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Blogger at Cheap Retro Gaming. Fan of retro games, and those inspired by such classics. Also enjoys finding quality free titles, good deals on games, and taking advantage of bundle offers.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 14h

When playing titles closer to in order of release, one may play games that you’re not very excited about. Galaxian was one such game for me.

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#gamereview #GameReviews #nintendoentertainmentsystem #famcom #spaceship #shooter #ArcadeStyle #bandainamco

Galaxian Review – This Early Famicom/NES Shooter Is Better Than Expected!

Sometimes when playing titles closer to in order of release, one may play games that you’re not very excited about. Galaxian from Bandai Namco was one such game for me.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 1d

Today, we have six bundles to consider! Topics include stories from Latin America, a charity bundle from GreenMan Gaming, and more! There's also the titles for October's Prime Gaming.

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #WarhammerGames #primegaming

Tuesday’s Deals – Six Bundle Offers, and Prime Gaming’s Titles for October!

Today, we have six bundles to consider! Topics include stories from Latin America, a charity bundle from GreenMan Gaming, indie legends, Warhammer, platinum titles, and close combat! There’s …

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 2d

Some gamers may want to play more classic titles on the Nintendo Switch 2, or perhaps some remasters and remakes. This guide lists the retro video games available for the system, or coming soon.

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#NintendoSwitch2 #retrogames #retrogaming #gamelist

What Retro Video Games Are on the Nintendo Switch 2?

While the Nintendo Switch 2 has a number of new titles to play, some gamers may want to play more classic titles on it, or perhaps some remasters and remakes. This guide lists the retro video games…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 4d

Here's my Buyer's Guide for the Steam Autumn Sale 2025! To help readers decide what to buy, I'm showcasing a lot of the high quality deals available for retro and retro-inspired titles!

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#gamedeals #GameDiscount #SteamSale #STEAM #buyersguide #steamgames

Steam Autumn Sale 2025 Recommendations – Great Retro Gaming Buyer’s Guide!

Last week, Valve began their Steam Autumn Sale for 2025. To help readers decide what to buy, I’m showcasing a lot of the high quality deals currently available for retro and retro-inspired ti…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 5d

Surprisingly, there isn’t consistenty in genre for this week. However, there are a couple of rhythm games, some action roguelikes, and a text-based RPG where you are a wrestler!

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#FreeGames #indiegames #freegamesonsteam #rhythmgame #actionroguelike

Friday’s Free Games! Another Week of Free Titles To Try Out!

Happy Friday! Surprisingly, there isn’t consistent in the genres for the games this week. However, there are a couple of rhythm games, some action roguelikes, and a text-based RPG where you play as…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 7d

Side scrolling shooter influenced by Galaga. With wave-based levels and impressive animation and sound effects. The first game I’ve played for the PICO-8!

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#gamereview #spaceship #shooter #pico8 #shmup #ArcadeStyle #itchio #sidescroller #sidescrolling

Galactic Wars Review – What if Galaga Was Side View, and Developed for the PICO-8?

This is a side scrolling shooter influenced by Namco’s Galaga. It features a wave-based level structure and impressive animation and sound effects. It’s the first game I’ve played for the PICO-8!…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 8d

What an odd assortment! There's indie titles, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (yay!), being a lone survivor, and a Supreme Collection Bundle!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #ratshaker #CapcomFightingCollection2 #forager #DeadIsland2 #metalhellsinger

Tuesday’s Deals – Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Is in a Bundle for the First Time!

The bundle deals for this week include an odd assortment of indie titles (many of which involve chess), another Capcom bundle offer, one related to surviving on your own, and finally a Supreme Coll…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 9d

Today's news has two more volumes in the ACA Neo Geo Selection series, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and the City Hunter PC Engine game.

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#gamenews #neogeo #fatalfury #kingoffighters #metalslug #Megaman #megamanstarforce #cityhunter #pcengine

Monday News – Two More Neo Geo Selection Volumes, Mega Man Star Force, and City Hunter!

Today’s news has two more volumes in the ACA Neo Geo Selection series, Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, and a Revival Edition of the City Hunter PC Engine game.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 12d

This week one of the big things I noticed was the significant number of games with interesting art styles. At least 8 of them are great in this way. Check them out!

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#FreeGames #indiegames #freegamesonsteam #artstyle #actiongames #puzzleadventure #adventure

James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 14d

My last Atari review was for Pong, a 1970's game. One of their next big releases was Breakout, another ball and paddle game. How does it fare compared with its predecessor?

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#gamereview #breakout #arcadegames #atari2600 #atari #Atari50 #brickbreaker

Breakout Reviews – After Pong, How Was Atari’s Next Big Paddle Game? Two Versions Reviewed!

My last Atari review was for Pong, the first financially successful video game. One of their next big releases was Breakout, which is another ball and paddle game. How does it fare compared to its …

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 15d

This Tuesday there are titles for pet lovers, fans of tower defense or platformer games, and one for Max Payne and Alan Wake!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #Fruitbus #animals #TowerDefense #platformergames #metroidvania #MaxPayne #AlanWake

Tuesday’s Deals – Bundles for Pet Lovers, Tower Defense, Platformers, and Max Payne!

This Tuesday we have bundles from both Fanatical and Humble Bundle representing a variety of genres. There are titles for pet lovers, fans of tower defense or platformer games, and one for Max Payn…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 16d

Today has new trailers for two JRPGs. Plus Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake, more Evercade legacy carts, and a Bandai Namco game being delisted.

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#GameNews #gametrailer #TrailsInTheSky #finalfantasytactics #PanzerDragoonIIZwei #Evercade #delisting #bandainamco

Monday’s News – New Trailers for Two JRPGs, Panzer Dragoon II Remake Announced, and Evercade Legacy Carts!

Today’s news has links to new trailers for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Final Fantasy Tactics. Plus, Panzer Dragoon Zwei: Remake at TGS 2025 and Evercade legacy carts and a Bandai Namco game bein…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 17d

Volumes 9 and 10 of the ACA Neo Geo Selection Series were recently announced for Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. I've updated my list of what games are in each volume!

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#neogeo #videogames #nintendoswitch #NintendoSwitch2 #fatalfury #kingoffighters #metalslug

What Games are on the Arcade Archives Neo Geo Selection Series for the Nintendo Switch?

Here’s a helpful guide of what games are on each volume of the ACA NEOGEO Selection series for the Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, along with links of where to purchase them.

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 19d

We're back to almost 20 games being showcased! Many have unusual premises! One is an adventure game that has a jellyfish who wants to destroy the world!

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#FreeGames #indiegames #adventure #pointandclick #hackandslash #actiongames #2dgames #platformer

Friday’s Free Games! Games With Unique Premises Are the Highlight This Week!

Today we’re back to a larger assortment of titles, with almost 20 games being showcased! Many of these have unusual premises! One is an adventure game that has a jellyfish who wants to destro…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 22d

This week we have four bundles to explore. Two from Fanatical and another pair from Humble Bundle. I also have an announcement about this blog (don’t worry!).

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #capcom #capcomgames

Tuesday’s Deals – Two Bundles From Fanatical and Humble Bundle, and a Site Announcement!

This week we have four bundles to explore. Two from Fanatical and another pair from Humble Bundle. I also have an announcement about this blog (don’t worry!).

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 23d

Nintendo had their latest Direct last week. Scattered throughout the presentation were info on retro-related games. Here's what I found out!

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#GameNews #nintendo #nintendodirect #supermariogalaxy #FinalFantasy7Remake #DragonQuestVII #remake #Remastered

Monday’s News – Special Report on Nintendo Direct With a Focus on Retro-Related Titles!

Nintendo had their latest Direct this past Friday. Scattered throughout the presentation were info on retro-related games. I’ve compiled some of the best (or not) parts from the show in regar…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 25d

My next NES review will be for Galaxian. I’ve also started playing Final Fantasy 1. Smack talk between companies was alive and well in 1987/1990 (Erdrick is the English name of The Hero in Dragon Warrior III)! I am trying to play FF1 with no weapons, armor, or magic.

James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 26d

Today has fewer titles than normal, but the Epic Games Store is offering 3 free games, and there is a new Multiplayer Dragon Ball title on Steam!

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#freegames #indiegames #StrategyGame #GHOSTRUNNER #monumentvalley #dragonball #dragonballz #dragonballgames

Friday’s Free Games! The Battle of Polytopia, Ghostrunner II, Monument Valley II, and a Multiplayer Dragon Ball Game Are Free!

This Friday’s Free Games has significantly fewer titles to choose from than normal, but the Epic Games Store is offering three free games, and there is a new Multiplayer Dragon Ball title on …

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 28d

A new Dragon Ball game was released on Steam yesterday! It's a free-to-play MOBA game where you have 4v4 fights. I'll mention it in my Friday's post, but I've also shared it on my YouTube channel!
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#freegames #DragonBall #mobagame

New Multiplayer Dragon Ball Game Available for Free on Steam!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · 29d

There’s a lot I could say, but simply, there's a lot of bundles on offer! Plus, discounts at the Xbox store and Nintendo eShop!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #indiegames #roguelike #Roguelite #legogames #capcom #capcomgames #residentevil #gamediscounts

Tuesday Deals – Bundle Deals From Three Companies, Plus Discounts at the Xbox and Nintendo eShops!

There’s a lot I could say about the deals we have going on today, but I’ll just say that there are a lot of bundles on offer! Plus, discounts at the store for the Xbox family of systems and the Nin…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 8

Today, we have a Tales of Xillia Remaster, a gameplay overview trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and a gameplay trailer of Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac!

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#gamenews #talesofxilliaremastered #Remastered #DragonQuest #remake #pacman #PacManWorld2RePAC

Monday’s News – Tales of Xillia Remastered, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac!

Today, we have news of a Tales of Xillia Remaster, a gameplay overview trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and a gameplay trailer of Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac!

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 5

For the first Friday in September, there's a lot of different platformers available, along with titles with different roguelite elements, and more! For the "big" game, Monument Valley is free!

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#freegames #indiegames #platformer #Roguelite #monumentvalley

Friday’s Free Games! Monument Valley, Platformers of Various Types, Games With Roguelike Elements, and More!

For the first Friday in September, there’s a lot of different platformers available, along with titles with different roguelite elements, and more! For the “big” game, Monument Va…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today has deals for Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney, and Mega Man! Racing and puzzle fans also have stuff on offer. Plus, SEGA has some quality discounts!

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#gamedeals #gamebundles #monsterhunter #aceattorney #Megaman #IndieGames #sega #SegaAges #NintendoeShop

Tuesday’s Deals – Bundles of Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney and Mega Man, Plus SEGA Discounts and More!

The best deals for today are related to Capcom titles. These include Monster Hunter, Ace Attorney, and Mega Man! Racing and puzzle fans also have stuff on offer. Plus, SEGA has some quality discoun…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Sep 1

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has more games, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER released, and Activision and Llamasoft on Evercade!

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#gamenews #mortalkombat #MortalKombatLegacyKollection #metalgearsoliddelta #metalgear #Evercade #activision #llamasoft

Monday’s News – More Games for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, Metal Gear Solid Δ Released, and Two Evercade Collections!

A new trailer for the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has revealed three new games, METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER has been released, and Activision Collection 1 and The Llamasoft Collection have…

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James @cheapretrogaming.bsky.social · Aug 30

Here's my review of the Next Level Pinball Museum in Hillsboro, Oregon! It's an epic post, being 12,000+ words in length, with a FAQs section, and 70+ pictures!

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#gamereview #arcadegames #arcade #arcades #pinball #museum #retrogaming

Next Level Pinball Museum Review and Guide – An Incredible Video Game and Pinball Arcade Worth Visiting!

While playing games at home is fun, for decades there was nothing like playing at an arcade. One still worth visiting is Next Level Pinball Museum. Here’s my review and guide!

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