Retro Gaming Guides
Every Metroid Game in Order: Release Dates and Where to Start
Every Metroid game in release order, the 2D and Prime series explained, and which Metroid to play first.
Every Resident Evil Game in Order: Release Dates, Story Order and Where to Start
Every main Resident Evil game in release order, the story order explained, and which RE to play first.
Every Final Fantasy Game in Order: Numbering, Release Dates and Where to Start
Every main Final Fantasy game in release order, the confusing US numbering explained, and which FF to play first.
Every Sonic Game in Order: Release Dates and Where to Start
Every main Sonic the Hedgehog game in release order, the handheld entries worth knowing, and which Sonic to play first.
The Best Retro Games for Kids: A Parent’s Gift Guide
The best retro games for kids by age and play style, plus which retro console suits a family best.
Which Retro Console Should I Buy? A Plain-English Guide
What each popular retro console is best for, how to connect it to a modern TV and what to check before you buy.
Every GTA Game in Order: The Classics to Play Before GTA 6
Every Grand Theft Auto game in release order and story order, and the classics worth playing before GTA 6 arrives on November 19, 2026.
The Wii Turns 20: Is It Still Worth Buying in 2026?
The Wii turns 20 on November 19, 2026. Is it still worth buying, which games to get first, and how to hook it up to a modern TV.
GameCube at 25: The Best Games, and Why They Cost What They Do
The GameCube turns 25 on November 18, 2026. The games worth owning, why GameCube games cost what they do, and the cheapest way to play them today.
Xbox at 25: Why the Original Xbox Is Still Worth Owning
The original Xbox turns 25 on November 15, 2026. Why the OG console is still worth owning, the games to start with and how to hook it up to a modern TV.
Retro Handhelds in 2026: The Real Thing vs Emulator Handhelds
Retro handhelds are booming. Here's how the original Game Boy, GBA SP, DS Lite and PSP compare with modern emulator handhelds, and which one to pick.
Press Start on the Holidays: Our 2026 Retro Gift Guide
Retro gifts for every budget, from $25 stocking stuffers to the console they begged for in 2001.