Gaming Retro
Christian CawleyRetro gaming deep-dives, restorations, and exclusive interviews from tech journalist Christian Cawley. Go beyond the screen and inside the silicon. Includes the monthly Gaming Retro digital zine for members.
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The best Mario games on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — from classics to modern favorites
Since the release of the original Mario Bros. game in 1983, the lovable plumber has been elevated to a cultural icon. His adventures, whether in game or movie form, have captivated children and adults alike. If you prefer a game controller...
Atari 800XL replica, retro gaming watches, PlayStation Lego, and Ctrl AI Delete
It has been a week heavy on new releases, but it’s the hardware and merchandise I’ve found most interesting.
My thoughts about Retro Games Ltd’s THE 800XL, its forthcoming Atari 800XL revival, are available below. Elsewhere in this week’s...
Atari 800XL replica looks pretty close to the real thing, but do I want one...?
Details have been released for the full-sized replica of the Atari 800XL from Retro Games Ltd. THE 800XL will feature 25 games, ship with a controller, and have a working cartridge slot.
Another retro remake
Back in 2018, Retro Games L...
Sega made the original Xbox feel like Dreamcast 2 — these games were the reason why
John Bowe looks back at the Sega games that made the original Xbox feel like a spiritual successor to the Dreamcast.
When Sega announced on January 23rd 2001 that they were pulling out of the hardware market and becoming a third-party deve...
Ninja JaJaMaru was a Famicom obscurity — this Nintendo Switch remake proves it deserved another chance
It seems like nowadays, any game can get a remake. In the last few years, we’ve had bangers like Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. We’ve also had stinkers like Contra: Rogue Corps, proving that classic IPs don’t always gua...
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