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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.

Retro Gadgets a Gadget-Making Game for PC Heading to Steam

2022-11-09
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 9, 2022
In: Retro games news

Ever fancied building a retro gadget, but don’t have the necessary fabrication, soldering, and programming skills? This upcoming PC title might be just what you need. The debut title from Marco Bancale and Luca Marchetti’s Evil Licorice studio, Retro Gadgets is launching on Steam’s Early Access platform on November 30th.Read More →

Raspberry Pi 400-Powered Dual-Screen Arcade Cabinet

2022-11-08
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 8, 2022
In: Emulation

Since its release a decade ago, the Raspberry Pi has been the perfect host for retro gaming projects. But this may be the most impressive yet. Taking full advantage of the Pi 400’s improved power over earlier models this build (by YouTuber Block After Block) has an odd aspect: it’sRead More →

DariusBurst CS Core + TAITO/SEGA Pack for Nintendo Switch

2022-11-07
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 7, 2022
In: Retro games news

A new installment of the Darius series is now available to buy for Nintendo Switch, and features levels from earlier entries alongside craft from other games in the ultimate arcade shooter mashup! The latest release of this arcade style shooting game lets you pilot one of 15 shops into battle,Read More →

Icon64 and Psytronik Confirm New C64 Game Terrestrial Is Coming Soon

2022-11-06
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 6, 2022
In: Retro games news

The arrival of TheC64 Mini and TheC64 has kickstarted demand for new C64 games. One publisher that has been on the ball from the beginning is Psytronik, with a string of modern classics already in its library. Coming soon is Icon64’s Terrestrial, an intriguing sci-fi adventure that reminds me ofRead More →

Top Racer

Top Racer Collection re-releases Top Gear series for current gen consoles

2025-02-02
By: Christian Cawley
On: February 2, 2025
In: Retro games news

Brazilian publisher QUByte Interactive and Piko are re-issuing the classic Gremin Graphics Top Gear driving games as Top Racer Collection, presumably due to licencing (or drug) concerns. These titles were initially released back in 1992 on the NES, and are similar to the Lotus games released on the Amiga twoRead More →

The Adventures of the Black Hawk

New “Indiana Jones Fate of Atlantis” style point-and-click Kickstarter [UPDATED]

2022-11-05
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 5, 2022
In: Retro games news

UPDATE: Kickstarter reports that “Funding for this project was canceled by the project creator on Dec 13 2022.” If you hanker for the days of LucasArts and Indiana Jones Fate of Atlantis-style adventures, you might be interested in The Adventures of the Black Hawk, a new game that is currentlyRead More →

Super Mario Bros

TikTokker unearths secret Super Mario Bros continue play trick

2022-11-05
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 5, 2022
In: Retro games news

Remember when you played Super Mario Bros back in the day, trying really hard to save and find lives to make it to the end? Knowing that if you failed, you would need to start again from the very beginning? You were wrong. I was wrong. We were wrong. ItRead More →

Long Lost SEGA Saturn FMV Game Unearthed, Bit Raunchy

2022-11-03
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 3, 2022
In: Retro games news

Full-motion video or FMV games never really took off, but that doesn’t mean they are without their admirers. For every The 7th Guest or Contradiction: Spot the Liar there is a Street Fighter: The Movie: The Game. Made possible with the arrival of CD-ROM technology in the mid-1990s, FMV gamesRead More →

Evercade Indie Heroes Collection 2 Trailer Confirms Full Games Listing

2022-11-03
By: Christian Cawley
On: November 3, 2022
In: Retro Consoles, Retro games news, Retro gear

The full game listing of the Evercade Indie Heroes Collection 2 cartridge has been confirmed, with 12 titles in total landing in January 2023, with pre-orders kicking off tomorrow, November 4th (price TBC). In the Evercade Indie Heroes Collection 2 you will find the following confirmed titles: Tapeworm Disco PuzzleRead More →

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