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…
If you were asking people what they thought was the most iconic and recognisable city in the world, there’s a good chance that New York would be no.1 for a lot of them. I’m sure London, Paris, Rome and Hong Kong and other cities would…
Media streaming devices have gone viral among the home entertainment world for the numerous benefits they offer that will enhance your entertainment experience at home. First of all, they allow you to stream any media content that you want, including movies, TV shows, music, or…
Students in the 90s lived a different life than modern students have now. Different interests, different fashions, and different technologies meant life in the 90s was a completely different experience. While modern students may be meeting dates and making friends through social media, students in the 90s…
In the classic WoW, the world on the live servers was different from the one you find today, as there have been so many story developments in the meantime. What was going on back then and which faction do you feel you belong to? From…
Retro gaming is such a big deal that the UK’s postal service, the Royal Mail, has unveiled a stamp collection to acknowledge the classic titles designed in the UK in the 1980s and 90s. I’ll be reviewing them after they come out next week. The…
New Year is a time that many of us try to set new resolutions for the year ahead. Some try to lose weight. Others try to read more. Often people want to try to curtail certain temptations, whether it’s a sneaky chocolate before going to…
Many people grew up when cassettes were the ‘in thing.’ We also know that over time they simply disintegrate and fall apart. The sound quality was just ok, not too bad, but certainly not great. Saving those old cassettes means that you need to convert…