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43 articlesThe latest tech news, updates, and in-depth coverage about retro — curated by the Blip Tech team.
The Odin 3 Identity Crisis: Snapdragon 8 Elite Rebranded as Dragonwing Q8
AYN's next-gen handheld takes a mysterious turn as official marketing swaps out Qualcomm's flagship name for the elusive Dragonwing Q8.
Retro Martial Arts Revived: Hiryu no Ken Collection Announced for PC
Experience the origins of a fighting legend as the classic Hiryu no Ken series makes its long-awaited debut on modern PCs.
The Eternal Ride: This RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 Map Will Outlast the Universe
A dedicated player has engineered a digital coaster so incredibly vast that it takes more years to complete than there are atoms in the observable universe.
The Unlikely Strategy Behind Pokemon FireRed: Designing for Seniors and New Players
A long-hidden interview reveals how Game Freak pivoted its design strategy to welcome a much broader audience into the Kanto region.
The Legend Returns: Sonic’s Lost Levels and Wind Waker’s Timeless Legacy Reborn
A whirlwind week for classic gaming brings forgotten Sonic prototypes back to life and celebrates the enduring charm of high-seas adventures.
The One-Handed Siege: Revisiting Wolfenstein 3D's Legacy Through Modern Lenses
Witness how a cornerstone of first-person shooters holds up when pushed to the limits of minimalist, single-handed control schemes.
The King of Street Beats Returns: Meet the Bumpboxx BB-777
The golden age of 80s audio culture gets a modern upgrade with this massive, dual-cassette tribute to a legendary icon.
The Secret Liquid Life of Porsche's Famous Air-Cooled Engines
While the legend of the air-cooled Porsche 911 has defined automotive history, a complex network of oil-cooling systems was actually doing the heavy lifting behind the scenes.
Nostalgia Overload: DOOM Legends and Animal Crossing Lead This Week's Retro Revival
Travel back in time with a fresh look at gaming's most iconic shooters and cozy simulators that defined a generation.
The Voodoo Returns: Iconic 90s Graphics Chip Revived on FPGA
Retro gaming enthusiasts have breathed new life into the legendary 3DFX Voodoo chipset by recreating its hardware logic on modern FPGA boards.
Step Into the Time Capsule: The Iconic Vibe of 1973 Captured in 35 Frames
Travel back to a world of wood-paneled station wagons and wide-collared shirts where every moment felt bathed in a warm, analog sunset.
Haunted Cargo: The PS1-Era Trucking Nightmare Is Coming to PS5
Experience a chilling blend of retro horror and logistics as this indie trucking sensation makes its way to PlayStation 5.
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