Retro Gaming News
Most popular video games eventually end up on platforms other than the one for which they were initially created. Obviously, there are exceptions. You wouldn’t have seen a Super Mario Bros title on a Sega console, just like you weren’t going to see the blue hedgehog on a Nintendo machine. But third-party developers often took…
Coining it. Once upon a time, the arcade was where you went if you wanted to sample the very latest in video game technology and design, but those days are sadly long gone. Home gaming tech has surpassed arcades in processing power for decades, and the market for coin-ops has been shrinking with each passing…
Roll with it. RMG-K, a fork of the RMG Nintendo 64 emulator, has been updated to support rollback netcode (thanks, PC Gamer and Kotaku). In case you’re wondering what the fuss is about, rollback netcode is transformative for online play, as it predicts which inputs are likely to come next and “rolls back” should the…
Get your guesses in now. The translator Hilltop has taken to social media to tease a “major fan translation announcement” set for Friday, May 22nd, 2026, on YouTube. You may already know Hilltop from their work on quality fan translation patches for Japanese-exclusive games, such as Racing Lagoon, Aconcagua, Boku no Natsuyasumi 2, and Mega…
Big picture mode. Ever since I got my AYANEO 3, I’ve been on the lookout for a decent docking solution. Having used the Steam Deck with its official dock quite regularly, I’m a big fan of exploring the ‘Switch’ style big-screen experience with other, non-Nintendo handhelds – so I was keen to check out JSAUX’s…
Old School Gamer Senior Writer Patrick Hickey Jr. shares his thoughts on five awesome retro experiences that would be a ton of fun with modern gameplay mechanics and visuals. Desert Strike: Fans have wanted a new game in this series for over 20 years. EA needs to make it happen or let someone get it…
In the 1990’s Nintendo had a small part thanks to Super Mario Bros. Sega, who had seen decent success with their own home consoles, decided to challenge Nintendo, hoping to grab their slice of the profit pie. To do so, they created Sonic the Hedgehog, an ambitious title that shook the industry, leading to the…
“I promise you guys, I’m gonna rescue him”. After sitting in an abandoned arcade for years, a one-of-a-kind Spyro statue dating all the way back to E3 2000 has just been located and rescued by a member of the game’s community, after a real-life treasure hunt. The statue, which is estimated to be “12 feet…
“There’s a good chance it will be released by the end of this year”. EverDrive maker Krikzz has revealed that he’s “considering” producing a flash cart for the Neo Geo Advanced Entertainment System / AES, the home console variant of its popular arcade-focused gaming platform. Even better news is that we could see this device…
Think back to when coins used to drop into slots. Remember that unmistakable thunk! Or how about the staccato snap, crackle and pop of a flipper hitting a pinball? Coin-operated entertainment has captivated generations for more than 100 years. From the ragtag penny arcades of the 1890s, to the fluorescent-speckled arcade arenas of the…