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Christian Cawley

Christian Cawley is the founder and editor of GamingRetro.co.uk, a website dedicated to classic and retro gaming. With over 20 years of experience writing for technology and gaming publications, he brings considerable expertise and a lifelong passion for interactive entertainment, particularly games from the 8-bit and 16-bit eras.

Christian has written for leading outlets including TechRadar, Computer Weekly, Linux Format, and MakeUseOf, where he also served as Deputy Editor.

When he’s not exploring vintage consoles or retro PCs, Christian enjoys building with LEGO, playing cigar box guitar, and experimenting in the kitchen.

Abandoned PC Engine Shoot ‘Em Up Dinoforce ROM & Physical Copies Release

2022-12-01
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 1, 2022
In: Retro games news

If you’re familiar with the PC Engine console, you”re probably aware of Dinoforce, perhaps the most famous unreleased game on the platform. After several months of magazine previews back in 1991, it was mysteriously shelved, never to be heard of again except in hushed tones. But Dinoforce has been resurrected,Read More →

The Legend of Zelda Game & Watch Handheld Sells Out on Amazon [UPDATED]

2022-11-30
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 30, 2022
In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news, Retro gear

UPDATE: The Legend of Zelda Game & Watch handheld is now back in stock. If you’ve never picked up a Nintendo Game & Watch revival handheld, The Legend of Zelda device (a sequel to the Super Mario Bros. console) has been available at nearly 50% discount (around £25) on AmazonRead More →

Retro arcade bar Four Quarters coming to Newcastle

2022-11-27
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 27, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro bars and arcades

Fancy some retro gaming with your favourite tipple? Four Quarters’ Newcastle bar is opening soon following huge success in Loncon and Bristol. Considered the UK’s original and best arcade bar chain, Four Quarters is expanding from existing venues in Peckham, Hackney Wick, and Elephant Part in London, and Bristol. FourRead More →

Eye of the Beholder C64/128 Version Now Available to Download

2022-11-26
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 26, 2022
In: Retro games news

In case you weren’t aware, a 1991 video game is one of the most talked about retro titles right now. An Eye of the Beholder C64/128 version is now available to download, and it looks amazing. Back in the 1990s, the Amiga unsurprisingly flexed its graphics and processing muscles toRead More →

Quarter Arcade Space Invaders Miniature Arcade Cabinets

2022-11-24
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 24, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro hardware

Quarter Arcade Space Invaders cabinets are the retro gaming experience you’ve been looking for. If you’ve ever wanted your own arcade but don’t have the real estate, small scale replica machines are an option. And what better way to start your collection than with a Quarter Arcade Space Invaders miniatureRead More →

GOG Black Friday Game Deals Announced – Grab a Ton of Classics!

2022-11-23
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 23, 2022
In: Retro games news

Classic gaming digital distribution service GOG has announced a legion of Black Friday game deals for PC gamers. With over 4000 deals with discounts up to 90%, it is an offer not to be missed. And to tempt you further, the former “Good Old Games” is offering two giveaways adRead More →

Hyperkin’s Xenon is an Xbox 360 Controller Revival

2022-11-23
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 23, 2022
In: Retro hardware

The Xbox 360 was launched on November 22nd, 2005, and to commemorate this, Hyperkin is issuing a replica Xbox 360 controller called the Xenon. Named after the codename of the Xbox 360, details of this controller are currently limited. What we do know is that it is a wired-only controllerRead More →

Elite on BBC Micro Gets Amazing Editor Mod

2025-01-23
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 23, 2025
In: Retro games news

No two games of Elite are the same. But to improve your chances of a completely new gaming experience whenever you launch the game on a BBC Micro or emulator, developer Mark Moxon has built the Elite Universe Editor. Describing it as a mod is a little unfair – it’sRead More →

Coming Soon on Nintendo Switch: Retro Style Shmup Drainus

2022-11-21
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 21, 2022
In: Retro games news

Classic-style shoot ’em up Drainus is set to land on Nintendo Switch, with pre-orders commencing today on Strictly Limited Games. To tempt you further, they’re offering a 15% discount on the entire order, but only if you order Drainus (standard box Limited Edition or the more expensive Collector’s Edition), withinRead More →

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