Retro gaming hit $3.8B this year. Classic mechanics beat complexity. From arcade cabinets to casino tables, simple games prove timeless design wins.

New RPG is for fans of Skyrim and classic PlayStation games

Retro gaming is having a moment. And a big one at that. Step aside Xbox and PlayStation, the real GOATS are coming out to play.We’re talking basic, big consoles, cartridges, pixelated graphics, and good, old-fashioned classics like Mario Brothers, Sonic, Pacman, or Pokemon Red. If you ever owned a Game Boy, a Nintendo Entertainment System or even a Sega, you’ll know exactly what we mean. It was the golden age of gaming. A time that shaped a generation of gamers and laid the foundation for what h

No shame here, either.

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.