New Release - Retro Gamer Magazine issue #263 - Inside the Spectrum

Published 29th August

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Our latest issue has an exclusive look at The Spectrum, a brand-new plug-and-play device from Retro Games Ltd. We’ll not only look at the creation of the machine, but also reveal our first impressions after an early hands-on preview and cover ten of the included games. We also return to the classic 8-bit brawler Target: Renegade, go behind the scenes of Mickey Mania and revisit some of the best games by Parker Brothers.



Inside The Spectrum

Chris Smith and Darren Melbourne explain how they created their new plug-and-play device in under a year and why the time was right to release a full-sized Spectrum for modern audiences



The Making Of

This month we quiz Jon Burton about programming Mickey Mania, discover how the acclaimed Amiga RPG Ambermoon was created and learn how the board game adaptation of Trivial Pursuit saved Domark



The History Of EverQuest

We speak to some of the creators of the ground-breaking and influential MMORPG and learn why it’s still going strong today



Ultimate Guide

Martyn Carroll takes to the streets of Scumville and brawls his way through Target: Renegade, while Mike Diver explores the exciting cyberpunk world of Hideo Kojima’s Snatcher



The Retro Gamer Guide To Parker Bros

Join us as we rummage through the many licensed games of Parker Brothers. How many of the titles we’ll be covering did you play?



There’s much more, including…

Sunsoft, Donkey Kong, Mr Do!, Zaxxon, Aquarius, Factory Panic, Game Genie, Doug Macrae, Demolition Racer: No Exit, Super Woden GP II, Rock Band Unplugged