Why Retro Games Still Matter Today
Why Retro Games Still Matter Today Remember when games weren’t fun with 3D graphics , a hundred gigabyte download and high speed internet? Anyone who has ever played Super Mario, Contra, Pac Man or even Road Rash on an old computer or TV video game box knows how I mean. These were the days of gaming we were all meant to remember — simple, exciting and forgettable. You won’t believe it but even today (2025) retro games do matter. You may now be wondering . ‘why should I care about old games when the games now look like real life?’ Good question. Alright, enough said. 1. Nostalgia Is an Emotional Force One of the primary reasons that retro games remain beloved, is nostalgia. Whether it was playing a handheld Game Boy of Tetris, or a computer version of Road Rash, we instantly recall summer holidays, cousin...