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Delve into post-apocalyptic challenges and explore open-world racingFri, 28 Jun 2024 17:39:49 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/sabre-wulf-zx-spectrum-classic-by-ultimate/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/sabre-wulf-zx-spectrum-classic-by-ultimate/Face the dangers of the jungle, unravel secrets, collect amulets & confront the Sabre Wulf in this ZX Spectrum classicSat, 22 Jun 2024 22:54:09 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/bas-arcade-cabinet-restoration-part-2/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/bas-arcade-cabinet-restoration-part-2/Part 2 of my BAS Arcade Cabinet restoration, where I renovate the coin doors, marquee and metalwork of this iconic British JAMMA machineSat, 13 Jan 2018 14:37:00 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/the-arcade-shed-build-part-1/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/the-arcade-shed-build-part-1/Follow the build of an arcade shed at the bottom of my garden, using a standard wooden shed with extra insulation for use all year round.Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:54:52 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/arcade-cabinet-restoration/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/arcade-cabinet-restoration/Follow my restoration of this old BAS Arcade cabinet. In the first update I tackle the monitor, the woodwork, the control panel and controlsSat, 28 Oct 2017 17:53:10 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/bbc-micro-model-b-restoration-project/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/bbc-micro-model-b-restoration-project/The BBC Micro was one of the first home computers with arcade quality graphics, see how I modified mine with a solid state gaming driveSun, 31 Jan 2016 17:12:57 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/top-10-atari-2600-games/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/top-10-atari-2600-games/The Atari 2600 (VCS) hosted some classic videogames, including many 80s arcade conversions. Read my review of the Top 10 Atari 2600 gamesThu, 31 Dec 2015 17:16:38 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/gameboy-advance-sp-nes-edition-video-game-consoles-art/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/gameboy-advance-sp-nes-edition-video-game-consoles-art/The Gameboy Advance SP NES edition is the ultimate version of the Nintendo Gameboy for retro game fans, with it's classic Nintendo colours and controlsMon, 20 Jan 2014 22:13:32 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/missile-invader-sub-chase-mattel-video-game-consoles-art/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/missile-invader-sub-chase-mattel-video-game-consoles-art/Between 1978 and 1980 Mattel released a popular series of handheld games that featured LED technology, using simple glowing red lights to represent the on…Sat, 18 Jan 2014 13:45:45 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/ufo-master-blaster-bambino-video-game-consoles-art/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/ufo-master-blaster-bambino-video-game-consoles-art/UFO Master Blaster was an early 80's electronic handheld game from Bambino. A beautifully futuristic design, and real work of gaming artTue, 14 Jan 2014 21:28:40 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/nintendo-64-video-game-consoles-art/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/nintendo-64-video-game-consoles-art/The Nintendo 64 console was a classic design, projecting approachable power, an organic design contrasting with more straight-laced rivalsSun, 12 Jan 2014 17:49:05 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/chrono-trigger-classic/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/chrono-trigger-classic/Chrono Trigger features in many RPG fans list of top retro games, and this SNES classic is still playable today. Find out why!Mon, 28 Oct 2013 21:12:39 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/atari-2600-box-art-best-video-game-media/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/atari-2600-box-art-best-video-game-media/The Atari 2600 had some of the best videogame box art, from a time when games required imagination to bring blocky pixels to lifeSat, 19 Oct 2013 13:46:25 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/die-hard-trilogy-for-the-playstation-1/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/die-hard-trilogy-for-the-playstation-1/Blast Through Nakatomi Plaza on your PlayStation in Die Hard Trilogy! 3 movies, 3 games, 3rd person shooter, light gun & driving actionSun, 05 May 2013 08:50:51 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/chase-hq-arcade-game-by-taito/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/chase-hq-arcade-game-by-taito/Chase HQ was an arcade game released by Taito in 1998, putting you in control of a police pursuit vehicle, catching criminals by ramming them off the roadFri, 29 Mar 2013 17:24:29 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/legend-of-zelda-for-the-nes-the-best-video-game-media/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/legend-of-zelda-for-the-nes-the-best-video-game-media/Nintendo struck gold-plated plastic with the Legend of Zelda cartridge for the NES/Famicom system - a time when physical game media ruled!Sat, 23 Mar 2013 13:26:10 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/stop-the-express-for-the-zx-spectrum/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/stop-the-express-for-the-zx-spectrum/Stop the Express was a 1983 action game for the ZX Spectrum, released by Sinclair Research and created by legendary Japanese developers Hudson Soft.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:05:14 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/space-panic-arcade-game-by-universal/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/space-panic-arcade-game-by-universal/Discover why Space Panic beat Donkey Kong as the first true platform game. Explore it’s groundbreaking gameplay, tips and home conversionsSat, 16 Mar 2013 16:29:37 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/jumping-jack-zx-spectrum/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/jumping-jack-zx-spectrum/Imagine's Jumping Jack was a simple but addictive game for the Sinclair ZX Spectrum. Guide Jack to the top of the screen without banging his head or fallingThu, 14 Mar 2013 21:09:11 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/icade-core-arcade-control-panel-for-ipad/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/icade-core-arcade-control-panel-for-ipad/The iCade Core allows classic arcade games to be played on an iPad with real joysticks and button controls, including games from Atari, Midway and NamcoThu, 07 Mar 2013 21:08:11 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/atari-2600-restoration-part-2/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/atari-2600-restoration-part-2/In this 2 part blog I clean and restore a classic Atari 2600. Part 2: Finding a power supply, connecting a modern TV and testing the joystickTue, 19 Feb 2013 09:48:54 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/new-to-the-rolyretro-collection-atari-2600-woody/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/new-to-the-rolyretro-collection-atari-2600-woody/The Atari 2600 is the video game console that gave birth to a $200bn industry. In this post I restore an original 2600 "Woody"Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:42:09 GMThttps://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/fruit-machine-simulator-for-the-zx-spectrum/https://www.retrogamesnow.co.uk/fruit-machine-simulator-for-the-zx-spectrum/Fruit Machine simulators were all the rage in the 80's with home computers like the Sinclair ZX Spectrum featuring some great examples.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:37:34 GMT