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Retro gaming’s biggest events of 2016

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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For many, 2016 was about the emerging virtual reality market, the Pokémon Go phenomenon, and triple-A blockbusters like Overwatch and Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. But it was also an exciting year for fans of older games.

Retro gamers used to be a small crowd, but as connoisseurs of digital entertainment get older, more people are willing to spend money on products that hearken back to the pixelated and blocky days of gaming past. Below are some of the releases, products, and announcements that defined retro gaming in 2016.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.