Retro Gaming News

MINEOLA, NY – A Lawrence man has been charged with trademark counterfeiting and conspiracy after prosecutors say he sold hundreds of thousands of fake Nintendo products through Amazon using multiple …

Newark, NJ – A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Essex County College nursing student who claimed he was unfairly removed from the school’s registered nurse …

Wildwood is slowly losing its retro-Americana charm, one condo and one boardwalk smoke shop at a time, but one man is still holding on tightly to what New Jersey’s boardwalks …

Vinyl records continue to captivate music enthusiasts, and New Jersey remains a prime destination for collectors and casual fans alike. With a vibrant scene of independent record stores, the Garden …

If you spent your childhood pumping quarters into arcade cabinets along the New Jersey boardwalk, the whirring hum of machines and the jangle of synthesized soundtracks are probably etched into …

If you’re on the hunt for a retro game that’s equal parts bizarre and delightful, Pen Pen TriIcelon—or just Pen Pen—is a title that deserves your attention. Released in 1998 …

If you’re a fan of retro gaming and looking for a hidden gem that won’t break the bank, Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness is a title worth digging into. Released in …

If you’re a fan of fast-paced, side-scrolling shooters with a dash of quirky charm, Dolphin Blue might just be one of the coolest retro games you’ve never heard of or …

As a die-hard retro gaming enthusiast, I’ve spent years curating my Intellivision cartridge collection—each one a little piece of nostalgia, a tangible link to those simpler days of blocky graphics …

If you’re a fan of classic gaming, you may have heard whispers about “Space Cadet,” a charming and colorful multiplayer game developed for the Intellivision in the early 1980s. But …

The Intellivision, released by Mattel in 1979, was a groundbreaking console that brought innovative gaming to living rooms everywhere. While it’s often remembered for its sports titles, the Intellivision also …

If you grew up in the 1980s, chances are you spent some Friday nights glued to the TV, watching a sleek black Pontiac Trans Am named KITT speed across the …

It’s done. After years of hunting, haggling, and tinkering, I’ve finally completed my full US Dreamcast retro collection. Every single game released in the States for Sega’s swan-song console is …

If you’ve ever walked into a dimly lit arcade, the air buzzing with the sounds of bleeps and bloops, you might have stumbled upon Tempest. Released in 1981 by Atari, …

The arcade racing genre doesn’t get the love it deserves these days, and few games embody the chaotic joy of that golden age quite like Crazy Taxi. With its upbeat …

Bloomfield, New Jersey, just got a major nostalgia upgrade with the grand opening of Hometown Arcade at 85 Washington Street. This retro gaming haven is the brainchild of Aash Bansal, …

Buckle up, because a former NBA star just delivered a fiery political rant that has both sides of the aisle clutching their pearls—or nodding along. In a viral video, the …

The retro gaming consoles you can find on Amazon that boast “thousands of games” can be an attractive option for nostalgia lovers, but whether they’re actually worth it depends on …

When we think of PlayStation’s biggest franchises, God of War is right there in the pantheon of gaming greats. The series has slashed, hacked, and emotionally gut-punched its way into …

If you’re a fan of retro gaming, you’re in for a treat: GameCube games look incredible when played on RetroArch. This powerful emulator can upscale graphics, smooth textures, and add …

Let’s take a trip back to the golden age of arcade games, a time when you had to stockpile quarters just to keep the action going. While Street Fighter and …

When it comes to the pantheon of arcade greatness, few games hold up as well as Ms. Pac-Man. It’s not just a timeless classic—it’s an absolute masterpiece. Even after four …

Do you ever get nostalgic for those good ol’ days of gaming when your biggest problem was defeating Ganon or scoring a golden star in Super Mario 64? Ah, the …

Star Wars Outlaws is already making waves as one of the most ambitious Star Wars games in recent memory, delivering a rich open-world experience that’s been a long time coming. …

If you’ve ever wanted to step back into the golden age of gaming—when joysticks were king and quarters were your gateway to adventure—New Jersey is your ultimate destination. The Garden …