As many of you may have noticed, The Vintage Gamers website recently underwent a visual and structural overhaul. This change wasn’t simply aesthetic—it was a necessary evolution.
Our previous theme, while nostalgically charming, had grown incompatible with modern PHP standards. As newer versions of PHP rolled out, the old theme began causing functionality issues behind the scenes. In order to keep the site operational, we were forced to temporarily roll back to an earlier version of PHP—a solution that bought us time, but not sustainability.
Rather than remain shackled to outdated infrastructure, we decided to modernize. The current theme you see today is part of that transformation. It’s cleaner, more responsive, and built to handle the latest backend technologies with greater stability. Our goal is to ensure that The Vintage Gamers continues to be a reliable hub for retro gaming content without compromising on performance or security.
That said, the new design is still a work in progress. There are features and finishing touches yet to be implemented, and we appreciate your patience as we fine-tune the experience. From layout enhancements to improved accessibility and expanded archive browsing, exciting updates are on the horizon.
As always, we’re committed to preserving the past—without being stuck in it. Thank you for being part of the journey.
Stay tuned. Game on.
—Scott
Founder, The Vintage Gamers