Celebrating Video Game History!
Welcome to the first RetroBreak Recap! Each month from now on I’ll create a recap newsletter consisting of all the content I’ve produced in the month, across all channels, as well as some of the best content I’ve found from across the internet too! To end each recap, i’ll also share some analytics for anyone interested in my content journey, …
RetroBreak Recap – Jan 2024 Read More
I went on GamesYouLoved’s first live stream to talk all about retro gaming, game collecting and my YouTube journey! Enjoy!
Retro Gaming Chat with GamesYouLoved Read More
Watch the video here: 1969 In 1969, Nintendo was split into three distinct departments. It’s this new Department 3 which is the most interesting for us, this was their first dedicated research and development office, founded by Hiroshi Imanishi. Imanashi had joined Nintendo in 1963 and managed to convince the then president of the company, Hiroshi Yamauchi that the future …
The Making Of Nintendo’s First Video Game Console – TV-Game 6 Read More
Starting this year, I’m opening the channel back up to brand partnerships and sponsors! If you would like to send a product to be showcased on the channel, email retrobreakgames@gmail.com and I can send you my PO Box details and we can discuss the content strategy. There’s some rules i’m putting in place to make sure I can manage it …
Sponsors and Brand Partnerships Information Read More
2023 was the best year ever for my content! Let’s break it down and see where we can go in 2024! Watch a more detailed breakdown of this post here: I am very happy to say that on the whole, 2023 has been so much better than 2022! All my channels have seen big jumps in numbers and the community …
2023 Analysis + Plans for 2024! Read More
I just finished watching the latest video by Nate Black. For those that don’t know, he’s a YouTube coach who recently left a channel called Channel Makers to start his own channel. Here’s the video I just finished watching: In the video, he asked the audience to answer two questions:What do you want YouTube to do for you?What do you …
What do I want from YouTube? (and WHY!) Read More
Today we’re going to take a look at the history and development of the Bandai WonderSwan, It’s a black and white console with a unique design which allows games to be played both horizontally, and vertically and was released in 1999. It was designed by Koto Laboratory, a company founded by Gunpei Yokoi, the designer of the Game & Watch, …
WonderSwan History – Development and Release Read More
Update As of January 2024, I have opened the channel back up to sponsored and brands, with some rules in place to make sure I don’t end up in the situation below again. To read the new Sponsor and Brand Partnership rules, see this post: Original Post RetroBreak has grown exponentially since I re-branded in 2019, and as a result, …
Important Update Regarding Promotions and Sponsorships Read More
Twelve years after the release of the original Game Boy, Nintendo finally released the Game Boy Advance, then only three years later, they released the DS, and the GBA line was soon forgotten about… The Game Boy Advance was an incredible console, with a vast library of games, despite its short time in the spotlight. But doesn’t it seem like …
Game Boy Advance History (1994-2001) – Development and Release Read More
3D platformers were always my favourite genre growing up! All the RARE N64 collectathons, Spyro, Rayman, Mario 64 of course, and the list goes on. So when Numskull asked me if I wanted to review Clive N Wrench, I jumped at the chance! (Pun Intended!) A new game that draws inspiration from all my childhood favourites, made by a passionate …
Clive ‘N’ Wrench Review (PS5) Read More