Retro Gamer UK - Issue 178 2018

Retro Gamer is the only magazine in the UK that’s fully dedicated to the halcyon days of classic gaming. If you’ve ever fondly blasted away at the Bydo Empire in R-Type, swung Bowser by the tail in Super Mario 64, or navigated all 20 levels of Matthew Smith’s Manic Miner, then this is the magazine for you. Created by a dedicated team of experts, Retro Gamer’s mission is to deliver constantly engaging and passionately written articles that cover a wide range of subjects. We offer our readership in-depth looks at classic games and franchises, behind-the-scenes glimpses of the software houses from yesteryear, and one-on-one exclusive interviews with industry veterans such as Archer Maclean and Hideo Kojima. Stylish, entertaining and beautifully presented, Retro Gamer is the ultimate guide to videogaming’s rich and diverse history.

***In this issue: The Unconverted Nick’s been hard at work digging up other obscure arcade games that never received home conversions. Peripheral Vision: GameCube Controller It’s odd to look at, but we’ve still got a so spot for Nintendo’s joypad. Back To The Noughties Nick’s time machine is settling down in February 2001. Will you join him? and much more..***