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Since 2020, there’s been a huge global increase in retro gaming. Instead of playing new titles released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, it seems as though players are now much more interested in revisiting the past. This is especially true when it…

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It’s believed that games of chance date back to the mediaeval times in Poland, when both the elite and working class would place their bets. These card and dice games have significantly advanced over the decades. Today, anyone with a device and internet connection can…

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Poker, a game that has captivated the minds of countless players across the globe, wasn’t always the cultural phenomenon it is today. While the game traces its roots to ancient card games in Persia and Europe, it truly found its footing in the United States…

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Video game enthusiasts have always considered shooters an important segment, especially from the gaming industry’s origin era. In the 1990s, it was characterized by those games we can term ‘boomer shooters’ today, which are the subgenre of first-person shooters with little mechanics, many reflexes, and…

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The first coin-operated slot machine was introduced just before the turn of the 20th Century. Since then, there have been massive advances in slots, not least the evolution to online digital slots. Modern slot machines have multiple playlines, are based on pretty much every conceivable…

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Music and smell, for many people, are the two main triggers of nostalgia. Music really can transport you back to a bygone era. Back to the time when you first hear the song. It really is a great way to trigger warm, happy memories. A…

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Modern games pull you in with advanced graphics, immersive experiences, and high-definition sounds that make it feel like you’re living in the moment. However, when you’ve completed the game, the experience is very much finished. People rarely go back to re-complete modern-day games, but for…

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Arcade consoles, those venerable machines of yore. There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about them, isn’t there? The clinking of coins, and the tactile feel of chunky buttons, it’s like stepping into a time capsule. Funny though, with all the high-def graphics and VR…

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Arcade games have been a staple of entertainment since they first appeared in the 1970s. While the gaming industry has evolved dramatically, with new consoles and advanced graphics, some classic arcade games have never gone out of style. But what exactly keeps these games so…

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Privacy concerns have become more critical than ever in our digital age, especially for retro gamers who often interact with online platforms for nostalgia-driven gaming. While old-school games may evoke memories of simpler times, the platforms offering these games are far from the straightforward cartridges…

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