Are you looking to get into gaming? It can be a daunting area for those who don’t have experience of it. The video game industry is expanding at an alarming rate, and many video games these days command as much respect as the latest films…
Gaming and the screen have had an interesting history. There are of course many excellent game shows that have been made for TV, but video games have not always made successful transitions from console to screen. Sometimes games are made into successful movies, such as…
Playing games is something that as a human race I don’t think we will ever stop doing. Gaming in general always seems to be on the increase. Whether it’s sports related games such as fantasy football, puzzle games on your phone, high-end PC gaming or…
Although he wasn’t the star of a blockbuster franchise, Robert De Niro was one of the standout actors of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. From eccentric to loveable, people loved seeing De Niro bring his characters to life, with many of his best films proving…
If you grew up in the ’90s, movies were probably a big part of your childhood and upbringing. Those were the first glimpses into that unknown and mysterious world of adults that were forbidden or hidden from you. That generation remembers their old VCRs that…
Where would we be without our trusty smartphones, eh? These little devices that we carry about everywhere with us have begun to rule our lives and offer us every little service that we could possibly want. There are apps to do everything you could possibly…
Retro gaming culture isn’t always about looking back. Sure, nostalgia is fun, and we’re all about remembering the amazing releases that changed the game. But, as much as we obsess over the originals, there’s a new dog in the fight for our attention. Welcome to…
While what we consider to be retro may change as time passes, our love of all things retro doesn’t. This year’s Super Bowl featured a slew of retro-themed adds, which, for many, was likely the highlight of the game, along with the half-time show. But…
One of the most important emotions that fuels the video game industry is a surprising one: nostalgia, according to Kotaku.com. Retro gaming uses the evocations that come with nostalgia to provide gamers with the kind of experiences that remind them of their past. The power of…
Every Christmas I create the Retromash Advent Calendar, with a new Argos catalogue toy or item being revealed every day. Last year, however, I thought I would try something new, and, alongside the advent calendar, I created the first ever Retromash Festive Crossword. I do…