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Nostalgia

A collection of 49 posts

Opinion

Relearning Super Mario Bros. 3

Revisiting a beloved classic isn't always easy

Opinion

Zelda, Music, and Second-Hand Nostalgia

Connecting music, memory, and games never played

Opinion

Unlocking Flow: An Afternoon at the Arcade

Outrunning anxiety

Hidden Gems

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 11

Digging into Victor Vran, Earthlock, and Spellforce: The Order of Dawn

Feature

Tribes: The Great FPS Underdog, Part 2

From sequel success to its modern-day legacy, we trace the story of Tribes to its conclusion

Feature

Tribes: The Great FPS Underdog, Part 1

Tracing the life cycle of Tribes from release to the closing of its developer

Feature

Arx Fatalis’ Magic Was Ahead of Its Time and Technology

The game’s immersive yet clumsy magic system could have been saved by the Wiimote

Feature

Hidden Gems of Game Design: Volume 10

From 2021 to 2002, there's a time and style for everyone this month

Opinion

Back to Basics: Why I Find Joy Playing My Ageing PlayStation 2

Rediscovering the simple pleasures of disconnection

Review

The Story of Love: A Review of Blood Nova

Blood Nova, from Cosmic Void, is a new game in an old style that feels both fresh and retro at the same time.

Review

NationStates and the Age of Browser-Based Games

What will you make of your NationState?

Feature

SNK: The Trials and Tribulations of a Fighting Game Pioneer

The developer known for its classic 2D fighters has seen many ups and downs

Feature

It's All About the Box

"Big Box" collecting has exploded over the past decade. We take a look at some of the hobby's most cherished items.

Opinion

Remembering Rocket Jockey

Late 90’s nostalgia with rocket-powered bikes

Opinion

The Mind of a Child

"Imagination is more important than knowledge"

Review

Colossal Cave Review

Recreating a piece of video game history isn't easy

Review

Donut Dodo: Single-Screen Magic

Dodo or donut. There is no try.

Opinion

Trap Gunner/Trap Runner Did Something Unique on the Original PlayStation

Decades later, it’s almost a forgotten video game

Review

Atari Mania Review

A love letter to Atari

Game Design

The Modern Retro Mistakes of Game Developers

The art of making old new again

Review

Final Vendetta Review - Breaking Things for Fun

The 2D-brawler renaissance continues with this beautiful, fun-to-play jaunt through London

Opinion

Reflections of an Aging Gamer

Changing views don't need to take the fun from a beloved hobby

Review

Review: Super Perils of Baking

The newest title from Lillymo Games is a SNES-era glow up

Opinion

The Nostalgia of Maui Mallard

Childhood in the form of a duck ninja