Retro Blog

Hey all! I figured this might be an ok place to ask-did anyone here work for GameCrazy around 2005-2006 and remember seeing this display by chance? I think I’ve finally narrowed down where this standee may have been used but I’m trying to be sure. I’ve been trying to hunt …

I made a Gameboy camera with a detachable lens. It’s more of a novelty but the project was easy and reversable (no soldering or cutting required, the new parts are 3D printed) . The game is so slow that you need to wait a few seconds for your actions to …

Hi guys. Hoping for some help here. Stumbled upon these in a charity shop. Didn’t pay too much for them but hoping with some value for them. I bought them to not resell but was just hoping there might be some value here. 1 is battery operated but 2 others …

So a while back I bought a copy of the expansion pack for battlefield 1942 secret weapons of WWII but it arrived damaged so I got a refund Fast forward to this week and I ordered another copy off eBay and it got delivered today To my surprise I open …

Letting these go to a good home(s). All are in perfect working condition. All are CIB with the exception of Digimon World 2 which does have the back cover art just not the Manual. Prices are as marked. Free shipping on Orders of $100+ and $4 shipping if under $100 …

This is a list of my dupes we’re giving away. Not a joke. Start a new topic at: https://retro-replay.com/community/retro-game-contest-1/ writing a few short paragraphs about why you love retro gaming and what it means to you. The top 2 entries as voted other users will have a pick from this …

Just arrived today unfortunately not all of them due to poor weather conditions smdh but something better than nothing lol . Been on a PS1 collecting binge 😅 since eventually they are going to force digital only content in the near future , hence I strongly recommend to start getting …

Here’s about 1/3 of the sealed retro games in my collection, and I’ve never even been given any consideration at all to grading games. At this moment, grading is not for me. Human eyes are biased by nature. We all have different parameters on which we judge things. For example, …

Hi from Quebec, Canada 👋😊 Here’s my gameroom, ive bought my house in 2019 and I’ve past the last five years building and upgrading my home theatre / retro gaming treasure cave. It’s sure took some time and effort but It’s such a good feeling when your finally able to …

In The Hunt: A Deep Dive into the Underwater Classic on PS1 “In The Hunt,” a title often overshadowed by its terrestrial counterparts, is a gem of the PlayStation 1 era that deserves more recognition. Developed by Irem, a company known for creating the legendary “R-Type” series, “In The Hunt” …

## ***IF YOU HAD TO RECOMMEND ONE SIDE-SCROLLING RETRO GAME FOR US TO PLAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? I AM GONNA PICK A GAME I KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE HAVE NOT PLAYED: MEGA MAN: THE WILY WARS. It is like mario all stars but for mega man …

I remember when this game came out there was A LOT of people that wernt happy with the turn based mechanics being taken out. But, I love this game! One of my favorite platformers and it’s got such a unique mechanic for a platforming game. It seems as time goes …

Galloping Ghost Arcade – The Massive Retro Gaming Wonderland Near Chicago Just 15 miles outside Chicago in Brookfield, Illinois sits the largest classic arcade in the United States – the sprawling paradise known as Galloping Ghost. As a life-long arcade enthusiast, I recently made a pilgrimage to this retro gaming …

A Nostalgic Fan’s Lament: The Confounding Rumors of a “Woke” Hogwarts In the dim glow of my desk lamp, surrounded by shelves sagging under the weight of Harry Potter books, merchandise, and the memories of midnight releases, I find myself grappling with a peculiar kind of sadness. Recent rumors hint …

A Heartbreaking Farewell to the Tangible: Best Buy’s Betrayal with Digital Transition It’s with a heavy heart and a sense of betrayal that I must report a devastating blow to collectors, nostalgists, and anyone who cherishes the physical touch of media: Best Buy has ruthlessly cleared its shelves of all …