Would Pikachu still seem the same if you played Pokémon on any device other than the gameboy? What about Mario? Or Zelda? Would you still get that same pang of nostalgia? Fans won’t have to wait long to find out, as Nintendo reveals plans to migrate its gaming offering to smartphones.

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.

Gen Yers are often described as the most health-conscious generation, whether they're stripping gluten out of their diets or picking locally-farmed produce. But what happens when they become parents? Are Gen Y mums putting similar kinds of food in their kids' lunchboxes?

When Coca-Cola brought back '90s favourite Surge, it sold out online within hours. And it's not the only 'revival brand' that's been brought back due to nostalgic consumer demand. But what makes a brand re-issue a discontinued product? And what's driving Gen Y's nostalgia trip?