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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.
Freelancer space exploration and trading game on PC

Freelancer: Worth a Second Trip to the Stars?

2025-01-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 16, 2025
In: Retro games and gear reviewed

Published by Microsoft and released March 2003, Freelancer takes the player on an epic voyage through space combat, trading, age old secrets and revenge. Capturing the magic of classic space trading game elite, Freelancer brings an entire universe of money, trade and combat to the comfort of the desktop PC.Read More →

Nintendo Wii U

Nintendo Doesn’t Want Wii U Owners Pretendo-ing

2025-01-15
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 15, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

But will it move Wii U games to the Nintendo Switch’s Online + Expansion Pack to save Pretendo the bother? If you mist up when thinking about the demise of the Wii U’s online play servers in April 2024, you’re probably aware of Pretendo. In development since before the announcementRead More →

Beat ‘Em Up Vol 1: The Unofficial History of Final Fight comes to Kickstarter

Delve into Final Fight’s History with New Kickstarter [UPDATE]

2025-02-02
By: Christian Cawley
On: February 2, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

Calling all Final Fight fans! A massive new book chronicles the history of the franchise, has launched on Kickstarter today. UPDATE: The project has been cancelled by the creator, pending a decision “concerning the use of intellectual property within the book” Get ready to relive the glory days of beat-em-ups!Read More →

GOG preservation program video

GOG Joins Forces with EFGAMP to Champion Game Preservation in Europe

2025-01-14
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 14, 2025
In: Retro games news

GOG is pushing its credentials as a champion of game preservation once more today, with the news that it has joined the European Federation of Game Archives, Museums, and Preservation Projects (EFGAMP). This marks a significant step in bridging the gap between the private sector and cultural organizations across Europe,Read More →

Lego Game Boy trailer caption

Get ready to build a Lego Game Boy! [UPDATED]

2025-02-21
By: Christian Cawley
On: February 21, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

You could soon build your own Game Boy with Lego bricks. Meanwhile, a Sony PS2 Lego kit is being considered for production.Read More →

Iconic Arcade Street Fighter

Street Fighter XXL Arcade Machine: Buy now, fight forever!

2025-01-13
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 13, 2025
In: Retro arcades

Iconic Arcade’s Street Fighter XXL is here! This stunning 9/10 scale replica brings the arcade experience home with 14 classic games and two iconic designs. Pre-order yours now!Read More →

Atari Gamestation Mega

Level up your retro game with the new Atari Gamestation Mega!

2025-01-13
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 13, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

Get ready to blast off into the past with My Arcade’s exciting new officially licensed Atari Gamestation collection! This retro gaming powerhouse has added to the delayed Atari Gamestation Go with the Atari Gamestation Mega. Both systems boast a massive library of over 200 built-in games, including timeless classics likeRead More →

My Arcade Super Retro Champ

The Super RetroChamp is unveiled at CES (again)

2025-01-11
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 11, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

Remember those late nights hunched over your Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis, battling Bowser or Dr. Robotnik? Well, get ready to relive those glory days with the Super RetroChamp, the ultimate portable retro gaming machine that’s finally back after years of anticipation! First teased at CES 2020 and generating aRead More →

Atari Gamestation Go

Atari My Arcade Gamestation Go! unveiled ahead of CES 2025

2025-01-13
By: Christian Cawley
On: January 13, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

After originally unveiling a new handheld collaboration with My Arcade at CES 2024, the Atari Gamestation Go! has once again been teased just a few days before CES 2025. While the console failed to materialise in 2024, things look a bit more likely this time around. Based on the video,Read More →

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