Boot up the puzzle pc
Despite its nostalgic appeal, Last Call BBS by Zachtronic isn’t just a retro cash and grab. Boot up your virtual pc and relax by some well-tuned puzzles like its nineties all over again.
Threatening The Poor For Their Clothes – a review of Conquest of the Longbow
Adventure as the outlaw of Sherwood to collect a king's ransom while protecting your fellows.
Forgotten in the Shadows: Exploring the Ambiguity of Unexceptional Consoles
A study about unexceptional consoles, forgotten in the shadows of the more popular platforms.
So… What Kind of Hero Robs an Old Lady? A review of Quest for Glory
A classic Sierra adventure game coupled with enjoyable RPG mechanics.
Why are We Chasing Nostalgia in Video Games?
Nostalgia, the reason why we keep coming back to those games we loved in our childhood.
Amos Rex edition of Senet
An invitation to Senet: an “over four thousand years late” review
Imagine playing a boardgame where no one knows the rules for sure. Imagine playing a boardgame in ancient Egypt. I invite you to get to know Senet, and if you already do, I invite you to think about it without judging it with modern eyes.
A present and past videogame podcast
The Past Is Now, a podcast where the Andalusians Cabesa Freeman and Ivelias Zero analyse cultural and technical aspects of retro and current games. A space on Spotify where you can listen to the most popular and fun opinion in the gamer world
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Can’t we go back to the past? – A review of R.E.T.R.O. by mind.in.a.box
The music duo mind.in.a.box take old C64 music and cover it with the sound of modern electronica on their album R.E.T.R.O.
Why do people play old games?
Kristian Redhead Ahm challenges existing literature on the motivations of playing old games, also known as retrogaming. He finds out that nostalgia is not the sole reason for retrogaming.
Heroes 3 to help with social distancing
2020 brought in a lot of new challenges and finding new, online activities with friends is a key to passing the boredom.
Sonic the Hedgehog – Platformer from the Past
Have you always wanted to be a blue hedgehog running through dangerous and exciting levels? After almost 30 years it is still not too late.
Streets of Rage 2 – Beat ‘em Up Classic for a Good Reason
Beat ‘em up games are all the same, but is Streets of Rage 2 something else? Something better?
Picture of an old Finnish card game
77 Kivaa Kysymystä ja Vekkulia Vastausta – Review of An Old Finnish Card Game
77 Kivaa Kysymystä ja Vekkulia Vastausta, which roughly translates into 77 Nice Questions and Mischievous Answers, takes you to a nostalgia trip even if you haven’t played it before.
The Banana Joystick for Monkey Ball arcade game
Sugoi – A Piece of Japanese Gaming Culture in Helsinki
Sugoi offers an all-you-can-eat Japanese arcade game buffet for a nice price!
The Mole in the Hole – Like chess but for adults
Make your childhood great again. Find again or for the first time your favorite board game the Mole in the Hole. Read all about this tactical and fun masterpiece.
Star Trek Invasion: Playing an Old Game With Zero Nostalgia
Can a non-Trekkie enjoy a retro Star Trek game in a genre they’ve never really played? Find out in this review of Star Trek Invasion.
An Oldie but Goldie? Nintendo Ice Hockey review
The Nintendo Switch library of NES titles held this old gem, so of course it had to be tried out!
“Battle of the Reds and the Whites in Finland in 1918” Review
A century-old boardgame with unbalanced gameplay makes for a good conversation piece
