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# Retro

Gen Z's growing appetite for retro tech is making headlines, with a particular focus on vintage gaming and media. Meanwhile, Square Enix's HD-2D games are evolving, drawing attention.

### About Retro
Retro refers to technology, media, and cultural elements from a past era, often evoking nostalgia.  

### Insights
- retro creators is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
- retro engagements is up 4808.09% from the previous week.
- retro mentions is up XXXXX% from the previous week.
- retro posts created is up XXXXXX% from the previous week.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:retro/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/retro/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXXXXXXX +4,808%  
X Month: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX +6.40%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXXX +62%  
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2025-11-01  
1-Year Low: XXXXXX on 2025-11-27  

Engagements by network (24h):
News: XXXXX
Reddit: XXXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXXXXXX
X: XXXXXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXXXXXX

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXXX (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:retro/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/retro/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: XXXXXX  
Daily Average: XXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX +69%  
X Month: XXXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +44%  
X Year: XXXXXXXXX +162%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-10-31  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-11-27  

Mentions by network (24h):
News: XXX
Reddit: XXXXX
TikTok: XXXXXX
X: XXXXXX
YouTube: XXXXXX

  
  
### Creators: XXXXX (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:retro/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/retro/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Retro in the last XX hours which is down XX% from XXXXXX in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: XXXXXX  
X Week: XXXXXX +58%  
X Month: XXXXXX -XX%  
X Months: XXXXXXX +28%  
X Year: XXXXXXX +109%  
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-10-31  
1-Year Low: XXX on 2025-11-27  

The most influential creators that mention Retro in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                      | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                      | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- |
| [@retro_anime](/creator/twitter/retro_anime)                 | X    | XXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@iaretrox](/creator/youtube/iaretrox)                       | X    | XXXXX     | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@retromelody.13](/creator/tiktok/retromelody.13)            | X    |           | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@retroavocado](/creator/youtube/retroavocado)               | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@mytictacgame](/creator/tiktok/mytictacgame)                | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@RetroMoviesDB](/creator/twitter/RetroMoviesDB)             | X    | XXXXXXX   | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@cherrieevee](/creator/tiktok/cherrieevee)                  | X    |           | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@nostalgia_retro90s](/creator/youtube/nostalgia_retro90s)   | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@rnv_retronightvibes](/creator/youtube/rnv_retronightvibes) | X    | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |
| [@xezzomusic](/creator/youtube/xezzomusic)                   | XX   | XXXXXX    | X     | XXXXXX      |

[View More](/list/creators/retro/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:retro/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/retro/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: XX%  
Daily Average: XX%  
X Week: XX% +2%  
X Month: XX% +15%  
X Months: XX% +10%  
X Year: XX% +11%  
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-11-28  
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-12-06  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Retro Gaming: (40%) Users sharing nostalgic experiences with vintage computers and consoles, including classic games.
- Retro Media: (30%) Content related to retro-themed music, movies, and TV shows is trending.
- Nostalgic Memories: (20%) Fans sharing personal nostalgic moments and childhood memories associated with retro items.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Creator Engagement Decline: (-77%) The number of unique social accounts posting about Retro has decreased significantly.
  

### Top Retro News
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

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"Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech - BBC News"  
[News Link](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgl8nj8nvzo) [@BBCNews](/creator/x/BBCNews) 2025-12-08T19:29Z 228.6M followers, 3747 engagements


"How Square Enixs HD-2D games have evolved The Verge"  
[News Link](https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/840080/square-enix-hd2d-games-octopath-dragon-quest) [@verge](/creator/x/verge) 2025-12-08T18:33Z 228.6M followers, 25.2K engagements


"Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech"  
[News Link](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckgl8nj8nvzo) [@BBCNews](/creator/x/BBCNews) 2025-12-08T15:03Z 15M followers, XXX engagements


"This Retro-Pink Palm Beach Hotel Just Became A Real-Life Palm Royale Set"  
[News Link](https://www.forbes.com/sites/nicoletrilivas/2025/11/26/this-retro-pink-palm-beach-hotel-just-became-a-real-life-palm-royale-set/) [@Forbes](/creator/x/Forbes) 2025-12-08T14:00Z 228.6M followers, XXX engagements



### Top Retro Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

*Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*

"ReStory - repair busted retro electronics in mid-2000s Japan in this repair shop adventure Playtest on Steam: Gameplay Video: by #gamedev Mandragora & published by @tinyBuild #indiedev #indiegames #gaming #sponsored"  
[X Link](https://x.com/gameralphabeta/status/1998488153749889475) [@gameralphabeta](/creator/x/gameralphabeta) 2025-12-09T20:21Z 103.5K followers, 357.5K engagements


"I had no idea this was ever possible in Retro Bowl College. My best player drops out of college"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1piaspw) [@JaxTMG](/creator/reddit/JaxTMG) 2025-12-09T15:48Z X followers, 1174 engagements


"alright whatever Content Density has significantly decreased since Big Ass TVs became popular. Running retro games on them would make them feel GIANT uncomfortable and underutilising. Also devs started shoving shitloads of content into games and consequentially their UI/UXs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/oops4041555/status/1998405496936472710) [@oops4041555](/creator/x/oops4041555) 2025-12-09T14:52Z XXX followers, 158.3K engagements


"Ad: STATUS ACCESS LIVE Air Jordan XX Retro Gamma JD Finish X points"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SOLELINKS/status/1998392272896094208) [@SOLELINKS](/creator/x/SOLELINKS) 2025-12-09T14:00Z 793.6K followers, 74.2K engagements