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Space Ace arcade review

Space Ace was one of a series of laserdisc arcade games released in the early 80's. This review looks back and asks "was it really a game?"

Bugaboo! retro review for the ZX Spectrum

Bugaboo! was a platformer video game for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, released in 1983, and starring a loveable flea whose mission is to escape a deep gorge.

MAME cabinet project update

My MAME cabinet project has been gathering dust for 6 years, but I am determined to complete it. In this update I wire up the control panel.

Gyruss arcade retro review

Gyruss was a space invader game with a novel twist: instead of aliens attacking from the top of the screen, they came out of centre as you flew around them

Moon Patrol for the Atari 2600

Moon Patrol was a classic arcade game from Williams, converted for multiple home platforms including a great Atari 2600 console conversion

Amidar arcade game retro review

A retro review of the classic game Amidar, one the best early arcade games. Paint your way around the maze and avoid the chasing pigs!

Prince of Persia for PC

Prince of Persia was a classic PC game that spawned numerous sequels including games for the XBOX 360 and PS3, as well as its own Hollywood movie franchise.

Top 10 ZX Spectrum Games

The 10 best ZX Spectrum games ever made, from Jet Set Willy and Knight Lore to Chuckie Egg, with history, trivia, FAQs and how to play them today.

Pyjamarama for the ZX Spectrum

Retro game review of the fantastic Pyjamarama by Microgen, on the Sinclair ZX Spectrum home computer. For retro games visit retrogamesnow!

Frogger for the Atari 2600

Frogger for the Atari 2600 was a great conversion of the classic arcade game. In my Frogger retro review including gameplay video.

Asteroids on the Atari VCS/2600

Atari released Asteroids in the arcades in 1979 and it became their biggest selling game of all time, up there with Space Invaders as one of the most…