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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.

You Can Now Run Windows 3.11 and Windows 95 on the A500 Mini

2022-06-17
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 17, 2022
In: Retro games news

The Amiga died because of the PC market, driven by IBM compatibles and Windows. But what if an A500 Mini could run Windows? Would that balance things out a bit? Of course, modern operating systems will not run on an Amiga, never mind an A500 Mini. But with the helpRead More →

GoldenEra: GoldenEye 007 documentary premiers June 27th

2022-06-17
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 17, 2022
In: Miscellaneous retro stuff, Retro games news

We talk about GoldenEye 007 a lot, but there is a reason for that: it is one of the most influential games of its era. FPS games all the way back to DOOM make a crucial diversion via GoldenEye 007, a game developed by a young team at Rare inRead More →

RIP Floppotron 2.0, Long Live Floppotron 3.0!

2022-06-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 16, 2022
In: Miscellaneous retro stuff, Retro hardware

Created by Paweł Zadrożniak from Poland, the Floppotron 3.0 is the latest incarnation of a “PC hardware orchestra” that comprises floppy disk drives (hence the name), hard disk drives, and scanners. If you know your retro hardware, you’ll know that all of these devices are noisey. The big upgrade ofRead More →

The New Evercade VS Game of the Month Is Reknum Souls Adventure

2022-06-15
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 15, 2022
In: Retro games news

The latest Evercade VS Gme of the Month is available, and it is indie NES game Reknum Souls Adventure! Set to be released as part of the forthcoming Indie Heroes Collection 2 cart, Reknum Souls Adventure is an indie game for the NES and Sega Dreamcast, and available in physicalRead More →

Is the GoldenEye 007 Re-release on Nintendo Switch Finally Happening?

2022-06-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 14, 2022
In: Retro games news

It’s turning into a running joke. But could we have actually crossed the threshold that brings the GoldenEye 007 re-release into the realms of reality? Touted for years, the clamour for reissuing of the 1997 Nintendo 64 classic has snowballed since the Xbox Live version of GoldenEye 007 was leakedRead More →

Quake Prototype For Game Boy Advance Leaked Online

2022-06-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 14, 2022
In: Retro games news

The idea that a Quake port for the Game Boy Advance should have even been attempted is barmy enough. The fact that not only was it attempted, it worked reasonably well, and is now available, is just crazy. But here we are. Created by Randy Linden, who was also behindRead More →

Evercade EXP Black

Evercade EXP Limited Edition pre-orders sell out

2022-06-13
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 13, 2022
In: Retro Consoles

If you were planning on ordering the Evercade EXP Limited Edition, you’re out of time. The all-black Funstock exclusive has now sold out, with interested parties limited to the standard white version which will not be available to pre-order until September 2022. Bearing all the same hardware features as theRead More →

G-Darius HD

Beyond nostalgia: A critical look at G-Darius HD (2022)

2025-03-28
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 28, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

The newly released 2022 revision of G-Darius HD has just landed on my desk. I’m new to this game series, so will I be pleasantly surprised… or disappointed? You think that when you pick up a shooter that you’re going to enjoy it. Sometimes you’re disappointed… other times, less often,Read More →

No, Evercade Does Not Need a Download Store

2022-06-11
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 11, 2022
In: Retro gaming features

Spotted by Evercade fans on a private Facebook group, a comment that was probably meant to allay concerns but has – thanks to poor wording – done the exact opposite. “We have no plans to make a download store at this time.” That seems pretty cut-and-dried, doesn’t it? After all,Read More →

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