Broken Sword 2 Reforged Announced for 2026
Broken Sword The Smoking Mirror Reforged has been announced for PC and console platforms, releasing in 2026.
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Dive into our retro video games category for articles, guides and videos covering retro consoles, retro computers and nostalgic tech. Explore the history, restoration tips and modern upgrades of iconic gaming systems and devices.
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Wolverine to Discworld – Pixel Artist David Swan Shares His Journey
David Swan shares his career in pixel art, sprites & textures – from early arcade inspiration to creating graphics for games SEGA Manx TT, Wolverine: Adamantium Rage and the Discworld series.
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The Commodore 64 Phenomenon – My C64 8-bit Childhood Memories…
The Commodore 64 didn’t just change how we played games – it changed lives. For one boy, it sparked a lifelong obsession with coding, tech and challenging the limits of 64KB.
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UrbX Warriors Interview – New Retro-Style Arcade Adventure Kickstarter
James Woodcock
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Pixel Art, Retro Computing, Retro Consoles, Retro Gaming, Stoo Cambridge, Tony Warriner, UrbX WarriorsI interview Tony Warriner & Stoo Cambridge on their new pixel art arcade retro adventure UrbX Warriors – The Lost City for the Spectrum Next & modern platforms.
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Stunning Vectrex Ultraviolet Overlays – Interview at ZAPP Live! 2025
James Woodcock
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Laurence Bennion, Retro Consoles, Retro Games, Retro Gaming, Ultraviolet, ZZAP LIVEI interview Laurence Bennion of Blacklighter.co.uk, who has created an amazing selection of ultraviolet overlays for the Vectrex console.
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A Tour of ZAPP Live! 2025 – Commodore / C64 / Amiga Retro Event
James Woodcock
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Retro Computing, Retro Consoles, Retro Games, Retro Gaming, ZZAP LIVEA wonderful exploration around this year’s ZAPP Live! event for Commodore enthusiasts based in the UK.
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Broken Sword Reforged Impressions: Stunning 4K Nostalgia Trip
Broken Sword: The Shadow of the Templars Reforged Impressions as George and Nico set out on their finest adventure.
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New Metro Siege Game for Amiga Interview – Programmer Alex Brown – Game & Gadget Podcast #37
James Woodcock
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Alex Brown, Gameplay, Interview, James Woodcock, Metro Siege, PodcastDiscover Metro Siege, a brand new upcoming Amiga game as I interview programmer Alex Brown of this impressive passion project.
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The Acorn Archimedes A3010 Kid – Battling with Amiga & Atari ST
The legendary Acorn Archimedes A3010, famous for its RISC OS operating system and contributing ARM to modern phones, tablets, laptops and computers.
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Dreamcast Modding Fun – GDEMU, PSU Upgrade & Silent Noctua Fan
SEGA Dreamcast upgrades with a GD Emu for loading games from an SD Card as well as a modern PSU & quieter fan.
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Retro Computer Tour with Tony Warriner – Co-Founder Revolution Software
In this video, Tony Warriner co-founder of Revolution Software takes us on a tour of his retro computer and console tech he has collected over many years.
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SEGA Mega Drive (Genesis) Controller Journey – Clean Aspirations
In this video, I explore the SEGA Mega Drive (Genesis) controller as I clean and revive a 30 year old design classic.
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Retro World Store Tour – Visiting Retro Gaming Nostalgia in Derby, UK
Explore Retro World in Derby, UK – a haven for retro gaming enthusiasts run by Jane and Rob. Take a tour of classic systems and games in this video.
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8-bit Retro Style “Wormhole Dungeon” Announced By Tony Warriner
Tony Warriner co-founder of Revolution Software has independently announced a new 8-bit style game, Wormhole Dungeon, filled with adventure puzzles, sarcasm and humour.
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CRT TV for Retro Gaming – The Beauty, Buying, Repair & Despair
CRT TVs for retro gaming offer stunning nostalgic qualities, but the maintenance, weight and size can be challenging. Here is my experience…
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Beneath A Steel Sky Sets as Broken Sword Dawns – Revolution Book Preview
Join Tony Warriner on a journey through the untold story of Revolution Software in this book preview of Revolution: The Quest for Game Development Greatness.
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