It’s summer. You’re melting like a popsicle abandoned in the Sahara, reminiscing about those glorious arcade days with your crew.Meanwhile, here at RetroGek, we’re the nostalgia-driven masochists: still busy cramming those precious arcade titles onto the platform — and yes, […]
Hey folks! Hope your fingers are still clicking like it’s ‘94. Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been cooking up behind the scenes: we’re uploading around 3,000 new arcade games, packed with tons of fresh images. It’s a big […]
There are no words to truly describe a masterpiece like Monkey Island 2. Its pixel art graphics filled my childhood with magic, immersing me in a pirate adventure full of clever and hilarious puzzles (Take the dog!! Brilliant). From his […]
1991 was an unforgettable year for sci-fi video games, thanks to the release of Another World! I was just 8 years old, and my old 386 DX running at 40 MHz allowed me to witness one of the most stunning […]
Sensible Soccer was one of the first football games I ever played on my old Commodore 128.I wasn’t even a big fan of football games, but the gameplay was just too much fun. You could pick from tons of teams, […]
In the ’90s, video game demos were like little gifts that gave you a taste of the full gaming experience. Buying magazines that included demo discs filled my young heart with joy. Game developers competed to offer the most impressive […]
The introduction of FIFA 98 raised the bar for immersion like never before — especially for a game you had just bought.The new 3D accelerator cards brought enhanced graphics, smooth animations, and a level of realism that made everything feel […]
Martial arts in the ’80s and ’90s exploded in popularity, thanks to the rise of kickboxing films that brought the sport into living rooms around the world. At the same time, the action game genre took a major leap forward […]
Today, I want to remember one of the most beautiful — and for me, most mysterious — moments that truly tested my patience and perseverance in the game.It was that scene in Prince of Persia when the young, love-struck hero […]
The beauty of old video games was in their introductions — just like the game boxes packed with detailed manuals that explained how to play and told the story. At some point, it felt like developers were competing to see […]
The Magnavox Odyssey was the world’s first home video game console, released on May 24, 1972. Developed by engineer Ralph H. Baer and his team, it laid the foundation for the entire video game industry. This groundbreaking device predated Atari’s […]
The other day, we talked about the game Commando, which in my opinion represented the final battle from the movie of the same name starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. But in 1989, a new video game was released one that I was […]
Summer 1994 I was 12 years old and fully immersed in the evolution of gaming consoles. I had always been a devoted PC enthusiast, growing up with the VIC-20, the Commodore, and later the 386. But that summer, my attention […]
We talked about Doom just two days ago, and this morning, as I was about to start some work at home with my chainsaw, I was suddenly swept away by a portal that threw me straight into the sequel of […]
Developer: NamcoGenre: Maze / ArcadePlatform: Arcade (later ported to nearly every gaming system) Pac-Man is one of the most iconic and influential video games ever created. Released in 1980 by Japanese developer Namco, it became a cultural phenomenon and helped […]
Game Overview Released in 2020, this immersive driving simulation game developed by Hack (Chris White) offers a modern take on a classic racing experience. Although not a mainstream title, it carries its own charm within the gaming community for those […]
Originally released by Atari in 1983, I, Robot was the first commercial video game to feature real-time, flat-shaded 3D polygon graphics and player-controlled camera movement. The player controls a rebellious robot who must destroy the all-seeing “Big Brother” by changing […]
On May 7, 1980, Nintendo released Game & Watch: Ball in Japan, marking the debut of its groundbreaking line of handheld electronic games. It was the very first title in the Game & Watch series, designed by Gunpei Yokoi. In […]
Genre: Retro Action PlatformerRelease Date: May 5, 2025 Step back into the pixelated chaos of the ’90s with Neon Vortex, a brand-new release that feels like it was ripped straight from a CRT screen. Featuring chunky sprites, synthwave soundtracks, and […]
Chrono Trigger is a legendary JRPG released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo.Developed by Square’s “Dream Team,” it blends epic storytelling and time travel.Players journey through prehistoric, medieval, and futuristic eras.Your choices affect the story, unlocking multiple unique endings.Combat uses […]
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