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Retro gaming features (Page 9)

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

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Nintendo Game Boy console, location

Surveys show retro gaming is more popular than ever

2025-03-04
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 4, 2025
In: Analysis

Ever feel a tug of nostalgia when you hear the 8-bit jingle of Super Mario Bros., or the iconic start-up sound of a PlayStation 1? You’re not alone! It turns out, the love for retro gaming systems is far from fading – it’s actually surging! Here at GamingRetro, we’ve alwaysRead More →

Sega Mega Drive

5 Underrated games on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis worth your time

2025-03-03
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: March 3, 2025
In: Retro gaming features

The Sega Mega Drive (or Genesis, depending on where you grew up) holds a special place in many gamers’ hearts. Launched in 1988, it became a powerhouse, boasting an impressive library. However, as with any console, some titles, despite their quality, didn’t quite achieve the recognition they deserved. Today, IRead More →

The SuperSega is now the SuperSPGA

Brazen SuperSega Team claim it is “dealing with popular mass producers”

2025-03-03
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 3, 2025
In: Analysis

Just into my inbox, yet another enthusiastic communique from the long-derided SuperSega Team, who *still* claim that their FPGA project is viable. Bizarrely, they’re issuing press releases in newsletter form, and… well, let’s dissect this press release with the appropriate level of skepticism, shall we? Because frankly, this whole thingRead More →

photo of play station game console and remote controller

This is my list of the 10 best PlayStation 1 platformers

2025-02-27
By: Anthony Yates
On: February 27, 2025
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists, Retro gaming features

The PlayStation has an impressive amount of platformers in its library. While many iconic games are in the genre, there are also plenty of stinkers. I’ve played my fair share of both, so here are my top 10 Sony PlayStation platformers. 10 of the best platformers on the PS1 I’veRead More →

Original PlayStation and the PSOne, the smaller revision

Top 10 PlayStation games you’ve probably never played

2025-02-27
By: Anthony Yates
On: February 27, 2025
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists

Sony’s original Playstation has a legacy that few consoles can ever hope to match. So many phenomenal franchises started on the humble gray box still exist. The likes of Tomb Raider and Resident Evil are still going strong to this day, but for now, I’m interested in the good gamesRead More →

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