Remember when you had to blow on a game cartridge to make it work? Or when finding that one action figure you wanted meant actually going to the store and hoping they had it in stock? The SWFL Retro Show is happening on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the Hilton DoubleTree Hotel in Fort Myers, and if any of that sounds familiar, you’re going to love this. More than fifty vendors are bringing vintage video games, classic toys, comic books, vinyl records, and all the stuff you used to beg your parents for. Admission is five bucks, kids get in free, and parking won’t cost you anything.
Tag: Retro Gaming
Anime fans, this one’s for you! If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to dust off that cosplay and geek out with fellow fans, we’ve got some amazing news.
The Ocala Anime-Fest is coming to the Hilton Ocala on Saturday, February 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and trust us when we say this is going to be the anime collectors’ dream come true.
Whether you’re into Pokemon, Dragon Ball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho, My Hero Academia, or pretty much any anime fandom you can think of, this show has something for everyone.
Looking for that perfect blend of nostalgia and superhero action? Marvel Cosmic Invasion might just scratch that itch. This arcade-style brawler lets you play as 15 different Marvel heroes, each with their own fighting style and special moves. After beating the game and unlocking all four secret characters, I’ve got some thoughts about what works and what doesn’t.
Free Play Florida is returning to Orlando on November 21st through 23rd, and it’s going to be incredible. Picture over 250 arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and consoles all set to free play for three whole days at the Caribe Royale Resort. No quarters needed, just pure unlimited gaming fun with fellow enthusiasts from across the southeast.



