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Wreck-It Ralph: Film Review

December 31, 2012 By ausretrogamer

Wreck-It Ralph
WRECK-IT RALPH ©2012 Disney. All Rights Reserved

Film: Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Rated: PG
Running time: 108 minutes
Director: Rich Moore
Screenplay: Rich Moore and Phil Johnston
Cast: John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, and Jane Lynch [Read more…] about Wreck-It Ralph: Film Review

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Animated film, disney, Fix-It Felix Jr, Hero's Duty, Retro Gaming, Sugar Rush, Wreck-It Ralph

Top 5 Games Charts: September 1995

December 21, 2012 By ausretrogamer

There was a shift in the mid 1990’s: the SNES and Mega Drive were still being enjoyed by millions around the world, however, the tide had started to turn towards the more powerful gaming systems.

Cast your mind back to September 1995. Try and recall what the top 5 games were on the Atari Jaguar, 3DO and the venerable Amiga. If you can’t remember, then I hope these charts jog your memory. Happy gaming !

[Read more…] about Top 5 Games Charts: September 1995

Filed Under: History Tagged With: 3DO, Amiga 500, Atari Jaguar

Retro Video Casino Games

December 18, 2012 By James Guill

In a matter of minutes, you can go to any one of the thousands of online casino and poker sites like those recommended at Pokersites that have popped up in the last few years – but things weren’t always this simple. Once upon a time, and not too long ago, digital gambling games were extremely limited. Their graphics were rudimentary and there was no way to play for real money. Let us take you on a trip down memory lane with a look at five retro casino and poker games that reigned supreme before the internet revolution! [Read more…] about Retro Video Casino Games

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Modern Gaming

A Retro Gaming Holiday Season

December 17, 2012 By ausretrogamer

8-bit-LED-wreath

The holiday season is upon us ! This time of year always brings back those awesome nostalgic memories of playing video games with friends, family and even by yourself. [Read more…] about A Retro Gaming Holiday Season

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Classic retro gaming, Retro Gaming

Cool Nintendo Videos

December 3, 2012 By ausretrogamer

Feast your peepers on these cool ‘start of week’ Nintendo themed videos. I guarantee, you will not be disappointed. If you are, drop us a comment. [Read more…] about Cool Nintendo Videos

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: nintendo, super mario, video, video game art

December 1984: C64 Top 20 Games Chart

November 27, 2012 By ausretrogamer

Ever wondered what the top 20 games were on the Commodore 64 back in December 1984 ? What do you mean no ? Of course you do ! Some peer pressure never hurt anyone. Gaze below to the games chart, courtesy of ‘Your 64 & VIC20’ magazine, edition number 5. I bet the chart brings back memories (for us older retro gamers). [Read more…] about December 1984: C64 Top 20 Games Chart

Filed Under: History Tagged With: C64, charts

Contra vs Paperboy

November 11, 2012 By ausretrogamer

If you mashed Contra with Paperboy, what would you get ? Absolute pure mayhem ! Daneboe has cross-bred these two awesome games and has come up with one awesome video. Feast your eyes below. [Read more…] about Contra vs Paperboy

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: Contra, mashup, paperboy, Retro Gaming, video

Video Game Art Exhibition: Monchhichi72

November 5, 2012 By ausretrogamer

Since discovering social media, I have been privileged in meeting thousands of amazing and talented people. Julia (monchhichi72) is no exception. I recently discovered Julia’s artwork talent. My interest was piqued over a conversation about video game drawings and a cute blue cat called Doraemon (or more affectionately known as, Ding Dong – more on that at a later date).

Showcasing her artistic flair, here are some of Julia’s video games inspired drawings – Enjoy ! [Read more…] about Video Game Art Exhibition: Monchhichi72

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: artwork, retro gaming art, video game art

Top 5 Games Charts: Oct 1990

November 4, 2012 By ausretrogamer

Back in 1990 the three biggest consoles on the planet were Sega’s Mega Drive, Master System and the Nintendo Entertainment System.

If you want to know what the chart toppers were in October 1990, cast your eyes below. [Read more…] about Top 5 Games Charts: Oct 1990

Filed Under: History Tagged With: nintendo, Retro Gaming, sega

PC-FX: The Other NEC console

November 2, 2012 By Kimimi

Written by: Kimimi

The PC-FX, like it’s older and far more popular brother the PC-Engine, isn’t actually a PC of any sort. You’d be forgiven for thinking otherwise – it looks very much like a traditional tower PC and confusingly you will find Youtube videos of people running PC-FX games on PC hardware (using a PC-FX GA card, more on that later) but in reality it’s just a regular console, albeit one that could also play CD+G and photo CDs as standard. [Read more…] about PC-FX: The Other NEC console

Filed Under: History Tagged With: classic gaming, nec, pc-fx, Retro Gaming

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