The Macintosh was never really a gaming machine. Sure, there was the big hits like Marathon, Escape Velocity or Myst – the must-have games for Classic Macintosh owners – but there was one game that was probably played by more users of Macintosh System 7.5 than any other: Jigsaw Puzzle. Jigsaw Puzzle had replaced a … Interview: Marjory Kaptanoglu, author of the Macintosh System 7.5 Jigsaw App
Puzzle-platformer, Lode Runner, is getting an update for the Play Station 4. The new version, named Lode Runner Legacy, features voxel style graphics and a level editor, where your designs can be shared online. Legacy was launched on the Nintendo Switch last year. Lode Runner was originally released in 1983 by Broderbund Software and was … Lode Runner Legacy gets PS4 launch – Plus physical release for PS4 and Switch
Atari have announced a deal with GSD Group — a leading innovation and strategy agency — to build video game-themed Atari Hotels in the United States, with the first being in Phoenix, AZ later this year. Atari Hotels are described as “fully immersive experiences for every age and gaming ability, including the latest in VR … For some reason, Atari are building hotels
Intellivision have sold-out of pre-orders for their limited edition Founders Edition of their upcoming console, the Amico. Yesterday at 1pm CST, Intellivision offered members of their mailing list the chance to reserve a Foundation Edition package of the Amico, which launches in October 2020. The Founder Edition Package includes a limited edition Vintage Woodgrain Amico, … Intellivision’s Amico ‘Founder edition’ pre-orders sell out
Like most hobbies, Retro Computing comes with its own set of slang, and fan-created nicknames for products. Sometimes they are affectionate, sometimes derogatory – but one things for sure, if you’re new to the hobby you will have no idea what people are talking about! This document is a permanent work-in-progress and will be … Ashtrays, Bread bins and Toastracks: A guide to retro computing slang
For those of us that still use snail-mail, the Royal Mail are launching a set of stamps commemorating the history of the British video game industry. The stamps feature images from Elite (BBC Micro), Dizzy (ZX Spectrum), Sensible Soccer (Amiga), Lemmings (Amiga), Populous (Amiga), Worms (Amiga), Micro Machines (Mega Drive), Wipeout (PlayStation) and various Tomb … Royal Mail to release stamps commemorating History of British Video Games
Back in the early nineties, Sony and Nintendo were working on an add-on for the Super Nintendo, which would allow the SNES to play CD-ROM games. Sony was to also release a stand-alone console, called a “Play Station” which would play the new CD-ROM games as well as SNES games. (Sony used this name for … Nintendo Sony Play Station Prototype to be put up for sale
Hello, I’ve got too much going on in my life at the moment to do RAM OK ROM OK. I know not many people read it, but it’s been really fun and rewarding for me and am hoping to get back on it again in the new year! Related posts: How not to launch a … Taking a Break!
Let’s hop in the time machine and look into the RAM OK ROM OK archives* and see what was happening in gaming and tech news from 30 years ago… RAM OK ROM OK Issue 118, October 1989 MGT’s Super Spectrum, SAM Coupé arrives Last month, Miles Gordon Technology presented their 8-bit computer to the press. … ? Rewind Tape: Gaming news from OCTOBER 1989
In A/V Output we take a gander at the latest podcasts and YouTube videos of interest to the retro gamer! If we’re missing your favourite podcaster or YouTuber, let us know and we’ll take a look. The First video game How do you define the first videogame? Ahoy! works it out.. What was The First … A/V Output, OCT 2019: Round-up of the best in Retro gaming Youtube and podcasts