Retro games

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3D models from the 90s of game characters
The Fighting Force Collection sent me straight back to the ’90s, flaws and all

By Ian Dean Published

Replaying these PS1 remasters is more emotional than impressive.

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A white retro game handheld
Atari Gamestation Go drops in price – grab 200+ classic retro games for less

By Ian Dean Published

Get $36 off with this time-limited deal.

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Game art books on a table
Which game has the best art? These books settle the debate

By Ian Dean Published

From Elden Ring to Metal Gear Solid, these are my recommended game art books.

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Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in Amazon Prime's new Tomb Raider series
Gamers are mad Lara Croft's new character design looks like a real woman

By Natalie Fear Published

Good Lord, where are her polygons?

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Character Design
Trump as a pixel art character
Why Trump’s Stardew Valley AI image feels so off

By Ian Dean Published

A familiar pixel style appears in an unfamiliar place.

Digital Art
FMV pixel art game
This indie game revives ’90s FMV weirdness in a gloriously unsettling way

By Ian Dean Published

Obey the Insect God leans hard into stylised nostalgia.

Video Game Design
Retro game remake
How R‑Type Delta HD Boosted brought a cult shooter back from obscurity

By Ian Dean Published

Why this retro PlayStation game classic remains an influence.

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Retro shooter game with aliens and spaceships
From '80s arcades to retro remasters, Kazuma Kujo explains R-Type’s design legacy

By Ian Dean Published

Why this retro game classic remains an influence.

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Nintendo Super Mario Bros World 1-1
Super Mario optical illusion fools your eyes with classic animation trick

By Natalie Fear Published

The barrier grid technique is mesmerising.

Optical Illusions
Nex Playground review; a small colourful cube with a camera
The Nex Playground gaming console is back to its record low price of $199 - get it for New Year fun

By Beth Nicholls Published

The Play Pass + travel case bundle is also $67 less for the next 15 hours only.

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