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Alone in the Dark review; two characters in a dark room

Alone in the Dark review: beautifully creepy visual design can't hide a lack of polish

By Ian Dean published

The 1992 cult horror game is reimagined… as a cult horror game.

Gaming
Alone in the Dark; a haunted manor house

Art director Rikard Ryberg explains why Alone in the Dark's horror is "grounded" in realism

By Ian Dean published

The design inspirations and tech challenges behind Alone in the Dark.

Video Game Design
Game remakes by Nightdive Studios ; stormtroopers from Star Wars Dark Forces

Nightdive Studios are masters of retro game remakes - this is how it's done

By Lewis Packwood published

Here's how the best retro game remakes are made.

Gaming
Atari Gamestation Portable; a retro console handheld on a park bench

The quirky Atari Gamestation Portable is perfectly designed

By Ian Dean published

It's my most-wanted retro console.

Product Design
rem Collection Volume 1 review; a spaceship with tentacles

Irem Collection Vol.1 review: a cult shooter bundle that could go further

By Ian Dean published

A solid collection of challenging, anime and HR-Giger inspired retro shooters.

Gaming
Atari 400; a retro computer

THEAtari 400 is on pre-order now – and I want it so badly

By Ian Dean published

Retro Games' new mini console brings back a forgotten gem.

Gaming
Super Pocket review; two colourful retro consoles on a wooden table

Hyper Mega Tech! Super Pocket review: retro gaming greatness at a brilliant budget price

By Carlton Hill published

Hyper Mega Tech!’s small and affordable Super Pockets are a great way to experience some of retro gaming’s best.

Gaming
Analogue Pocket review; a small handheld on a sofa

Analogue Pocket review: I've been using this retro console for a year, and it remains the best Game Boy alternative

By Carlton Hill published

Analogue Pocket remains a slick bit of designer kit.

Gaming
Retro console Black Friday deals; retro consoles on a yellow background

I've been covering video games for 25 years - my favourite retro console deals from Cyber Monday are still live!

By Ian Dean last updated

I collect retro consoles, and these are the best Cyber Monday deals I'd recommend.

Gaming
retro computers; a man holds up a book

This retro computers trivia book is so strange, I just had to meet the author

By Ian Dean published

Steven Goodwin’s 20 GOTO 10: 10101001 facts about retro computers reveals things I never new existed.

Books
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