Retro Gaming Articles & Opinions

The 64-bit era hasn't aged well. Saturn games feel blocky and tough to play now. In contrast, Dreamcast still provides real replay value beyond just nostalgia.

The TurboGrafx-16 was an underdog in the console wars. Still, its collection of arcade-quality shooters makes it my second-favorite system ever, behind the NES.

The PS1 was the console of its time with cutting-edge tech and depth. But today? The N64 flies off the shelf because those games still hold up decades later.

Reflecting on GTA IV in 2026, I want to share my views. Its open world, sharp satire, and mission design are notable. Despite the game's ambition, I never connected with it.

Shaun White Skateboarding turned Stride gum ads into unlockable achievements in 2010. Now, Fortnite makes you pay to become the ad yourself. How in-game advertising got worse.

Metroid revealed Samus was a woman at the end, not as the game's focus, but just as a fact. The Last of Us did the same with Ellie in the Left Behind DLC. Both got it right.

Staying current is great, but being behind is fantastic. Gaming a generation behind saves money and dodges launch chaos.

You need a Sega CD, Genesis, 32X, three AC adapters, and a power strip to play two games - I'm getting confused just writing about the hookup nightmare that killed Sega's console.

I was surprised to discover Bloodborne hides its lore in item descriptions - from Skyrim's 820 books to Baldur's Gate 3, proving players love reading, text enhances gaming more than you think.