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Reports, reviews, essays, and big-data curations regarding a stunning surge in interest in vintage video games worldwide.

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Decades after the last licensed Nintendo Entertainment System game, NES games still get released. This list—which excludes prototypes or localizations…

Aug 23

Now that you can use an emulator to play SNES games on your phone, which titles overlooked in the 90s are worthy of your time? Scores of experts weigh…

Jul 29

Over 20 years after the last licensed SNES game was published, RETRO is publishing the largest-ever survey of the console’s top games—curating knowledge…

Jul 19

Just-released federal complaint alleges RICO violations, Unfair Competition, False Advertising, Intentional Misrepresentation, Illegal Nondisclosure and…

May 11

Decades after the last licensed Nintendo Entertainment System game, NES games still get released. This list—which excludes prototypes or localizations…

May 5

Nominations are open for the NES2 Hall of Fame, which honors NES homebrews—including original titles, ports, and “complete” hacks—published from 1996…

Apr 15

A Reddit post purportedly from a California lawyer is sure to set the gaming world on fire—as it alleges a federal suit against America's most infamous…

Apr 14

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