I’ve been a Pokemon shiny hunter for 16 years, but nothing could have prepared me to join 70+ players trying to find as many rare creatures as possible in 60 minutes

February 25, 2026 / admin / retro news

Feature | An hour of attempting to beat the 1/8192 odds like this could convince anyone to join the hobby

2019

It’s a bold time to launch a new range of gaming PCs, but iBUYPOWER’s rigs have never looked better

February 25, 2026 / admin / retro news

iBUYPOWER’s new Gen X range of gaming PCs and components is now available, and they might be the best-looking products this brand has produced.

2019

BioShock 2 could have had a “Big Sister scare” system that was way ahead of its time, says designer – but he’s “finally” using the idea in his new deckbuilder about beating the Devil: “It has added so much life”

February 25, 2026 / admin / retro news

Eek!

2019

Overwatch devs commit to stop making new heroes too OP, after learning their lesson from “perma-banned” Jetpack Cat: “We’re trying to find that right landing zone”

February 25, 2026 / admin / retro news

Blizzard’s trying to avoid more Jetpack Cats

2019

The Riffmaster Guitar controller is a great vehicle for your gaming nostalgia, but it already feels like it’s in its “greatest hits” era

February 25, 2026 / admin / retro news

The PDP Riffmaster guitar controller has reawakened Guitar Hero nostalgia in many a gamer in recent years, but it’s lacking a distinct rock god personality.

2019

Where to find Comet Igniters in Arc Raiders

February 25, 2026 / admin / retro news

To find Comet Igniters you’ll have to destroy the new explosive Comet Arcs. No, it’s not fun

2019