When Google officially pulled the plug on Stadia in January 2023, the cloud gaming dream was over (and speaking as an early adopter… DAMN). But for many players, the real concern wasn’t the service — it was the chunky, surprisingly excellent Stadia controller sitting on the shelf. Thankfully, Google threwRead More →
The new Steam Machine has finally been confirmed by Valve, after much speculation. But will this “living room Steam Deck” be a good option for retro gamers? It was back in 2014 when I first felt that the idea of a Steam-based gaming PC was something I could get onRead More →
If you’ve ever tried to boot a late-90s PC game on modern hardware, you know the frustration: crashes, black screens, or graphics that render like abstract art. The era of Direct3D 7 games has long been a compatibility nightmare. Now D7VK, a community-driven translation layer, is tackling that problem —Read More →
I’ve been playing GOG titles on my Steam Deck, and I wanted to show you how you too can enjoy everything from classic DOS titles to remasters of classics on the portable form factor. The Steam library may well be massive (and if you’re like me, your personal library isRead More →
One day during summer 2021 I spent several hours clicking “refresh” in the hope that I would be able to pay £4 for a reservation on a Steam Deck. One day this summer, the console finally arrived. And while it brought with it the promise of being able to playRead More →
PlayStation 1 game Breath of Fire 4 was released in 2000 and ported to Windows PCs in 2003. The GOG Preservation Program’s team have recently added the game to its online store, where it has been made compatible for Windows 10 and 11. 23,038 retro gamers voted for this game’sRead More →
Trade winds, tariffs, and misreading the market. All of these things can affect how a business runs, and if a new product launch is involved, decide whether it lives or dies. However, I can’t recall a moment where it looked like an impending launch was heading for a very obviousRead More →
With so many Steam Deck verified titles, there must be a few retro games in that list, right? If you’re interested in retro gaming on the go, and the Nintendo Switch 2 isn’t quite your cup of tea, the Steam Deck is an increasingly strong candidate. Following its 2022 launch,Read More →
If you’re looking for a way to boost your retro collection, the Capcom Classics collection from Humble Bundle is a great option. Running until the end of February 2024, the collection includes an incredible set of titles, from fighters to shooters and everything in between. As is usually the caseRead More →
