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For the love of the classics. Celebrate the culture, community, and enduring appeal of vintage retro games across every generation.

The Best Game Boy Puzzle Games
Gaming / GB / GBA

The Best Game Boy Puzzle Games

Ash Dalmanby Ash DalmanJune 2, 2026June 2, 20260

Back when the original Game Boy launched in 1989 (or 1990 if you’re in Europe), it set the world on fire with its practical portability …

The Retro Gaming Bubble Has Popped: Here’s the Data
Gaming

The Retro Gaming Bubble Has Popped: Here’s the Data

Wackoidby WackoidJune 1, 20260

The most frustrating part of the retro gaming hobby is the inescapable truth that everyone is obsessed with prices. Collectors track the prices of their …

Why Retro Games Look Better on CRT TVs: The Science of Pixel Art
Gaming / Hardware

Why Retro Games Look Better on CRT TVs: The Science of Pixel Art

Wackoidby WackoidMay 27, 20260

For decades, modern gaming has chased a single, clear objective: absolute visual clarity. We demand higher resolutions, sharper panel tech, and perfectly defined pixels. But …

A Guide to Action RPGs on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color
Gaming / GB

A Guide to Action RPGs on the Game Boy and Game Boy Color

Wackoidby WackoidMay 26, 2026June 4, 20260

While retro role-playing games tended to be your standard traditional RPG, a lot changed with the success of the Zelda franchise. We can split hairs …

The Best Retro Game Stores Near Northeast Ohio in 2026
Gaming

The Best Retro Game Stores Near Northeast Ohio in 2026

Wackoidby WackoidMay 26, 2026May 29, 20261

Ohio isn’t the most exciting state, which is why a lot of people just stay inside playing retro video games (especially during these times). Fortunately, …

The ModRetro Chromatic Is the Best Way To Play Game Boy Games
Gaming / Hardware

The ModRetro Chromatic Is the Best Way To Play Game Boy Games

Wackoidby WackoidMay 25, 2026June 4, 20260

If I were an eccentric billionaire who could afford to lose money on a shameless passion project, I would make the perfect Game Boy. It …

Bits and Pieces: Rainbow Brite: Journey to Rainbow Land (NES)
Gaming / NES

Bits and Pieces: Rainbow Brite: Journey to Rainbow Land (NES)

BigOleWordsby BigOleWordsMay 24, 20260

Rainbow Brite: Journey to Rainbow Land for the NES is a strange case. Released in 2019, 35 years after the original animated series first aired, …

Croc 2: How to Ruin a Cult Classic Video Game
Gaming / PS1

Croc 2: How to Ruin a Cult Classic Video Game

Wackoidby WackoidDecember 26, 20230

The first game in the short-lived Croc franchise, Croc: Legends of the Gobbos, originally released for the PlayStation (PS1), was not perfect. But the game …

A Look Back At Krusty’s Fun House (SNES)
Gaming / SNES

A Look Back At Krusty’s Fun House (SNES)

William Schwartzby William SchwartzAugust 16, 20230

The Simpsons has a long and storied history of being intertwined with video games, mainly due to dumb historical coincidence. The animated sitcom hit the …

A Deeper Look at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) With Toby Wickwire
Gaming / Interview

A Deeper Look at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) With Toby Wickwire

William Schwartzby William SchwartzAugust 8, 2023May 24, 20260

The Portland Retro Gaming Expo (PRGE) has emerged as the major gaming event of the year in the Pacific Northwest. Wackoid recently had a chance …

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Top 10 Best PS1 Fighting Games

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Strip Fighter II: The PC-Engine’s Most Bizarre Fighting Game

June 22, 2026
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E.V.O. The Search for Eden (SNES) Review: Enix’s Evolutionary Platformer

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The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy (NES) Review: Taito’s Eclectic Platformer

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Werewolf: The Last Warrior (NES) Review: Data East’s Ambitious Platformer

June 11, 2026
Fartalot - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

Dude, the people in these comments are high. The CRT looks objectively better. Showed these images to five of my…

Anonymous - How To Burn PS2 Games And Play Without A Mod Chip

I tried it yesterday and it worked, but today the disc isn't loading. Burned another disc and it didn't work.…

Dracula - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

Yes, it definitely matters. Just look at Dracula's eyes.

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Great post

Tim - 10 Pictures That Show Why CRT TVs Are Better for Gaming

It looks to me like it's mostly about color. Clearly, the colors are very different between the pairs of images.…

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Game Boy Cartridge Guide: How to Spot Authentic Games & Fakes

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Tag Team Match Muscle NES screenshot

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Strip Fighter II: The PC-Engine’s Most Bizarre Fighting Game

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E.V.O. The Search for Eden (SNES) Review: Enix’s Evolutionary Platformer

June 21, 2026
The Flintstones The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy NES screenshot

The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino and Hoppy (NES) Review: Taito’s Eclectic Platformer

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Werewolf The Last Warrior screenshot

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