Tag: retro gaming

A deep dive into lesser-known Super Nintendo titles-why they matter, what makes them special, and where to find them today.

The Atari ST's unique blend of CPU-driven graphics, a 512-color palette, and a 3-channel PSG plus MIDI connectivity shaped a generation of distinctive games. This article explores the ST's architecture, the creative techniques it forced on developers, and how modern devs can revive ST-style graphics and sound to make retro-inspired games that resonate with today's players.

The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer is enjoying a fresh wave of interest thanks to improvements in emulator accuracy, usability, and platform support. This deep-dive explores the current emulator landscape, what each option offers, practical setup tips (including creating CHD images and getting the best video/audio experience), and community resources to help you enjoy or preserve 3DO software.

The Commodore VIC-20 has quietly re-entered the cultural conversation. This post explores why 2023 saw renewed interest in the VIC-20 and other vintage systems - from nostalgia and preservation to new generations learning to code on 8‑bit hardware - and how that energy is shaping a fresh wave of homebrew games and hardware projects.

A deep dive into underrated 3DO titles - their gameplay, graphics, and why they still deserve attention today, plus practical tips for playing them now.

A practical, in-depth comparison of the top Atari 7800 emulation options - from preservation-grade MAME to browser-based play - with setup tips, controller advice, legal notes, and recommendations for different types of players.

A guided tour of underappreciated Sega Genesis/Mega Drive titles - from Japan-only platformers to quirky action-RPGs - explaining what makes each special and how to play them today.

A nostalgic deep-dive into Tiger Electronics’ cheap, brilliant LCD handhelds - how their design constraints shaped play, spread licensed gaming to a generation, and anticipated modern mobile gaming’s habits.