Category: Retro Gaming

Scene World Podcast Episode #154 – Simon The Sorcerer Origins with Giulia Valentini + Fabrizio Rizzo

In our new podcast episode we are talking with Giulia Valentini and Fabrizio Rizzi from Smallthing Studios who are developing a brand new Simon The Sorcerer game! Enjoy and watch out for Simon The Sorcerer Origins! It’s an official prequel to the original Simon the Sorcerer game and transports players back to a few weeks before the events of the…

‘They came to wreak Hell’ – A new game for the NES

The NES game scene is one of the most active around the retro community. I think here on ViTNO we don’t talk enough about it, and we should try to do better since it is not only interesting from a retro gamer perspective but also the development aspect of it. Every year, the NES community has a game development competition…

Classic C64’s Dig Dug gets special enhanced version by Hokuto Force

Hokuto Force has released an enhanced version of Dig Dug, one of my favourite games for the C64 (I’ve played a lot on the arcades back in the day, to be honest!). In addition to the NTSC speed option, the team took the time to fix some bugs in the original game and focus on features that would be appreciated…

The Retro Hour Book – You will be able to hold in your hands a piece of the retro gaming history

The 7-years-old retro gaming podcast is already well-known by the retro community, and it is unquestionable their ability to invite real “celebrities” of retro computing and gaming history to their weekly show. This week’s show brought some news that might interest you, even if you are not a frequent listener. Dan Wood, Ravi Abbott and Joe Fox announced the Kickstarter…

CoCoBan – A new puzzle game for the Color Computer 3

CoCoBan is a self-discovery action puzzle game derived from Sokoban and Picoban with a few added twists.   Use the keyboard to push or pick up objects to make your way to the green emerald goal.  Game progress is automatically saved to disk when you advance a level.  Be sure to turn up the volume to hear the sound effects! CoCoBan…

Scene World Podcast Episode #152 – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge with Yannick Belzil

In our new episode we talk with Yannick Belzil – script writer for the new Turtles game Shredder’s Revenge by Dotemu and Tribute Games! This brawler for PS4, Switch, Xbox and PC Steam has a lot in common with the classic TMNT games ‘Turtles In Time’ and ‘Hyperstone Heist’, but also adds many quirky new ideas… Cowabunga! Interview starts at…

Amiga Game Development Contest AmigameJam 2022 has Started

The AmiGameJam contest has started! Hosted by Underground Arcade, this year the theme is “Sword & Sorcery” where you will have the opportunity to create a game for the Amiga. The rules don’t allow ports this time around, only original games. The games can be entered into two different categories: Classic OCS/AGA and Next-Gen Amigas (Aros, MorphOS, OS4 and Vampire)….

Cosmos Chronicles “Beta” for the Atari ST – A tribute to Ultima 4

Cosmos Chronicles is an open-world RPG in an SCI-FI setting. According to the author, Dr. Floyd, the game is a tribute to Ultima 4, Sundog & Elite and it is an ambitious game being developed for more than two years! The game features: Persistent Universe You only have one true life There is no going back. You will die, it’s…

MSX’s new action RPG “Decade Dungeon Gaiden MSX” is available in Japan

The new game  Decade Dungeon Gaiden MSX has been released in physical copy. It is an action RPG that explores decaying dungeons, fights monsters and searches for treasure chests, and can be played as many times as the map changes each time.  The box illustration is by Masaru Kobayashi, the package design is by Mahoro Ariya, and the pixel art…

Play Angry Birds on the Apple II – For real (but soon)!

Even those who think mobile casual games are a “lesser” category in games have to admit that some titles reserved their places in video game history. One of these is Angry Birds, which not only conquered the mobile world with its clever gameplay and cute graphics but also extended its wings to movies, toys, and whatever you can imagine you…