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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.
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More Evercade cartridges retired, including Indie Heroes Collection 1

2025-09-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 16, 2025
In: Retro games news

Indie Heroes Collection 1 is one of the most popular Evercade cartridges produced, but is now set to be retired from production. Blaze Entertainment has confirmed that four Evercade titles are being added to the roster of retired collections. The news was shared on X and in a blog post,Read More →

Podcast with Grant Sinclair discussing GamerCard

Podcast: Grant Sinclair tells us about the GamerCard

2025-09-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 16, 2025
In: The Gaming Retro podcast

This week’s podcast welcomes a special guest: Grant Sinclair is here to tell us all about the GamerCard, the upcoming Raspberry Pi Zero-based handheld gaming system. Announced earlier in the summer, the GamerCard is the brainchild of Grant Sinclair, an innovator and nephew of Sir Clive Sinclair. I chatted withRead More →

Super Mario Bros. Remastered for PC is now available FREE

2025-09-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 16, 2025
In: How to run retro games, Retro games news

The developers reckon Super Mario Bros. Remastered is for life, as Nintendo are unlikely to take it down thanks to the way it is built… The Super Mario Bros. Remastered project has been underway for some months, developed using the Godot game engine. Intended for Windows and Linux PCs, theRead More →

60 classic Capcom titles are available now for Steam Deck via Humble Bundle

2025-09-15
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 15, 2025
In: Retro games news

Here’s your chance to grab an amazing collection of classic Capcom games, from Street Fighter and Mega Man to Ghouls ‘n Ghosts and Commando. Thanks to the Humble Bundle, you have the chance to grab a bunch of legal arcade games from Capcom for your PC, and they’re Steam DeckRead More →

THEC64 Fragrance: Your chance to smell like a 1980s home computer

2025-09-15
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 15, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

No, we’re not making this up. THEC64 Fragrance for men, and other retro aromas, are available for your post-shave routine this Christmas. In what is perhaps the most ridiculous and certainly the most audacious release of retro gaming related merchandise, yourChristmass stocking could be bursting with premium fragrances inspired byRead More →

Yoshi and Mario

The ultimate guide to Mario games on Nintendo Switch 2

2025-09-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 14, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

Since the release of the original Mario Bros. game in 1983, the lovable plumber has been elevated to a cultural icon. His adventures, whether in game or movie form, have captivated children and adults alike. If you prefer a game controller to the popcorn, you’ll probably know that with theRead More →

Darkenstein, 90s style FPS

Darkenstein 3D is the only game I want to play this year

2025-09-13
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 13, 2025
In: Retro games news

Launching on Steam in October, this Darkenstein 3D could be the DOOM/Wolfenstein/Duke Nukem for 2025… I make no apologies for my love of schlocky gore fests like DOOM and Duke Nukem 3D. But as much as I love those games, the retro FPS that had the most lasting effect onRead More →

Nintendo Virtual Boy

Nintendo Virtual Boy revived for Switch Online. Really

2025-09-13
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 13, 2025
In: Retro games news, Retro hardware

No, I’m not making this up. The Nintendo Virtual Boy is back thanks to Nintendo Switch Online and an expensive accessory. Nintendo is bringing Virtual Boy – Nintendo Classics to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members. This collection will allow players to enjoy Virtual Boy games in stereoscopic 3DRead More →

Trasmoz Legends

Trasmoz Legends hits all consoles, with chiptune soundtrack

2025-09-12
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 12, 2025
In: Retro games news

A new 8-bit pixel art platform adventure from Volcano Bytes and JanduSoft is out now. Find Trasmoz Legends on Steam, PlayStations, Xbox One and Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch. Boasting authentic 8-bit pixel art and a Yamaha YM2203-based chiptune soundtrack, Trasmoz Legends offers a strong dose of gaming circa 1984. Based on the TrasmozRead More →

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