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Retro gaming is a culture and that's something you can't deny. The lifestyle is much more than just the games themselves, so understandably we've got a lot to say about them. Get our top lists on the best and worst games around, view our guided tours of retro gaming shops or even take a seat as we delve into gaming lore. Interviews are also up for grabs with game industry veterans, or should you fancy socialising...join the RetroCollect Retro Game Club.

Dream On : The Movies

A gamer's first taste of a new title was often a movie on a cover disc and now, thanks to RetroCollect and the wonderous YouTube, you can now experience every single movie from the Sega Dreamcast's Official Demo Disc - Dream On.

Last Updated ( 02 March 2011 )
 

Interview: Yuan Works (Wind & Water: Puzzle Battles)

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If you haven't already guessed, the RetroCollect team are huge fans of Yuan Works and their indie puzzler Wind & Water: Puzzle Battles. We sat down with the creators of the addictive puzzle to ask a few questions on their pixel addiction.

Last Updated ( 21 February 2011 )
 

Retro Game Club: WarioLand 4 (Nintendo Game Boy Advance)

Retro-Game-Club-Warioland-4-Nintendo-Game-Boy-AdvanceToday we kick off a new feature on RetroCollect, simply titled the Retro Game Club. We ask you to join us in replaying a classic title and discussing it in great detail, with WarioLand 4 on the Game Boy Advance up first.
Last Updated ( 18 February 2011 )
 

Gabe Swarr's Retro Gaming Memories

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This is Gabe Swarr, professional cartoonist. He likes his games, as evidenced here. Let's take a look!

Last Updated ( 16 February 2011 )
 

Bizarre Creations: Retrospective of the British Game Studio

Bizarre-Creations-RetrospectiveToday sadly brought around the news of the prolific game studio Bizarre Creations forthcoming closure. While their presence will surely be missed, they leave behind a legacy and wealth of fantastic retro games.
Last Updated ( 15 February 2011 )
 

Advertisements from Retro Game Magazines (Part 1)

Retro-Game-Magazine-AdvertsFollowing on from our TV commerical feature, it only seemed fair to give retro magazines the same treatment. WIth a wealth of classic advertisements in print, RetroCollect takes a fair share of pages to showcase in celebration of a time gone by.
Last Updated ( 10 February 2011 )
 

Looking Back at Retro Game Television Commercials from the 90s

Retro-Video-Game-Commercials-from-the-90sThey sure don't make them like they used to, that's a given. TV commercials of the 90's hold a special vibe, as the qualities they required we're usually along the lines of something 'rad' and fresher than the Fresh Prince. RetroCollect looks back on it's favourite adverts from yesteryear.
Last Updated ( 09 February 2011 )
 

Interview: Brandon Cobb of Super Fighter Team (Star Odyssey)

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With Star Odyssey nearing release, RetroCollect sat down with the President of Super Fighter Team; Brandon Cobb to get a closer look at the upcoming RPG localisation. Diving into the deep end, we also quiz Cobb on what else Super Fighter Team are currently up to and what else is in the works.

Last Updated ( 04 February 2011 )
 

Getting to Know Lara Croft

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It may come as a surprise, given my love of retro gaming, that the first Tomb Raider game I ever played was 2006’s Tomb Raider: Legend. However that game was not the first interaction I’d had with the lovely Lara Croft.

Last Updated ( 03 February 2011 )
 

15 Years Ago - February 1996: Nintendo Ultra 64 & Arcade Conversions

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15 years ago this month held a lot of promise for gamers worldwide. With the upcoming release of the Nintendo Ultra 64 fast approaching alongside a wealth of releases arriving on the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn, 1996 was shaping up to be something special.

Last Updated ( 02 February 2011 )
 

Top 5 Iconic Retro Game Intro Movies

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If there was ever one requirement to a game developed in the 1990s, it was a jaw dropping intro sequence. From full blown FMV intros to minute long sprite battles, RetroCollect looks into the Top 5 Iconic Retro Game Intro Movies.

 

Top Five Comic Book Retro Games

Comics and video games are arguably the newest of art forms. As such, the two have embraced each other and have had a long history together. This relationship has birthed some great things so, without further ado, let’s take a look back at five of the best comic book video games.

Last Updated ( 17 January 2011 )
 
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