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The retro aesthetic and slightly tweaked modern takes on the retro formula have been making their ways back to prominence in video gaming. Making the most of this trend, there’s a new game on the way that’s going all-in on retro play. With a new release... The post Highly-Anticipated Retro Arcade… Read more »

Back in the early 1990s, video gaming wasn’t just an industry; it was a cultural phenomenon in the making. At the centre of this revolution were two giants: Sega and Nintendo. Their rivalry was not just about consoles or characters, but a battle of philosophies,... The post The Epic Battle… Read more »

Dropping $74.99 on Street Fighter II for SNES in 1992 felt like bringing the arcade home. The box promised arcade perfection. The reality was different. Those quarters you fed into machines at the mall bought experiences that 16-bit cartridges couldn’t replicate. What Made Arcade Versions... The post Arcade Ports That… Read more »

Do you remember the first games where every victory felt like a real achievement? Back then, the graphics were simple, but the emotions were stronger. We enjoyed each level and memorized the codes to continue the adventure. Now everything has changed. The graphics have become... The post When Pixels were… Read more »

The shows you stream, the games you play, the bets you place and the chats you join all leave a trail that says more about you than your friends ever could. Platforms read your habits in real time and nudge you towards the next click.... The post Why data ethics… Read more »

It’s easy to see why people are turning back to the gadgets they grew up with. New technology is powerful, but it feels detached. Old devices have weight, warmth, and the kind of character that turns a machine into something personal. That charm is starting... The post Why Retro Tech… Read more »

It is familiar for many of us to be struck by a sudden memory of a toy, TV series, or game from our childhoods. We might suddenly remember a fun hand-held game, a collectible found in a bag of cereal, or a cartoon with a... The post Why Are Retro… Read more »

For many players, the thrill of gaming has never been just about the play itself. Collecting has always been a big part of it. In the days of bulky cartridges and grey plastic cases, the chase to find a rare title at a market or... The post The Collector’s Hunt:… Read more »

With Windows 10 dropping support for continued security updates, now any PC not on Windows 11 (or Linux) can be considered an ageing piece of tech. Of course, you can still use these machines, as many of us are still running on Windows 8, 7,... The post Turning an Ageing… Read more »

Gaming has always had a knack for reinventing itself. From the smoky arcades of the 80s to the living room consoles of the 90s, every era has carried forward the best of the last while adding something new. Today, that cycle has a name: the... The post The Remix Generation:… Read more »