Retro XP
Marc NormandinRetro analysis, reviews, and thoughts on video games you've played before
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Retro XP is moving
It’s a long overdue move that was delayed for multiple reasons — a loss of freelance work that could help pay for it, a lack of viable newsletter options to make up for that loss of work — but Retro XP is finally leaving Substack behind. Th...
Past meets present: Cosmo Gang the Puzzle
This column is “Past meets present,” the aim of which is to look back at game franchises and games that are in the news and topical again thanks to a sequel, a remaster, a re-release, and so on. Previous entries in this series can be found...
Re-release this: Bomberman Max
This column is “Re-release this,” which will focus on games that aren’t easily available, or even available at all, but should be once again. Previous entries in this series can be found through this link.
You can thank Pokémon for this, o...
Retro spotlight: Gradius
This column is “Retro spotlight,” which exists mostly so I can write about whatever game I feel like even if it doesn’t fit into one of the other topics you find in this newsletter. Previous entries in this series can be found through this...
Retro spotlight: Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
This column is “Retro spotlight,” which exists mostly so I can write about whatever game I feel like even if it doesn’t fit into one of the other topics you find in this newsletter. Previous entries in this series can be found through this...
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A freelance writer and editor with a focus on retro video games and sports labor. You can find Marc Normandin's work primarily at Retro XP (https://retroxp.substack.com/) and marcnormandin.com
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