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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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Super Pocket TAITO edition reviewed

2025-05-08
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 8, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

I take a look at the Super Pocket TAITO edition, one of the first mini portable retro handhelds from Blaze Entertainment’s Evercade spin-off line. Console retro gaming on the go has evolved. Are you an Evercade fan exploring the range of portable options, or maybe you’re new to retro gamingRead More →

New features coming to Nintendo 64 app on Switch 2

2025-05-04
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 4, 2025
In: Retro games news

Enhancements to the Nintendo 64 app on the Nintendo Switch 2 will bring some quality of life benefits to retro gamers. The release of the Nintendo Switch 2 would inevitably bring some improvements to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack emulation titles. We already know that GameCube titles will beRead More →

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Multisystem² has landed: The FPGA retro revolution is here!

2025-05-19
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 19, 2025
In: Retro hardware

UK-based innovators Heber, a company with a rich 30-year history in electronic controls and a deep connection to the gaming world, have announced that the Multisystem², their brand-new, all-in-one FPGA-based retro gaming console, is coming soon. For those craving the most authentic retro gaming experience without the hassle of originalRead More →

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Why retro gaming is making a comeback

2025-04-30
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 30, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

Yes, you read it right; retro gaming is making a comeback, and it’s taking the gaming industry by storm. but what is retro gaming, and why retro gaming becoming more popular this happening? I think there are a number of reasons: I’ll explain further below. What is retro gaming? WhenRead More →

Acer Nitro Mobile Gaming Controller NGR400

Level up your mobile retro gaming! I put the ACER Nitro NGR400 to the ultimate test

2025-04-30
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 30, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

For retro gamers on the go, the quest for a truly satisfying mobile control solution can often feel like a never-ending search. Enter the ACER Nitro NGR400 mobile gaming controller, a new piece of hardware promising to bridge the gap between the tactile experience I crave and the convenience ofRead More →

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Insert coin to continue: Subscribe for exclusive retro gaming content!

2025-04-27
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 27, 2025
In: Retro games news

Did you get anything good in your email inbox today? Subscribers to our newsletter did. Issued every Sunday and jam-packed with the main retro gaming news from the past 7 days — along with a selection of articles from archive — the Gaming Retro newsletter is your one-stop access toRead More →

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Classic DOOM titles available for pennies on Humble Bundle now

2025-04-25
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 25, 2025
In: Retro games news

This is a great way to support a good cause and get the recently updated classic DOOM and its sequel for loose change. I’ve been a big fan of the Humble Bundle for years now. In fact, I’d go as far as to say most of the money I’ve spentRead More →

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered

Out now: Bethesda reissues The Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion with remastered graphics

2025-04-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 22, 2025
In: Retro games news

As heavily rumoured over the past few weeks, gaming studio Bethesda has been working on a remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. And to double down on the rumour, they haven’t just confirmed it — the game is available to play right now! Screenshot leaks and descriptions from onlineRead More →

Jet Set Steamboat Willie

FREEZE64 spawns FREEZE-ZX, Spectrum-themed spinoff

2025-04-19
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 19, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

If you’ve heard of — or even read — FREEZE64 then you may well be interested in FREEZE-ZX. Also from Vinny Mainolfi, this Spectrum-themed magazine features the same humour, insights, and nostalgia as the existing, C64-centric series. The cover feature issue one is a look at the Jet Set WillyRead More →

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