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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Retro Gamer Issue 246.
THE RETROBATES
DARRAN JONES
Breath
Of
The
Wild proved that Nintendo’s decades-old franchise could still turn heads. I’m currently playing the Japanese reissue with built-in DLC ahead of Tear...
LOADING...
For me, few videogame franchises feel as consistent as Nintendo’s Zelda series. Sure, you can make the argument that it has suffered from some weak spin-offs over the years and it relies heav...
SO LONG AND FAREWELL
» E3 was scheduled to return to its regular home, the Los Angeles Convention Center.
The 2023 edition of E3 has been cancelled following the confirmation that several major companies woul...
IN MEMORIAM
Famed musician Ryuichi Sakamoto passed away on 28 March, at the age of 71. Best-known for his work as both a solo artist and a member of Yellow Magic Orchestra, Sakamoto was also a prolific soundtra...
A day in the life
I feel a little dirty and I have to get something off my chest. Firstly, let me set the scene. I’m 50 this year and I live alone with my four cats. Not a great look. I do have a partne...
Passive gaming nostalgia
Idon’t think any of you would criticise me for suggesting that a core part of the appeal of this magazine is nostalgia. Yes, Retro Gamer is also a celebration of gaming’s history – and the pe...