GamesNostalgia Blog: articles, reviews, tutorials, guides, stories about retro games, abandonware, classic games, game designers, interviews and the exciting history of computer games.
Author : Manu
5 July 2025, 3:12 pm
Real Time Strategy games represent one of the most influential and enduring genres in computer gaming history. Unlike turn-based strategy games where players take sequential turns to make moves, RTS games unfold continuously in real time, demanding split-second decision making, resource management, and tactical coordination. Players typically control armies, manage economies, construct buildings, and engage in warfare while the game clock never stops ticking. This creates an intense experience that combines the cerebral challenge of traditional strategy games with the immediate excitement of action games.
Read MoreAuthor : 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.
Read MoreAuthor : Manu
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!
Read MoreAuthor : Adam
20 June 2023, 7:40 am
Are you feeling nostalgic for the good old days of gaming? Longing to relive the joy you experienced while playing those classic PC games from your childhood? If you landed on this site, you probably are. In this guide, we will take you on a journey down memory lane and show you how to unlock the nostalgia by downloading and playing your favorite old PC games. Whether it's the iconic adventures of [Commander Keen], the strategic battles of [Age of Empires], or the addictive puzzles of [Myst], we've got you covered.
Read MoreAuthor : Tasha
10 April 2021, 8:57 am
Welcome back to another installment of "Tasha's Top 20." As before, this is mainly opinion-based, so try not to get your knickers in a twist if I miss one of your favorites. Just let us know below and show them your love. This time I'm going to flip the list and run from bottom to top. So let's get started.
Read MoreAuthor : Tasha
23 June 2020, 2:04 pm
Who in the world is Carmen Sandiego? It's okay if you sang that in your head, I did too. It brings back memories of pursuing a felonious red-clad woman all around the world. Carmen Sandiego came onto the scene in 1985, making her debut in "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?" The game was aimed at teaching geography in a fun and engaging way. The Carmen Sandiego series does an excellent job of making you forget that they are intended to be educational. They are also fun and challenging adventure games.
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