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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.
Boulder Dash classic

Boulder Dash celebrates 40 years with a free demo ahead of the full game release

2025-06-10
By: Christian Cawley
On: June 10, 2025
In: Retro games news

BBG Entertainment is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary. This beloved 8-bit classic is making its triumphant return to modern platforms. To whet your appetite, a free demo version of Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary will be available on Steam for PC and Mac in DecemberRead More →

Halloween Game Boy Color titles to add to your collection

2024-10-29
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 29, 2024
In: Retro games news

If you had told me in 1990-whatever that in 30+ years’ time I would be the owner of not just a Game Boy, but a Game Boy Color, I would have thought you crazy. Not because I didn’t see the value of keeping hold of tech – I still haveRead More →

Amiga classic Worms

30th anniversary Worms Director’s Cut 1.5 in the works for Amiga! [UPDATED]

2025-05-20
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 20, 2025
In: Retro games news

Original Worms developer Andy Davidson has announced news about Worms Director’s Cut 1.5, along with a good selection of newly released Amiga games. The Worms DC 1.5 is set to feature Worms levels from fan groups around the world, and will launch free on the weekend of 31st January, 2025Read More →

Amiga 600

New Amiga games news for October 2024

2025-05-20
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 20, 2025
In: Retro games news

Incredibly, there is a bunch of new Amiga games heading your way before Christmas. It’s no secret that the Amiga is my platform of choice. But I feel a lot of guilt for abandoning it in favour of a machine that could play DOOM. Still, time has moved on, andRead More →

Millie and Molly

Millie & Molly developer confirms Amiga version

2024-10-25
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 25, 2024
In: Retro games news

Looking for a relaxing platform puzzler? C64 game Millie & Molly was released in 2020 to great acclaim, and after getting a Nintendo Switch port, is now getting an Amiga version. Developer Carleton Handley has confirmed it is in the works, but while he previously prepared code for the AmigaRead More →

A500 Mini console

A500 Mini supplies are running short – get yours now!

2025-05-20
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 20, 2025
In: Retro hardware

Serious news now. If you’re planning to get an A500 Mini – the Amiga styled mini-console that runs pretty much any Amiga game without the original hardware – now is the time to act. Informing the device’s community on Facebook, Retro Games Ltd states: If you’re still in the marketRead More →

Evercade announces Toaplan Arcade 4 retro game collection

2024-10-22
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 22, 2024
In: Retro games news

It’s been quite a day for retro gaming news, but the things that really stuck out for me were all Evercade flavoured. Not only is the Toaplan Arcade 4 cartridge coming before the end of the year, the new Super Pocket consoles are out today. Keep reading to find outRead More →

The Spectrum

Have you pre-ordered The Spectrum? It’s out next month!

2024-10-21
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 21, 2024
In: Retro games news

News of the upcoming ZX Spectrum mini console – in this case an almost exact physical replica complete with rubber keys – didn’t come as a huge surprise, but it was welcome. After all, UK retro gaming fans had been crying out for something like this for years. Retro GamesRead More →

Don’t miss the Atari Recharged Retro Revival from Humble Bundle

2024-10-20
By: Christian Cawley
On: October 20, 2024
In: Retro games news

The Atari 50 collection is hands-down one of the most impressive assortments of retro games ever released. Not only does every title play perfectly, the presentation is exemplary. I mean, the collection even comes with “extras” – videos that contextualise the games, providing a history of Atari that doesn’t failRead More →

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