Here’s a useful link so you don’t miss Nick’s funeral. There will be several tributes to him in the January issue of the magazine.

Merry xmas to all our readers. Thanks to the wonderful support you’ve given us this year. We’ll see you in 2026 with a banging PS2 classic on the cover.

Retro Gamer's year is now over. Here's everything Nick and the rest of the time have worked on over the past 12 months. What favourites do you have?

Just a reminder that the charity stream in honour of Nick's birthday will be taken place later today, by one of his friends. www.justgiving.com/page/trashpa... www.twitch.tv/trashpandaja...

The new issue is on sale now and features the Metroid Prime series on the cover. Grab it in shops now or directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

You can currently subscribe to Retro Gamer and get 3 issues for just £3 www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

Apologies for the lack of general posts at the moment. Nick used to predominately handle Bluesky, so Darran is a little behind at the moment. We'll aim to pick things up in the New Year ❤️

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale today and features the evolution of the Metroid Prime series. Grab it from stores or buy it directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

One of Nick's friends will be doing a charity stream on the 23rd (Nick's birthday). Do consider taking a look and maybe donating to a cause that meant a lot to Nick. We'll hopefully see you in the chat room. www.justgiving.com/page/trashpa...

What's your favourite classic games magazine and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

We'll be running a few tribute pieces in our January issue to celebrate the sad passing of our colleague Nick Thorpe. What was your favourite article by Nick and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our colleague Nick Thorpe passed away on Monday. He was an incredibly lovely person, a talented writer and an essential part of the magazine. Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family at this difficult time. Rest in peace, friend.

The new issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and includes a fantastic Super Mario Bros calendar. Look out for it in shops or grab it directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

It's always fun when arcade games get hidden features at home, like this secret stage which only exists in the Master System version of Pac-Mania. Coin World seems like the kind of place we'd enjoy visiting, really! Do you have any favourite exclusive secrets in home conversions of arcade games?

The new issue of Retro Gamer is on sale and celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Xbox 360. It also features an amazing calendar covering 40 years of Super Mario Bros. Buy it in shops now! www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

Do you remember Crispy Chicken Publishing's short-lived Gizmondo Power magazine? Of course you don't, because it wasn't real! This "advert" appeared in issue 1 of 360, which launched in the summer of 2005. With the Xbox 360 still months away, jokes like this helped to fill pages.

Missing gaps in your @evercade.co.uk collection. Argos is just one of several retailers giving great Black Friday discounts. www.argos.co.uk/search/everc...

Want to play some great games, save some money and support a charity? Check out this tight bundle from @greenmangaming.com some bangers on there. www.greenmangamingbundles.com/bundles/mast...

What's your favourite Nintendo 64 game and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

Retro Gamer 279 celebrates 20 years of the Xbox 360! The magazine also includes a 2026 Mario calendar. Also inside: Stormbringer, Pipe Mania, Mega Man X, Real Bout Fatal Fury 2, Brian Shea, Terminator games and much more. Grab it in shops or buy it online: www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

So sad to hear about the passing of gaming legend Rebecca Heineman. What an amazing legacy she leaves behind. You can still support her Go Fund Me page here. www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebec...

We've been chatting about how some series handled the jump from 2D to 3D more gracefully than others, and here are some examples of the ones we think really nailed it. Which games do you think made the best transition from 2D to 3D? Some replies will appear in the magazine.

Knuckles' Chaotix gave the echidna his first starring role, but it has become pricey due to a lack of official ports leaving it stranded on the disastrous 32X. Do you have it? When and where did you get it, how much did you pay, and which region is it? Some replies will appear in the magazine.

It's natural to want to share the gaming hobby with your kids, but how do you start them off? Do you favour a simple retro game, or go with a new game they can talk about with friends? What was the first game your children played? Some replies will be printed in the magazine.

We're not sure what the weather is like where you are, but the start of our week has been a very rainy one. We wouldn't mind so much, if the local scenery could match the beauty of this classic King Of Fighters 99 stage. Do you have any favourite rainy stages in videogames?

What digital card-based games do you enjoy playing (from Hearthstone and Magic Arena/Online to Balatro and Slay The Spire). Some answers will appear in the magazine.

You can see Darran discussing 20 years of the mag here. Enjoy.

This is very cool to see.

The latest issue features the Banjo-Kazooie series on the cover and is on sale now. Grab it in stores or directly from us www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

What's your favourite digital version of Magic: The Gathering? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

The latest issue of Retro Gamer is on sale now and features. Banjo-Kazooie Operation Wolf Th Great Escape Lumines: Puzzle Fusion Steve Jarratt kill.switch 8-bit jobs Magicland 2 Sonic 2 Burning Rangers And more Grab it in shops or directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

What's your favourite Xbox Live Arcade game and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine. (Image ©Microsoft).

Your letterboxes are about to get a treat 👍🏻

The Xbox 360 may have ushered in the HD era of gaming, but Nick primarily played his on tiny standard definition TVs. Did you make the jump to HDTV when you got your first HD-ready console - or even before? If not, how long did you wait to upgrade? Some replies will be printed in the magazine.

Atari has announced the Intellivision Sprint - a plug-and-play version of the classic console with 45 built-in games, HDMI output and wireless controllers with new overlays. It's due to ship in December, for £119.99. How do you all feel about this console?

There's still time to pick up Retro Gamer 277, but issue 278 is due to hit the shelves on Thursday 23 October, so don't delay!

Sad news to hear that Tomonobu Itagaki, the genius behind the likes of Dead Or Alive and Ninja Gaiden has passed away at the age of 58. Our thoughts go out to all his friends and family. (Image Team Ninja)

What Xbox 360 game convinced you to buy the system? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

Do you own the original Fire Emblem on GBA? How much did it cost and where did you buy it? Some answers will appear in the magazine.

Do you own Mega Man The Wily Wars for the Mega Drive? When and where did you buy it and how much did it cost you? Some answers will be appearing in the magazine.

What have you been playing this week, or what are you hoping to play at the weekend? Nick's been spending a bit of time with the Xbox 360, revisiting games like Project Gotham Racing 3.

Great to see @zenstudios.bsky.social celebrating 25 years. We're big fans of its many great pinball games. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXlT...

Today, Nick's been thinking about Kurushi (or Intelligent Qube, as it's known elsewhere in the world) - a PlayStation puzzle game that probably wasn't intended to be as nightmarish as its demo disc appearance made it seem.

Are you a Banjo-Kazooie fan? If so, we want to know your favourite memories of the bird and the bear. Maybe you grew up with the N64 and GBA games, or loved Nuts & Bolts? Did you go crazy for their crossover appearances? No matter what, they all count. Some replies will be printed in the magazine.

The latest issue of the magazine is now on sale and celebrates 25 years of the Total Wars series. Grab it in shops now or buy it directly from us. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...

Included in this month's Retro Gamer – a special issue of Nintendo Magazine! Featuring 80 pages of information about Nintendo Switch 2 and upcoming games. You can grab issue 277 in stores or online now. www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is... #ad

Many thanks to Creative and Kevin McDowell and Ian Roxburgh for adding some neat insider context to @adambarnes0.bsky.social great feature.

The weekend will be here shortly. What game are you hoping to spend some time with?

Retro Gamer 277 is out today, celebrating 25 years of the Total War series. Also inside: World Series Baseball, The Chaos Engine 2, Mortal Kombat 3, Heretic, Bully, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and much more. Pick it up in shops or buy online at: www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...

This looks absolutely fantastic!