Coder by day, gamer and film fan by night. Websites are one of many things I do. A big fan of classic/retro gaming especially of Atari systems. I can also cook. ;)
Note: updated post based on original blog page. As you might have guessed, I grew up with Atari systems from a young age. The age of pinball was coming to an end; in the arcades they were being replaced by a new generation of electronic games. The first […]
Going through a little site tidy over the next few days. I’m trimming some pages that were more filler than anything and updating menus to point directly to post categories where possible. The benefits are that it is quicker to view posts and also that navigation will work […]
Edit: expanded version for Aussie Game Geek review. Ryse started off in an earlier guise as a Kinect game for the Xbox 360. The version for Xbox One however appears to have left those concerns behind and given us something more akin to a classic hack and slash […]
With the recent releases of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, I was asked if I would be investing in both. After all, the last console cycle I ended up with an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. But I appeared to disappoint when I said I would […]
The awesome Drakulus was very kind in nominating me for an award! Having fellow bloggers stop to let you know that they think you are doing a great job is a reward in itself but a great part of this process is you get to let others know […]
This is my original text that was part of a team article first published on Aussie Game Geek. Thanks to the guys for the opportunity and allowing me to reprint my part of the preview here. Now first up, I will have to admit I may be slightly […]
Say what you will of the Xbox 360, you can’t deny its impact on the last generation of games consoles is perhaps the most far reaching of any device in the industry. That Microsoft were able to reinvent it (NXE, Kinect) so often during its lifespan is a […]
With Windows 8 (and later 8.1), PC’s were introduced to a world where touch screens became more integral to the PC experience than ever before. This has also lead to new hardware such as the Surface Pro creating new niches for these machines. However, despite the potential for […]
No other franchise, with the exception of Call of Duty, commands as much media coverage and hype as Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto. And after five years, their latest iteration arrives to show the world that new consoles mean little when a great game can continue to push the […]
Nice surprise today when I found that the blog has been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award by the trio of gaming goodness at 1001-up.com and Kevin at The Mental Attic. Being noticed by two blogs I really like is a reward in itself and I want to thank them […]
The story of one person’s attempts to make their Rampage Arcade1Up cabinet do more.
A look back at some of the games we've played on Xbox One over the years.
Our own tips and experiences while trying to make a living out in the black.
