“Retro game” is still a term commonly used in the video game space. It’s the namesake behind magazines, Reddit communities, and even used to describe games intentionally made to look like they were ...

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John Bonelli is a news writer for Game Rant who's been writing about video games since 2017. He fell in love with gaming upon playing Fallout 3 for the first time in 2013; it's still his favorite ...

As a young and fair-weather gamer, I loved playing Super Mario Brothers because it was my older brother’s favorite game, and I wanted to be just like him. I can still hear the 8-bit theme song in my ...

Dive into the nostalgia of pixelated adventures and timeless gameplay! Ben Griffiths / Unsplash Are you ready to take a trip down memory lane? The best classic retro game consoles of 2024 are bringing ...

Despite the existence of big-budget licenses like "Assassin's Creed" and "Call of Duty," independent gaming — projects using a minimal budget and staff — continues to be incredibly popular. Recent ...

Retro game boom in action: Pixel art indies outsell hyper-realistic giants with nostalgic charm and affordability in 2025. Pixabay, MARROS_Team The retro game boom has positioned pixel art games and ...

The long-awaited tribute to "Grand Theft Auto" done in 8bits is finally in the home stretch. Arriving sometime in May, the already announced versions for WiiWare and Xbox Live Arcade will be joined by ...