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Nintendo World Store

15/01/2013 By ausretrogamer

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

Filed Under: Retro Exploring, Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: cc99ff, nintendo, Nintendo World, Nintendo World Store

DIY: Mario Birthday Party

12/01/2013 By ausretrogamer

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.

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Who wouldn’t love a Mario hat (Source: giverslog.com)

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.

Filed Under: Retro Gaming Culture Tagged With: crafts, diy, mario, mario party, nintendo

Robotron:2084 – Arcade Review

10/01/2013 By ausretrogamer

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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

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Arcade, Retro Gaming, robotron:2084

Best-Selling Portable Video Game Systems Of All Time

08/01/2013 By ausretrogamer

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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

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Game Boy, Game Gear, handhelds, Lynx, Neo Geo Pocket, PC-Engine GT, portables, Retro Gaming

System Failure: Konix Multi-System

04/01/2013 By ausretrogamer

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

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Konix Multisystem, retro failures, Retro Gaming, system failure

Best-Selling Video Game Consoles: 1972 to 2002

02/01/2013 By ausretrogamer

Atari2600       NES       SMD

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

Filed Under: History Tagged With: Atari, Commodore, consoles, nec, nintendo, Retro Gaming, sega, SNK

Wreck-It Ralph: Film Review

31/12/2012 By ausretrogamer

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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

21/12/2012 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

A Retro Gaming Holiday Season

17/12/2012 By ausretrogamer

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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

03/12/2012 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

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