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All They Wanted Was Just the Tip
An homage to a constant source of nostalgia that never tipped over, that never sunk, that never melted away.

Richy Srirachanikorn
Aug 52 min read


The Rise of Retro Games and the 'Cost' of Nostalgia
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

Richy Srirachanikorn
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Nostalgia on the News!
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?

Richy Srirachanikorn
Oct 7, 20253 min read


CfP: Nostalgia for the Future Book
Nostalgia for the Future? Any books on this? No? Let's write one, together.

Richy Srirachanikorn
Sep 19, 20257 min read


Kids at Home aren't Really 'at Home' During COVID-19
Youth stuck at home are finding new ways of connecting with family and society. How are they doing this? What does it mean for COVID-19 and the 'new normal'?

Richy Srirachanikorn
Dec 15, 20214 min read
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