8 Bit Central - Retro Gaming Blog

8-Bit Central provides original content along with our latest ravings, ramblings and rumblings. We are retro gaming enthusiasts with a passion for old-school arcades, 8-bit video games, home game consoles, and beyond. We have a general distaste for gaming that involves yelling into a headset over an internet connection. Thanks, but no thanks.

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Recent 2018 Retro Gaming Articles:

Retro gaming should always be inclusive showcasing video game history through it's amazing games

August
9
2018

Being a "Retro Gamer" involves a love of old video games and a perspective for their enjoyment long into the future. It's not about being the "most retro". Read the full article »

CollectorVision is developing an FPGA Video Game System for ColecoVision game cartridges

August
8
2018

Aside from integrated SGM support and HDMI output, new controllers would be a boon to the Coleco realm. Read the full article »

Elon Musk has licensed some vintage Atari games for use on the Tesla's touch screen

August
5
2018

Tesla creator, Elon Musk, has an interesting idea for the next upgrade to his car's touch screen. He wants to integrate some classic Atari games. He wants the steering wheel to be a component of playing Pole Position. Forget the touch-screen, the game should be projected on the car's windshield. Read the full article »

The Internet touts it's boorish stupidity as the first official Terminator glimpse is released

August
1
2018

Some folks think it's an all female cast, fearing James Cameron may have forgotten about Arnold and all those scary robots. Read the full article »

No Titleists or Callaways needed when “Meat Cannon Golf” lets a turkey dinner soar down the fairway

July
30
2018

My knowledge of golf comes from Caddyshack. While I don't think Al Czervik's bag had a grill, Rodney would have loved 'meat cannon.' Read the full article »

You can be Ridgemont High's Jeff Spicoli right down to his Colt 45 t-shirt

July
29
2018

Own this classic shirt from the equally classic film -Fast Times At Ridgemont High! Read the full article »

Arcade1Up creates a home retro arcade experience to be sold at local chain retailers

July
28
2018

At 3/4 size and simple assembly, Arcade1Up offers a semi-realistic home arcade experience. Read the full article »

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