The talented Ukinojoe knows how to make engaging animated videos, especially ones where he takes the mickey. His “90’s Nick” video is no exception. This video pokes fun at the 90’s era, with a tinge of retro gaming nostalgia.
Archives for 2013
Nintendo Life Interview With Ausretrogamer
It is not every day you get an email from a world renowned Editorial Director, especially one as big as Damien McFerran of Nintendo Life.
When Damien got in contact with me to be interviewed in the Nintendo Life ‘Ninterview’ segment, I jumped at the chance.
You can read the full interview (I mean, Ninterview) at Nintendo Life
PAX Australia 2013
It is official ! ausretrogamer (Australian Retro Gamer) together with Retrospekt, Retro Gaming Australia and Retro Domination will bring the ‘Classic Consoles’ area to life at the first international PAX (Penny Arcade Expo) event to be held in Melbourne, Australia.
Nintendo World Store
My bucket list is quite extensive. Amongst the usual things to do or see once in a life time, I managed to cross-off the big one – visiting the Nintendo World Store in New York City! Not only did I visit it once, I returned many times to soak it all in and stock up on Nintendo products. I even managed to take a load of photos and video for all you to enjoy – browse at your leisure over here. [Read more…] about Nintendo World Store
DIY: Mario Birthday Party
Have you ever wanted to create your own ‘Mario’ themed birthday party? If you are a fan of Nintendo’s mustachioed plumber, then of course you would.
For those of you that are into arts and crafts, or even a budding DIY’er, you are in luck. Head over to giverslog and check out the cute Mario inspired gear you can make for your next birthday party. The kids (and even adults) will love it.
Robotron:2084 – Arcade Review
Eugene Jarvis sure knows how to design intense and playable games. From his plethora of awesome creations, Robotron:2084 (or simply, Robotron) stands out for its sheer mayhem. Yes, I am aware that Mr Larry DeMar was also part of the design duo that brought us this fab game. [Read more…] about Robotron:2084 – Arcade Review
Best-Selling Portable Video Game Systems Of All Time
In last week’s Best-Selling Video Game Consoles: 1972 to 2002 post, it was clear that Sony had taken the stranglehold in the consoles market in the mid 90’s. The portable games market is a different beast. From the early days of crude portability with the tabletops, to Gunpei Yokoi’s wondrous Game & Watch series, the pedigree of portable gaming had been set quite early. Once the Game Boy burst onto the scene (another Gunpei Yokoi creation), Nintendo knew they had a winner. Which portable systems gave the Game Boy a run for its money ? Look below, there should not be too many surprises. [Read more…] about Best-Selling Portable Video Game Systems Of All Time
System Failure: Konix Multi-System
The Konix Multi-System, codenamed Slipstream, was an innovative idea that went horribly wrong, all due to a lack of funding and some lofty ambitions. [Read more…] about System Failure: Konix Multi-System
Best-Selling Video Game Consoles: 1972 to 2002
Do you remember those school-yard arguments you used to have with your friends about which video game console was better: Atari vs Intellivision or Sega vs Nintendo ?
Finally, you can check out the best-selling video game consoles from 1972 to 2002 figures below and put an end to those endless arguments – or will this just reopen old wounds ? [Read more…] about Best-Selling Video Game Consoles: 1972 to 2002