If you’re a retro gaming aficionado who craves the nostalgic charm of classic handhelds, the Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are your golden ticket to gaming paradise. Created by the renowned video game hardware wizards…

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Ready to dust off your old Atari cartridges? Then meet the Atari 2600+, a true game-changer that’ll transport you straight back to the golden era of gaming. This reimagined classic is more than just a…

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Introducing the retro gaming revival we’ve all been waiting for–Atari is back with a blast from the past! Get ready to immerse yourself in the nostalgia of the ’80s as the legendary gaming company unleashes…

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom came out on May 12th, which means I haven’t had a social life or eaten a proper meal in weeks. Needless to say, it’s an amazing game,…

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The incredible aesthetic and design choices of retro arcade games is undeniable. Chunky, chiptune soundtracks and pixelated blocky letters are indelibly linked to the video games of the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. For all you…

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There are great video games out there. Some are just plain beautiful, while others started out good and turned great after an update. Others still are as fun to watch as they are to play.…

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The internet’s favorite hot sauce company has teamed up with a pair of Italian plumbers for a new multimedia collaboration. TRUFF has just announced a limited edition set of hot sauces made in honor of…

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While we’re all for the sentiment that everything old is new again and nostalgia is king–especially because it makes us feel less old–when it comes to turning old school video games into movies we’re not…

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My most recent gaming experiences (with the significant exception of the hundred-something hours in Red Dead Redemption 2) have mostly been of me replaying games I’ve previously enjoyed. Those dives into my Steam library, as…

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You may have seen these boots go viral this week, and for good reason. Iconic shoemaker Red Wing designed a special boot just in time for the release of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Taking the…

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Retro video games have seen a resurgence in interest over the last few years. And if you happen to have a crate full of old video games, there still might be a way to enjoy…

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These days, it’s not uncommon for video game developers to continue working on a game after it’s been released. Sometimes that means developers are putting new coats of polish on a real turd of a…

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We’re big fans of Dorothy’s series of Stamp Sheets posters, reimagining pop culture icons as vintage postage stamps. The latest edition from the UK print shop is “Classic Video Games” with artwork inspired by some…

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All recent conflicts might be settled online in League of Legends, Fortnite, or Valorant matches, but there was a time before that–when the rest of us were growing up–when everything was settled with one game:…

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Cloud gaming is still in its infancy but it appears to be growing quickly. So, it should come as no surprise that tech manufacturers Logitech have entered the scene with the G CLOUD, a mobile…

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The vintage aesthetics of classic arcade games have seen a rise in popularity as more and more arcade-themed bars pop up around the country. Despite their archaic mechanics, clunky machinery, and frustrating difficulty, arcade games…

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