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Retro Gamer Magazine

13 issues per year View Reviews   |   Write Review From $3.08 per issue If you're a fan of Jet Set Willy, or still feel that the Spectrum is the best games machine of all time then Retro Gamer is a must-have. .. read more

The only magazine in the UK totally dedicated to all aspects of retro gaming, every issue contains exclusive interviews with classic developers of old, goes behind the scenes of some of the biggest games of all time, reveals fascinating new facts about all of your favourite games and features the best games released for every console in the last 20 years!

Retro Gamer also offers reviews on the latest retro-themed games and boasts an in-depth buyer's guide for those wanting to add to their existing collections…  read less
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Unleash your inner gamer with Retro Gamer! Dive into the origins of the all-conquering FPS series, Call of Duty. Discover the untold story of the near-death experience of the Rainbow Arts shmup. Witness the iconic Atari console getting a jaw-dropping makeover. Explore the evolution of classic games from Capcom's high-octane arcade racer to Infogrames' crackling wargame. Get the ultimate guides to LED Storm and Hogs of War. Plus, prepare to be amazed by the jaw-dropping prices of Donkey Kong games. .. read more And don't miss the exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Dark Forces remastering and Starfighter & Jedi Starfighter.  read less
If you're a fan of Jet Set Willy, or still feel that the Spectrum is the best games machine of all time then Retro Gamer is a must-have.

The only magazine in the UK totally dedicated to all aspects of retro gaming, every issue contains exclusive interviews with classic developers of old, goes behind the scenes of some of the biggest games of all time, reveals fascinating new facts about all of your favourite games and features the best games released for every console in the last 20 years!

Retro Gamer also offers reviews on the latest retro-themed games and boasts an in-depth buyer's guide for those wanting to add to their existing collections…
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It is the best magazine of its kind. Reviewed August 21, 2020
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great content Reviewed August 17, 2020

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I simply love this magazine! I wish I could buy more back issues. Reviewed July 30, 2020
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The best magazine for retro gaming enthusiasts. Full of info and memories! Reviewed April 17, 2020
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beatiful magazine , full of interesting news about retro games Reviewed April 6, 2020

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Below is a selection of articles in Retro Gamer Issue 251.

LOADING... I can still remember the first time I experienced Star Wars: Dark Forces. Oneof my friends at work had been raving about their new Doom beater for what had seemed like an eternity. I f...
THE RETROBATES DARRAN JONES I’d like to see a physical release, that way I won’t need to seek out the inferior PlayStation version. Expertise: Juggling a gorgeous wife, two beautiful girls and an award-...
SUPER SUMMER WIPEOUT EVERYWHERE » The Atari 2600+ is much smaller than the original, but retains the classic Seventies styling. Fans have recently produced a pair of impressive ports of WipEout. WipEo...
Konnichiwa COLUMN Who is Iain Lee? COLUMN Who is Iain Lee? Iain Lee is a freelance counsellor who loves gaming, particularly retro gaming. You can get more information about Iain...
Fun with Kirby COLUMN Who is Paul Rose? COLUMN Who is Paul Rose? Paul is probably better known as Mr Biffo – the creator of legendary teletext games magazine Digitiser. These days, h...
The Making Of Karateka "Our feeling is that it’s our one chance to publish as much as we can" CHRIS KOHLER » [PC] Like Atari 50: The Anniversary Collection, Digital Eclipse’s new project is setting new preservati...

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