retro gaming

In a move that has electrified both retro gaming enthusiasts and fans of modern subscription services, Xbox has announced the launch of "Retro Classics" for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers. This initiative brings back more than 50 legendary Activision games—some of which haven't been accessible...

Few games manage to capture the elusive intersection where nostalgia, whimsy, and genuine brain-teasing challenge meet, but Spreadcheat, from developer Games People Play, aims for precisely this sweet spot. Behind its comically faithful Windows 95 façade, Spreadcheat hides a formidable...

You’d think that after two decades, the digital skies of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas would hold no more surprises—but just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water (or, rather, to try taking off from it), a bug as old as some Gen Zers themselves emerges, causing fans to wonder: are...

Here’s a summary of the Gearrice article “Forget Windows 11: Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is the retro system you’ve been waiting for”: Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is a Linux-based operating system revived to emulate classic Commodore systems while bringing them to the modern era. Originally started by...

The transition from Windows 7 to Windows 11 has brought numerous enhancements, yet it has also led to the omission of several beloved classic games that were once staples of the Windows experience. Games like Minesweeper, Solitaire, and Chess Titans have been notably absent in recent Windows...

With the flicker of a CRT monitor and the knowing hum of late-‘90s hardware, Quake 2 stands as an iconic pillar of gaming nostalgia. Fast-forward almost thirty years, and a name synonymous with Windows productivity—Microsoft—has harnessed the spirit of this classic for an experimental journey at...

Balancing portability and productivity has always been a challenge, but this new 8-inch 2-in-1 mini laptop might just redefine what it means to travel smart. Built to run Windows 11 out of the box—and even optimized for Linux enthusiasts—the device blends sleek form with functionality, making it...

Few moments in PC gaming’s history have disrupted the ecosystem quite as forcefully as Steam Deck’s arrival and the subsequent emergence of projects like Bazzite. For decades, Windows was the unchallenged king for desktop gamers, not just because it came pre-installed on every major PC, but...

Many Windows 11 users are surprised to discover that not all older software and classic PC games run smoothly on Microsoft’s latest operating system. As alluring as backwards compatibility might sound, the reality is more nuanced. Modern Windows prioritizes security, efficiency, and new...

A Windows update is supposed to make your system a little safer, a little slicker—definitely not nudge your favorite 2000s criminal protagonist into an accidental odyssey across the universe. But that’s exactly what happened when Windows 11’s 24H2 update brought a two-decade-old bug in Grand...

When Windows 11 first rolled out, it came with a fresh, modern design that left many long-time Windows users yearning for the familiar elements of Windows 10. If you miss the classic context menus, left-aligned taskbar, and the straightforward layout of the previous generation, you’re in luck...

Last October, amid the usual relentless hum of Windows updates and the low-key anxiety that comes with “will my device still work tomorrow?”, Microsoft dropped Windows 11 24H2 into the world. You know the drill: Copilot gets smarter, the file manager speaks fluent TAR and 7z, there’s a new...

If you’ve ever daydreamed about having a full-powered Windows 11 PC stashed in your jacket pocket—perhaps for those moments when your inner productivity beast erupts in the coffee shop or you need to tap into some retro gaming nostalgia on the bus—your oddly specific wish may just have come...

Before you run for the recycling bin with that creaky Windows 10 PC tucked under your arm, consider this: old hardware is like a good pair of jeans—just because it’s out of style doesn’t mean it can’t be reworked into something brilliant, comfortable, and surprisingly productive. The...

Sometimes, nostalgia comes lovingly wrapped up in cardboard and plastic, and, in a move that will delight RPG historians, box sniffers, and Windows-loving retro gamers, D4 Enterprise has announced a physical compilation of four classic Ys games for Windows 10 and 11 set for release in Japan in...

If you had told me five years ago that I’d be able to fire up Windows 11, play Mario Kart: Double Dash via a GameCube emulator, and multitask Microsoft Excel on an iPad Air, I’d have said you were indulging in too much thermal paste. But here we are, steering dangerously close to a future where...

Microsoft’s latest AI experiment ushers in a new era of interactive nostalgia by blending retro gaming with cutting-edge artificial intelligence. In a striking demonstration unveiled on April 4 under Copilot Labs, the tech titan showcased an interactive gameplay demo that reimagines a classic...

Microsoft has recently stepped into the limelight with an AI-generated demo of the classic first-person shooter Quake II—a project that not only rekindles the nostalgia of one of gaming’s iconic titles but also thrusts into focus the promises and challenges of integrating artificial intelligence...

This classic game holds a special place in many Windows users’ hearts—an echo of simpler times when Windows XP reigned supreme. While the beloved 3D Pinball Space Cadet was once a staple of older operating systems, modern iterations like Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11 have bid it a...

A nostalgic twist on a modern classic has captured the attention of PC gamers and retro enthusiasts alike. A talented Redditor, known as Blu-s_Attempt, recently unveiled a concept artwork reimagining Valve’s flagship digital storefront—Steam—as if it were running on the long-retired Windows 98...