Author: Peter Ward

Article by Peter Ward. What is Timeless Gaming?Timeless Gaming Convention is a games con like no other! Based at Europe’s largest arcade, Arcade Club Bury, we focus on what gamers really love – to play games! With expert panel guests, competitions, merch stalls and literally hundreds of arcade machines, consoles, air-hockey, pool etc. there is something for everyone! I am lucky enough to become good friends with Paul Spicer aka MAGSS over last few years. And have been a guest on his Twitch show through the last few years and…

Today, we pay tribute to the late John Gibson, a brilliant coder and visionary game developer who left an indelible mark on the world of video games. As one of the key figures at Imagine Software, John’s creativity, technical prowess, and passion for gaming led to the creation of several legendary titles that continue to inspire players and developers alike. John Gibson’s contributions to Imagine Software and the gaming industry as a whole have left an everlasting impact. His ability to fuse cutting-edge technology with captivating gameplay was a testament…

Pick Up Your Parasol and Parachute Through the Skies‘’Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III’’ lands on consoles in 2023! Berlin, Germany – July 20, 2023 – Calling all the fans of the Bubble Bobble franchise! After more than three decades, the beloved duo, Bubby and Bobby return! ININ is proud to present the digital version of the legendary Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III on PlayStation 4 & 5, Nintendo Switch and Xbox at the end of 2023. Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III…

The early collaboration between Nintendo and Sony on the development of a new video game console, which would eventually become the original PlayStation, was a significant event in the history of the gaming industry. The partnership between these two titans of the gaming world began in the late 1980s, when Nintendo was looking to expand its reach beyond the home console market and into the emerging world of portable gaming. At the time, Sony was a well-established player in the consumer electronics industry, with a strong reputation for innovation and…

Archer Maclean is a legendary game designer and programmer who has had a profound impact on the gaming industry. He is best known for creating some of the most popular and influential games of all time, including IK+, Dropzone, and Jimmy White’s Whirlwind Snooker. Born in Scotland in 1957, Maclean began his career in the gaming industry in the early 1980s. He quickly made a name for himself as a talented and innovative game designer, creating games that were both challenging and entertaining. One of Maclean’s first major successes was…

Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II are now available digitally Stuttgart, Germany – 29 July, 2022 – Get your Turrican suit ready and be prepared to fight against evil-doers, because Turrican Anthology Vol. I & II are now digitally available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4® (PS4). Originally developed by Factor 5, ININ Games brings these iconic cult classics to the modern gaming world in two separate anthologies. It is time to re-experience some of the best retro action games ever, with a soundtrack by the iconic Chris Huelsbeck. Turrican…