The Pop-Culture E-Zine
Welcome to the new feature on ausretrogamer.com – Top 5 Games Charts from years gone by. This feature will become a regular.
Ensure you check back often for these gaming charts (or subscribe) to see if an old favourite was in the top 5 ! [Read more…] about Top 5 Games Charts: Dec 1992
Event: 6th Annual Pacific Pinball Exposition
Dates: September 21 – 23, 2012
Time: Fri & Sat 10am – midnight
Sun 10am – 8pm
Venue: Marin County Civic Center,
Exhibition Hall, San Rafael, California
Admission: Child (U 12) $15 / Adult $30
Details: The world’s largest pinball event: a half-acre of pinball goodness from Bagatelle (1870) to Wizard of Oz (2012). Over 400 machines set on free play !
There will be a “space and science” theme by Chabot Space & Science Center and the Exploritorium. Four new pinball murals revealed – Domino, Golden Gate, Slick Chick and Jungle Princess. 17 more amazing backglass murals on display. Seminars, events, movies and tournaments plus special guests: Tim Arnold, Clay Harrell, Jersey Jack and Gary Stern will be there !
Do yourself a favour, attend this huge event and keep America fun !
Let’s be honest, the only art we gamers love is art revolving around video games and pop culture icons, and that’s exactly what this incredible ‘Holly Wood’ digital sculptures series is about.
[Read more…] about Video Game Art: Iconic Characters
August 8th is upon on us. Why is this date so significant you ask ? Well, let me tell you why, today is “Review A Bad Game Day”, and have I got a bad game for you !
[Read more…] about Review A Bad Game Day: Hard Drivin
Collecting ‘rare’ retro gaming systems can be heaps of fun, but you need to have a rough idea how sought after a retro gaming system is. Usually, the principle works like this – the rarer the system is, the more it will cost. This guide is exactly that, a guide, or a companion to assist you in your research of older gaming machines. Happy hunting ! [Read more…] about Retro Gaming: System Rarity Guide
Right from the outset, NEC faced an uphill battle in launching their console in the US market. Not only didn’t they know their market, they also faced the impending release of the 16-bit Sega Genesis. [Read more…] about TurboGrafx-16: What is in a name
A time lapse video of the Game Masters exhibition coming to life.
Check out the exhibition review.
As a video game player, you tend to spend time on your chosen system in physical isolation, with perhaps a handful of online buddies playing a game you all enjoy.
The only time you would “down tools” (or controllers), was for the occasional video gaming event or exhibition where you could share your passion with like-minded gamers.
Well, it is time to down your controllers. Game Masters: The Exhibition is in town!
[Read more…] about Game Masters – The Exhibition
The quintessential 90’s bedroom. Watch the video and put your hand up if you knew someone that had the same setup back in the day. Perhaps your bedroom was like this one ! Be prepared to reminisce and laugh.
All good things must come to an end. Part 7 wraps up the series of great hucard games for the wonderful little NEC beast, the PC-Engine, and the not-so-little TurboGrafx-16.
Do you agree with this list ? Let us know your thoughts.
[Read more…] about PC-Engine and TurboGrafx-16: great hucard games – part 7