Why does my Ventrue have telekinesis and spend most of their time crawling around and punching people?

If you go into a coffee shop or bar these days, you could notice something surprising: an old arcade cabinet that is lit up. Or it might be a shop only for games where people are fighting over cartridges for a 90s system. Playing old video games on old consoles or arcade machines is a popular trend right now. It's not just a niche passion; companies in the area are seeing a real increase in interest, with people looking for these nostalgic experiences. The issue is, what is making this journey down memory lane happen? It turns out that it's a combination of wanting to feel better, wanting things to be easier, and wanting to interact with people in the actual world.

Dystopias don't have to be post-apocalyptic. These games show that dystopian worlds can feel very normal until the rot lurking underneath is exposed.

'Wolfenstein' marks the second Bethesda video game adaptation coming to Prime Video after 'Fallout.'

Adults over the age of 50 represent nearly a third of US gamers and are becoming more visible in the mainstream

Super Mario Bros. and Doom arguably represent the pinnacle of all video games.

Whether you're looking for classic platforming, RPG bliss, or arcade mayhem, all of these modern games nail that retro vibe.