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Author : Manu
3 August 2025, 7:58 pm
After ten years of hard work and countless hours of meticulous curation, GamesNostalgia has officially reached a significant milestone: 1500 games are now available on the website. What began as a passionate project to preserve classic gaming has evolved into one of the most comprehensive retro gaming libraries on the web, offering carefully curated versions of timeless titles for Windows and macOS.
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Author : Maddie
26 June 2025, 6:45 pm
The Commodore 64 wasn't just a computer - it was a revolution that brought arcade-quality gaming into millions of homes. With its powerful SID sound chip, advanced graphics capabilities, and 64KB of RAM, the C64 became the canvas for some of the most innovative and technically impressive games ever created.
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3 April 2025, 2:09 pm
After a long and challenging effort, we’re excited to announce that our Amiga game wrappers have been updated to work with macOS Sequoia!
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Author : Edward
25 May 2023, 5:07 pm
A bunch of green-haired little guys and the iconic confetti-like explosions. Those are things the original Lemmings game is probably most recognizable for. But to become a retro classic, a game needs more than that. Continue reading to know more about the history of the game, how it was created, and why it is so good.
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Author : Adam
18 March 2023, 3:07 pm
Star Trek is a franchise that has captured the hearts of audiences for decades. Star Trek has become a cultural icon of its futuristic technology, captivating characters, and daring adventures.
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Author : Tasha
10 April 2021, 8:57 am
When the Nintendo Entertainment System exploded onto the scene in the mid-80s, it didn’t just revive the gaming industry — it rewired an entire generation. Suddenly, arcade-style action, bright 8-bit worlds, and unforgettable melodies were right there in our living rooms. With its simple-but-smart hardware, iconic controller, and instantly recognizable sound chip, the NES proved that great gameplay didn’t need fancy tech… just creativity, charm, and that unmistakable Nintendo magic.
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