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. ;)
My first post on this topic was a brief discussion on the data model I was planning on using for my own home built Content Management System. Now I need to be able to build a site to not only populate the data but to also display it […]
The guys behind RetroGaming Roundup are now in the midst of a Kickstarter for a new magazine dedicated to retro gaming. RETRO: The Multi-Format, Throw-Back Video Game Magazine brings journalists from the past three decades together to discuss gaming in a way that harkens back to days of […]
On release, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell brought a new angle to military franchises with its combination of stealth gameplay and gadgets. It was true “tactical espionage action” where Metal Gear Solid only talked about it (a lot). Considered the high point of the series was Chaos Theory which […]
The hard thing about writing a review for a movie is trying to avoid critical comparisons to material that it borrows ideas from. That’s the problem Star Trek Into Darkness faces in my eyes. Worse still, it’s taking liberties from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, considered […]
One of the big drivers of the Internet over the years has been the availability of software to make the publishing of content easy for everyone. The more popular of these products are often referred to as Content Management Systems (CMS). They provide functionality beyond basic page creation […]
For the last couple of years now I’ve been listening to the musings of three guys who have made retro gaming a big part of their lives and love to tell us all about it. RetroGaming Roundup is a website dedicated to enthusiasts from around the world who […]
Less than two months ago, Microsoft introduced Games with Gold; an initiative that rewards Xbox Live Gold Subscription holders with a free game to download (of their choosing) every two weeks. It can very much be seen as an answer to the PlayStation Plus scheme that allows access […]
Today I decided to take a different approach and devoted the majority of my time to the Expo Hall. Perfect for me as now have a good chance to look at some games in detail. First up was World of Tanks. Their exhibit was huge and attracted big […]
The final event of PAX Australia was the last round of the Omegathon, a competition that played out over the course of the event involving a variety of games until only two contestants remained. The winner would earn themselves a trip to PAX Prime while the runner up […]
Seems a common theme for the Penny Arcade sessions has been asking Mike and Jerry why they chose Australia. I think it is a case that usually we resort to the Internet to find out about these great expos overseas. No one ever imagined we would be considered […]
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.
The Late Night Session 