Retro Gamer
@retrogamermag.bsky.social
This is the official editorial account of Retro Gamer magazine. All posts are from the mag team. For subscription issues please email help@magazinesdirect.com
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It's Retro Gamer's 22nd birthday and the new issue is in stores today.
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
What's your most prized retro game possession that isn't a videogame? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
February 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
What's your most prized retro game possession that isn't a videogame? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
What's your favourite God Of War game? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
February 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM
What's your favourite God Of War game? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
Does anyone own Kid Dracula on the Game Boy? When did you get it and what did it cost? Some answers will appear in the magazine. (image Konami)
February 3, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Does anyone own Kid Dracula on the Game Boy? When did you get it and what did it cost? Some answers will appear in the magazine. (image Konami)
If you’ve ever liked to give your joystick a good waggle, you’ll love Trigger Happy by @bitmapbooks.com It’s packed solid with the joysticks of yesterday, including my personal fav for my CPC, the Cruiser.
January 27, 2026 at 10:05 AM
If you’ve ever liked to give your joystick a good waggle, you’ll love Trigger Happy by @bitmapbooks.com It’s packed solid with the joysticks of yesterday, including my personal fav for my CPC, the Cruiser.
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Many thanks to everyone who has sent the mag letters regarding Nick's passing.
It's heart-warming to know that his work was loved by so many readers.
Several will be printed in the mag so they can once again be shown to his parents. The joy he gave to people really gives them comfort. Thank you. ❤️
It's heart-warming to know that his work was loved by so many readers.
Several will be printed in the mag so they can once again be shown to his parents. The joy he gave to people really gives them comfort. Thank you. ❤️
January 27, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Many thanks to everyone who has sent the mag letters regarding Nick's passing.
It's heart-warming to know that his work was loved by so many readers.
Several will be printed in the mag so they can once again be shown to his parents. The joy he gave to people really gives them comfort. Thank you. ❤️
It's heart-warming to know that his work was loved by so many readers.
Several will be printed in the mag so they can once again be shown to his parents. The joy he gave to people really gives them comfort. Thank you. ❤️
Grab this while you can.
The latest issue of Retro Gamer featuring Shadow Of The Colossus is on sale now. Grab it from newsstands or directly from us.
It also features several tributes to our friend Nick Thorpe.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
It also features several tributes to our friend Nick Thorpe.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
January 23, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Grab this while you can.
What's your favourite Spectrum game and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
January 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM
What's your favourite Spectrum game and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
We enjoy Alex's videos and how no idea where he finds all the time to cover each game. Give them a watch if you can.
Come with me on a unique journey of #retrogaming experiences as I page through and play through the wonderful RetroGamer magazine! Consoles range from Vectrex to OG Xbox! @retrogamermag.bsky.social
youtu.be/hD1wDmOecrY
youtu.be/hD1wDmOecrY
Let's Play Retro Gamer! Over 40 Games Played/Reviewed (Issue 278)
YouTube video by Alex Krasny
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January 21, 2026 at 10:20 AM
We enjoy Alex's videos and how no idea where he finds all the time to cover each game. Give them a watch if you can.
Just a reminder that our new issue, is now on sale. It features Shadow Of The Colossus and tributes to our friend Nick Thorpe.
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
January 19, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Just a reminder that our new issue, is now on sale. It features Shadow Of The Colossus and tributes to our friend Nick Thorpe.
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
Grab it in shops or directly from us.
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/single-is...
It's Retro Gamer's 22nd birthday and the new issue is in stores today.
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
January 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
It's Retro Gamer's 22nd birthday and the new issue is in stores today.
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
It's features…
Shadow Of The Colossus
Sonic The Hedgehog
Earthion
Sensible Software
Goal!
Analogue 3D review
Monty On The Run
+ much more
And tributes to our dear friend, Nick Thorpe
www.magazinesdirect.com/uk/retro-gam...
The first issue of Retro Gamer with @martcarroll.bsky.social as editor went on sale on the 15th of January 2004, meaning it's our 22nd birthday today. Huzzah.
Thanks to Martyn, Aaron Birch, Shaun Bebbington and everyone else who took a chance and launched the mag. (images Martyn Carroll)
Thanks to Martyn, Aaron Birch, Shaun Bebbington and everyone else who took a chance and launched the mag. (images Martyn Carroll)
January 15, 2026 at 11:40 AM
The first issue of Retro Gamer with @martcarroll.bsky.social as editor went on sale on the 15th of January 2004, meaning it's our 22nd birthday today. Huzzah.
Thanks to Martyn, Aaron Birch, Shaun Bebbington and everyone else who took a chance and launched the mag. (images Martyn Carroll)
Thanks to Martyn, Aaron Birch, Shaun Bebbington and everyone else who took a chance and launched the mag. (images Martyn Carroll)
James’ new book about Pokemon is out soon. Looks like a great little read 👍🏻
Important News: You can now pre-order The History of the Pokémon Games from @penandswordbooks.bsky.social!
💻The making of Gen 1-9
🎮Over 150+ games
🎙️Foreword by @theveronicat.bsky.social, the original Ash Ketchum
Also available via Amazon, Waterstones, etc
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...
💻The making of Gen 1-9
🎮Over 150+ games
🎙️Foreword by @theveronicat.bsky.social, the original Ash Ketchum
Also available via Amazon, Waterstones, etc
www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-History-...
January 14, 2026 at 5:37 PM
James’ new book about Pokemon is out soon. Looks like a great little read 👍🏻
Wizwords is a free newsletter by one of our freelancers, Graeme Mason. What retro newsletters do you like to read and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
www.wizwords.net/on-the-zx-sp...
www.wizwords.net/on-the-zx-sp...
On The ZX Spectrum Newsletter — Wizwords
www.wizwords.net
January 14, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Wizwords is a free newsletter by one of our freelancers, Graeme Mason. What retro newsletters do you like to read and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
www.wizwords.net/on-the-zx-sp...
www.wizwords.net/on-the-zx-sp...
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Man, some lovely words in latest issue of @retrogamermag.bsky.social but nothing hits quite so hard as that nick shaped gap in the writers page...
Miss you, buddy
Miss you, buddy
January 14, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Man, some lovely words in latest issue of @retrogamermag.bsky.social but nothing hits quite so hard as that nick shaped gap in the writers page...
Miss you, buddy
Miss you, buddy
What’s your favourite side-scrolling fighter and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
January 13, 2026 at 1:24 PM
What’s your favourite side-scrolling fighter and why? Some answers will appear in the magazine.
If you're a fan of the PlayStation 2, why not check out Geeksline impressive set of books?
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
January 12, 2026 at 3:35 PM
If you're a fan of the PlayStation 2, why not check out Geeksline impressive set of books?
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
www.geeksline-publishing.com/our-books/78...
Does anyone own a copy of Sparkster on the SNES? Where did you get it from and how much did it cost? Some answers will appear in the magazine (image Konami).
January 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
Does anyone own a copy of Sparkster on the SNES? Where did you get it from and how much did it cost? Some answers will appear in the magazine (image Konami).
If you missed Nick's funeral when it was stream live, it's now possible to watch it online.
Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
watch.obitus
January 5, 2026 at 10:27 AM
If you missed Nick's funeral when it was stream live, it's now possible to watch it online.
What a lovely tribute. Nick would have been delighted.
On this year's SEGAbits year in review show we introduced a new award celebrating SEGA Writing and Journalism, which we awarded to Nick Thorpe of @retrogamermag.bsky.social - Thank you for everything Nick, you will never be forgotten.
January 1, 2026 at 11:11 AM
What a lovely tribute. Nick would have been delighted.
Just a reminder that Nick’s funeral is later today. If you ever enjoyed his work please use the details below.
Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
watch.obitus
December 30, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Just a reminder that Nick’s funeral is later today. If you ever enjoyed his work please use the details below.
Did anyone get anything retro-related for xmas this year? Darran didn’t get anything on the big day, but did treat himself to this.
December 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Did anyone get anything retro-related for xmas this year? Darran didn’t get anything on the big day, but did treat himself to this.
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.
Nik’s funeral is taking place on 30th December at 1pm GMT. For those that can’t attend, the funeral will be live-streamed. We have tried to contact as many of Nik’s friends as we could, but we may have missed some. The link is watch.obitus.com username: cuma6886 pin:962499
watch.obitus
December 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
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.
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.
December 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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.
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?
Here's everything Nick and the rest of the time have worked on over the past 12 months. What favourites do you have?
December 23, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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?
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...
www.justgiving.com/page/trashpa...
www.twitch.tv/trashpandaja...
James' fundraiser for SpecialEffect in memory of Nik Thorpe HKT3030
Help TrashPandaJames raise money to support SpecialEffect
www.justgiving.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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...
www.justgiving.com/page/trashpa...
www.twitch.tv/trashpandaja...