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Yoshi and Mario

Which Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart games are rated the highest?

2025-04-02
By: Christian Cawley
On: April 2, 2025
In: Retro games news

He’s the most recognisable video game character in the world. But not all of Mario’s games are widely loved. In the week of Mario’s 36th anniversary, the highest and lowest rated Super Mario Bros and Mario Kart games have been revealed. With data scraped by BestOnlineCasinos.ca,  we can now revealRead More →

Lego Mario & Standard Kart

Lego Mario Kart set confirmed, coming May 15th

2025-03-16
By: Christian Cawley
On: March 16, 2025
In: Retro merchandise

Following some early leaks, Lego has confirmed the release of a new adult-grade Lego Mario Kart kit, set for release on May 15th, 2025. The 18+ set has 1972 pieces, and is labelled item 72037. Currently available for preorder at £149.99, the set comes with some extras for Lego Insiders.Read More →

Playing old console games

5 advantages old console games have over modern titles

2023-05-25
By: Zahir Hassan
On: May 25, 2023
In: Retro games news, Retro gaming features

Old console games are memorable for more than just good times… Since the release of the game Pong in 1972, the video game industry has undergone significant changes. From Atari’s humble beginnings to the gaming crash in 1983, to the Golden Age of Gaming in the late 80s to earlyRead More →

Drool over these retro game cocktails at NQ64

2022-05-12
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 12, 2022
In: Retro arcades, Retro bars and arcades

Retro arcade bar chain NQ64 cocktails designed by employees and inspired by games have been announced. Designed following a staff competition across NQ64 bars, the new cocktail menu is inspired by Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario Kart, and Crash Bandicoot. Staff in the seven NQ64 barsRead More →

The World’s Most Popular Retro Video Games, Ranked

2021-05-30
By: Christian Cawley
On: May 30, 2021
In: Retro games news

What is the best retro video game? It’s difficult to tell, at least not without asking a lot of people. Big games tend to have a long-lasting impact. For example, the Animal Crossing franchise celebrated 20 years in April 2021, while Pokémon celebrated 25 years in February. To get aRead More →

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