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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The new issue is on sale now with stunning art by the legendary @wiloverton.bsky.social Features Ultimate Knot In 3D RoboCop 3 Cinemaware Maximo Amstrad GX4000 Condemned Java Games WipEout Exhumed and so much more Grab it in shops or buy it online. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

What is your absolute favourite Metal Gear moment? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Tomb Raider is 30 years old next month. What would you say is your favourite Tomb Raider game? Is it one of the Core Design originals, or a later Crystal Dynamics title (don't let our image steer you!). Some of your answers will appear in the magazine.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The latest issue is on sale and features Sonic, Uncharted, Roller Coaster, Siren and much more. Grab it in shops or online. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Mr Nutz is returning in physical form to classic consoles. Courtesy of @atari.com and @strictlylimited.bsky.social Will you be picking up a copy? www.strictlylimitedgames.com

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Don't forget that the new issue is on sale now. It's filled with brilliance, from Codemasters and Marathon to Perfect Dark, Super Punchout!! and Patapon. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

The ZX Spectrum version of Robocop 3 is a rare game these days. A copy recently sold on eBay for £550! Do you own a copy? Let us know below when you bought it and how much you paid. Some answers will appear in the magazine.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The latest issue of Retro Gamer celebrates 40 years of #codemasters It also includes Sensible Soccer Patapon The Sims Super Punch-Out!! Marathon Perfect Dark Mario Party 2 Rowan Software Afrika Fish and much more Grab it in stores on online www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The latest issue of Retro Gamer features the first ten years of Assassin's Creed, a 32-page SNES book and a double-sided poster featuring Super Mario Kart and Secret Of Mana. Grab it in shops now, or directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Many thanks to Lego for sending through this Mega Drive. Expect a review in issue 289.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The new issue is on sale now and features several covers celebrating Assassin's Creed. Thanks to @ubisoft.com for access and @jeremypeel.bsky.social for a terrific feature. Grab it in shops or directly from us. It also features a 32-page SNES book and poster. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now. Grab it in shops or buy it directly from us. There's also a 15% off deal when you spend £11 or more with JUNE15 www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features the C64, Lucasfilm Games, Yakuza, id Software, Push-Over, Super Mario Land 2 and much more. Grab it in shops or online now. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What's your favourite Assassin's Creed game and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine. Image ©Ubisoft

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now. Grab it from shops or buy it directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our last few subs covers have been absolutely banging. Which is your favourite?

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

You can currently get a six-issue subscription of Retro Gamer for just £9.99. (The shown issue won't be included). There's more information about the offer below. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Physical Switch 2 games with the full game on the cart are quite the rarity, so thanks to @bethesdastudios.com #machinegames and @lucasfilm.bsky.social for keeping the old days alive and sending us a game worthy of the Retro Gamer museum. Read more about Indy’s digital adventures in RG 271.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now. It features… Lego Star Wars II Star Wars Rogue Leader Marathon Final Fight One Batman Skyfox Brain Bug Psyvariar and much more. Grab it in shops or directly from us www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Do you have a copy of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories for PlayStation 2 in your collection? Where did you get it from and how much did you pay? The value of this version keeps on rising. Some answers will appear in the magazine.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

The latest issue is out now and celebrates 40 years of Zelda. You'll also find articles on Superior Software, Match Day II, Spider-Man 2, Screamer, Project Zero II, Lemmings, Indiana Jones & The Fate Of Atlantis and much more. Grab it in stores or online now www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Make the most of this Bank Holiday by grabbing our latest issue. It features a retrospective on God Of War a double-sided Nintendo poster and a 32-page book on the Amiga. Grab it now 👍🏻 www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The latest issue is on sale now and features God Of War, a 32-page Amiga mini-mag and a double-sided poster of Zelda and Metroid. Grab your copy now before it sells out! www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Just a reminder that our new issue celebrating the legacy of the ZX Spectrum is on sale now. Grab it while you can! www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Does anyone own Kid Dracula on the Game Boy? When did you get it and what did it cost? Some answers will appear in the magazine. (image Konami)

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

If you’ve ever liked to give your joystick a good waggle, you’ll love Trigger Happy by @bitmapbooks.com It’s packed solid with the joysticks of yesterday, including my personal fav for my CPC, the Cruiser.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Just a reminder that our new issue, is now on sale. It features Shadow Of The Colossus and tributes to our friend Nick Thorpe. Grab it in shops or directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

It's Retro Gamer's 22nd birthday and the new issue is in stores today. It's features… Shadow Of The Colossus Sonic The Hedgehog Earthion Sensible Software Goal! Analogue 3D review Monty On The Run + much more And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

The first issue of Retro Gamer with @martcarroll.bsky.social as editor went on sale on the 15th of January 2004, meaning it's our 22nd birthday today. Huzzah. Thanks to Martyn, Aaron Birch, Shaun Bebbington and everyone else who took a chance and launched the mag. (images Martyn Carroll)

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

If you're a fan of the PlayStation 2, why not check out Geeksline impressive set of books? www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Does anyone own a copy of Sparkster on the SNES? Where did you get it from and how much did it cost? Some answers will appear in the magazine (image Konami).

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Did anyone get anything retro-related for xmas this year? Darran didn’t get anything on the big day, but did treat himself to this.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Retro Gamer's year is now over. Here's everything Nick and the rest of the time have worked on over the past 12 months. What favourites do you have?

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 21/12/2025

The new issue is on sale now and features the Metroid Prime series on the cover. Grab it in shops now or directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale today and features the evolution of the Metroid Prime series. Grab it from stores or buy it directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We'll be running a few tribute pieces in our January issue to celebrate the sad passing of our colleague Nick Thorpe. What was your favourite article by Nick and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our colleague Nick Thorpe passed away on Monday. He was an incredibly lovely person, a talented writer and an essential part of the magazine. Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, friend.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

The new issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and includes a fantastic Super Mario Bros calendar. Look out for it in shops or grab it directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

It's always fun when arcade games get hidden features at home, like this secret stage which only exists in the Master System version of Pac-Mania. Coin World seems like the kind of place we'd enjoy visiting, really! Do you have any favourite exclusive secrets in home conversions of arcade games?

A screenshot of Pac-Mania for the Master System. Pac-Man is in a secret stage with a purple floor and walls made of gold coins, and he's hungrily eyeing up a nearby burger.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

The new issue of Retro Gamer is on sale and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360. It also features an amazing calendar covering 40 years of Super Mario Bros. Buy it in shops now! www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Do you remember Crispy Chicken Publishing's short-lived Gizmondo Power magazine? Of course you don't, because it wasn't real! This "advert" appeared in issue 1 of 360, which launched in the summer of 2005. With the Xbox 360 still months away, jokes like this helped to fill pages.

A joke advert for Gizmondo Power!, a magazine purporting to cover the disastrous handheld from Tiger Telematics. Promised features include a Q&A with Dean Gaffney, reader reviews, and a feature on why the PSP is "a right bag of old shite!"

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Retro Gamer 279 celebrates 20 years of the Xbox 360! The magazine also includes a 2026 Mario calendar. Also inside: Stormbringer, Pipe Mania, Mega Man X, Real Bout Fatal Fury 2, Brian Shea, Terminator games and much more. Grab it in shops or buy it online: www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

The cover of Retro Gamer 279, featuring the Xbox 360 on a green background.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

We've been chatting about how some series handled the jump from 2D to 3D more gracefully than others, and here are some examples of the ones we think really nailed it. Which games do you think made the best transition from 2D to 3D? Some replies will appear in the magazine.

A screenshot of Super Mario 64 for the N64. In Bob-Omb Battlefield, Mario has just squashed a Goomba on a wooden ramp.

A screenshot of Grand Theft Auto III for the PS2. The player is driving an unremarkable car along an urban road at night.

A screenshot of Metroid Prime for the GameCube. Samus is blasting a boss enemy while Metroids hover around in the foreground.

A screenshot of Ninja Gaiden for the Xbox. Ryu Hayabusa is in a bloodstained indoor environment, slicing through an enemy ninja with his sword.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Knuckles' Chaotix gave the echidna his first starring role, but it has become pricey due to a lack of official ports leaving it stranded on the disastrous 32X. Do you have it? When and where did you get it, how much did you pay, and which region is it? Some replies will appear in the magazine.

A screenshot of Knuckles Chaotix for the Mega Drive 32X. Knuckles has thrown Vector upwards in order to hit a power-up monitor.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

It's natural to want to share the gaming hobby with your kids, but how do you start them off? Do you favour a simple retro game, or go with a new game they can talk about with friends? What was the first game your children played? Some replies will be printed in the magazine.

An image from an old Intellivision advert, showing a father and son playing Space Armada together.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

We're not sure what the weather is like where you are, but the start of our week has been a very rainy one. We wouldn't mind so much, if the local scenery could match the beauty of this classic King Of Fighters 99 stage. Do you have any favourite rainy stages in videogames?

A screenshot of King Of Fighters 99 for the Neo Geo. Fighting in a park during a spell of heavy rain, Kim hits K' with a high kick while Benimaru poses in a misguided attempt at assistance.

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

The latest issue features the Banjo-Kazooie series on the cover and is on sale now. Grab it in stores or directly from us www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features. Banjo-Kazooie Operation Wolf Th Great Escape Lumines: Puzzle Fusion Steve Jarratt kill.switch 8-bit jobs Magicland 2 Sonic 2 Burning Rangers And more Grab it in shops or directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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Retro Gamer @retrogamermag.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

The Xbox 360 may have ushered in the HD era of gaming, but Nick primarily played his on tiny standard definition TVs. Did you make the jump to HDTV when you got your first HD-ready console - or even before? If not, how long did you wait to upgrade? Some replies will be printed in the magazine.

A small table with a silver 14" portable CRT TV and an Xbox 360 next to it. Other consoles surround them, including a PS2, a Mega Drive and a Dreamcast.

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