Sony is releasing a miniature version of the PlayStation in time for the 25th anniversary of the original console's release. The brand is harnessing the power of nostalgia, enabling people to play the games they loved from their youth through a smaller, more convenient device.

Video games that see players fight on the frontlines of WWII or ride atop a dragon have fuelled the industry’s huge success. But worlds apart is a genre that’s all about taking the time to appreciate doing nothing. What’s the appeal of slow gaming? And how can it support one’s mental wellbeing?

Rebook has been played a significant role in boosting interest in nostalgia-inspired sportswear, and the brand is back at it again with a campaign that appeals to Gen Y tastemakers' sense of retro-futurism, releasing an updated version of its cult classic sneaker, the Aztrek.

Whether it’s Secret Cinema taking people Back to the Future, or the revival of classic shows like Twin Peaks, the promise of a nostalgic experience is a big consumer draw. Andrew Abeyta, who studies the psychology of nostalgia, explains to Canvas8 how reflecting on the past can affect us today.