Retrogames Archives

Switch 2 vs Steam Deck | The Ultimate Handheld Gaming Comparison

April 18, 2025 cialu Technology

Nintendo’s recent announcement of the Switch 2 has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, leaving enthusiasts to ponder: how does this upcoming console stack up against Valve’s established Steam Deck? As a technology enthusiast specializing in gaming hardware, I’ll dissect both devices’ specifications, features, performance, and market positioning to help you make an informed decision about which handheld gaming powerhouse[…]

Blue Lock. The Revolutionary Soccer Manga Phenomenon

April 2, 2025 cialu Technology

In the competitive landscape of sports manga, Blue Lock has emerged as a revolutionary force that challenges traditional narratives within the genre. Created by writer Muneyuki Kaneshiro and illustrator Yusuke Nomura, this series has transcended typical sports storytelling conventions to become a cultural phenomenon both in Japan and internationally. This comprehensive analysis examines the multifaceted elements that have contributed to[…]

🎮 Analogue Pocket. The Machine of Retro Handheld Gaming 🕹️

April 13, 2022 cialu Technology

Analogue Pocket Retro Handheld Gaming. The definitive way to play portable videogames No emulation, real fun. Meet Analogue Pocket, a multi-video-game-system portable handheld with a digital audio workstation built-in synthesizer and sequencer. Out of the box, — without emulation –, the Pocket is compatible with the Game Boy, Game Boy Color & Game Boy Advance game cartridge library; and it[…]

The Tragedy of War. How Conflict Destroyed Ukraine’s Premier Retro Computing Museum

March 28, 2022 cialu Technology

In the ongoing catalog of cultural casualties from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, the destruction of the it8bit Club represents an irreplaceable loss to computing heritage and collective memory. The Russian attack on Mariupol resulted in the destruction of almost all buildings in the city, including museums and every other place dedicated to preserving memory. Among these buildings, there is also the[…]

Play Game Boy games on Linux with retro-console emulation

March 1, 2021 cialu Technology

Are there geeks or nerds who haven’t owned a Game Boy from the original series? Maybe only the younger ones, who don’t even remember it. No problem, thanks to modern technologies, the open-source world, and many really smart programmers, it is now possible to play Game Boy on your modern Linux workstation. The Consoles The original Game Boy is an[…]