Galaga Amateur – Persistent Player
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
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
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
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...
Goodbye Forza Horizon 4?
It’s heartbreaking to hear that Forza Horizon 4 will be delisted due to licensing issues. As avid fans of racing games, from endless hours in Burnout Paradise on PS3 to Need For Speed and even Ford Racing on PS1, this news hits hard. The thrill of racing and the...
The Atari 1040ST: A Dad’s Childhood Curiosity and a Legacy of Innovation
As a kid, I was always fascinated by computers. I remember sneaking into my cousin’s room just to play around with his Atari 1040ST, constantly listening for the door, fearing I might get caught. I didn’t even know what I was doing when pressing all the...
Reliving the Intense Apex Legends Revenant Reveal Trailer
My son and I were watching the Apex Legends Revenant reveal trailer for season 4. We had totally forgotten how intense it was. Literally, it felt like a movie, and way too dark. The amazing animation gave us Netflix Arcane vibes. Revenant used to be human. He was the...
What is Considered Retro Gaming These Days?
Decoding Retro Games Sometimes the generation gap hits you right in the nostalgia feels, especially when it comes to gaming. Here’s a mini conversation with my son. Son: So, what exactly is “retro gaming”? Sounds like those old Atari things with...
Grumbling About Modern Games from the Retro Corner: An Old Man’s (Potentially Wrong) Perspective
Step into the retro corner of gaming as our endearing retro dad shares his opinions on why old-school games have more “soul” than their modern counterparts. With humour and a touch of nostalgia, this podcast explores the delightful quirks of gaming eras,...-
Grumbling About Modern Games from the Retro Corner: An Old Man's (Potentially Wrong) Perspective
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