R ealism, microtransactions, and authentic gameplay make up the world of sports video games. But Basketball Classics is focused on taking players back in time with their style of 8-bit side-scrolling, ...

In the classic gaming world, even before the NES arrived on the scene, there was no name more ubiquitous than Atari. Their famous 2600 console sold almost as many units as the Nintendo 64, but was ...

A fan dev has released a beta of the original Elite for Atari XL/XE, bringing the classic 8-bit space sim to life on new ...

This article first appeared on USgamer, a partner publication of VG247. Some content, such as this article, has been migrated to VG247 for posterity after USgamer's closure - but it has not been ...

I guess you can say my history as a gamer is bound to Ninja Gaiden, not with rage but with the warm, fuzzy memories of childhood. From my younger days with the Nintendo Entertainment System all the ...

Shantae is the classic action-adventure-platformer that introduced players to the fan-favorite half-genie heroine. Originally released in 2002 on Game Boy Color, Shantae is the acclaimed nonlinear ...

This is a classic puzzle game. Developed by Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov, Tetris quickly became a global sensation. The ...

Influential 8-bit TRPGs like Chaos World, Pool of Radiance, and Shadow Dragon were innovative in mechanics and storytelling. These 8-bit titles featured extensive character creation, dynamic day-night ...

Indie game developer Croxel Studios and publisher Billete Cohete have launched a new retro horror game this week as Tormenture is now available on Steam. This is a bit of a throwback to the 8-bit era ...

Here at Hackaday HQ we’re no strangers to vintage game emulation. New versions of old consoles and arcade cabinets frequently make excellent fodder for clever hacks to cram as much functionality as ...