Llamasoft Revival ...posted 05/03/2011
Any self respecting addict from the classic era will instantly recognise the name Jeff 'Yak' Minter! He is the founder of the famous 80's software house Llamasoft.
In 1981 Minter started independently writing and selling video games for the Sinclair ZX80 and then later the Sinclair ZX81, Commodore VIC-20, Atari 2600, and ZX Spectrum.
Minter also went on to develop a number of what are now considered classic games, all written in assembly language for many later home computers (such as the Commodore 64, Atari 400/800 and Atari ST). Games included: Gridrunner, Abductor, Matrix: Gridrunner 2, Hellgate, Hover Bovver, Attack of the Mutant Camels, Revenge of the Mutant Camels, Return of the Mutant Camels, Laser Zone, Mama Llama, Metagalactic Llamas Battle at the Edge of Time, Sheep in Space, etc.
Fans of Minter's games can identify a number of distinctive elements common to many of his games, i.e 'arcade style shoot 'em ups' and frequent references to llamas, sheep and camels'!
To cut to the chase, on January 5th, 2011 Jeff released Minotaur Rescue for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad.[7]. Now he has released Minotron 2112 for the iOS, it's pitched as follows - 'An all time classic revisited: Minotron 2112 is harder, faster, better, stronger!
Reimagined from the classic Atari ST and Amiga game Llamatron comes a new version with that 80s arcade feeling.
Both games are real gems for the retro gamer and definitely worth checking out on The App Store for anyone who is lucky enough to own either an iPod, iPhone, iPad or all three. Happy Retro Gaming folks!
TRON LEGACY ...posted 21/11/2010
As excitement continues to grow with the imminent release of TRON Legacy I thought it might be a good time to remind ourselves of the original TRON movie from way back in 1982 that spawned the Classic Arcade Game TRON, so here is a blast from the past I hope you enjoy it!
Updates to the site ...posted 22/01/2010
I have been busy updating the site this week in various areas. Some of the changes are not obviously apparent as they are editorial changes to copy on many of the pages where errors occured or links were dead or indeed dates needed updating etc, etc. But also some new content has been added.
Checkout the Sound Fixes page for some new sound bites which have been posted up there as well as a series of new links on the page to various sound pages I have come across of late while surfing. Also do not forget that Guess The Game has an all new game character to try and guess.
iPhone & iPod Touch ...posted 22/01/2010
And the 'Retrogaming' reasons keep coming to buy that iPhone or iPod Touch: Sega to Launch iPhone’s First Official Emulator http://bit.ly/6OwjF0 #apple
Atari Arcade ...posted 29/12/2009
Retro gaming just seems to get better of late. Next up we have an online arcade courtesy of Atari. That's right you can play some Classic original Atari Coin-op games now online in their full glory. Play them anytime and free of charge:
http://www.atari.com/arcade
Dragon's Lair ...posted 08/12/2009
If you were still looking for an excuse to buy an iPhone or iPod Touch then here is the deal maker, 'Dragon's Lair' has just been released on the app store for both touch models, check out the story here:
http://www.top10.co.uk/mobilephones/news/2009/12/arcade_classic_
dragons_lair_hits_iphone/
Guess The Game ...posted 06/12/2009
Yes its a month already and the new Guess The Game is already up. Get on over there and check it out.
Updates Galore ...posted 06/12/2009
Yes some updates across the site; Glossary updates, Timeline updates and checkout RetroGaming Roundup via the new link on all 1st level pages its the best podcast on the net for retro gamers everywhere.
Classic Arcade Games Trivia Quiz ...posted 05/12/2009
Here is a fun little quiz I came across on the web. If you think you know your Classic games then give this a go. Here is the websites strap line to whet your appetite: 'If you like 1980's video games and were a video game junkie, then this is the quiz for you. Given game characteristics, see how many of these you can guess.' Here is the score I posted, see if you can beat it! Link below screengrab -
http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/VideoGames/Classic-Arcade-Games-1979-1984-288926.html
The Invasion ...posted 16/11/2009
Some of you may already have visited the 'Space Invader - the story of an invasion site', if not then you should pay it a timely visit - http://www.space-invaders.com
It tells the story of an Urban Invasion in the form of a 'Reality Game' online. It appears the invasion has hit London town. One of my scouts and part time contributors Paul J Ronalds managed to snap the following image below on a trip to London last week!
Tim Burnham ...posted 10/11/2009
This guy is totally addicted to Video Games in the best possible way. Here is the info that appears on the YouTube page about his arcade: (This was filmed for a local TV show called "Chronicle". They said the TV crew would stay for up to two hours but ended up staying for 4 hours due to the fun factor. Since the airing, the basement has been expanded another 600 square feet to accompany 20 more games). Check him out on YouTube at this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19M6fvwe2kU
Chasing Ghosts ...posted 01/02/2007
Chasing Ghosts: Beyond the Arcade is a love letter to arcade gaming, an era past and stained forever into popular geek culture. If you were part of the scene, a kid of the 80’s, or just a pop culture fanatic, Ghosts offers an entertaining look at the days of Pac Man. Read a review of the film here
GP2X ...posted