The following translated excerpts are from an interview I gave with Esko Kykkänen, a journalist from Finnish newsletter, Aamulehti. I obtained permission from Esko and the editor to translate select excerpts from the story. Find the full story here. Retro is popular Retro gaming is now popular, confirms doctoral researcher Richy Srirachanikorn from Concordia University in Montreal. Srirachanikorn, who is conducting research at the University of Tampere, studies nostalgia, its
Why are retrogames becoming more popular now, especially with young people who may not have experienced the 'original'? Why does this say about our relationship with nostalgia as consumers and players?