All articles tagged with #retro
BuzzFeed’s Nostalgia Nerd curates a photo list of 30 iconic items and moments from mid‑20th‑century life aimed at Boomers, including Nestlé Quik in a tin, The Ed Sullivan Show, Schwinn Sting‑Ray bikes, elaborate Jell‑O desserts, waxed‑paper lunch wraps, 8‑track players, full‑service gas stations, and more, to evoke memories of the era.
At AEW Forbidden Door’s 12-man steel cage match, competitors carted in a Nintendo Entertainment System and used its controllers and a labeled cartridge as makeshift weapons, blending nostalgic humor with chaos as commentators jokily branded one fighter a nerd.
BuzzFeed curates 29 nostalgic photos from the 1980s, ranging from everyday items like pay stubs and Easy-Bake Ovens to iconic gadgets (Walkman, Nintendo) and moments that capture the era’s fashion, tech, and pop culture.
Sega announced two Sonic game collections for Nintendo Switch to mark Sonic the Hedgehog's 35th birthday: a Classic collection (Sonic Origins, Mania, Sonic Superstars) and a Modern collection (Sonic Frontiers, Colors Ultimate, Forces), both priced at $49.99 and releasing October 2026 with reversible anniversary covers; Sega also shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers - Definitive Edition for Switch 2 this week.
A BuzzFeed Community list compiles 17 underrated or “ugly” design trends—sunken living rooms, parlors, bold tile, wood cabinets, and vibrant color schemes—arguing these features add personality and warmth to homes that feel too cookie-cutter with modern minimalism.
Donkey Kong 64 arrives on Switch Online's N64 library with five playable Kongs and a grand, nostalgia-soaked adventure that treasures scale, visuals, and a rich soundtrack, plus an arcade-era multiplayer mode, but its massive scope is also its flaw: backtracking, colour-coded gating that forces you to replay sections with different Kongs, and an occasionally repetitive design that can sap the pace over 30-plus hours needed to finish (and even longer for 101% completion). PAL/NTSC quirks and camera issues further color the experience, making it impressive yet imperfect and best for patient fans of the era.
Retro Recap rounds up the week’s classic‑gaming headlines: OmniDrive’s firmware enables legal Blu‑ray ripping of Wii, GameCube, and Xbox discs on PC; Lenovo investigates why its G02 handheld ships with preloaded ROMs via third‑party sellers; Colin Porch discusses the 37‑year journey to complete Head Over Heels’ sequel Return to Blacktooth; a fan upgrade revitalizes Gradius Advance; a former Sega executive offers a sharp critique of Yuji Naka; plus reviews of the Anbernic RG Rotate and Princess Crown.
A feature on Minnesota’s CRT revival shows why old 27–34 inch cathode-ray tube TVs are making a surprising comeback: gamers, collectors, and physical-media enthusiasts crave authentic 4:3 displays and zero input lag, while Covid-era nostalgia and dwindling supply push prices up and turn garage sales and thrift-store shelves into hot markets. Experts note the dangers and aging components, but restoration shops and online groups document growing, sometimes frenetic demand for these “boxy behemoths.”
Kotaku curates five beginner-friendly pinball machines—High Speed / The Getaway II, Scared Stiff, Pin*Bot, World Cup Soccer / NBA Fastbreak, and Medieval Madness—highlighting clear rule sets, approachable layouts, and a progression from newcomer to seasoned player, with Medieval Madness as the standout entry point.
Japan’s BCN+R rankings show that the best-selling compact cameras are years old rather than the newest releases, led by the three-year-old Kodak Pixpro FZ55, with other top models including the Pixpro C1 (2025) and Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Lite (2024). Prices start as low as $99.99 / £79, reflecting a market that values familiarity, ease of use, affordability, and retro charm over cutting-edge specs in an era of smartphone fatigue.
Kotaku tours late-1990s/early-2000s video-game sites via the Internet Archive, showcasing how these pages were personal, quirky, and text-driven with visitor counters and simple layouts—ranging from EA, Ubisoft, Nintendo, and Blizzard to GameFAQs and beyond—long before today’s corporate-style gaming sites.
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore on Switch repackages the Game Boy Color double-pack as a boutique arcade remix, adding a new WASi303 soundtrack, hyper speed, rewinds, and CRT options while preserving original weaponry and simplifying stages for one-credit play. It's a fan-focused, handheld-friendly revival with some quirks (a rewind timer that doesn't pause, initial oversized ship) but overall a polished, nostalgic shmup experience.
Amazon’s Gaming Week 2026 offers steep discounts on retro game remakes and modernized classics, led by Square Enix’s Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake at 50% off, Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes including RE4 Remake, RE2, and RE3, plus Switch 2 bundles and other remasters like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade—a tempting haul for fans of classic titles refreshed for today’s hardware.
Atari announced the acquisition of Implicit Conversions, a studio that ports hundreds of classic games to modern platforms using its Syrup engine, expanding Atari’s retro catalog and IP partnerships.
Sega announces the 'Sega Universe' initiative in Japan, a nostalgia-driven project aimed at reviving or reimagining classic IP such as OutRun, NiGHTS, Sakura Wars, Segagaga, and Guardian Heroes with anniversary-focused content and potential merchandise, signaling a shift toward leveraging its back catalog—though it remains unclear whether new mainline titles will be produced.