Why Retro Gaming Matters Today

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Exploring retro gaming and all the ways we can experience our nostalgia

Every 80s kid wanted a Nintendo to play with Mario. I got mine in the 90s, but I still had tons of fun at arcades and friends’ places. Today’s games look super real and are huge, but there’s something special about old-school games. They’re not just old; they remind us of gaming’s fun beginnings. This site is for anyone who loves both new and old games. This site is about the latest news, reviews and everything retro.

My brother and I in the early 90s

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After an exhausting week of finalizing our house sale and moving, I found myself eager for a distraction. Little did I know that my 4-year-old son’s newfound obsession with retro gaming consoles would lead us on an exciting journey through gaming history. There’s something magical about introducing your child to the games that shaped your…

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Asus ROG Ally As a gaming enthusiast always on the lookout for the latest tech, I was thrilled to pick up the ASUS ROG Ally from Best Buy. The device was on sale due to the announcement of the newer ROG Ally X, and I managed to save even more by opting for an open…

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While life has thrown a curveball with a house move and the whirlwind of packing, a new gaming companion has entered the picture: I got a new handheld gaming device called the ROG Ally, and I’m super impressed! At first, I wasn’t sure if I’d like using Windows on a handheld, but it’s been surprisingly…

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Yuzu is dead, but wait………

Imagine you’ve got the coolest video game in your hands, but the only way to play it is on one specific game console. That’s what’s going on with Nintendo. They’ve created some amazing games that everyone wants to play, but they insist you play them on their console only. It’s like having a toy that…

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Hey everyone! 🎮✨ So I’m no longer sick. Feeling alot better and back at work. This week, I’ve dived back into the magical world of gaming, and I’m here to share my adventures with you. Even though I’m usually all about those classic retro vibes, I’ve taken a slight detour to explore some modern masterpieces.…

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I’m sick, but my Steam Deck is back home!

This week was super cool because I got my Steam Deck back from Valve. The screen stopped working out of nowhere and after all the troubleshooting I still couldn’t get it back so I sent it back to Valve. Their RMA process is super simple and painless and I didn’t have to pay anything. They…

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