# Retro Gamer Official Magazine — Videogames, Insights & Tips

> Magazine celebrating classic video games from Atari to PlayStation 2. (iPhone/iPad app by Future plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-gamer-official-magazine/id471305650 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Future plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265)
- Category: Entertainment, Magazines & Newspapers
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 243 App Store ratings · 128 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Portuguese, European Spanish
- Released: 2011-10-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-gamer-official-magazine/id471305650/reviews.md

## What is Retro Gamer Official Magazine?

Retro Gamer is your go-to magazine for the golden age of gaming—covering everything from the Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 2. Whether you're blasting the Bydo Empire in R-Type or platform-hopping with Manic Miner, this is the ultimate celebration of classic games.

Inside every issue:

 - Exclusive interviews with legends like Hideo Kojima & Archer Maclean

 - Behind-the-scenes stories from retro studios and developers

 - The Making Of iconic games like Super Mario 64 and Sonic the Hedgehog

 - Reader-powered community features and reviews

Stylish, insightful and full of pixel-powered nostalgia. Retro Gamer is the definitive guide to gaming history.

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Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our in-depth content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired.

Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing.

*** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition ***
 
• The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately.
• You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due.
• Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase.
• Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period.
• You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product.
• You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase .
• No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period.  This does not affect your statutory rights.
• Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription.
• We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy.

The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period.

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By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use:
 
www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/
www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

## Key features

- Exclusive interviews with gaming legends
- Behind-the-scenes studio stories
- Making of iconic game features
- Reader community features and reviews
- Coverage from Atari 2600 to PS2

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| 6 Month Subscription | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Retro Gamer: Issue 254 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Issue 100 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Videogames Hardware Handbook 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: The Mega Drive / SNES Book | $5.99 | one-time |
| All Retro Gamer back issues | $79.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Issue 103 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Sega Dreamcast The Complete Manual | $4.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Issue 150 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Videogames Hardware HandbookV2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Atari Book 40th Anniversary | $5.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: N64 The Complete Manual | $0.99 | one-time |
| RG Pres Ult Flashback - 80s | $1.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: The NES/Master System Book Volume 1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Collection 1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Issue 262 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Book Of Arcade Classics 4th Ed | $6.99 | one-time |
| 90's Retro Gaming Collection | $4.99 | one-time |
| Retro Gamer: Issue 260 | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Retro Gamer Official Magazine?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Overall very good
- 👍 Great magazine content
- 👍 Nostalgia and retro gaming focus

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes and loading issues
- 🐛 Subscription and purchase issues
- 🐛 Lack of support for newer devices
- 🐛 Slow performance and long loading times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to restore previous purchases
- Disappearing magazines from library after updates
- Connectivity issues when accessing the store
- Incompatibility with certain iOS versions and devices

**Most requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Better organization and library management
- Multimedia content integration (videos, links, etc.)
- Improved user interface and navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 128)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-gamer-official-magazine/id471305650/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Buggy app

*2025-12-29*

I just paid for this subscription and all my magazines are either queued or have a price tag next to them. You might want to try testing the app.

### 4/5 — ANOTHER CASTLE

*2024-08-12*

Since the redesign, this app is much better than it used to be, less buggy and more responsive.  It could still do with some levelling-up, though; the initial load still takes an ice age if your library is full (what else are 2TB iPads for), and the app, oddly, keeps sending me notifications for News stories that aren’t there in the News section.

### 1/5 — It’s broken

*2024-03-05, version 7.1.1*

After downloading a few issues, all I get is a loading/spinning indicator when I start the app.  It spins for minutes.  It’s useless to me.

### 1/5 — Subscription through iTunes is frequently not recognized

*2022-05-28*

It frequently disregards your subscription through iTunes. I’ve tried using the restore function and it doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — Overall very good

*2022-04-29*

Like others have said, this app dies the job, and the magazine content itself is great.

### 3/5 — Great magazine, but the app …

*2022-04-21*

The issue downloads are a needlessly huge. Please offer smaller downloads so I can have more issues on my iPad at once.

### 1/5 — Please update for iPad mini 6

*2022-01-25*

This app does have its issues mostly down to the way apple handles purchases etc but it’s main problem is lack of support for the iPad mini 6 I enjoy reading on the tablet and it’s frustrating that this app doesn’t utilise the full vertical resolution of the device !!!

### 3/5 — So slow…….

*2021-12-28, version 6.0.16*

this is an excellent magazine for the enthusiast. has many excellent articles each month AND occasionally they release Annuals . HOWEVER…this app is just tooo slow. i have an iPad air 4 and this app takes forever to open. even if the app is running in the background and you reopen it……takes forever. theres to much going on. it needs to be simplified so the basics open and you can get to your magazine. an app like zinio opens quick and downloaded magazines open quickly with out the need to make a hot drink while it thinks about it. at times when its thinking about open and looks like its loading something all i get is an error code (no products found. error 442345) and “retry”? i honestly rate the magazine 5/5 but this app needs a lot of work so 3/5!

### 1/5 — Just kinda weird

*2021-11-04*

The app is not as functional as it should be. It’s not like reading a digital book on a Kindle app, it is more like a scanned version of a print copy.  Not practical as you must make an effort to zoom in and out of each page so that you can read the font. I cannot recommend this app

### 1/5 — Great mag, terrible app

*2021-11-01*

Future, this app is terrible. The subscription models just don’t work. Even the help pages make no sense at all. You spam me with SALE ads daily even though I’ve already bought and can’t download the back catalogue. The user interface is shocking. Really disappointed in this app, get some new developers and sort it out!

## Frequently asked questions about Retro Gamer Official Magazine

### What is Retro Gamer Official Magazine about?

Retro Gamer Official Magazine is dedicated to celebrating the golden age of gaming, covering consoles from the Atari 2600 to the PlayStation 2. It features in-depth articles, exclusive interviews with gaming legends, behind-the-scenes stories from retro studios, and the making of iconic games.

### How can I access content in the app?

To access the in-depth content, you will need to take a free trial, purchase a single issue, or subscribe within the app. Back issues, specials, and future issues are all available for purchase. Subscriptions are offered on various monthly and annual terms.

### What are the subscription options?

Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms and auto-renew until you cancel. The subscription includes the current issue (if not already owned) and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. Pricing details can be found within the app.

### Can I cancel my subscription?

Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time. To avoid being charged for renewal, turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. No cancellation is allowed during an active subscription period.

### What is the difference between the digital and print editions?

The digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements that might be found with the print edition. All core content, including interviews and articles, is available digitally.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.1.14 — 2025-06-02

We’ve enhanced app stability and usability for an even better, smoother reading experience

### 7.1.1 — 2023-07-31

We've improved the initial app loading time and squashed some bugs

### 7.0.12 — 2023-07-05

Hi there readers! We'd like to introduce you to an all-new user interface making your reading experience smarter and easier than ever before. Please let us know if you experience any issues with this update at apps@futurenet.com.

### 6.4 — 2022-08-31

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 6.1.5 — 2022-06-23

Bug fixes and improved customer support via the help page.

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