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Features about retro games, from interviews and analysis to lists and retrospectives.

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How the Raspberry Pi changed retro gaming

2025-09-29
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 29, 2025
In: Emulation, Retro gaming features

One of the driving forces behind the explosion in retro gaming over the past decade is the Raspberry Pi. This simple and affordable series of single-board computers (also known as SBCs) has revolutionized retro gaming by making it accessible, affordable, and customizable. From emulating classic consoles to inspiring DIY projects,Read More →

UrbX Warriors

“UrbX Warriors is my last rodeo!” Stoo Cambridge on building a modern retro classic

2025-09-29
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 29, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

Veteran game artist Stoo Cambridge – best known for Cannon Fodder, Sensible World of Soccer and many more – talks to Christian Cawley about his latest project, UrbX Warriors for the Spectrum Next, why making indie games today is about much more than coding, and how he keeps his creativityRead More →

Sinclair ZX Spectrum microcomputer, 1982-1985

Forget The Spectrum – build your own Sinclair ZX with a Raspberry Pi

2025-09-26
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 26, 2025
In: How to run retro games

Today, I’m showing you why you don’t need to spend money on The Spectrum to enjoy ZX Spectrum games. Emulation is easier, especially if you own a Raspberry Pi. Released in 1982 in the UK and Europe, the British-built ZX Spectrum was a budget home computer that contributed hugely toRead More →

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Is Abandonware illegal and safe to use?

2025-09-25
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: September 25, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

The world of technology has brought about many changes over the years, including the rise of abandonware. Abandonware refers to software that is no longer being sold or supported by its creator, but can still be downloaded and used by users. But is it illegal to use abandonware? Is abandonwareRead More →

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The best Abandonware sites to find retro games in 2025 (legal & trusted)

2025-09-25
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 25, 2025
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists, Retro gaming features

Grab some classic video games from the best abandonware sites on the web. A recent statistic reveals that just 13% of published video games are available to buy and play on current gen systems. The other 13% are lost to time and collectors. Some games cannot or will not beRead More →

Rust

Rust: What makes a great multiplayer experience beyond the basics

2025-09-24
By: Tony Curry
On: September 24, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

Surviving your first night in Rust feels like a victory, but it’s just the beginning. The real depth comes from mastering multiplayer dynamics that separate casual players from server legends. Team coordination, server politics, and social warfare create layers of complexity that transform a simple survival game into something farRead More →

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Overwatch: 6 team compositions that can carry you to victory

2025-09-24
By: Tony Curry
On: September 24, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

Struggling to climb the ranks in Overwatch 2? Your individual skill might be solid, but without the right team composition, victory remains out of reach. The difference between winning and losing often comes down to how well your heroes work together. Team composition is the secret weapon that separates casualRead More →

GTA V

29 classic PC games you can play on Android in 2025

2025-09-23
By: Christian Cawley
On: September 23, 2025
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists

Tired of mindless mobile games? Craving the depth and immersion of classic PC titles? You’re in luck! Android offers a surprising selection of ported PC games, ready to rock your mobile world. Retro gaming on modern hardware should be seamless, and even if emulation is required, you shouldn’t be ableRead More →

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The Playstation 2 launch, when Namco lost its way

2025-09-21
By: John Bowe
On: September 21, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

On March 2nd 1999 Sony went ahead and took the attention of everyone everywhere with the first public display of its PlayStation 2 console. Looking like a hi-fi module, it was powered by something that Sony called The Emotion Engine. Or was it called An Emotion Engine? That Emotion Engine?Read More →

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