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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 ...

Lost Orbit: Terminal Velocity lands on Switch soon

Pixelnaut's dramatic space shooter Lost Orbit lands on the Switch in July. Harrison is the nominal star, a lowly maintenance worker and our hero, stranded after his ship is destroyed in deep space, he must struggle to find his way home.

LOST ORBIT centers around the exploration of space. using gravity to get between locations, while Harrison is armed with only an improvised set of equipment and a relentless spirit. Set in a world rich with comedy and tragedy, LOST ORBIT is a game filled with risk, loneliness, wonder, and death.

Features:

Explore 40 levels set across 4 unique solar systems on your perilous journey home.
Each level features a detailed ranking system and time trial mode.
Choose and upgrade your set of abilities to customize Harrison as you see fit through a light RPG system.
Boost, swim, bounce, leap and teleport your way through a myriad of obstacles.
Simple and intuitive controls make the game easy to pick up, yet surprisingly deep.
Balanced between tense technical moments and cathartic graceful flight, LOST ORBIT is a game that is instantly immersive and satisfying to play.
Die alone in space; where no one will know of your struggle.


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