The history of retro gaming isn’t an especially long one, only going back maybe fifty years, at least if we limit ourselves to retro games as being computers rather than just complex machines. Preservation of this material can be challenging and thankless. All...
An important foundational aspect of retro gaming as a hobby is the nostalgia factor. Which is to say, how we remember the games we played as kids informs much of our appreciation of them in the present day. Even when, as it happens, our memories are completely wrong....
The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past and Super Metroid are perhaps the two most significant games of the Super Nintendo era of retro video games. Their emphasis on collectible items allowing for forward advancement through mazes, and the polish on these ideas...
Canada is known for maple syrup, hockey, peameal bacon, and incredible, untouched landscapes that span coast to coast. Dig deeper beyond the surface, however, and you’ll find that the country is also ripe with video game developers and a gaming culture that rivals the...
With the rising presence of mainstream media spotlighting the realm of video games, you’ve likely encountered the term “esports” at least once. But if you’re still unsure about what exactly this entails, fear not – we’ve got you covered....
Red Faction Lead Designer Alan Lawrance was one of the main minds that turned PS2 classic Red Faction into something special, but the changes during development were far more than you’d think and it was never easy. Selling nearly two million copies on the PlayStation...