Inside Super Tomato – Cardiff’s Favourite Retro Games Shop

inside super tomato

Episode 2 of The Retroad Show is here (made possible thanks to our Patrons) and I have travelled to a whole different country! It’s only 30 miles from where I am based in the UK, but over the bridge I go to Cardiff, Wales to explore a retro games shop called Super Tomato which has […]

10 Best Video Game Podcasts Of 2024

When I’m not playing games, talking about games or writing about games I love nothing more than listening to other people talk about games with some of the best video game podcasts! Whether I’m out for a run, on a road trip with my partner and our dog Riku or just doing chores around the […]

Atari Has Launched Collectible Arcade Circuit Boards Of Retro Classics

Atari Reproduction Arcade Boards

Atari has just announced a line of officially licensed and authentic reproduction circuit boards from some of their most beloved arcade classics. These make for a perfect limited edition collector’s item for hardcore arcade fans. And also are a 1:1 recreation of the original boards. So they would also work as an actual replacement for […]

The Powkiddy x55 Came Out Of Nowhere

Powkiddy x55

Yesterday we learned about a brand new handheld emulator – the Powkiddy x55. And it’s one we didn’t even realize was in development. Actually, to be fair… we knew zero. But luckily, we’ve got friends in high places. Or more specifically, we’ve got friends who work directly with Powkiddy. So we got a bit of […]

Miyoo Mini Plus Review – Is Bigger Actually Better?

miyoo mini plus

Last year Miyoo released a handheld called the Miyoo Mini, a matchbox sized device that actually won our best retro handhelds of the year award, it was the perfect little handheld emulator for newcomers and handheld nerds. It was so in demand that stock would sell out in just a few minutes, meaning most newcomers […]

Enthusiast Creates Advanced iOS Emulator To Revive Obsolete Super Monkey Ball Game

In an accomplishment that she calls a “ridiculous passion project”, a Super Monkey Ball enthusiast has created an advanced iOS emulator for the specific purpose of replaying her favorite iPhone game. I mean… I don’t see anything ridiculous about that. It sounds like a worthy task. In a February 3rd Twitter post, @hikari_no_yume tells a […]

A Look Inside The UK’s Best Retro Gaming Bar

NQ64 Arcade Bar

If you live in the UK and also happen to be a retro gaming fan, you’d surely be happy to spend a night with friends at the NQ64 Arcade Bar. Heck, you can even go hang out by yourself if you want. No reason you can’t just show up and make some new retro gaming […]

Switch Officially Surpasses Game Boy Sales Numbers

It is now official; the Nintendo Switch has surpassed the Game Boy in overall sales numbers becoming the third highest selling video game console of all time! Yes, it is a sad day for Game Boy fans. Or perhaps a great day for Switch fans. Heck, we all win anyways. The Game Boy, Game Boy […]

Atari and MyArcade to announce new consoles at CES 2023 Event

Fans of Atari and MyArcade should be excited for the upcoming CES (Consumer Tech Association) 2023 event, because we know that they will be announcing at least three new gaming consoles for us! Atari announced their partnership with MyArcade just a few days ago on December 28, 2022. And both companies have posted mysterious console […]

15 Greatest Nintendo DS Lite Games Ever Made

The Nintendo DS Lite is one of the most beloved handheld consoles ever made. As part of the ultra successful line of Nintendo DS handhelds, the 2006 sophomore iteration saw massive improvements to the overall look and feel of the DS. Slimmer, brighter, lighter and really… just cooler. The DS Lite looked awesome. Nintendo obviously […]