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Game Boy classics hit Nintendo Switch Online, just in time for MAR10 Day

2025-03-07
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 7, 2025
In: Retro games news

The digital shelves of Nintendo Switch Online have once again been graced with a dose of nostalgia! As we approach the hallowed halls of MAR10 Day, Nintendo has delivered a timely gift for retro gaming enthusiasts: Mario’s Picross and Donkey Kong. Mario’s Picross: A test of logic and precision ForgetRead More →

Sigma Star Saga DX (GBA)

Sigma Star Saga DX: Nostalgia bait or genuine revival?

2025-03-07
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 7, 2025
In: Retro games news

Twenty years. That’s a long time in gaming. The Game Boy Advance, a handheld titan of my youth, is now a nostalgic relic. And yet, here it is, Sigma Star Saga, resurrected as Sigma Star Saga DX. I remember the original, a curious blend of top-down exploration and side-scrolling shoot-em-up.Read More →

Super Mario arcade game action

Get your game on: how to play the classic Mario game for free

2025-03-07
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 7, 2025
In: How to run retro games, Retro gaming features

Remember the good old days of video games, when Mario and his brother Luigi were the hottest characters around? Well, you don’t have to reminisce anymore because you can now play the classic Mario game for free! Whether you’re a Mario fanatic or a casual gamer, this iconic game isRead More →

Evercade update adds DIP switch support

Level up your retro gaming: Evercade’s new dip switch feature!

2025-03-08
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 8, 2025
In: How to run retro games, Retro games news

Evercade has just rolled out a fantastic new feature with its latest firmware update for the EXP, EXP-R, VS, VSR, and Alpha consoles: customizable dip switch settings for arcade games! This much-requested feature means you can now tweak classic arcade titles to your liking, adjusting difficulty levels, number of lives,Read More →

Luigi, Yoshi, Mario figures

World Mario Day: Which games reign supreme? (critics vs. players!)

2025-03-06
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 6, 2025
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists

World Mario Day is coming! On March 10th (Mar10, geddit?), we celebrate everyone’s favourite plumber, and what better way to do so than by diving into the classic games that have defined generations? But which Mario titles truly stand the test of time? A recent study, digging into Metacritic scores,Read More →

FPGA board?

“SuperSEGA” Mini 2.0: Redemption arc or deja vu? Affordable open-source console promised

2025-03-06
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 6, 2025
In: Retro Consoles

SuperSPGA (formerly SuperSEGA) front man Alejandro has dropped a bombshell in a new video, revealing plans for a new, budget-friendly Sega-compatible mini console. No, really, they’re still at it. But after the rocky launch and subsequent refunds of the original Super Sega, can they regain the community’s trust? In aRead More →

Wii Controller

The 10 essential best-sellers on the Nintendo Wii console

2025-03-05
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 5, 2025
In: Retro Consoles, Retro gaming best and worst lists, Retro gear

The Nintendo Wii console revolutionized the way we play video games. With its unique motion-sensing technology, the Wii made gaming more interactive and accessible to everyone, young and old. It’s no surprise that the console became a massive hit, going on to sell over 100 million units worldwide. But whatRead More →

Pac-Man 45 trailer

PAC-MAN turns 45 with a year-long celebration

2025-03-05
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 5, 2025
In: Retro games news

Yellow pellet-munching hero PAC-MAN is turning 45, and Bandai Namco is throwing a party that’s going to last all year long, and then some! 2025 marks the 45th anniversary of PAC-MAN, and to celebrate, Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. is launching the “Make imPACt” campaign, a whirlwind of events, partnerships,Read More →

Lilac 0 trailer

Metal mayhem: Lilac 0 slices its way onto Steam!

2025-03-05
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 5, 2025
In: Retro games news

Get ready to unleash your inner arcade warrior, retro gaming fans! A brand new shmup, Lilac 0, has just crash-landed onto Steam, bringing with it a torrent of metal-slicing action and a distinctly classic arcade vibe. Developed by the talented Victor Pouderoux and published by the indie champions at Digerati,Read More →

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