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1 - Why Retro Games Are Back
In the first official episode of Retro Next Gen, LotusofDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss the post-COVID boom in interest for retro video games. There's no shortage of remasters, remakes, virtual catalogues, and indie homages drawing new audiences to games of yesteryear. We discuss our own experiences reengaging with retro games, the cost challenges of the hobby, and attempt to answer why retro is so big right now.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:46 What we've been playing
00:17:07 When is a game retro?
00:22:52 Remakes and remasters
00:34:14 Why are retro games bigger than ever?
00:44:18 The cost of…
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