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Vectrex Mini interview - David Oghia talks up the nostalgic vector powerhouse

Having been wowed by the news of the Vectrex Mini at Gamescom , I rushed off some questions to VectrexOn's main man  David Oghia . After a post-event, well earned, break, he's kindly given us a lot of detail about the project and some new images of the unit to share.  His story mirrors mine somewhat, Vectrex represents a glowing, unaffordable, obelisk of gaming power from our youth! But he's had the energy and drive to do something about it, and met the right people to get the job done!  What first got you interested in Vectrex and what spawned the idea of a Mini version? I’ve always been passionate about retro-gaming, but my first love was computers rather than consoles — the ZX81, then the Commodore 128. I only really discovered the console world in the late 90s, which is when I got my very first Vectrex. Of course, I had seen it in stores back in 1983, but at that time it was far too expensive for me.  Today, I own five Vectrex systems at home. Vector-based games ...
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Bones n Bullets unloads on the Vita

Poppy Works Grab and Cosmic Crystal Games are showing off a new Vita game at BitSummit in Japan tihs week. Bones n Bullets sees our presumably undead hero burst out of his coffin, pick up a gun, and lay waste to the pixelly world around him. With magic, plenty of weapons, chunky bossses, the soldier must save the universe from the evil Lord Naglfaar! The game is due out later this year.

From the release: Bones 'N' Bullets is a retro-inspired, action-packed adventure stacked with big guns, deadly spells and treacherous traps. Join the soldier on this quest through a world filled with deadly enemies, nail-biting challenges and blazing boss battles in order to save not only his world, but his very soul!

- Quick and challenging action-platformer gameplay with tight controls!
- Use your arsenal of big guns and powerful spells to survive!
- Eight unique stage locations to explore throughout the game world!
- An abundance of bone-blasting boss battles!
- Precious retro pixel art inspired by the classics!
- An original soundtrack of skull-slamming songs composed by Protodome!

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