[Jonathan Cauldwell] has come up with just such a tool that lets you do just that, for a variety of 8-bit platforms. [Jonathan]’s project is called the Multi Platform Arcade Game Designer ...

All of these games are themed after classic retro-style 8-bit games, but with fresh ideas that allow them to stand on their own two feet. It's almost like you're playing games exclusive to a 90s ...

For more than a decade, this visual style defined the gaming industry, with Nintendo and Sega's early consoles making great use of 8 ... games are nowadays primarily kept alive by the indie ...

Here at Hackaday HQ we’re no strangers to vintage game emulation ... We’ve covered [rossumur]’s hacks before, but the ESP_8-bit is a milestone in comprehensive capability.

From RPGs with imaginative gameplay to horror games that enrapture players with their uniqueness, it's easy to see why indie games are held in high regard by many. The following indie games don't ...

comedy-minded tribute to 8-bit JRPGs. While somewhat bigger games got highlighted on Xbox Live Arcade, Breath of Death 7 was a standout among the smaller Xbox Live Indie Game titles, offering a ...