Monthly archive for May2025

Sports games have always been a big part of gaming history. Before hyper-realistic graphics and online play, players crowded around CRT screens for pixelated tennis, side-scrolling football, and intense multiplayer rivalries. These retro titles didn’t need realism—they had charm, creativity, and gameplay that still holds…

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There was a moment when the neon glow of an arcade screen was sufficient to get hearts pounding. Whether it was the iconic beeps of Pac-Man, double the action of Double Dragon or the soul-crushing challenges of Ghosts ‘n Goblins, games in the 1980s required…

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Gaming in the ’80s and ’90s wasn’t just a hobby. It was a lifestyle built on pixels, joysticks, and the unmistakable screech of cassette-loading screens. From ZX Spectrum to Mega Drive, the thrills were loud, colourful and packed with imagination. There was something pure about…

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Pixelated sprites, 8-bit music, and old-school gameplay continue to shape today’s gaming scene—and for good reason. Gamers crave nostalgia, but it’s more than just a longing for the past. A recent report by Newzoo shows that retro-style games earned over $1.4 billion globally in 2024,…

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Even if you’re someone who’s relatively new to gaming, you’ve likely heard of all the classic era-defining games that emerged decades ago. Some people might feel as though enough time has passed to the point where trying these would only have them compare poorly against…

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Retro game design continues to possess significant allure throughout a gaming industry that primarily focuses on complex systems and cinematic graphics. The gaming influence manifests itself in distinctly unusual circumstances especially within online slots. The slot game Gates of Olympus showcases its arcade and 8-bit…

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iGaming is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Driven by rapid technological advancements, the skyrocketing consumer interest makes it one of the hottest investment items on the market. The synergetic effect of various technologies draws more and more people to this expanding sector,…

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For years, gaming was seen as a distraction, something that kept old people away from real life. Now that view is changing; more people are turning to games not just for fun but for relaxation, focus, creativity, connection, and even career opportunities. Research is starting…

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As we get older and face the responsibilities of adult life, the amount of time we have for gaming will decline. That should not spell game over for this leisurely activity. However, it should encourage you to spend gaming time more wisely.  Selecting the right…

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Given today’s gaming landscape, dominated by photorealistic graphics, vast open worlds, and increasingly complex mechanics, there has been a quiet and enduring reemergence of interest in retro games in recent years. People of all ages are returning to the simple joys that 8-bit or 16-bit…

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