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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.

GoldenEye 007 Xbox Achievements Leaked, Heading for Release?

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

Unseen officially since the game was closed in 2009, GoldenEye 007 Xbox edition looks set to hit Xbox Live soon, if a leaked achievement list is anything to go by. You may know the history of the GoldenEye 007 Xbox version. In short, the Rare-developed game was cancelled before release,Read More →

Evercade VS

Every Evercade VS Secret Game and Easter Egg

2025-01-23
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 23, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

You’ve heard about those Evercade VS secret games, but what are they and how can you find them? Let’s take a look at hidden features and Easter eggs in the Evercade VS. It has been known for some time now that the Evercade VS includes a few interesting extras. AlongRead More →

Evercade VS Founder Edition Listed By Scalpers on eBay

2021-12-23
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 23, 2021
In: Retro Consoles

When you read “scalpers” you immediately think “PS5” or “Xbox Series”. But Evercade VS Founder Edition boxes are going for silly money on eBay If you’re unfamiliar with the term, a “scalpers” is someone who buys multiple units of desirable hardware – usually game consoles – to limit supply andRead More →

Taito Egret II Mini Set For UK, Europe, and US Release

2021-12-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 22, 2021
In: Retro Consoles

United Games Entertainment and Taito have announced the release of the Taito Egret Mini II arcade cabinet for home use. United Games Entertainment exclusively distribute and sell Taito’s titles in the West (digital and physical) and have agreed on special content and features that make the Taito Egret II anRead More →

Evercade VS Unboxing and First Impressions!

2021-12-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 22, 2021
In: Retro Consoles, Retro games and gear reviewed

The Evercade VS is dropping into retro gamers’ homes around the world. But is it any good? Back in May 2021, I, like many others, put my hand in my pocket for a project I believed in: the Evercade VS. By ordering so early, I had the opportunity to orderRead More →

New Retroflag GPi Case 2 Supports Raspberry Pi Compute CM4

2021-12-20
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 20, 2021
In: Emulation, Retro Consoles

Regular readers will know I’m a fan of the Retroflag GPi Case. It’s a superb way to play retro games, which is why it should be no surprise that Retroflag has issued the Retroflag GPi Case 2. I’ve been using the original Retroflag GPi Case since it launched, and recentlyRead More →

New Evercade Firmware Update 2.0 Delivers New Features

2021-12-18
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 18, 2021
In: Retro Consoles, Retro hardware

Blaze Entertainment has released a new Evercade firmware update. Version 2.0 brings a new UI to handheld Evercades putting it in line with the Evercade VS, with a new UI experience and features. With a new menu screen, addition themes exclusive to handheld systems, and a new UI, new displayRead More →

Amiga Console THEA500 Mini Enters Full Production

2021-12-17
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 17, 2021
In: Emulation, Retro Consoles, Retro hardware

If you ordered THEA500 mini then here is some good news – it looks like it the Amiga console might ship on schedule! Retro Games has confirmed that THEA500 Mini, the fully-licensed reworking of the 16-bit classic computer, has entered full production ahead of its March 25th, 2022 release. ThisRead More →

Thalamus Hints at C64 Games on Nintendo Switch

2021-12-17
By: Christian Cawley
On: December 17, 2021
In: Retro games news

Been wishing for fancy some classic C64 games on Nintendo Switch? Thalamus Digital has hinted that you might get what you wished for. Retro gaming has generally been a success on the Nintendo Switch, the N64 roll out notwithstanding. So it makes sense that rights holders of classic platform titlesRead More →

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