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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 »

Starting Sea of Thieves can feel like being thrown into a storm with no map. There’s no hand-holding, no gear levels, and no questlines gently guiding you from A to B. Just you, a ship, and a sea full of chaos, mystery, and (very aggressive)... The post Sea of Thieves… Read more »

Fantasy football began in 1962, created by a small group of American sports enthusiasts who wanted to turn their knowledge of real-life players into a competitive game. Initially played through pen, paper, and telephone calls, the game allowed participants to assemble virtual teams of actual... The post Fantasy Football Was… Read more »

Brands have always sought ways to connect with people on a deeper level. In 2025, nostalgia marketing has become one of the most effective strategies to do just that. Whether through a retro video game console, a rebooted film franchise, or even a limited-edition cereal... The post Why Nostalgia Marketing… Read more »

Retro games don’t rely on sprawling open worlds or massive cutscenes. They’re about quick reactions, fun mechanics, and easy-to-grasp rules. You press start, and within seconds you’re playing. No giant downloads or endless menus. That’s part of the reason they stick around. People enjoy how... The post The Popularity of… Read more »

Gaming might be the biggest global entertainment niche right now, and it’s ever present in mainstream pop culture—but its history stretches beyond this. This has seen it grow massively as a sector over time and become much more than a niche hobby. This kind of... The post How has gaming… Read more »