Newgrounds creating open source Flash emulator

Newgrounds are developing an open-source, browser-based Flash emulator called Ruffle, which will enable people to play old-Flash games and view content created with the tool. Tom Fulp, founder of Newsgrounds says:

Insert Coin: Round-Up of retro-gaming crowd funding projects : Sept 2019

Starting this month is a regular round-up of retro-gaming themed crowd-funding projects. Projects are listed in order of urgency, so those ending soonest are nearer the top. All details are correct at time of publication. 8-Bit Symphony Pro – double orchestral CD of 8-bit classics​ “On Saturday 15 June 2019, 800 people had an unforgettable Insert Coin: Round-Up of retro-gaming crowd funding projects : Sept 2019

Switch gets SNES games

As expected, Nintendo is adding a bunch of SNES games to its Nintendo Switch Online subscription service. The company are also to launch a wireless SNES controller for the Switch. The games, which are available from today are: Brawl Brothers Breath of Fire Demon’s Quest F-Zero Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics Kirby’s Switch gets SNES games

Nibbler remake made for Vic 20

Commodore’s VIC 20 has been blessed with a remake of Rock-Ola’s 1982 arcade game, Nibbler! The aim of the game Nibbler is to guide a snake round a maze eating pellets as you go round. Once you have eaten all the dots you progress to the next level. However, as you eat, the longer you Nibbler remake made for Vic 20

New Trailer for Intellivision Amico released

Intellivision Entertainment have launched a more detailed trailer for their upcoming console, the Intellivision Amico. The console, which is to launch on the 10th October 2020, is aimed at casual gamers and families. Last year at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, Intellivision president Tommy Tallarico announced the console, saying

Doom 1,2 and 3 arrive on the Switch

Iconic first-person shooter Doom has made its way to Nintendo’s Switch. The game is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Nintendo say: Experience the classic demon-blasting fun that popularized the genre home or on-the-go. Click to expand… Users have criticised the new game as although it plays offline, it required you to sign up to a Bethesda Doom 1,2 and 3 arrive on the Switch