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Showing posts with label Computer Games. Show all posts
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Sunday, July 21, 2019
Sunday Funnies - Dragon's Lair Dirk Deaths
Over on the memphiselle1 YouTube channel, they have a video showing the many deaths of Dirk the Daring from the old Dragon's Lair arcade game. Enjoy!
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Saturday Crowdfunding Roundup - Bitbox, Valiant, & Clip'n Catch
Three from Kickstarter this week with the first being "BITBOX - Space Saving, Easy Traveling, Board Game Storage" by Game-Ovations, LLC here.
Also, have a look at "Prince Valiant® Storytelling Game by Greg Stafford" by Stewart Wieck here.
Finally, checks out "Clip'n Catch" by Thomas Schwartz here.
Also, have a look at "Prince Valiant® Storytelling Game by Greg Stafford" by Stewart Wieck here.
Finally, checks out "Clip'n Catch" by Thomas Schwartz here.
Keeping an eye on those Kickstarter & IndieGoGo
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
projects plus other crowdfunding efforts.
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Monday, June 20, 2016
RPG Media Monday - Conan, Warcraft, & Stranger Things
Over on darkhorse.com, they've announced a new line of Conan comics here.
Also, on wired.com, they've suggested an interesting paradigm shift for fantasy blockbuster movies here.
Finally, from the Netflix US & Canada YouTube channel, check out the trailer for the upcoming series Stranger Things and enjoy the D&D connection. Fun!
News for Movies, Television, and more
of gamer-relevant Media.
of gamer-relevant Media.
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Thursday, March 24, 2016
Throwback Thursday - D&D Park, Games, & Cartoon
Over on roadsideamerica.com, check out "Dungeons and Dragons Park" here. I'm sure I've mentioned it before but with Spring upon us and road trips in the offing, it's worth a mention again.
Also, on ebay.com, have a look at the "Massive Computer Game Lot And More. At Least 53 Disks Dungeons And Dragons" here.
Finally, on laughingsquid.com, they shared an old YouTube video from the Grant Smith YouTube channel that takes clips from the D&D Cartoon and does voice over work to make them feel like a D&D adventure around the table. Enjoy but some language is not safe for work and could be considered offensive.
Also, on ebay.com, have a look at the "Massive Computer Game Lot And More. At Least 53 Disks Dungeons And Dragons" here.
Finally, on laughingsquid.com, they shared an old YouTube video from the Grant Smith YouTube channel that takes clips from the D&D Cartoon and does voice over work to make them feel like a D&D adventure around the table. Enjoy but some language is not safe for work and could be considered offensive.
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Thursday, February 18, 2016
Throwback Thursday - Space Travel, Past Programs, & Ghost Dad
Over on thedrive.com and theverge.com, they let us know "NASA’s Giving Away Brilliant Space Travel Posters For Free" here and "These NASA travel posters will make you dream about space exploration" here.
Also, on blog.archive.org, the Internet Archive Blogs announce "Internet Archive Does Windows: Hundreds of Windows 3.1 Programs Join the Collection" here.
Finally, on mirror.co.uk, they tell us that a "Teenager who found dead father's 'ghost' on racing video game tells moving story" here.
Also, on blog.archive.org, the Internet Archive Blogs announce "Internet Archive Does Windows: Hundreds of Windows 3.1 Programs Join the Collection" here.
Finally, on mirror.co.uk, they tell us that a "Teenager who found dead father's 'ghost' on racing video game tells moving story" here.
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Sunday, November 29, 2015
Sunday Funnies - Memories, Mumbo Jumbo, & Mimics
Over from theargylesweater.com, Scott Hilbrun plies his trade and sometimes hits on geeky issues as he did back on May 10th, 2014 with this archived goodie here.
Also on uptofourplayers.com, they regularly lampoon the gamer's life and no more so than when breaking down the jargon for us here.
Finally, on orcshideout.com, they have a t-shirt design that we should never check for traps here.
Also on uptofourplayers.com, they regularly lampoon the gamer's life and no more so than when breaking down the jargon for us here.
Finally, on orcshideout.com, they have a t-shirt design that we should never check for traps here.
Humor, often gaming-related,
to start the week with a chuckle.
to start the week with a chuckle.
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Thursday, November 26, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Starflight, Bismarck, & Spacewar!
Over on starflt.com, you can check out one of the great sci-fi computer games called Starflight from 1986 on a website dedicated to the game here and a wiki page here.
Also, on grogheads.com, they recently posted an old advertisement from 1980 for a computer game called Computer Bismarck here and a wiki page here.
Finally, on theverge.com, they tell us "It began with 'Spacewar!' A history of science fiction in video games." This story goes back to 1962. Read more here and more about Spacewar! on a wiki page here.
Also, on grogheads.com, they recently posted an old advertisement from 1980 for a computer game called Computer Bismarck here and a wiki page here.
Finally, on theverge.com, they tell us "It began with 'Spacewar!' A history of science fiction in video games." This story goes back to 1962. Read more here and more about Spacewar! on a wiki page here.
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Thursday, October 29, 2015
Throwback Thursday - D&D, Will McLean, & the Humble Weekly Bundle
Over on filmschoolrejects.com, check out "8 Glorious TV Homages to the Geekery of Dungeons & Dragons" here.
Also, on blackgate.com, chuckle back in time with "Art of the Genre: An Inteview with Will McLean." See more here.
Finally, on humblebundle.com, have a look at the "Humble Weekly Bundle: Games Workshop" here. Just a few hours left, so don't drag your feet!
Also, on blackgate.com, chuckle back in time with "Art of the Genre: An Inteview with Will McLean." See more here.
Finally, on humblebundle.com, have a look at the "Humble Weekly Bundle: Games Workshop" here. Just a few hours left, so don't drag your feet!
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Thursday, October 8, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Champions of Krynn, Might and Magic, & OS-CRPGs
Three Old School video game blog posts this week from gamingafter40.blogspot.com with the first being "Old-School RPG: Champions of Krynn (1990)" here.
Also, check out "East vs. West: Might and Magic" here.
Finally, have a look at "Role Playing vs. Action vs. Utility: Games Win!" here.
Also, check out "East vs. West: Might and Magic" here.
Finally, have a look at "Role Playing vs. Action vs. Utility: Games Win!" here.
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Thursday, September 10, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Commodore Amiga, Fairfax Prints, & Gog FR Games
Over on woodtv.com, they present how a 30-year-old Commodore Amiga still runs the heating and cooling systems for 19 Grand Rapids Public Schools, as it has continuously since being installed. Learn more here.
Also, have a look at the artwork available from Faixfax Prints the next time you might need some wall decor. From Frazetta to Tolkien and more, they all can be found here.
Finally, on pcgamer.com, find out "How GOG rescued 13 Forgotten Realms games from licensing hell" here.
Also, have a look at the artwork available from Faixfax Prints the next time you might need some wall decor. From Frazetta to Tolkien and more, they all can be found here.
Finally, on pcgamer.com, find out "How GOG rescued 13 Forgotten Realms games from licensing hell" here.
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Thursday, August 27, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Ghostbusters, Fantastic Four, & Mario Skills
Over on nerdist.com, they tell us that the "Pilot Promo For GHOSTBUSTER Cartoon Materializes Online" here.
Also, on auntpetunia.com, you'll find out loads of information on the fake, original "The Fantastic Four TV Series (1963-64)" here.
Finally, on gamespot.com, they share "16 Skills Gained From Mario Games You Can Put on Your Resume" here.
Also, on auntpetunia.com, you'll find out loads of information on the fake, original "The Fantastic Four TV Series (1963-64)" here.
Finally, on gamespot.com, they share "16 Skills Gained From Mario Games You Can Put on Your Resume" here.
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Thursday, July 23, 2015
Throwback Thursday - 90s Apple Watch, Nintendo Theme Park, & Bicycling History
Over on cnet.com a few months ago, Amanda Kooser wrote about an "Original '90s Apple watch selling for $2,500 on eBay" here. I don't remember these, myself, but they look pretty sleek, albeit it in a retro sort of way now.
Also, on comicbook.com in May, they told of the "Nintendo Theme Park Attractions In The Works At Universal" here. I wonder how many folks will go just to try out the old consoles. They'll probably also have some cutting edge stuff, too!
Finally, on nationalgeographic.com, check out "A Century of Bicycling History in 16 Pictures" here. Some cool pictures but I had hoped for a wider array of the bikes.
Also, on comicbook.com in May, they told of the "Nintendo Theme Park Attractions In The Works At Universal" here. I wonder how many folks will go just to try out the old consoles. They'll probably also have some cutting edge stuff, too!
Finally, on nationalgeographic.com, check out "A Century of Bicycling History in 16 Pictures" here. Some cool pictures but I had hoped for a wider array of the bikes.
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
or gaming-adjacent topics of the past.
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Thursday, July 16, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Antique Toys, Mario's Map, & Apple II Watch
Over on smithsonianmag.com, they tell of how "One Man's Obsession With Antique Toys Resulted in a Museum" here.
Also, on kotaku.com, they tell how one "Man Spends Six Years Crocheting One Super Mario Bros. 3 Map" here.
Finally, on popsci.com, they tell of how yet a third man, designer DJ Harrigan, wanted to bring old school Apple designs to the new Apple Watch. Read more here and enjoy the video.
Also, on kotaku.com, they tell how one "Man Spends Six Years Crocheting One Super Mario Bros. 3 Map" here.
Finally, on popsci.com, they tell of how yet a third man, designer DJ Harrigan, wanted to bring old school Apple designs to the new Apple Watch. Read more here and enjoy the video.
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Monday, July 6, 2015
Media News Monday - Elder Scrolls, Black Widow, & Star Wars `77
Over on canadianonlinegamers.com, check out "The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited Review – An MMORPG Worthy of Talos Himself" here.
Also, on moviepilot.com, they let us know that "It's Finally Happening! Marvel Will Be Releasing Black Widow Merchandise" here.
Finally, on openculture.com, they herald how "Fans Reconstruct Authentic Version of Star Wars, As It Was Shown in Theaters in 1977" here.
Also, on moviepilot.com, they let us know that "It's Finally Happening! Marvel Will Be Releasing Black Widow Merchandise" here.
Finally, on openculture.com, they herald how "Fans Reconstruct Authentic Version of Star Wars, As It Was Shown in Theaters in 1977" here.
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Old Patents, AD&D Visor Glasses, & Starfleet Command Gold
Over on The Telegraph, they have a couple dozen old Patents for very odd equipment on display here.
Also, on 2 Warps to Neptune, they features "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Visor Glasses (Larami, 1983)" here.
Finally, on gog.com they have made available Star Trek™: Starfleet Command Gold Edition based on the old tabletop game Starfleet Battles. See more here.
Also, on 2 Warps to Neptune, they features "Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Visor Glasses (Larami, 1983)" here.
Finally, on gog.com they have made available Star Trek™: Starfleet Command Gold Edition based on the old tabletop game Starfleet Battles. See more here.
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Thursday, June 4, 2015
Throwback Thursday - '80s Babies, '83 D&D Intellivision Ad, & '73 Memories
Over on popsugar.com, a new article explains "Why '80s Babies Are Different Than Other Millennials" here.
Also, from battlegrip.com, Phil shared a "1983 Ad for Intellivision Dungeons & Dragons 'Treasure of Tarmin' Video Game" here.
Finally, on willegal.net, Mike shares "Some Memories of the Early Days of D&D: 1973 - My Introduction to the LGTSA and Gary Gygax" here.
Also, from battlegrip.com, Phil shared a "1983 Ad for Intellivision Dungeons & Dragons 'Treasure of Tarmin' Video Game" here.
Finally, on willegal.net, Mike shares "Some Memories of the Early Days of D&D: 1973 - My Introduction to the LGTSA and Gary Gygax" here.
A look back at early tabletop hobby gaming
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Thursday, May 28, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Devo, Maze, & Tanith Lee
Over on fastcompany.com, "How Rock Iconoclasts Devo Became Leaders Of The 1980s Nerd Nirvana" here. For my money, it was when I heard them as part of the score for the excellent film Heavy Metal (1981).
Also, on polygon.com, they elucidate on "The First First-Person Shooter" here.
Finally, it is with sadness that we lost a stalwart Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy author this week and we mourn the passing of Tanith Lee (1947-2015). Learn more about her life and work here.
Also, on polygon.com, they elucidate on "The First First-Person Shooter" here.
Finally, it is with sadness that we lost a stalwart Science Fiction, Horror, and Fantasy author this week and we mourn the passing of Tanith Lee (1947-2015). Learn more about her life and work here.
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Thursday, May 14, 2015
Throwback Thursday - Judge Dredd, Murray Lindsay's Robots, & Leeroy Jenkins
First a couple from Philip Reed over on battlegrip.com, the first being a "December, 1987 Ad for the Judge Dredd Companion." He's got the skinny on it here.
Also, Philip Reed shows us "Robot Art by Murray Lindsay in Space Gamer Magazine" circa 1978 here.
Finally, I think here on polygon.com was the first place I spotted a Leeroy Jenkins tribute yesterday. Of course by then, he was already charging ahead and attacking. Happy Ten-year Anniversary, Leeroy Jenkins!
Also, Philip Reed shows us "Robot Art by Murray Lindsay in Space Gamer Magazine" circa 1978 here.
Finally, I think here on polygon.com was the first place I spotted a Leeroy Jenkins tribute yesterday. Of course by then, he was already charging ahead and attacking. Happy Ten-year Anniversary, Leeroy Jenkins!
Candid shot of the "PALS FOR LIFE" with
Leeroy Jenkins seated front right
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