retro games
Latest about retro games
![Super Pocket Atari and Technos retro game handhelds announced; a game handheld with a wooden design](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4AGKwuGXvjE5uuiqVA445h-320-80.jpg)
I love the 1970s design of Evercade's new Atari Super Pocket retro console
By Ian Dean published
There's a Technos retro game handheld too.
![The art of making open world video games; images of fantasy characters from the game Baldur's Gate 3](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EsdFxBFJ6hzrEupDYpHaGN-320-80.jpg)
The art of making open world video games
By Jess Kinghorn published
Game world-building masters from Larian Studios, Techland, HoYoverse, Billy Goat Entertainment and CD Projekt Red reveal what goes into crafting your favourite places on PlayStation.
![Little Big Adventure retro game; a character holds a glowing orb](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rB5Vw53dWmuaojyZnXBMah-320-80.jpg)
Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest rekindles my love of 90s design
By Ian Dean published
Watch the cult retro adventure game's first trailer.
![History of open world game design on PlayStation; characters from video games, including Spider-Man](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fs7SUTMXus26iAKHKBX87h-320-80.jpg)
History of open world game design on PlayStation
By Jeremy Peel published
Unpacking the history of the open world from PS1 to PS5.
![Atari 2600+ deal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JPSvXsndU3ohWeXNHJj9gF-320-80.jpg)
This massive Atari 2600+ deal is a treat for retro gaming fans
By Joe Foley published
With a third off, now even the price feels nostalgic.
![Indie devs and game AI; anime characters](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XBuNAv3uvhVXAuT6FMzfdm-320-80.jpg)
A year on, have indie devs changed their views on AI?
By Lewis Packwood published
We got back in touch with six indie developers to see whether their viewpoints on AI have moved.
![Unreleased Batman game](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TminMQdU9BT69LLu3L3X9H-320-80.jpg)
New footage reveals we could have had a Batman stealth game
By Ian Dean published
Volition's unreleased PS2 adventure surfaces.
![NYXI Hyperion Pro review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fUQSiAgTXEkrbrMtn6KAFX-320-80.jpg)
NYXI Hyperion Pro review: this retro-style joypad is the answer to stick drift
By Beth Nicholls published
This purple retro joypad from NYXI is a delightful alternative to standard Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons.
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