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 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
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.
