90 Best Retro Gaming Blogs and Websites

1. Retro Gamer Magazine

Bournemouth, England, UK
The only magazine in the UK that's fully dedicated to the halcyon days of classic gaming. Keep up with informative and in-depth stories, access to legendary developers and its sheer enthusiasm for the games it covers.
Also in UK Retro Gaming Blogs, Gaming Magazines
retrogamer.net
14.9K⋅ 56.3K ⋅6 posts / quarter ⋅ Mar 2014 Get Email Contact More

2. Retronauts | America's favorite classic gaming podcast

US
The original classic gaming podcasts continues its endless quest to explore the history of video games, one game at a time. Join hosts Jeremy Parish and Bob Mackey each week as they team up with a host of expert guests to chronicle the creations that have paved the way for today's hits.
retronauts.com
4.9K⋅ 18.7K ⋅1 post / day Get Email Contact More

3. AUSRETROGAMER

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine is an independent video games website committed to spreading the nostalgic vibe of retro gaming culture across the known universe. Mission is spreading the nostalgic vibe of retro gaming culture across the known universe.
ausretrogamer.com
3.1K⋅ 28.4K⋅ 4.2K ⋅3 posts / week ⋅ Jan 2012 Get Email Contact More

4. Stone Age Gamer the gratuitous rainbow spectrum

Salem, Ohio, US
Retro gaming, plain and simple.
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26.4K⋅ 10.4K ⋅7 posts / month ⋅ Jul 2016 Get Email Contact More

5. Indie Retro News

Indie Retro News is the best gaming website for Indie and Retro Gaming News. Amstrad CPC, C64 and ZX Spectrum to the latest Free Indie PC Releases they've got it all.
Also in Gaming Blogs, Indie Game Blogs
indieretronews.com
8.6K⋅ 15.3K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact More

6. GamesYouLoved

London, England, UK
The essential website for finding the best Retro Games, Retro Gaming Community information and news and reviews on games from ‎Nintendo, ‎Sega, ‎Atari, Commodore, Sinclair, Sony, Microsoft and many others
gamesyouloved.com/..
37.8K⋅ 98.2K⋅ 56.5K ⋅1 post / month ⋅ Nov 2012 Get Email Contact More

7. Retro Asylum » Retro Gaming Podcast

UK
The UK's No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast. Curating gaming culture for future generations. The new show would focus on the guys main passion, namely the games that they had grown up with. Unlike other 'retro' focused shows that were around at the time, Retro Asylum looked at the scene from a UK prospective.
retroasylum.com/ca..
2.7K⋅ 16.3K ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More

8. Retro Gaming Discussion Show

'RGDS Podcast' is a retro gaming podcast for retro gamers by retro gamers! We cover everything from the 8bit days all the way up to modern indie retro inspired games.
retrogamingdailysh..
3.9K ⋅1 post / month ⋅ Dec 2014 Get Email Contact More

9. My Emulator online

Play FREE retro videogames online with our powerful emulator: SNES (Super Nintendo), NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), Game Boy, Genesis (Megadrive), Master System 2, NEO GEO, Arcade and much more. Long live classic videogames!
myemulator.online
189 ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact More

10. Armchair Arcade

US
Armchair Arcade is an award winning all eras videogame, computer, and technology Website that caters to every level of gamer, electronic entertainment enthusiast, and technophile. Our ongoing mission is to chronicle the complete history of videogames, computers, and all other types of technology as they continue to impact and enrich our lives each and every day.
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546⋅ 1.5K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More

11. Retro Dodo

Retro Dodo is the leading buyer's guide for retro gaming enthusiasts. With over 10 years of experience testing products and more than 40 million video views, Retro Dodo is widely known for digging up the best of the best retro gaming products. With new gear posted every week, Retro Dodo plans to become the ultimate place for those with a passion for collecting and hunting down the ultimate selection of gaming items.
Also in Retro Gaming Magazines
retrododo.com
23.1K⋅ 16.6K⋅ 28K ⋅2 posts / day Get Email Contact More

12. The Dreamcast Junkyard

The epicenter of all things Dreamcast. Part of the SEGA Network web-ring.
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5.4K⋅ 9.6K ⋅4 posts / month Get Email Contact More

13. Vintage is the New Old

London, England, UK
Vintage is The New Old is all about Retro Computing and Retro Games. The website offers daily news, featured articles and much more to help you go down the memory lane!
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2.7K⋅ 37K ⋅3 posts / month ⋅ May 2011 Get Email Contact More

14. RetroGaming with Racketboy

Michigan, US
Racketboy is an independent video game site that caters to the old-school console gamer and their unique gaming lifestyles.
Also in Retro Game Forums
racketboy.com
2.6K⋅ 3.5K ⋅2 posts / quarter Get Email Contact More

15. Retromash

UK
A mish-mash of 70s/80s/90s retro gaming, TV, movies, toys, comics, gadgets, food, music and misc geekery.
retromash.com/blog
2.1K⋅ 3K ⋅2 posts / month ⋅ Mar 2014 Get Email Contact More

16. Old School Gamer Magazine

Dedicated to the gamer who enjoys everything from Arcade Games to playing to the gamer reliving his childhood and passing it on to the next generation.
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763⋅ 10 ⋅9 posts / week ⋅ Sep 2012 Get Email Contact More

17. Retro32

UK
Retro gaming & tech website. Retro gaming collector from the 80's. Passionate Amiga fanboy, gamer.
retro32.com
1.4K⋅ 1.2K⋅ 717 ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact More

18. Classic-Games

A dedicated blog that reviews retro games from a variety of old platforms. Full written reviews multiple times a week with the occasional review of retro-style indie games too.
classic-games.net
719 ⋅3 posts / week ⋅ Sep 2016 Get Email Contact More

19. Old School Game Blog

The Old School Game Blog is basically about everything related to retro gaming. Here you'll find reviews of classic games and hardware, News and comments concerning retro-related projects, Thoughts and opinions about the past and present in the world of gaming, Coverage on everything that has to do with my all-time favourite computer, namely the Amiga.
oldschoolgameblog.com
2.4K ⋅2 posts / quarter ⋅ Mar 2011 Get Email Contact More

20. Juicy Game Reviews | Retro Game Reviews

UK
Whatever your genre of gaming you'll find something here from retro games to the current generation of gaming. I review video games, video game hardware, review the best and worst games and reach out to some of the games industry. Follow this blog for retro game reviews, Youtuber interviews, information and news from the retro gaming world.
juicygamereviews.c..
5.5K⋅ 27.9K ⋅3 posts / quarter ⋅ Dec 2014 Get Email Contact More

21. The Arcade Blogger

UK
This blog is about classic coin operated video arcade machines. Atari, 70s, 80s and Missile Command are featured as well as arcade articles and arcade restorations.
Also in Arcade Game Blogs
arcadeblogger.com
5 posts / quarter ⋅ Apr 2013 Get Email Contact More

22. Retro Kezins

Beckley, West Virginia, US
Retro Kezins was started in December 2020 simply for my love of old-school gaming and retro collecting. This blog is non-commercial in nature (personal blog) and includes only opinions I believe in. I'm highly interested in documenting the history of video games whenever possible.
retrokezins.com
2K ⋅4 posts / week ⋅ Dec 2020 Get Email Contact More

23. HowToRetro | Retro Gaming & Computing

Norwich, England, UK
How to Retro aims to produce regular Retro Gaming/Tech video and blog content which is hopefully insightful and/or entertaining!
howtoretro.com
171 ⋅2 posts / week Get Email Contact More

24. Retro Gaming Life

Miami Beach, Florida, US
Everything you need to know about retro games, emulation, and information involving the magical past of video gaming. Features Nintendo, Famicom, Playstation, Sega, Xbox, and NEC.
retrogaminglife.bl..
2.2K⋅ 1.2K ⋅7 posts / month Get Email Contact More

25. FRGCB - Finnish Retro Game Comparison Blog

Retro games reviewed and compared as unbiased as possible by a Finnish guy, and occasionally helped by his friends.
frgcb.blogspot.com
1 post / week ⋅ Aug 2013 Get Email Contact More

26. RF Generation. The Classic and Modern Gaming Databases

RF Generation, the Classic and Modern Gaming Databases. Over 80,000 game entries and 5,000 hardware entries, in addition to over 100,000 game and hardware images with more added daily! Are you a collector? Try our collecting tools, or just chat in our forums or blogs. Whatever you do, don't just tune in, keep yourself glued to channel 3!
rfgeneration.com
196⋅ 297 ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More

27. That Retro Video Gamer

UK
That Retro Video Gamer is an independent gaming website that is dedicated to those of us that love retro gaming, but still dabble in the latest formats.
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644⋅ 3.6K ⋅4 posts / week ⋅ Apr 2018 Get Email Contact More

28. The Retro Hour

Nottingham, England, US
Your weekly dose of retro gaming and technology news and interviews with industry veterans.
theretrohour.com
3.8K⋅ 5.4K ⋅3 posts / month ⋅ Jan 2016 Get Email Contact More

29. Infinity Retro

Keep up with articles from Infinity Retro.
infinityretro.com
24⋅ 3 ⋅1 post / week Get Email Contact More

30. Arcade Attack

Croydon, England, UK
Welcome to Arcade Attack - a retrogaming blog, podcast and your one-stop shop for humorous retro reviews, interviews and features!
arcadeattack.co.uk
1.4K⋅ 16.6K ⋅1 post / week ⋅ Jan 2015 Get Email Contact More

31. RetroGamingLoft

Hello, I am Andrew. I consider myself a natural-born gamer and am on a mission to keep our gaming memories alive through the medium of Retro Stories.
retrogamingloft.com
223⋅ 508⋅ 494 ⋅8 posts / year ⋅ Jun 2018 Get Email Contact More

32. Retro Yak

England, UK
Love Retro Gaming? Come on in! We have new reviews and articles, as we're exploring our experiences of the 80s / 90s playing classic video games! I intend to provide reviews of actual retro games and also reviews of indie games that either have been inspired by, are based on, or just have the flavour of a retro game.
retroyak.com
33.5K⋅ 4.9K ⋅6 posts / quarter Get Email Contact More

33. Retro Game SuperHyper

A new blog about old videogames. Here you will find my experiences in gaming over the past years almost 40 of them! As well as the new things I'm continually discovering about old games.
retrogamesuperhype..
162⋅ 301 ⋅1 post / month ⋅ Oct 2016 Get Email Contact More

34. It's a Pixel THING

Portugal
It's a Pixel THING - Relive the Golden Era of Gaming. Modern stuff will also be covered.
pixelthing.blogspo..
1.4K ⋅3 posts / month ⋅ Jan 2010 Get Email Contact More

35. Recycled Thoughts from a Retro Gamer

Oldschool games and classic retro gaming from yesteryear! Talking about retrogames, posting pics of memories gone by, and operating an online game store, all without a net. We help retro gamers around the world find their missing gaming memories.
magisterrex.wordpr..
1.8K⋅ 3.6K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More

36. Pixelated Audio - Video Game Music Podcast & Retro Gaming

San Francisco, California, US
Pixelated Audio is a bi-weekly podcast that focuses on video game music & retro games that span across multiple platforms in an attempt to bring music, history, awareness and some of the gaming culture to people that share a similar passion. Sit back and enjoy the magical sound shower.
pixelatedaudio.com
511⋅ 1.4K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More

37. A Certain Kind of Gamer

Victoria, Australia
Yo! My name is Robbie. And I'm an avid Aussie retro games lover. Join me as I fumble through this blog thing and rattle on about games and stuff that I like!
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2 posts / month Get Email Contact More

38. Alex Korotkov

The channel is devoted to the walkthroughs of retro games, as well as games in retro style or the continuations of old games.
Also in Retro Gaming Youtube Channels
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1 post / week ⋅ Aug 2017 Get Email Contact More

39. Retro Games Collector

UK
Retro Games Collector is the brainchild of Ant Harper who has been gaming since the mid 70s. Ant is currently the curator of a large and varied (and growing) retro gaming collection of his own but specialises in Sinclair and Acorn computers.
retrogamescollecto..
3.4K⋅ 55.3K ⋅13 posts / year ⋅ Dec 2008 Get Email Contact More

40. RetroPie

UK
Retro-gaming on the Raspberry Pi. RetroPie is a system to install/configure emulators on an existing OS The RetroPie Setup Script is released under the GPL.
retropie.org.uk
9.6K Get Email Contact More

41. MyGamerXP | Modern and Retro Gaming

UK
MyGamerXP is all about my gaming experiences, both retro and the current generation in the form of video reviews, opinion pieces, informative research and the gaming community.
mygamerxp.com
280⋅ 9.8K⋅ 1K Get Email Contact More

42. Retro Video Gaming

Sweden
Blog by Heidi and I've been collecting video games for well over a decade. I run a blog where I share my passion for retro video games and also review some of the games.
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2K⋅ 7K ⋅ Jan 2012 Get Email Contact More

43. Video Game Museum

San Diego, California, US
VideoGameMuseum, we know that most retro video game collectors are essentially creating their own personal, mini museums. Our goal as VideoGameMuseum.com is to promote retro gaming, collecting, and game preservation techniques as well as to provide top-quality tools, games, systems, and accessories to our fellow retro gamers worldwide.
videogamemuseum.com
3.1K⋅ 3.2K ⋅ May 2009 Get Email Contact More

44. Retro Gaming Magazine

US
Retro Gaming Magazine is an online magazine for retro gamer's. It provides tips, news and everything about retro gaming.
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1.9K⋅ 1.3K Get Email Contact More

45. Classic Game Fest

Austin, Texas, US
An annual RETRO gaming convention celebrating the world of classic video games. Retro game tournaments, concerts, speakers, costume contests, & more!
classicgamefest.com
22K⋅ 2K⋅ 1.5K ⋅30 posts / year Get Email Contact More

46. Retronator

Slovenia
Hi, I'm Matej 'Retro' Jan and I draw pixel art and develop Pixel Art Academy, an adventure game for learning how to draw.
Also in Pixel Art Blogs
retronator.com
4.9K⋅ 12.5K⋅ 2K ⋅7 posts / year Get Email Contact More

47. Retro Gaming RoundUp

Retro Gaming Roundup monthly podcast dedicated to all things retro gaming. Consoles, arcade games, pinball machines and everything in between. And catch our monthly exclusive interviews from legendary video game designers & programmers.
retrogamingroundup..
3.3K⋅ 1.9K ⋅2 posts / year Get Email Contact More

48. Gaming With The Vault

Morton Grove, Illinois, US
The Complete Gaming Blog at the Old School Gaming Vault offers you comprehensive coverage of what's new and old in gaming. From retro reviews of NES classics and flops to cutting edge previews of new games and hardware, the Old School Gaming Vault provides thoughtful, entertaining commentary on games and gaming.
theoldschoolgameva..
1.1K Get Email Contact More

49. The Well-Red Mage

The Well-Red Mage leads a writing team specializing in long-form analysis on gaming of all eras. Let's save journalism & discussion!
thewellredmage.com
131⋅ 9.1K ⋅ Feb 2016 Get Email Contact More

50. XTREME RETRO

Barcelona
Xtreme Retro is actually the spiritual continuation of Old School Generation ; a web where the birth, development and apogee of what began as a mere pastime and has led to current cyberculture is related. Page specialized in retro games, which includes analysis, reports, articles of the most varied, and a long etcetera.
xtremeretro.com
4K⋅ 1.8K ⋅16 posts / year Get Email Contact More

51. Retronuke | Retro Indie Games

New York, US
Retronuke is an indie game blog for fans of modern pixelated games. If you love retro & pixel art games then plug yourself in with our latest articles.
retronuke.com
15.5K⋅ 1.7K Get Email Contact More

52. Retro Wizard

Your #1 Retro Gaming Resource
retrowizard.com
2 ⋅1 post / year Get Email Contact More

53. Retro Garden

Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
Retro Garden is a website dedicated to reviewing old games for a multitude of systems. Here you will find Retro Gaming & Video Games Reviews, News and Features and more about all things retro gaming.
retrogarden.co.uk
106⋅ 167 ⋅8 posts / year Get Email Contact More

54. Cartridge Corner Retro gaming blog for the people

St. Louis, Saskatchewan, Canada
Blog by Breinij. Music, film, book, sports & retro game lover! Random list generator. Creator of Cartridge Corner blog & contribute retro game reviews.
stlgamer75.wordpre..
Sep 2016 Get Email Contact More

55. 8-Bit Central

US
8-bit Central's video game blog features news and rants about classic and retro video gaming from arcades to home game consoles.
8-bitcentral.com/blog
943⋅ 12.7K ⋅16 posts / quarter Get Email Contact More

56. The Retro Gamer | I play old games

I mostly talk about old games on this blog, but I sometimes make posts about other things having to do with video games as well. Just whatever happens to be on my mind.
iplayoldgames.word..
23 ⋅ Apr 2011 Get Email Contact More

57. Famicomblog

Japan
An old Japanese video game console sits in my living room and I write things about it. Blog about the Famicom, retro video games, retro Japan, and 80s stuff in general.
famicomblog.blogsp..
342 ⋅ Dec 2009 Get Email Contact More

58. Vintage Computing and Gaming

North Carolina, US
The Retrogaming and Retrocomputing Blogazine since 2005. Adventures in vintage computers and retrogaming. Includes articles on classic games and obsolete computers.
vintagecomputing.com
238 ⋅1 post / year ⋅ Nov 2005 Get Email Contact More

59. 16-Bit Dad | Parenting & Retro Gaming

Peterborough, England, UK
16-bit Dad is the blog written by Gareth Torrance, covering Parenting, and Retro Gaming. With everything fromSNES and PS2 games to which Disney dress would be best for your daughter, there's something for everyone!
16bitdad.com
204 ⋅ Nov 2016 Get Email Contact More

60. Retro Gaming News

San Antonio, Texas, US
Reviews, Interviews, Articles, Product Reviews, and More! Video Game Magazine concentrates in bringing awareness to RETRO gaming enthusiasts about the things happening around this magnificent hobby; topics include new games and hardware being developed, rare items, unreleased games, as well as retrospectives, articles, reviews, interviews, new indie games inspired by classic ones, and back history of companies and games that marked the industry.
readretro.com
9.3K⋅ 6.4K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More

61. Great Retro Gaming

Ireland
Arcade Pie is an all-in-one retro gaming console. Arcade Pie will play all of your favorite retro games on your HDTV - from the Atari 2600 to the PlayStation. You can now see how good you really are at these classic games! It also supports multi-player for up to 4 people so you can game with friends to see who is the ultimate retro gamer.
blog.arcade-pie.com
30 Get Email Contact More

62. RetroPlayers

UK
An Online Retailer of Retro Video Games, Consoles and Modifications. Enjoy the latest retro gaming news relating to consoles, games, accessories and much more.
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102⋅ 130 Get Email Contact More

63. Retro Dustbin

Winter Park, Florida, US
Retro Dustbin is a retro gaming blog that provides reviews, pickups, news and more. The team loves old games and loves to talk about them. As they get new games or just play their old favorites, it will be chronicled on the blog.
retrodustbin.com
206⋅ 1.4K⋅ 626 Get Email Contact More

64. RetroGame Man

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
On the RetroGame Man blog, Ken provides reviews of Retro Games of the 80's and 90's.
retrogameman.com
275⋅ 763 ⋅ Oct 2015 Get Email Contact More

65. Puggy Gaming Xbox & Retro Gaming Blog

Kilmarnock, Scotland, UK
My aim is to share video games news stories,reviews of video games & console's as well as other things related to gaming such 'how to' guides.
puggygaming.com
1 ⋅30 posts / year ⋅ Feb 2017 Get Email Contact More

66. Any Button Gaming Retro

UK
Any Button Gaming is a gaming website in the United Kingdom, providing our readers with news, game reviews, competitions and much more!
ab-gaming.com/inde..
1.6K⋅ 894 Get Email Contact More

67. Pixel Games

Pixel Games the home of reviews, comparisons & news.
pixel-games.co.uk
176⋅ 270⋅ 4.1K ⋅1 post / month Get Email Contact More

68. Retro Megabit

Sharing My Retro Video Game Collection. Here you'll find a complete listing of games I'm currently playing and collecting. As well as other things that keep me engaged with this hobby; such as modifying and restoring hardware.
retromegabit.com
122 Get Email Contact More

69. Retro Gaming Collector Blog

Worksop, England, UK
Updates to the Retro Gaming Collector website, and additions to the collection of vintage computers, retro games onsoles and handhelds.
retrogamingcollect..
Jul 2009 Get Email Contact More

70. Fair Game Retro Video Games Blog

California, US
Are you a retro gamer? Fair Game Retro Video Games carries all your favorite games and consoles from Atari through current generation consoles. We also buy games and systems. Get cash for your games!
fairgameretro.com/..
14.1K⋅ 4.6K ⋅ Jun 2016 Get Email Contact More

71. Blow The Cartridge

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Retro gaming comics about classic Nintendo, Commodore, Sega, Atari and arcade video games!
blowthecartridge.com
265⋅ 1.5K ⋅2 posts / year Get Email Contact More

72. Retro Gamer Randomness

Chicago, Illinois, US
Welcome to my retro gaming blog. If you are anything like me, and prefer old school gaming over modern games, you'll find something of interest. I hope you enjoy reading this!
retrogamerrandomne..
12 ⋅7 posts / year ⋅ Nov 2015 Get Email Contact More

73. Retro Gaming Authority

Enthused in pop culture for the entirety of his life, @hobbycorp has been enjoying and collecting video games since 1996. Here you will find weekly reviews on some of yesteryear's forgotten video games, often with unique twists. Specifically honing in on SNK and SEGA retro game reviews.
retrogamingauthori..
2 posts / year ⋅ Dec 2020 Get Email Contact More

74. Retro Treasures

Retro Treasures is the daily resource of retro gaming pleasure both for the collector and the nostalgic or historically inclined gamer. Discovering retro gaming oddities, rarities and bargains.
retro-treasures.bl..
1K⋅ 131 ⋅ Feb 2007 Get Email Contact More

75. Level Up Video Games

Santa Cruz, California, US
Level Up Video Games is the newest and coolest video game store in Santa Cruz. Our Trade-in values are unbeatable guaranteed and we carry an amazing selection of retro and next gen video games. Level Up Video games is a cool and original game store like no other game store you have ever seen.
levelupvideogames.net
2.7K⋅ 323 Get Email Contact More

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