Fans of classic systems like the Spectrum and Amstrad will be pleased to hear that they will be appearing at this year’s PC Gamer Weekender
Classic Moments: Atic Atac
We look back at all the greatest moments from this classic Spectrum adventure. How many of the following bits do you remember?
Licence To Thrill: Robocop
Discover how the smash hit movie got turned into one of the best movie licences to ever appear on home computers.
The Making Of Scooby Doo
We look back at the first major videogame to be based on the popular cartoon series, Scooby-Doo.
Sinclair ZX Spectrum Vega Plus Smashes Target
The updated Vega still has several weeks to go, but it’s already smashed its crowdfunding target
Relive the classics with Videogames Hardware Book
We don’t have to tell you that there’s nothing like the nostalgia of a classic console
BMX Simulator
Darran revisits Codemasters’ first published videogame.
The Making Of Jack The Nipper
Greg Holmes explains how he created gaming’s naughtiest toddler.
The Making Of The Untouchables
We take a look back at Ocean Software’s superb film licence.
The Making Of Myth: History In The Making
We go behind the scenes of the amazing time-travelling adventure.
R-Type
We revisit one of the Spectrum’s best conversions.
The Making Of Barbarian
We revisit Palace Software’s bloodthirsty beat-’em-up.
RETRO GAMES
Combat School
Darran gets all nostalgic for the Spectrum conversion of this classic arcade game.
Design Design
We go behind the scenes of the underrated Manchester-based software house.
The Making Of Starquake
We talk to Steve Crow about his fantastic arcade adventure.
The Making Of Treasure Island Dizzy
We speak to the Oliver twins about their difficult sequel.
Incentive Software
We find out what happened before Driller came along.
DEVELOPER PROFILE
Nigel Alderton
We speak to the legendary coder behind Chuckie Egg.
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Slightly Magic Interview With Colin Jones
Several months ago, Colin Jones had a Kickstarter attempt to reboot his popular budget game Slightly Magic
Mikro-Gen
Chris Hinsley goes behind the scenes of the popular 8-bit software house.