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31 01, 2022

So you want to collect for… Philips G7000/Magnavox Odyssey 2?

By |2022-02-01T12:04:05+00:00January 31st, 2022|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on So you want to collect for… Philips G7000/Magnavox Odyssey 2?

We’re not all grizzled retro gaming veterans — some of us are new to the hobby. So our Getting Into Retro Gaming guides are here to help you get up and running as soon as possible — and ponder some common thoughts you might have on your own personal journey. First released in 1978, the [...]

12 01, 2022

So you want to collect for… Intellivision?

By |2022-01-13T09:05:03+00:00January 12th, 2022|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on So you want to collect for… Intellivision?

We’re not all grizzled retro gaming veterans — some of us are new to the hobby. So our Getting Into Retro Gaming guides are here to help you get up and running as soon as possible! If there’s any topic that you’d like to learn more about, be sure to let us know and we’ll [...]

23 12, 2021

How to Play Air-Sea Battle

By |2021-12-24T05:54:56+00:00December 23rd, 2021|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on How to Play Air-Sea Battle

We know how it is — when we investigate retro games today we don’t always have the luxury of a manual to teach us exactly how to play. And sometimes that can be a real problem! Our How to Play column explains how to get the best out of some of the more complex retro [...]

16 12, 2021

Evercade update 2.0 is here: here’s how to update your handheld

By |2021-12-17T11:13:53+00:00December 16th, 2021|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on Evercade update 2.0 is here: here’s how to update your handheld

The day a lot of people have been waiting for is finally here: Evercade update version 2.0 for the handheld has finally arrived! And not only does this bring a complete revamp to the experience of using the handheld, it also finally brings with it a Mac OS updater, so Apple users can get in [...]

22 10, 2021

Moon Patrol: a practical example of how to get good at classic arcade games

By |2021-10-23T03:34:01+01:00October 22nd, 2021|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on Moon Patrol: a practical example of how to get good at classic arcade games

Classic arcade games can be great fun — but they’re also designed to be very challenging. After all, remember that the original purpose of these games was to keep people pumping quarters into them so the arcade owners could make a profit! When you play ports or emulation of classic arcade games today, it can [...]

21 10, 2021

Getting Into Retro Gaming: what retro gaming hardware should you buy to get started?

By |2021-10-22T03:25:00+01:00October 21st, 2021|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on Getting Into Retro Gaming: what retro gaming hardware should you buy to get started?

We’re not all grizzled retro gaming veterans — some of us are new to the hobby. So our regular Getting Into Retro Gaming guides are here to help you get up and running as soon as possible! If there’s any topic that you’d like to learn more about, be sure to let us know and [...]

30 08, 2021

How to Play Mega-Lo-Mania

By |2021-08-30T19:03:08+01:00August 30th, 2021|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on How to Play Mega-Lo-Mania

We know how it is — when we investigate retro games today we don’t always have the luxury of a manual to teach us exactly how to play. And sometimes that can be a real problem! Our regular How to Play column explains how to get the best out of some of the more complex [...]

8 08, 2021

Deadeus walkthrough and ending guide

By |2021-08-08T15:32:31+01:00August 8th, 2021|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on Deadeus walkthrough and ending guide

The Evercade’s “Indie Heroes” cartridge plays host to a variety of brand new games for classic platforms — and even if you don’t have an Evercade, you can try most of these for yourself in one way or another! Let’s explore them in detail! Having trouble nailing all of Deadeus’ 11 endings? Let our Deadeus [...]

8 04, 2020

Best Retro Games Consoles 2020

By |2020-04-08T21:40:44+01:00April 8th, 2020|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on Best Retro Games Consoles 2020

We may be living in a year that still sounds like the future, but that doesn’t mean you can’t look back on the past with fondness. You don’t have to stop with just looking back though, there are plenty of retro game consoles on the market in 2020 that will let you relive the glory [...]

4 12, 2019

Our Retro Game Gift Guide For 2019

By |2019-12-05T01:20:06+00:00December 4th, 2019|Retro Consoles|Comments Off on Our Retro Game Gift Guide For 2019

Whether you’re looking for Christmas or any other occasion, here are our favourite retro game gift suggestions for the retro fan in your life. The retro gaming scene can be confusing for a newcomer, but trust us, it’s alive and thriving. Don’t worry, we’ve made it simple for you to pick out things that any [...]

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