and we had the pleasure to welcome back the people behind…

Mute Crimson -Dreamcast-

 New Ninja Platformer on the Dreamcast! by Iced Lizard Games Mute Crimson DC is an unofficial release for the SEGA DREAMCAST console!    In Mute Crimson DC, grab you sword and double jump, wall-climb and otherwise precision platform to stop the evil force invading the world, taking down every demon that stands in your way!    Nine worlds of carefully crafted…

IntyPapi !! The Game for the Intellivision !

 by Studio Vetea IntyPapi!! The Game for the Intellivision! IntyPapi !!    Welcome to the Demo of IntyPapi !! It’s a special version for your Mattel Intellivision, the classic Run’n’Gun Homebrew ! 3 zones playable. An exciting challenge for your Intellivision ! One weapon available .. Plus an extra hidden … ;) Retreive the infamous C++ !! Earn Money to improve…