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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.

New Arcade Archives 2 series launching with original Ridge Racer on Nintendo Switch 2 [UPDATED]

2025-05-21
By: Christian Cawley and Gaming Retro Writer
On: May 21, 2025
In: Retro games news

May 21st UPDATE: We’ve learned that Ridge Racer will also be available on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and will be issued on the original Arcade Archives strand for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. Classic arcade racing is making a triumphant return with the announcement of Arcade Archives 2 and RidgeRead More →

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GameCube games coming to Nintendo Switch 2

2025-04-02
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 2, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

The Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, and with it will be support for Nintendo GameCube titles in the NSO subscription. [UPDATED with video of GameCube titles] As you have probably heard, the Nintendo Switch 2 has launched, with a price of $449.99 in the United States and £395.95 in theRead More →

Epyx Collection: 7 Atari Lynx now on PC

2025-04-02
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 2, 2025
In: Retro games news

A new Epyx Collection for PC and Xbox boasts 7 handheld versions of classic games. There was something intriguing about the Atari Lynx. It was probably the fact you could play it left or right handed, which seemed like a futuristic addition, accomodating, accessible, and basically a good idea. InRead More →

Super Pocket Neo Geo variant

Evercade 2025 Lineup Revealed: New Neo Geo collection and Super Pocket, new Gremlin cart

2025-03-31
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 31, 2025
In: Retro games news

We’ve been hit with a massive Evercade Showcase, which promises a Neo Geo collection, a Neo Geo Super Pocket, a Gremlin Collection 2, and much more. Everything revealed in the webcast is expected in 2025, with many releases available to pre-order from April 1st. New Evercade hardware in 2025 FirstRead More →

Cosmi: Forbidden Forests’ bundles 10 Classic C64 games

2025-03-31
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 31, 2025
In: Retro games news

Want to play classic C64 games on Switch, PS5, and PC? Look out for Cosmi: Forbidden Forests. If there is anything that is going to make me put my hand in pocket, it is classic C64 games for the Nintendo Switch. Sure, PC might be more convenient, but I amRead More →

ZX Spectrum documentary physical release

ZX Spectrum documentary The Rubber Keyed Wonder coming to Blu-ray

2025-03-26
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 26, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

The well-received ZX Spectrum film The Rubber Keyed Wonder is now available to pre-order on Blu-ray, following its successful world premiere at the BFI Southbank in October 2024. You can sample the bonus features, the Blu-ray comes in Standard and Special editions. The docuemntary is described as follows: The RubberRead More →

Sensible Soccer NES version

Sensible Soccer NES found: A 32-year secret goal!

2025-03-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 22, 2025
In: Analysis

Video game archival site Games That Weren’t (GTW) has unearthed a near-complete version of Sensible Soccer for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a find that’s been lost for 32 years! In fact, it is so near-complete, that it is now playable. If you’re like me and you lived and breathedRead More →

Amiga 1200 replica from Retro Games Ltd

RGL’s full size Amiga is The A1200, and it isn’t coming soon [UPDATED x3]

2025-10-23
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 23, 2025
In: Analysis

Amiga mini console producers Retro Games Ltd reveal litigation-linked delays to its next project, a full-size replica called the A1200. October 23rd UPDATE: The A1200 has been announced, and will be available to pre-order from November. August 21st UPDATE: THEA1200 has been on display at Gamescom 2025, but spec detailsRead More →

Sensible World of Soccer world cup 2025

Sensible Days 2025: the official SWOS World Cup

2025-03-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 16, 2025
In: Retro games news

Did you know that seminal Amiga soccer tapper Sensible World of Soccer had its own national world cup competition? The SWOS world cup, “Sensible Days 2025,” is this year’s event, taking place in the Netherlands. Scheduled on the weekend of July 26-27, the competition is open to anyone to enter.Read More →

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