When people talk about their favourite computer games they often reminisce about games from the past, not because they are graphically good but because they have simple, yet highly addictive game play. Games such as Tetris and Space Invaders have stood the test of time because of this and not graphical power. Although many big budget games of today may push the boundaries graphically, it's doubtful they will be reminisced about or played twenty or thirty years on.

MAME 0.130 uses old data files to emulate classic arcade and console games on your PC. You can source files from web archives and choose from thousands of games from the 70's, 80's and 90's. The application is great fun for the serious or casual gamer but does require a little configuration.

MAME 0.130 link.

18 Mar 2009