Retrogaming in 2025: More than a Nostalgic Journey

Retrogaming in 2025: A Timeless Passion in a Digital Age

In a world driven by hyper-realistic graphics, virtual reality, and online multiplayer ecosystems, retrogaming in 2025 continues to stand strong as a beloved and respected part of gaming culture. What began as a nostalgic hobby for older gamers has evolved into a cultural phenomenon embraced by all generations. From the crackle of CRT-style shaders to the satisfying click of a Game Boy button, retrogaming reminds us where it all began — and how far we’ve come.

Evolution: From Cartridges to Cloud Storage

Over the decades, the face of retrogaming has changed dramatically. What once required dusty cartridges and aging consoles now lives on through emulators, ROM libraries, and FPGA-based systems that mimic original hardware with incredible accuracy. Platforms like RetroArch and MiSTer have allowed enthusiasts to access vast libraries of classic games on modern devices. Legal access has also improved, with companies like Nintendo, Sega, and Sony re-releasing classic titles on their online stores or through subscription services like Nintendo Switch Online.

New Releases and the Power of Emulation

Interestingly, the retro scene isn’t just about playing old games — it’s also about creating new ones. Indie developers are releasing brand-new titles for old consoles, such as the NES, SNES, and Sega Mega Drive. These games are made with the limitations of original hardware in mind but benefit from decades of design refinement. Platforms like itch.io host a growing library of “new-retro” games that feel authentic and innovative at once.

Emulation continues to be a game-changer in 2025. Powerful mobile phones and handheld PCs like the Steam Deck or Ayaneo can emulate systems up to the PS2 and GameCube eras effortlessly. This has made retro gaming highly portable and more accessible than ever. Even cloud gaming services are experimenting with streaming retro titles, bringing them to audiences with just a few clicks — no setup required.

The Rise of Modern Retro Handhelds

Handheld consoles have experienced a renaissance. Devices like the Analogue Pocket, Anbernic RG556, and Retroid Pocket 4 have bridged the gap between old and new. These sleek, portable consoles support a wide range of emulators and often come pre-installed with user-friendly launchers and customizable UI. Their high-resolution screens and long battery life allow players to experience retro games like never before — crisp, mobile, and on demand.

A Cross-Generational Love

What’s remarkable in 2025 is how retrogaming brings people together across age groups. Older gamers enjoy reconnecting with their youth, while younger players discover a different era of game design — one that emphasized creativity, simplicity and challenge. Twitch and YouTube are filled with Gen Z content creators exploring retro libraries, speedrunning classics like Super Metroid or Castlevania, and reacting to iconic titles for the first time.

For older gamers, retrogaming is both comfort and connection — a way to share experiences with their children or revisit games that once defined their lives. It’s common to see multi-generational households gathering around an SNES Mini or competing in Mario Kart 64 on a modern TV.

Why Retrogaming Matters

Retrogaming in 2025 is more than nostalgia — it’s a statement. It tells us that great game design doesn’t age, that simplicity can still offer depth, and that the past has enduring value. As the industry evolves, the retro scene serves as a grounding force, reminding us of gaming’s roots and the joy that comes from pixels, sprites, and unforgettable soundtracks. It proves that in a world of constant innovation, there will always be space to honor and enjoy where we came from.

The AI phenomenon

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field that has revolutionized the way we interact with technology. From voice assistants to self-driving cars, AI is making its presence felt in nearly every aspect of our lives. This transformative technology is driven by complex algorithms and massive data, enabling machines to mimic human-like tasks with remarkable precision and efficiency.

At its core, AI is about creating systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. This includes learning from experience (machine learning), understanding natural language (natural language processing), recognizing patterns (computer vision), and making decisions. The foundation of AI lies in the concept of algorithms—step-by-step instructions that allow machines to solve problems or make predictions based on data. Over time, these algorithms have become more advanced, enabling machines to “learn” from vast datasets, improving their accuracy and capabilities without needing direct human intervention.

Looking ahead, the future of AI holds immense promise across various industries. In healthcare, AI can assist doctors with early diagnosis and personalized treatment plans by analyzing medical data. In business, it can optimize operations, improve customer service with chatbots, and even predict market trends. AI is also paving the way for more autonomous systems, such as drones, robots, and self-driving vehicles, which could revolutionize transportation and logistics. Furthermore, as AI continues to evolve, we are likely to see even more profound changes in fields like education, entertainment, and environmental sustainability. However, as AI becomes increasingly integrated into society, it will also raise ethical considerations around privacy, security, and the impact on jobs. The key will be finding a balance between technological innovation and the responsible use of AI.

This three blocks of text were written by ChatGPT and gives a very nice demonstration of what it is capable of. It includes everything what I wanted to say to make this articles, even the header is AI created.
As last year AI skyrocketed through the roof, I had many thoughts about it. Also yesterday, a quite unknown Chinese startup shadow dropped their “better” version of OpenAI’s, called DeepSeek. Developed in only two months and with a very low budget of ca. 6 millions. I think this is just the beginning of a battle “Who can develop the best algorithm”. And it is great because if more people are dedicated to develop such products, people will have more possibilities to use such technology to simplify their life.

What is your opinion about AI ?

Review – Razer Blade Stealth 13

Two weeks ago, I have bought a new ultrabook. At the time of the national lockdown I was considering to get a new mobile station but I wasn’t sure what to chose. I wanted actually a small high performance device, which should be capable of running games fluently and also handy transportation wise. So I did find the Blade Stealth 13 from Razer and after reading many tests and watching reviews on Youtube, I decided to get that little beauty. And so, here is my own small review!

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Look & Feeling

The ultrabook’s aluminium case is very well designed and manufactured. It resembles kinda a bit Apple’s Macbook Air. The back side has the company’s logo but different from other models, it is unfortunately not illuminated. That was actually a small disappointment for me because everyone wants something colorful and shiny, don’t you agree?

The mouse pad response also very well. The only thing I don’t like is the size of it. Its too big in my own opinion. Somehow I have the habit that my right hand touches it always when I have it near the keyboard. Speaking of the keyboard, it comes with a RGB lightning and with the software Razer Synapse you can manage your lights as you wish on the keyboard and also of course your other Razer hardware 😉 The only small negative thing I have to say about it, is the very small Shift key on the right side next to the arrow keys. I hit always the Up key instead of the Shift.

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Technical specifications

The specifications I have, are the following:

Intel Core i7 10th Gen Processor with 4 cores
16GB RAM
NVIDIA Geforce GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR5 VRAM
512GB SSD Disk Drive

The device contains a dull full HD screen in small frame which guarantees a colorful display. Two fans on the bottom side regulate the heat. They are usually quite silent but here and there when the device thinks it has to do even such small works as doing downloading or installing, they can be a bit noisy. But it’s still in a green zone.
It comes also with a Thunderbolt 3, USB-C and USB-A connectors. Additional to that it includes a Windows Hello-Camera and of course Wifi.
Both speakers are on the left and right side of the keyboard and give a really good audio quality for their size.
The battery life varies. In idle mode, the Razer Blade Stealth lasted around 8 hours which is pretty average. If you are playing or doing intense works on it, the periode running on battery went down actually to the half, around 4 hours.

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Conclusion

Actually, overall I am pretty happy with the Razer Blade Stealth 13. It’s not the perfect ultrabook even if you can play pretty much everything on it. For longer journeys you still have to watch out for a power socket. The price is also pretty high and for that value, you can get easily other models, even when they have a 15″ size which are better. In the end, the quality of the product is outstanding but keep in mind, you can get better for less.

What experiences do you have with ultrabooks? When you also use a Razer Blade Stealth 13, tell me your experiences!

PS5 – That’s how it looks!

As you all probably saw, Sony revealed yesterday on their event the new PlayStation console, the PS5.

It looks kinda spacy but I do still like the new design. There will be two versions of it. The normal one which includes a Blue-Ray player and a digital one, probably for those who doesn’t like to collect discs anymore.

Neither a price or a release date got announced but the rumours tell that it will be comes out around christmas, probably a bit earlier.

Instead there were many games announced. My favorites were Resident Evil 8 and Horizon Forbidden West, the sequel from Horizon Zero Dawn which was a very great game. As for RE8, the rumours were true about the village and occultism. The story will progess as Ethan, the protagonist from RE7 and Chris Redfield.

Check out the trailers:

For more game trailers, check out the Playstation Youtube Channel.

What do you think about the new PS5? Let me know!