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Video Game Of Thrones

March 30, 2015 By Ms. ausretrogamer

We are eagerly anticipating the fifth season of HBO’s Game of Thrones which is scheduled to premiere very soon – 12 April, 2015!

One of the best parts of watching Game of Thrones is the fantastic opening sequence. To keep us going for the next 2 weeks, here are some adorable retrogaming-style tributes – Dah Dah da da da Dah da da Dah Dah…

Hero of Time

The clever people from The Pixel Kingdom have created a Zelda-themed version.

Source: The Pixel Kingdom on YouTube

Super Mario Game of Thrones

NicksplosionFX shows us what GOT would look like in Super Mario World.

Source: NicksplosionFX on YouTube

Game of Thrones 16-Bit RPG

Reminisce with DoctorOctoro’s (slightly NSFW) 16-Bit RPG retelling of Season 1.

Source: DoctorOctoroc on YouTube

Game of Thrones: Donkey Kong-Style

Source: Pixel Baz

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Ms. ausretrogamer
Editor and Researcher at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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Time For Link To Break His Silence: A Live-Action Zelda Series!

February 10, 2015 By Ms. ausretrogamer

In the biggest video game adaptation news of the moment: Netflix is in the early stages of developing a live-action series based on Zelda – wow! Apparently it is envisioned as Game of Thrones for a family audience.

If the project pans out, it will be a rare example of a Nintendo adaptation – others include the 1989 animated Legend of Zelda series and the disappointing Super Mario Bros. movie from 1993.

In 2004 there was talk of a Metroid film to be directed by John Woo, but according to the former producer Brad Foxhoven, the project fell through when Nintendo became nervous about handing over control of their characters’ back stories and development to the film’s writers and directors.

In latest reports, Netflix is seeking a writer for the project. Let’s hope this one gets off the ground and is well received because a successful adaptation could open the door to many more exciting Nintendo-themed films and series.

On a final note, The Verge has some excellent suggestions for a winning cast, including Maisie Williams as young Link and Natalie Dormer as adult Link.

Source: Geekologie, Speakeasy and IGN.

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Ms. ausretrogamer
Editor and Researcher at ausretrogamer – The Australian Retro Gamer E-Zine. Lover of science fiction, fashion, books, movies and TV. Player of games, old and new.

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The Legend Of Zelda: Dark Link

August 4, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Ahhh, those lads at The Warp Zone are so clever. This time round they solve the greatest mystery of the Zelda series, the origin of Dark Link! Watch the mystery unravel in front of your eyes (wink wink).

source: The Warp Zone

Nuts For Nintendo In 1988

July 14, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Even as far back as 1988, the age old economic model of ‘supply and demand’ generated hype and hysteria in video games. Who better to exploit this hysteria than Nintendo.

This VHS recording of a special report on ABC News‘ 20/20 (US) program features the Christmas hype and rush for Super Mario Bros. 2 and Zelda II: The Adventures of Link games. There are parents lining up for games, parents that think their kids play too much Nintendo, and then there are certain interest groups that deplore violence in video games. This Nuts For Nintendo special has it all. I guess some things never change.

source: Steven Hertz

8-Bit Philosophy

May 1, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Who says video games are mindless fun? I know we don’t think that. There is much to learn and a lot of hidden meanings in video games to be explored.

If you summonsed your inner Platonism, you would find there is some very cool 8-bit philosophy.

source: Thug Notes

Stained-Glass Style 80s Movie and Game Posters

March 31, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Sometimes, the less that is said, the better. When it comes to art, it should be left to speak for itself.

With that in mind, we give you the totally awesome iconic 80’s movies and video game stained-glass posters by Italian twin brother design team, Van Orton Design. If this doesn’t give you a nostalgic injection, then I don’t know what will! Wipe your drool and enjoy.

Source: Van Orton Design

Cops: The Legend Of Zelda

March 15, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Any time I hear or see the word “Cops”, I want to break out into Inner Circle’s “Bad boys, bad boys, whatcha gonna do, whatcha gonna do when they come for you, bad boys, bad boys”. Too bad I haven’t got the Jamaican accent down pat.

Ah, I have digressed. Speaking of cops, have you ever wondered what The Legend Of Zelda would be like if it had a patrolling policeman? No? Well, if it did, Dorkly shows us how it would play out.

source: Dorkly

Dead Link

March 6, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Got an error page to present on your website? I know ours needs a bit of sprucing up! Perhaps we could use some classic video games for inspiration. Take a look at these little beauties.

How about a Super Mario inspired error message

A confronting Dead Link error message. Poor Link

An entertaining Pac-Man game

source: econsultancy

Power Couples: Video Games Romance Novels

February 18, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Imagine your favourite video game characters made the transition to a Mills & Boon romance novel – what would the novel be like?

Imagine no more! The clever people at Shutterstock have accomplished the feat in creating fictitious romance novels based on our most favourite video gaming characters, from Link and Zelda, to Pac-man and Ms. Pac-Man. So, which one of these novels takes your fancy?

Collector of Hearts, starring Link and Zelda

The Forbidden Peach, starring Mario, Princess Peach… and Luigi

Fierce Moves, starring Ken and Ryu

Hungry for Love, starring Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man

Shot to the Heart, starring Dog and Duck

source: Shutterstock

The Legend Of Zelda Remix

January 14, 2014 By ausretrogamer

Let’s face it, just because I am not a fan of Zelda games, it doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the franchise. Obviously there are gamers out there that have a huge affinity for Zelda, just like Joshua Kershaw. Joshua has stitched together (nearly) every Zelda game to date into one remix video. Click on play and enjoy.

source: Joshua Kershaw

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