Retro PC gaming is making a comeback as DIY builds offer a more authentic way to play older titles

In the era of expensive GPUs and 4K ray tracing, a growing number of PC gamers are intentionally downgrading.
PCMag

The Best Retro Gaming Consoles for 2026

If you want to play classic video games, but don't want to deal with low-resolution graphics and awkward analog video ...
Gematsu

Rugrats: Retro Rewind Collection announced for PS5, Switch, and PC

Retro Rewind Collection, a collection of six classic Rugrats games for PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch ...
Video Games Chronicle

Polymega Remix, a legal way to emulate your retro games on PC, is shipping next month

Players connect the Polymega Remix to their PC, laptop or handheld (such as the ROG Ally or Lenovo Legion) via USB, then rip ...

Rising hardware costs lead gamers to $500 retro PC builds

The retro gaming movement is thriving in 2026, and I put together an affordable PC build for classic games and emulation.
The Verge

GOG’s new preservation program intends to keep classic games playable ‘forever’

The PC platform has launched a program dedicated to maintaining and updating a select list of retro PC games. The PC platform has launched a program dedicated to maintaining and updating a select list ...
Gematsu

Retro-futuristic investigation game Stardream announced for PC

Rebel Pixel has announced Stardream, a story-driven investigation game set in a retro 60s-inspired space ark. It will be available for PC via Steam. A release date was not announced. A ...