Retro-Trader

Retro-Trader

Retro-Trader Retro Games Toys Computers And Other Collectables is a British based collector and retailer of retro video games. The website contains a large selection of photos, information and links to other related sites about retrogaming and other retro subjects, including the history of many computers and consoles, as well as online retro games to play and an active forum for people to trade and talk about retro related items.

The site was initially created in 2002 by the owner Paul Andrews to increase his own retro computer and video games collection. Since then it has expanded, and according to the Alexa Internet Traffic Ranking system it has become currently the world's most popular online retro Classic Game store. [http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?q=&url=http://www.retro-trader.com/ Alexa] The site has assisted various book authors and been requested numerous times by the BBC and other TV channels to appear with some of the massive collection of retro items such as Sinclair C5's and Zikes. The collection has many items which exist nowhere else in the world, such as the only known surviving Sinclair C5 concept artwork, and also many pieces of original retro gaming cover art, from the likes of artists such as Roger Garland, better known for his artwork for the J. R. R. Tolkien Book "Lord of the Rings".

In the recent past Retro-Trader has became the springboard for a whole new company "Alten8" which has now licensed over 500 classic retro games, for release on various modern current formats. These games included classics such as the first commercial video games to be released by developer Scott Adams. Alten8 has now released Nintendo GBA and many PC games, and has Nintendo DS and Wii titles in progress, as well as a huge range of retro-based mobile phone games.

Retro-Trader has also been heavily involved in the retro scene for the past few years and have sponsored one of the biggest shows in the UK, CGEUK, as well as sponsoring the car lovers' website "Escort Power".

External links

* [http://www.retro-trader.com - Retro-Trader Retro Games] , Online Retro Hub Site
* [http://www.Alten8.com/ Alten8 - Games Developer and Publisher]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Retro — is a term used to describe, denote or classify culturally outdated or aged trends, modes, or fashions, from the overall postmodern past, but have since that time become functionally or superficially the norm once again. The use of retro style… …   Wikipedia

  • Alten8 — Infobox Company company name=Alten8 Ltd. company logo= company type=Limited foundation=2005 location=flagicon|England Luton, England key people=Paul Andrews, CEO Kay Parbat, MD Matt Bateman, Head of Visual Arts Chris Bailey, Head of Technical… …   Wikipedia

  • Elite (video game) — Elite Cover art for Firebird releases of Elite Developer(s) David Braben and Ian Bell …   Wikipedia

  • Rover 75 — This article is about the motor vehicle produced 1999–2005. For the original Rover 75 of 1949–59, see Rover P4. Infobox Automobile name = Rover 75 manufacturer = MG Rover production = 1999 2005 (unveiled 1998) assembly = Cowley, UK till 2000… …   Wikipedia

  • Business and Industry Review — ▪ 1999 Introduction Overview        Annual Average Rates of Growth of Manufacturing Output, 1980 97, Table Pattern of Output, 1994 97, Table Index Numbers of Production, Employment, and Productivity in Manufacturing Industries, Table (For Annual… …   Universalium

  • Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game sets — See also Yu Gi Oh! Trading Card Game A number of booster packs have been released for the Yu Gi Oh! Trading Card Game. Every booster pack up to Ancient Sanctuary contained around 110 cards (some have more, some have less), but they are typically… …   Wikipedia

  • Tomorrowland — This article is about the Disneyland feature. For the episode of Mad Men, see Tomorrowland (Mad Men). For the Belgian dance festival, see Tomorrowland (festival). Tomorrowland Attraction type Themed land Theme The future Space Tomorrowland is one …   Wikipedia

  • History of the Nintendo Entertainment System — This article is specifically about the history of the console. For a general overview of the system itself, please see the Nintendo Entertainment System article. The Nintendo Entertainment System (North America, Europe, Australia, Asia, and… …   Wikipedia

  • Vintage clothing — is a generic term for new or second hand garments originating from a previous era. The phrase is also used in connection with a retail outlet, e.g. vintage clothing store. It can also be used as an adjective: This dress is vintage. The word… …   Wikipedia

  • Martin Woodhouse — Martin Charlton Woodhouse (29 August 1932 – 15 May 2011)[1] was a British author and scriptwriter. He is most famous as a writer for the TV series The Avengers, but he also authored or co authored eleven novels. He was a former medical doctor,… …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”