There’s a special magic to flipping through a box of old photographs. The slightly faded colours, soft grain, and occasional light leak all come together to create a warm, nostalgic feeling. In a world full of crystal-clear smartphone pictures, this analogue look feels both comforting…
In an age of instant gratification and games that guide you every step of the way, “the grind” can feel like something from the past. Why would anyone spend dozens, even hundreds, of hours doing the same tasks over and over for tiny bits of…
If you’re a musician, then building your own studio — either in a standalone space or in your property — will be a dream come true. With that said, it’s important to remember that not all studio build companies are created equal. Some will provide…
It’s fair to say that the absolute pinnacle of Pokémon card collection has passed…for now. People were buying and selling cards for hundreds of thousands of pounds a few years ago, particularly during the pandemic, and things have mellowed out since. That’s not to say…
The 1980s were all about making a statement, from hair that defied gravity to neon colors you could spot from a mile away. While pop stars and movie characters often get all the credit for shaping the era’s look, another group had a huge impact…
In the 2010s, there was a resurgence in interest in the fashion trends of the 1980s, with that being framed as a retro revolution. With that roughly 30-year gap, you’d think that we’re currently in the age of the 1990s being retro. What we’ve found…
I’ve written before about the noise a good arcade made. Thirty attract loops shouting over each other at a room that mostly wasn’t listening, every one of them designed to be audible from the chip shop doorway. None of that was decoration. Everything in there…
If you grew up with 8-bit or 16-bit games, you’re already pretty good at managing risk. You might not have realized it while trying to stomp a Goomba or perfectly drop a Tetris block. But those classic games were actually great teachers for understanding probability,…
For many of us, the chiptune melodies and pixelated heroes of the 8-bit and 16-bit eras aren’t just memories; they’re a core part of our childhood. Playing these games on original hardware is a joy, but more and more fans are also discovering the thrill…
Retro Video Games That Featured Casino Minigames Long before desktop and mobile casinos became popular in the UK and US, gambling elements were already present in all sorts of video games. In particular, those released in the 1990s and early 2000s. The mechanics were built…