Monday, 2 February 2026

The Tale of Rabbits

The Tale of Rabbits is a visually enhanced reinterpretation of Lode Runner II, rebuilt for the ZX Spectrum Next. This version updates the presentation while keeping the core puzzle platform gameplay that made the original so memorable.

In this video, I play The Tale of Rabbits on real hardware logic using the MiSTer FPGA with the Spectrum Next core, capturing authentic gameplay performance. The game features redesigned graphics, smoother animation, and modern polish while staying faithful to the classic level-based structure and enemy behavior Lode Runner fans know.

You will see full gameplay with live commentary, breaking down level design, movement timing, and how this Spectrum Next version compares to earlier Lode Runner II releases. If you love retro gaming, FPGA accuracy, or seeing classic games reworked for modern retro systems, this one is for you.

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Available from https://epsiloncool.itch.io/the-tale-of-rabbits.
 

Sunday, 1 February 2026

Jungle King

Jungle King is a classic arcade game released by Taito in 1982 during the golden age of coin operated gaming. In this video, we go back and play Jungle King running on MAME, featuring full gameplay with live commentary throughout the session.

The game is known for its side scrolling jungle stages, vine swinging mechanics, and vertically scrolling river and climbing sections. Jungle King was later renamed Jungle Hunt in some regions, making the original version a unique snapshot of early 1980s arcade design. This playthrough focuses on the original Jungle King release as it appeared in arcades.

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Saturday, 31 January 2026

Slap Fight

Slap Fight is a vertically scrolling arcade shoot em up developed by Taito and originally released in 1986. Known for its aggressive enemy patterns and relentless difficulty, it became one of the studio’s early classics and helped define the arcade shooter style.

In this video, we play Slap Fight using the MiSTer FPGA arcade core, delivering accurate hardware-level gameplay. This playthrough includes live gameplay commentary, covering enemy behavior, weapon upgrades, and why Slap Fight has earned its reputation as one of the most unforgiving arcade shooters of its era.

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Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Hypernoid

Hypernoid is a classic arcade brick breaker originally developed by Taito and later released on Neo Geo CD. In this video, I play Hypernoid running on MiSTer FPGA, delivering accurate Neo Geo CD performance using real FPGA hardware instead of software emulation.

This video features full gameplay with live commentary, breaking down mechanics, difficulty, controls, and how the Neo Geo CD version compares to other releases. If you love arcade classics, FPGA accuracy, or MiSTer FPGA gameplay, this is for you.

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Monday, 26 January 2026

Bubble Bobble Lost Cave

Bubble Bobble Lost Cave is a new 2026 Commodore 64 experience inspired by TAITO’s classic console ports, delivering 100 brand new levels built specifically for C64 hardware.

In this video, we play Bubble Bobble Lost Cave running on MiSTer FPGA, capturing authentic Commodore 64 performance with full gameplay and live commentary throughout. This is not a remake of the arcade original but a carefully designed expansion that feels right at home on classic systems.

If you love retro gaming, Bubble Bobble, Commodore 64 homebrew, or seeing classic franchises pushed in new directions, this video is for you.
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Available from https://daves-retro-forge.itch.io/bubble-bobble-lost-cave-c64.

Sunday, 25 January 2026

The Tower of Druaga

The Tower of Druaga is one of the most influential arcade games ever made, blending action, puzzles and hidden mechanics into a legendary challenge. Originally released in 1984, this game became famous for its brutal difficulty and secret driven design that rewards knowledge as much as reflexes.

In this video, I play The Tower of Druaga on MiSTer FPGA with full gameplay commentary, breaking down strategies, enemy patterns, hidden mechanics and why this arcade classic still matters today. This channel is all about playing videogames with real commentary, exploring both classics and modern hardware with a focus on how games actually play.

If you are new here, this is a great place to discover legendary games, deep dives and honest gameplay commentary. Whether you remember Druaga from the arcades or are seeing it for the first time, this video will show you why it remains one of the most talked about arcade titles of all time.

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Saturday, 24 January 2026

Go-Go BunnyGun

Go-Go BunnyGun is a brand new Sinclair Spectrum shooter released in 2026, blending fast arcade action with classic 8-bit style. In this video we play Go-Go BunnyGun on MiSTer FPGA, delivering full gameplay with live commentary from start to finish.

This is a modern homebrew release built for the Sinclair Spectrum, showing how vibrant and exciting new retro games can still be today. Expect intense shooting, bold visuals, and that unmistakable Spectrum feel, all captured while running on accurate MiSTer FPGA hardware.

Our channel focuses on videogame gameplay and commentary, with a special love for retro systems, FPGA platforms, and newly released classic-style games. If you enjoy discovering new games for vintage hardware, deep gameplay commentary, and high quality retro content, you are in the right place.

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Available from https://ionian-games.itch.io/go-go-bunnygun.