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Retro Gamer 206 is on sale now
Read on for details of how to get the magazine while the shops are closed!
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We’ve Got Space To Chat About Lunar Lander
Sure, the pun’s bad, but this arcade classic is not!
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Jump Into The Forum For A Chat About Donkey Kong
Mario’s debut is the subject of this week’s Retro Spotlight
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Discuss Missile Command’s Explosive Impact On Our Forum
This week’s spotlight focuses on Atari’s apocalyptic arcade hit.
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Feeling Froggy? Hop Over To The Forum
Konami’s classic avoid-’em-up Frogger is the subject of this week’s Retro Gaming Spotlight
OPM REVIEW
Jumping Flash!
Find out how the Official UK PlayStation Magazine rated this innovative 3D platform game back in 1995
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Retro Gamer Issue 192 Is On Shelves Now
Our latest fantastic issue comes looks at the making of Yoshi’s Island, and comes with a special Rob Hubbard remix CD
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The Voice Of Movies Games And Videos Returns
Steve Priestley narrates the Funtenga Radical Previews video
ARCADE REVIEW
SNK vs Capcom: Card Fighters Clash
This crossover card-slinging caper is one of the most popular Neo Geo Pocket Color games, and Arcade magazine felt that popularity was richly deserved
CVG REVIEW
The King Of Fighters 95
It might have lengthy loading times, but this Neo Geo CD fighter certainly impressed the reviewers at Computer & Video Games.
EDGE REVIEW
Fatal Fury Special
The legendary UK magazine was impressed with SNK’s Neo Geo fighter – but you’ll have to read on to find out just how impressed it was…
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PLAY REVIEW
No One Can Stop Mr Domino!
Play magazine said “if this game had a middle name, it’d be ‘originality’” – but was that enough to earn this PlayStation cult classic a top score?
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Celebrate SNK’s 40th Anniversary With Retro Gamer 187
Special issue comes with gifts including The Mini SNK Companion and a cool sticker sheet
SEGA POWER REVIEW
Rocket Knight Adventures
Were Sparkster’s charms able to win over a platformer-fatigued Sega Power in 1993? Find out here…
EDGE REVIEW
Metal Slug
The Metal Slug series is now firmly established as one of gaming’s greatest run-and-gun franchises – but what did Edge magazine make of the original in 1996?
SATURN POWER REVIEW
Sonic R
Sonic fans are often divided by their opinions on this racing spin-off – what did Saturn Power magazine make of it in January 1998?
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Yasuyuki Oda talks SNK Heroines
SNK’s producer explains the company’s new all-women tag team fighter
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ToeJam & Earl: Back In The Groove Set For Autumn
Crowdfunded sequel also parts ways with Adult Swim Games
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Don’t Miss Retro Gamer Issue 182
Mega gifts accompany our Mega Drive feature in our Sega special – and it’s out today
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Don’t miss this year’s PC Gaming Show
Our annual E3 PC gaming showcase takes place on 11th June
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Twin Galaxies Disqualifies Billy Mitchell
Famed competitive gamer is barred from competition and has his scores stripped from the record books
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Retro Gamer Issue 179 Hits The Shelves!
Two great Pac-Man features and fantastic C64 gifts lead this month’s exciting magazine
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V-Rally Slides Back Into Racing Game Competition
Bigben Interactive and Kylotonn Racing Games are producing the series’ first new game in 15 years
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Replay Events Announces Play Expo London
Popular UK gaming event finally comes to the capital
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Mr Biffo Launches Digitiser: The Show Kickstarter
YouTube gaming series hits full funding on the morning of the campaign launch
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Snag The King Of Fighters 2002 For Free
GOG.com offers SNK’s classic crossover fighter for zero pennies, for a limited time only
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Gears Of Games Presents Fairlight: An Interview
YouTube gaming channel offers an excellent interview with Spectrum coder Bo Jangeborg
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Retro Gamer Sponsors Retro Area At PC Gamer Weekender 2018
Enjoy retro computer gaming from Amiga to ZX Spectrum at London Olympia, 17-18 February
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Round-Up: Retro Gaming At CES 2018
Retro-Bit, Hyperkin and My Arcade showcase their latest retro gaming wares at this year’s tech show
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Retro-Bit Multi-Carts On Sale This Weekend
We speak to the company about the Data East and Jaleco compilations coming to NES and SNES
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RETRO GAMES
Cadash
Why we’re fond of Taito’s RPG-inspired arcade game
WHY I LOVE...
Night Trap 25th Anniversary Edition
Nick explains his curious enthusiasm for this particular HD remaster project…
Last chance to get Retro Gamer discounts
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Tower 57 Now Available On Steam
If you have a hankering for twin-stick shooters that take influence from the Amiga you might want to check out Tower 57
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Xbox Backwards Compatibility Launches On Xbox One
13 games from the original 2001 console have gone live on Microsoft’s current hardware
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Project Hubbard Launches On Kickstarter
Famed videogame composer’s works to be celebrated with a book, albums and potentially a concert!
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King Of 94 Tournament Takes Place This Weekend
$10,000 NHL 94 competition hits Las Vegas on September 30th
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Get Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee For Free Right Now
Online PC game retailer GOG.com is offering the classic puzzle-platformer completely free