AmtixCPC Micro Action Issue 1 Released!

Retro Fusion Books, publishers of the reborn Crash and ZZAP64!, as well as their original publication Fusion gaming Magazine, have dipped their toes into the Amstrad CPC scene and given new life to the classic Amtix magazine in the form of this new bi-monthly publication, AmtixCPC Micro Action.

Spearheaded by Chris Wilkins and Colin Bell, an ensemble of writers from the Amstrad retro community including Al 'Xyphoe' White, Zoe Kirt-Robinson and myself, Novabug will bring you reviews of new and classic games, featured articles about the machines and software, news from the existing CPC scene and loads more. It's terrific to have once again, a dedicated magazine in print for the Amstrad CPC, the too often discarded system of the classic 80's 8-bit micro trio.

Fusion Toys Summer Special Annual smashes Kickstarter goal

Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books is certainly no stranger to these parts, especially as every Kickstarter we have featured that he has launched such as Zzap! 64 Annual 2021 and Crash Annual 2019 has smashed the Kickstarter goal and has been a glorious throwback for us nostalgic lot. Thankfully the goodness keeps on coming, as just recently not only did he launch a new Kickstarter for the Fusion Toys Summer Special Annual, but yet again it's a resounding success with many days still to go.

Fusion Dizzy - A limited print run via The FUSION 2021 Annual Kickstarter

Right from the word go, we did a big feature for Chris Wilkins latest Kickstarter ' The Fusion 2021 Annual '; an Annual which covers all the best bits of the previous Fusion magazines that feature all types of gaming including retro, modern, Indie, table top and even toys. So why is this getting another feature on IRN? Well fast forward to today and not only is this another successful Kickstarter for Fusion, but Chris of Fusion Retro Books has told us one of the latest pledges is none other than "Fusion Dizzy"

The FUSION 2021 Annual - FUSION magazine in the form of another fantastic annual!

From the early part of last year, we have been giving you multiple heads up regarding a great gaming magazine called ' Fusion ', which is a magazine which features not just gaming news from Indie and Retro but also Handhelds and even Table Tops ( Bit like us really but in magazine form :p ). Well you'll be pleased to know if you missed out on any of the awesome issues through this year, or want all the best bits in an annual form, Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books has launched the ' Fusion 2021 Annual ' Kickstarter : A Kickstarter that's going to be every bit as good as the Fusion 2020 Annual kickstarted last year!

Fusion CPC - This latest retro magazine is dedicated to the Amstrad CPC

In 2018 we gave you the heads up regarding a great gaming magazine called ' Fusion ' which is jam packed full of gaming news and hardware features that is highly recommended in anyones gaming collection. Well if you've been reading the latest Fusion magazines and have ever grown up with an Amstrad CPC, you'll be delighted to learn that Chris Wilkins has launched the Fusion CPC issue; A Special issue of Fusion devoted just to the Amstrad CPC filling 52 pages in length and priced at just £1 for a PDF!

Links :1) Source 2) Printed version 

The FUSION 2020 Annual - Bi-monthly FUSION magazine in the form of a fantastic annual!

From the early part of last year, we have been giving you multiple heads up regarding a great gaming magazine called ' Fusion ', which is a magazine which features not just gaming news from Indie and Retro but also Handhelds and even Table Tops ( Bit like us really but in magazine form :p ). Well you'll be pleased to know if you missed out on any of the issues, or want all the best bits in an annual form, Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books has launched the ' Fusion 2020 Annual ' Kickstarter : A Kickstarter that's described as everything great about the bi-monthly FUSION magazine in the form of an annual for 2020.

Fusion Issue 3 - The third issue to a great gaming mag is available now

This year we gave you the heads up regarding a great gaming magazine called ' Fusion ' which is jam packed full of gaming news and hardware features that is highly recommended in anyones gaming collection. Well you'll be pleased to know after our previous features of issue 1 and 2, Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books has announced Issue 3 has not only arrived in many peoples homes, but it is also available to buy via his website.

Starquake for the Commodore Amiga - Ltd Edition available for order!

In 2016 we were the first to announce another of Chris Wilkins Kickstarters regarding The story of the Commodore Amiga in pixels, which as always was a resounding success hitting a very respectable £60,890 goal. Well fast forward to this week however and although this article isn't so much about the book, but it does relate to one of the perks. As the Atari ST version of Starquake is finally going to appear in your hands as port for the Commodore Amiga!

ZZap! 64 Annual 2019 smashes Kickstarter goal and keeps climbing!

Well I didn't expect this to happen so quickly especially as it was launched at the correct time of 8am UK time this morning. But as of this afternoon Fusion Retro Books the 'ZZap! 64 Annual 2019' has smashed through its Kickstarter goal of £20,000 and still ever climbing! Yes indeed glorious news for Chris Wilkins (review editor), Roger Kean (managing editor ), Oliver Frey (art editor) and Stuart Williams (adventure editor) and many other contributing members, because as of September 2018 you'll have this awesome Annual in your hands and see all the hardwork they've put into it!

Zzap! 64 Annual 2019 Kickstarter will launch this Friday 27th April

It wasn't too long ago we were banging on about The Crash Annual 2018; a glorious book of goodness from Chris Wilkins as a revival of the classic ZX Spectrum Crash magazine, wrapped up in the guise of a Christmas annual. Well it looks as if the C64 is about to get in on the action, as Chris Wilkins has launched the official video for the upcoming Kickstarter for the ZZap! 64 Annual 2019 which is launching 8am on the 27th April 2018!

Mystery World Dizzy - Is this the latest Dizzy game to be announced by The Oliver Twins?

You may have been keeping an eye on the gaming news lately and if so would've known that on Saturday 8th April, the Oliver Twins are celebrating International Dizzy Day at the National Videogame Arcade in light of the 30th Anniversary of the Oliver's egg creation, Dizzy! But what stood out most to us was some days ago, Chris Wilkins of Fusion Retro Books mentioned a Kickstarter launch at the event to raise funds to finally release a surprise game announcement as Mystery World Dizzy on the NES..... Of which I may have found an early version of!