A week and a half ago I went away on holiday with my family and decided to bring along my Surface Pro to keep me occupied during moments of downtime. Seeing as I was also going to be Internet free too I thought I would install a few […]
It only recently came to my attention that the old Retronauts podcast is back from the dead. Originally a feature for the now gone 1up gaming site, it was a great way to hear history and impressions of games from previous generations. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter, the […]
Looking back When I first began writing this, a week had passed since Disney announced it was effectively shutting down LucasArts, the 30 year old game studio it inherited when it purchased George Lucas’ “empire” for four billion dollars. Though more known for its Star Wars games in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A spur of the moment purchase has now meant I have an Atari 130XE computer as part of my retro collection. This one is in great condition compared to my 800XL and has an adapter that lets it run brilliantly on modern televisions. Spent a couple of hours […]
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 