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  • Check out the Best Multiplayer Retro Video Games from back in the day.
    July 24, 2023

    Which Retro Video Games Have Local Multiplayer?

    As technology has advanced, video gaming has often veered towards an isolated experience, with modern games heavily relying on online connectivity and subscriptions to foster player interaction. We've swapped the joyous uproar in a room full of friends for the detached voices on the other side of the headset. It's important to remember, however, that in the golden age of retro gaming, playing with friends didn't require internet access. Instead, it was all about local multiplayer - genuine, screen-sharing, couch co-op experiences.
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  • Gameboy player with assorted games
    July 22, 2023

    Retro Gaming Maintenance 101: Cleaning Your Consoles and Games with Retro Gaming of Denver

    Welcome to Retro Gaming of Denver's guide to maintaining all of your favorite retro gaming consoles, disc video games, and cartridge video games. We understand how crucial it is to keep your gaming equipment in good condition for those amazing nostalgic adventures. We'll walk you through the proper cleaning processes in this blog post to ensure your retro gaming experience remains glitch-free. Let's get started and save those classic gaming memories!
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  • Civilization- The King of Turned Based Strategy Games Pt.2
    July 18, 2023

    Civilization- The King of Turned Based Strategy Games Pt.2

    In part one of this series, we took a look at what systems you can enjoy the game Civilization on. In part two we are going to look deeper into the gameplay and mechanics of the game over those various gaming systems to see why Civilization is truly one of the best strategy games around.
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  • Civilization- The King of Turned Based Strategy Games Pt.1
    July 11, 2023

    Civilization- The King of Turned Based Strategy Games Pt.1

    Civilization has been updated and re-released several times, each version remains true to the core game play.  Having said that, each version is also different and is fun to go back and play from time to time. Civilization VI is the most recent version being released in 2016. This for me this article is both the history of the game and kind of a love letter to those who have worked hard on it over the years.  
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  • Atari video games and controller
    July 5, 2023

    From Boom to Bust: The Fall of Atari in the 1980s

    In the early 1980s, Atari produced groundbreaking platforms and games that won the hearts of millions of gamers around the world. Atari had appeared to be an unstoppable force, but it eventually collapsed. Let's investigate the causes of this gaming titan's decline during a time that revolutionized the industry.
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  • Optimizing the Fun Out of Games
    June 30, 2023

    Optimizing the Fun Out of Games

    There have been some recent articles about people decrying the fact that Nintendo has been patching out item-cloning glitches in the latest Zelda game. With that in mind, it’s that last point that I want to talk about in this article. Is using cheats or exploits a valid way to enjoy a game?
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  • Acceptable Departures from Reality
    June 23, 2023

    Acceptable Departures from Reality

    Video games take a LOT of shortcuts for the sake of convenience. There are certain games designed entirely around the novelty of performing actions in excruciating detail. But for most games, it’s better to distill important actions down to a single button press, even if in real life the action would require a series of focused and precise movements.
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  • Classic Nintendo Entertainment System
    June 16, 2023

    Retro Gaming Resurgence: Why Millennials Love Classic Video Games

    Are you a fan of classic video games? Do you remember the days when gaming was all about pixelated graphics and 8-bit soundtracks? If you're a millennial, chances are you do. And you're not alone. In recent years, there has been a significant resurgence of interest in retro gaming, with millennials leading the charge. From vintage consoles like the NES and SNES to arcade classics like Pac-Man and Space Invaders, old-school gaming has become a cultural phenomenon. But why are millennials so obsessed with these vintage games? In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind the retro gaming resurgence, and why it's here to stay. So, grab your controller and let's dive into the world of classic video games!
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