The Pop-Culture E-Zine
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
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
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
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
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
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 !
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
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
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
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