Why we’re going back to the games of our youth
Star Fox is among the classic games getting a 2026 makeover, as millennials give old-school games a new lease of life. Photograph: ArcadeImages/AlamyView image in fullscreenStar Fox is among the classic games getting a 2026 makeover, as millennials give old-school games a new lease of life. People are replaying things from their university days, or sticking to comfort games such as Stardew Valley.
- ▪Star Fox is among the classic games getting a 2026 makeover, as millennials give old-school games a new lease of life.
- ▪Photograph: ArcadeImages/AlamyView image in fullscreenStar Fox is among the classic games getting a 2026 makeover, as millennials give old-school games a new lease of life.
- ▪People are replaying things from their university days, or sticking to comfort games such as Stardew Valley.
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| Publication time | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:00:30 GMT |
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Star Fox is among the classic games getting a 2026 makeover, as millennials give old-school games a new lease of life. Photograph: ArcadeImages/AlamyView image in fullscreenStar Fox is among the classic games getting a 2026 makeover, as millennials give old-school games a new lease of life. Photograph: ArcadeImages/AlamyPushing Buttons newsletterGamesWhy we’re going back to the games of our youthAs millennials return to the games of their youth, remakes of Star Fox and Halo suggest there is still plenty to learn from the past Don’t get Pushing Buttons delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereKeza MacDonaldWed 12 Aug 2026 10.00 EDTLast modified on Wed 12 Aug 2026 10.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAs much as some people more or less cease to listen to new music in their 30s, I have…
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