Most people’s memories of programming in the 8-bit era revolve around BASIC, and not without reason. Most of the time, it was all we had. On the other hand, there were other options if you sought them ...

Note: DOS/Amiga/Mac/IIGS are 16 bit so they don't count. Only early consoles and non-PC micros here. One of the most incredible platforms ever made. Manufactured from 1977 to 1993 and with its open ...

Connor is a writer on Game Rant. Hailing from the east coast of Scotland, with experience in the development and retail spaces of the industry, he uses his passion for games and Scottish charm to ...

Limited Run Games came to play at PAX East 2024. With multiple convention exclusives, a Saturday panel, and a booth featuring four signature games, the company had a lot to show off. But perhaps the ...

If you grew up in the NES days, you know that your imagination had to do a lot of work in the 8-bit era. Video game graphics were limited, with some of today’s most iconic characters consisting of ...

Sometimes, I’m nostalgic for a feeling, not a specific game. One of my favorite games early on in the package is Mortol, a platformer where players must sacrifice themselves to clear obstacles and get ...

These days, most webservers are big hefty rackmount rigs with roaring fans in giant datacenters. [naDDan]’s webserver is altogether more humble, as it runs on a single Commodore 64. The C64 is running ...

Indie game developer Retroware and Mega Cat Studios revealed their latest platformer on the way, as The Angry Video Game Nerd will be getting a new game to his name. The new title is called The Angry ...

Fan-made 8-bit demake Bit of War resurrects the original 2005 God of War as a free NES-style side-scrolling platformer, turning Kratos’ cinematic Greek odyssey into tight, retro action with pared-back ...