If I asked you to hum the theme from Super Mario Bros, you’d do it instantly. If I played you the noise of a ring being collected in Sonic, you’d know exactly what it was without seeing a screen. It is strange, really, when you…
No secret service could estimate the number of James Bond fans around the world. However, there’s a hint: a poll from 2012 in the US showed that 60% of respondents declared themselves as 007 fans. Ian Fleming wrote only 14 adventures for the legendary MI6…
During the 1980s and 1990s, casinos showed a willingness to test ideas that now feel strangely bold. Manufacturers moved past basic reels and green felt tables, experimenting with electronic cabinets, early screens, and unfamiliar interfaces. Some machines borrowed ideas from arcades or home computers, which…
The news that Sylvester Stallone is not going to be returning for the Cliffhanger movie is bittersweet. For fans of the original movie, Stallone IS Cliffhanger, and without him, the magic simply isn’t there. With that said, it’s important to know that his presence, even…
Anaconda is now out, and the first fan reactions are in for Jack Black and Paul Rudd’s new spin on the classic ’90s movie. Although Anaconda doesn’t arrive in the UK until Boxing Day, the US release is now out at cinemas, with fans hailing…
Throwing a retro-themed party always brings a fun, nostalgic vibe. Whether you’re looking to host an elegant soirée or a lively gathering, these themes capture the magic of the past while still feeling fresh. From the glitz of the 1920s to the vibrant energy of…
Retro games didn’t have the luxury of endless content drops. They had to earn attention with tight loops, clear signals and rewards that felt meaningful even when they were small. That design approach never really left, it just moved into new places like mobile streaks,…
Most people think climbing in League of Legends starts when the minions meet in lane. In reality, it starts in champion select. That is exactly the idea behind LoLNow’s LoL champions tier list – a single overview that helps you pick champs that are strong,…
Before box art lived on digital storefronts, arcade games sold themselves with posters, handouts and operator flyers. These single sheets had a tough job. Convince a venue owner that one cabinet would out-earn another, show the cabinet footprint and hint at the magic on screen….
The tricky thing about nostalgia and ‘retro’ concepts is that anything qualifies for viewing through rose-tinted glasses. It all depends on when the observer was born. This year’s hairstyles might one day hold the same distant reverence as the 2000s bands now considered ‘dad rock’….