When Dragon’s Lair was released in 1983 it immediately set arcades alight thanks to its amazing cartoon graphics. Drawn by legendary artist Don Bluth, Dragon’s Lair was unlike any other game of its time, and has gone on to build a massive fan base over the intervening 29 years. A new video on Youtube has revealed that a brand new documentary is being released, no doubt to celebrate Dragon’s Lair’s 30th birthday next year. The video itself doesn’t reveal too much, other than fascinating sketches into Dragon’s Lair’s development, and a few snatches of commentary from Don Bluth. Despite this small amount of information, we’re massively excited about an in-depth look at this classic arcade game, and will be bringing you more news as we get it. In the mean time watch the video and don’t forget to follow the Twitter feed.

Issue 99 of Retro Gamer hits retailers tomorrow, and 8-bit lovers are in for a real treat this month. Miss it and you’ll be missing out on:

The Making Of 3D Monster Maze – we chat to Malcolm Evans about the creation of his seminal ZX81 game.

Top 25 Amstrad Games – We reveal the best games released for Sir Alan Sugar’s unfairly mocked 8-bit underdog, as voted for by readers of Retro Gamer.

Signature Series: Mega Man – With some 100 games to his name, we give you the complete lowdown on the Blue Bomber’s NES series of games.

Playground Battles (C64 Vs Spectrum) – We attempt to put an end to this epic playground dispute once and for all.  

As well as that, there’s also…

A Moment With Jonathan Temples

Minority Report
From The Archives: Platinum Productions
Retro Revival: Zynaps
The History Of SoulCalibur
Classic Game: Bruce Lee
The Making Of Monty Python’s Flying Circus
The Unconverted
Classic Game: Golden Axe
The Making Of Thing On A Spring
Future Classic: Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance
In The Chair: Eric Chahi
Retro Revival: Robocop Versus The Terminator

Yes it’s true. Capcom have revealed that Namco’s mascot Pac-Man and it’s own (ex) mascot Megaman will be making an appearance in Street Fighter X Tekken. A recent trailer was released, revealing the two classic retro characters in all their 3D glory. Megaman is particularly brilliant, as Capcom has cheekily modelled him on the naff old box art from the original U.S. NES games that were released in the Eighties.

Pac-Man also looks pretty cool as well, although he appears to do most of his fighting in a large contraption. We’re not sure why it’s needed (he has massive fists in his 3D incarnation, but it’s a nice touch all the same, and is sure to put him on a better pegging with the other characters that have so far been announced. Interestingly, both Pac-Man and Megaman will be exclusive to the PS3 and PS Vita versions of the game. Infamous’ Cole McGrath and Sony mascots Toro and Kuro will also be appearing.

It’s unclear if the Xbox 360 will be getting its own exclusive characters, or if Pac-Man and Megaman will be appearing on the system at a later date. What we do know however, is that we know have another four reasons for needing to own this game.

Renowned among many Game Boy collectors, For The Frog The Bell Tolls is an obscure adventure game created by the same dev team responsible for Zelda: Link’s Awakening, and Metroid II: The Return Of Samus. Regarded by many to be a precursor to Link’s Awakening, the game tells the story of two princes who race to rescue a princess from an evil king – we’re assuming they get transformed into frogs along the way. The game never saw a release outside of Japan and is therefore a relative unknown in the West. However, some passionate fans have recently translated the game into English, meaning you can now experience this little-known Nintendo gem for yourself.

Fans of Prince Of Persia might be interested to hear that it has just been released on the 3DS’ Virtual Console service, as well as the Wii version. 3DS fans are treated to the Game Boy Colour version, which Konami wisely chose over the Game Boy outing, while Wii owners will be able to play the rather excellent SNES conversion. The 3DS version is available for £4.50, while the Wii version costs 800 points (around £5.50). Considering how much an original copy can go for, this represents pretty good value for money. Looks like Nintendo’s recent claims about the Wii Virtual Console getting a second wind were true after all.

Well this is exciting, if not totally unexpected. Capcom has released an awesome new trailer for the sixth installment of its Resident Evil franchise. Capcom has just released an exciting new trailer that reveals that both Leon S. Kennedy and Chris Redfield will be in the same game. Imagine that. Two of the best characters from the franchise, battling together to stop those dangerous zombies (or whatever they’re now being called).

While the action-packed trailer does feature plenty of cut scenes, including the President growing into some creepy looking creature, it also gives a good indication of the number of characters that will be appearing in the game. It looks like it will be adopting a similar co-operative approach as Resident Evil 5 (although this time, with far better AI we hope) although the scenes with Chris suggest he’s part of a larger, more mobile group of heavily armed soldiers.

There are quite a few sections in cities as well, suggesting that Capcom are ignoring the wilderness and returning to the urban landscapes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Combat wise it seems very similar to Resi 4 and 5, although things like sliding to cover and shooting while sliding on your back greatly excite us. It’s also far more epic cinematically, with excellent framing and clever use of freezes, to create some really dynamic imagery. Add in some creepy lighting effects and this is already looking like a remarkable continuation of the classic horror franchise.

Fans of Retro Gamer’s hardware bookazines will be pleased to hear that they are now available to buy for Kindle. The Classic Videogames Hardware Genius Guide is available now for just £5.81 and features in-depth guides to some of the best computers and consoles of all time. The Amiga, Super Nintendo, PC Engine, Atari 2600 and ZX Spectrum are just a few of the machines featured, and all come with the fantastic in-depth information that only Retro Gamer offers.

Editor in Chief Aaron Asadi said: “This eBook is a fantastic resource for all retro videogame fans. Offering in-depth information on some of the iconic consoles from the last 50 years, there are also run-downs of the best games from each piece of hardware, allowing readers to relive the classic videogame moments from days gone by. The is the perfect trip down memory lane, and represents excellent value for money.”

The Classic Videogames Hardware Genius Guide eBook is available now from Amazon for £5.20. Don’t miss it.

Good old Sega. Not content with revealing the next installment of Sonic The Hedgehog 4, it’s also revealed that House Of The Dead will be returning. House Of The Dead 4 has only previously been available in arcades, but will now be heading across to the PlayStation 3. The machine recently had an update of the excellent House Of The Dead: OVERKILL, so it’s great to know that we’ll be able to blast more zombies later in the year.

It’s also revealed that House Of The Dead III will also be appearing on the system. It will be a digital download and should hopefully appear at the beginning of next month. No news on price yet, but judging by recent excellent efforts like Daytona USA, expect it to be around the £6 mark. Both games will be fully compatible with the PlayStation Move.

If you love games, this is the book for you. Packed with all the best games for iOS, iPad & iPhone Games Directory shows you how you can turn your smartphone or tablet into a device to rival home consoles. Covering every gaming category on the App Store, over 300 games are reviewed, highlighting the best apps on offer. From Cut The Rope and Angry Birds to FIFA 12 and Scrabble, you’ll find all the games you’ll ever need in this ultimate guide.

Aaron Asadi, Editor In Chief, stated; “The iPad and iPhone are the ideal devices for gaming. Accessible, portable and reliable, they are certainly giving traditional consoles a run for their money. With the book, you’ll discover the must-own games from every category on the App Store, from quick time-wasters to games that will have you hooked for months. If you own an iDevice and you want to find the best games for it, this is the place to be.”

The iPad & iPhone Games Directory is on sale now (24/11) from the Imaginebookshop priced £9.99.

Like many other gamers, we’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of Street Fighter X Tekken. The reason for this excitement? Well Hugo is in it.

He’s my favourite Street Fighter character, and not just because I’m amazing at pulling off 360s with him whenever I play Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike. No I love Hugo, because he reminds me of myself.

He’s constantly misunderstood, as many ignorant gamers think he’s from Capcom’s scrolling fighter Final Fight, he isn’t, but he was inspired by Final Fight’s Andore. He’s also a big overwight man, who can hide this obesity due to his high stature. Ultimately though, I love Hugo because, beneath his unfriendly appearance he has a heart of gold. Just like me.

I once jokeningly told a Capcom PR that if Hugo was a secret character in Street Fighter IV I’d give the game a 100% on principal. I was lying of course, but that doesn’t stop me from getting giddy whenever I see his new 3D form in Street Fighter X Tekken.

I was able to play a few games recently with him, and he plays just as I was hoping he would. Needless to say, the wait for Street Fighter X Tekken can’t come quick enough.