🕹️ Gaming and Retro Games

Is a 60 FPS lock on retro remasters a sign of lazy development or smart preservation?

Are game sequels usually worse than the originals?

Do you still play your old cartridge games at least once a year?

Were cheat codes part of the real gaming experience?

Which is better for under $300, a new Nintendo Switch or a Steam Deck?

Should we stop pretending that pixel art is superior to smooth, high-definition graphics?

Which classic console still holds up better than most new releases?

Original Xbox vs PS2 — which actually had the better library?

Retroarch vs. RetroPie — which emulator gives you better frame pacing on a Pi 5?

Is emulation just a fancy excuse for not buying retro games?

Is it cheating to use save states on old games?

Is buying a scalped retro console worth it, or are you just rewarding bad behavior?

Why are so many gamers rediscovering retro consoles instead of playing new releases?

Does playing on original hardware matter, or are emulators and modern ports the only sensible choice?

Why did the N64 controller feel so weirdly comfortable?

The "golden age" of gaming is a myth—your nostalgia is just filtering out the broken mechanics and terrible design.

Can a classic RPG still hook a new player today?

Is collecting old cartridges actually worth it in 2024 or just nostalgia bait?

Do modern games rely too much on downloadable updates and patches

Was the SNES really the best console of the 90s?