Cecilia Chamidah NurWhen The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! debuted in 1989, it marked a significant milestone for Nintendo’s burgeoning franchise, introducing the beloved characters to a vast Western audience beyond the…
Cecilia Chamidah NurIn the fiercely competitive landscape of 1990s arcade gaming, a new challenger emerged from Sega, one that would redefine the mecha combat genre and carve out a unique niche in…
Indra GunadiOtomata Labs’ recent production, "Esprit," a cracktro designed for the venerable ZX Spectrum platform, achieved a notable fourth-place finish in the competitive demoparty circuit at DiHALT Summer 2025. The entry…
Cecilia Chamidah NurThe gaming industry is currently navigating a significant crossroads, with the announcement by Sony Interactive Entertainment to cease physical media production for its PlayStation consoles by 2028 sparking widespread debate…
Edi DurjanaThe PlayStation 2 (PS2), a console that sold over 155 million units worldwide, was a system designed almost entirely from the ground up for use with Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)…
Cecilia Chamidah NurTwo decades ago, in 2006, the release of Retro Gamer magazine issue 28 marked a significant turning point, not only for the burgeoning retro gaming community but also for the…
Cecilia Chamidah NurWith Star Fox 64 having recently received another re-release, attention is once again drawn to its profound impact on a generation of players and its foundational role within the 3D…
Ganda Hendra PerkasaThe story of how a revolutionary video game delivery service, predating modern subscription models by decades, was brought to life is a testament to innovation, perseverance, and strategic partnerships. This…
Indra GunadiThe vibrant and remarkably persistent homebrew development scene for the Commodore 64 has once again showcased its enduring vitality with the release of "Master Of The House 6: Doctors!" on…
Cecilia Chamidah NurThe highly acclaimed role-playing game Lunar: Eternal Blue, originally a landmark title on the Sega CD, received a comprehensive update for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn consoles, with its North…
