Retro Gaming
Notorious Gangsters and No Games: The Gory Story of the Gizmondo
A decade ago, a new handheld emerged to rival the DS and PSP. But the system didn't simply suck—the entire enterprise was utterly corrupt.
How I Became ‘The Watcher’ Among My Video Game-Loving Friends
Love video games but you're utterly shit at them? Fret not, for you, too, can become a watcher.
I’ll Never Love a Console Like I Loved the Sega Master System
A love letter to Sega's great 8bit machine.
Having a Job in a Video Game Is Just as Dull as Real Life
Some games give your character a job. But just as in real life, these can be mind-numbingly boring.
Toasting the “Nearly Men” Behind Modern Video Gaming’s Greatest Hits
Some of today's hit games, and gaming genres, aren't the innovators you think they are. Others came before, others that shouldn't be forgotten.
A Brief Look at the Worst Gadgets in Video Gaming History
Teens are right to call the Power Glove crap, but us older gamers played through much worse to get where we are today.
Playing the Holy Trinity of Video Gaming’s Roguelike Resurgence
Hardcore and each distinct within their field, today's randomly generated games are thrilling experiences.
1983’s ‘Tapper’ Better Reflects Glasgow Culture Than ‘GTA’ or ‘Call of Duty’
Video games don't make you violent, but could their depictions of alcohol abuse be influencing real-life drinkers?