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Which video game characters reign supreme in the world of gaming?

2025-02-19
By: Gaming Retro Writer
On: February 19, 2025
In: Miscellaneous retro stuff

Ever wondered which video game characters hold a special place in gamers’ hearts? GTA BOOM dove deep into the vast expanse of the internet (specifically, over 400,000 Reddit comments from the top 1,000 gaming subreddits) to uncover the most beloved characters of all time. The results are in, and theyRead More →

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The final countdown: Top 5 video game mascots

2023-12-05
By: John Bowe
On: December 5, 2023
In: Retro gaming best and worst lists, Retro gaming features

You either love video game mascots, or they pass you by. But if you’re a fan of these cultural cheerleaders, which one is best? We all like to gather around something. A lovely pub bar for instance, or row after row of classic cars in a field, or perhaps theRead More →

My Name Is John and I Don’t Like Nintendo

2023-01-22
By: John Bowe
On: January 22, 2023
In: Retro gaming features

Nintendo, that great leviathan which has survived the trends, storms and triumphs of their past. Ever does it appear that they have toiled to generate an unpopular opinion from me, and mostly they have made good on their efforts. I am just going to go ahead and say it, MyRead More →

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