Posted on June 12, 2026
Game Boy Advance 25th Anniversary: Its Legacy Still Feels Unbeatable
The Game Boy Advance hit its 25th North American anniversary on June 11, 2026 — and retro fans are celebrating one of Nintendo’s most beloved handheld libraries. The Game Boy Advance 25th Anniversary landed on June 11, 2026,… Read More
Posted on June 12, 2026
10 Best-selling Retro Games That Deserved Every Sale
Best-selling retro games are not always the same thing as the “best” retro games. Sometimes they sold because they were bundled with hardware. Sometimes they rode a wave of hype, controversy, movie tie-ins, or playground buzz. And sometimes… Read More
Posted on June 10, 2026
F-Zero Review: The Blistering Racer That Can’t Slow Down
For a game released at the very beginning of the Super Nintendo era, F-Zero still has that “new hardware smell.” It feels like Nintendo showing off, but in the best possible way. Not with a tech demo that only impresses programmers, but with a real game that made kids lean closer to the TV and say, “Wait… how is the track moving like that?”
Posted on June 9, 2026
Best Retro Game Controllers in 2026: What to Buy, What to Skip, and How to Keep That Old-School Feel
Retro game controllers are one of those accessories where the feel matters almost as much as the features. You can play Super Mario World with a modern Xbox pad, sure. But hand someone a proper SNES-style controller and suddenly the muscle memory wakes up. The thumb knows where to go. The D-pad feels like Saturday morning again.
Posted on June 5, 2026
15 Sega Genesis Games That Still Hit Like Arcade Lightning
These Sega Genesis games still have that blast-processing spirit — loud, fast, colorful, and impossible to forget. There was something different about the Sega Genesis. The Super Nintendo had its charm, no doubt. But the Genesis had swagger…. Read More
Posted on June 3, 2026
Final Fight on SNES: The Classic Metro City Brawler
It was not the perfect arcade port but that didn’t matter. For a lot of SNES kids, Final Fight was still the night Metro City moved into the living room. There are some games you remember because they… Read More
Posted on June 1, 2026
Summer Game Fest 2026: The Retro Gaming Reveals We’re Watching Closely
The main Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase goes live Friday, June 5, from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, with Geoff Keighley and Lucy James hosting a look at “what’s next in video games” across platforms. The official event listing has the showcase set for 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. GMT. The broader SGF week runs through June 8, with surrounding showcases including Day of the Devs, Wholesome Direct, Future Games Show, Xbox Games Showcase, PC Gaming Show, and more.
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Posted on June 8, 2026
River City Saga: Journey to the West Turns Kunio-kun Into a Mythological Street Brawl
River City Saga: Journey to the West is now available digitally, and this one has a fun little hook that should immediately perk up the ears of longtime beat ’em up fans: the classic Chinese tale Journey to… Read More
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