iammannyj, Author at #RetroModernDuo

Why PlayStation and Xbox Missed the Handheld Market—And How Steam Deck Found Its Sweet Spot

by iammannyj | Mar 12, 2025 | Gaming

It’s fascinating to see how the gaming landscape has shifted, especially with the rise of the Steam Deck. While PlayStation and Xbox have been busy pushing high-end consoles with ever-increasing price tags, they’ve completely overlooked the handheld market. Sure, the...

Galaga Amateur – Persistent Player

by iammannyj | Nov 18, 2024 | Retro Gaming

My son thinks I’m a total nerd, and a bit obsessed, for loving Galaga. Well, guess what? I am a total nerd and I’m a bit obsessed! And I embrace it. I’ve got a little arcade machine, a handheld, multiple emulators and they’re always calling my...

The Accidental Wasteland Wanderer: Amazon Luna and Fallout 3

by iammannyj | Jul 24, 2024 | Gaming

Anyone else ever get sucked into a gaming rabbit hole by pure accident? Yep, that was me the other day. What started as a simple afternoon of tech tinkering – organizing cables, installing Amazon Luna on the LG TV – somehow morphed into a 2.5-hour Fallout 3...

How Do I Beat Leonine Misbegotten? A Newbie’s Journey into Elden Ring

by iammannyj | Jul 15, 2024 | Gaming

A Gilded Greatshield Anyone? Watching my son delve into Elden Ring has been an experience in itself. The game is undeniably immersive, boasting stunning visuals and intricate design. We’re clearly on a steep learning curve, though! It seems we’ve hit a...

Retro Gaming ASMR – Why I Still Obsess Over R.B.I. Baseball

by iammannyj | Jul 8, 2024 | Retro Game Video, Retro Gaming

R.B.I. Baseball on the NES was like a pixelated comfort blanket! Even with all these fancy new hyper-realistic baseball games out there, I keep getting sucked back into this old classic. For me, it’s pure, unfiltered fun, the kind you just don’t get much...