Nostalgia Nerd

The Vectrex Story

GOOOOD LORRRRDYYYYYY, it feels like a while since I did one of these, and yes, that's because it HAS been.

I've got a tonne of videos that have been building up in the back of my brain for years, and it's time to start ticking them off. This is one of those videos.

The Vectrex is a console that has always fascinated me. Mainly because it looked like a miraculous item from the future, yet was released in the early 80s. How could a machine that mimicked the arcade so well, be on our...

Checkmate Monitors

Hey folks!

Apologies for not getting this one up on here earlier. I needed to get the main video out asap.

But, the Patreon version is now ready, should you wish to watch advert free!

Also, this monitor is absolutely fantastic. If you have any questions, drop them below and I'll tackle them!

Thanks! Pete x

Knock off Game Boys

I've had these consoles laying around for a while. Probably too long.... and if things are left for too long - as we all know - they sometimes break. I really didn't want to have to purchase any of these again, SO, it was time to make a video about them.

I also had to borrow a few from Stuart Ashen, because if I'm gonna make a video about knock off Game Boys, then I really need to cover them all.

Hope you folks enjoy.

Pete :)

Sega Evolution

Welcome to the Evolution. The evolution of Sega. In this case meaning NO evolution, as the Master System Evolution, if anything, is the exact opposite of evolution.

This 286

I was playing around with an Epson 286 the other day and happened to stumble across a piece of software I really didn't expect to find. So I made a video about the whole thing.

Enjoy!

Pete

Vulcan Flipstart

I feel like I might be emerging from a cloudy fog, to a clearer land where more videos can be made.

No promises, but I feel like a new era of videos is looming. Maybe, perhaps, hopefully.

Here's one, it's about the Vulcan Flipstart, an Ultra Mobile PC from 2007 that was pretty darn cool tbh.

Enjoy!

Much love.

This Virus Shook the World

1992, March 6th. Michelangelo's 517th Birthday.

Also, the worldwide frenzy of the Michelangelo virus. The virus that was set to bring down computers around the globe.

Let's take a look :D

Why is HD 1080p

Off the back of my last video exploring screen ratios, this seemed like a natural progression!

Enjoy :D

Why did we Abandon 4:3?

Hey folks!

Sooooo sorry for the slow uploads. I'm totally flat out at the moment trying to keep on top of Barcadia stuff. Every moment of time I get away from the bar, I'm trying to pour into video content, but at the moment, it's not as much as I'd like!

So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for hanging in here and continuing to support me through this endeavour.

I'll give you folks a proper update on Barcadia, etc very soon. There's lots happening and it's all excitin...

Octanerdle: The Amazing Survival Story of Alison Botha

Hey folks,

So, Octy and I did another podcast episode, however, this one covers a sensitive topic. Therefore we wanted to drop it to you folks first, and get your feedback on whether you think we approached it with the correct amount of sensitivity. 

It's about Alison Botha, who survived a whole host of horrific treatment in 1994. Her abusers were sent to prison, but that still doesn't even start to make up for what they did.

If you get a chance to listen, let me know w...

The Biggest CRT in the UK

Hello hello hello,

It's time to discuss the Toshiba 3787DB.... the largest 4:3 consumer CRT ever released in the UK.

It's whopper.

Let us discuss.

Secret Arcade Games

Hey folks,

Things are still a bit slower than usual around here, on account of running an Arcade Bar and general life things. However, here's a video I wanted to touch on about JAMMA and some of the secret games that were perhaps influenced by it.

Speak soon,

Pete x

Action 52

Ok, I know this has been covered before, BUT Octavius really REALLY wanted to play it again.

So here we are, with a full video insight into the glory of Action 52

Enjoy!

Why we switched to WASD

Hey folks!

Hope all is well with you. 

Apologies I didn't get this one out earlier. There were some complications with "copyright" as the original uses a few -actual- music tracks, but the licence only extends to one video.

So, here's a slightly edited Patreon version of my latest video.

Hope you enjoy

Pete x

This Cursed Game

Dancing Monster on the C64 is..... well it's something.

This video explores the game and importantly, just why and where the hell it came from. Because this is a mystery which has plagued humankind for decades.

Big thanks to Octavius and Robbotron for their help on this.

Enjoy!

WORST GAME EVER

You know what time it is.

It's SQIJ TIME.

The worst game ever? Yes, I think so, mainly as it didn't work.

Sit down and enjoy.

Big thanks to Octavius for this one

Much love, Pete x

Grooveshark

Hey folks!

Long time no see. Hope you're doing well. Apologies for the slow video output of late. 

This one is about Grooveshark; the music streaming service which launched in 2006 but had died by 2015, thanks in part to Spotify, but also a whole heap of other shady goings on.

Hope you enjoy! 

Pete x

I was asked to...

create a video about Warhammer 40K: Boltgun by Focus Entertainment, and I LEAPT at the chance. 

Firstly, I had no idea this was even coming out until they told me.

Secondly, IT'S A 90'S STYLED SPACE MARINE GAME

And boy, is it good.

The First Banned Video Game

Heeellllooo.

Another video for you (they're like buses). This one focusses on the 1976 Exidy Arcade Game, Death Race.

Stay frosty

Pete x

DUTCH

Hey folks,

Apologies for the slow output at the moment. This whole Barcadia thing has been consuming ALL my time. Last night the entire cellar flooded, so I was bailing frozen water out for most of the day.

ANYWAY, A couple of month's back, I revisited the Home Computer Museum in The Netherlands, and things have certainly changed. INCLUDING, the mighty Aesthedes computer. 

See within

Much love, Peter x

Barcadia Update

Hey folks,

Thought I'd give a quick Patron update on here regarding our Kickstarter project.

Firstly, thank you so much to all you excellent people who have contributed! I'm already so grateful that you're patrons, let alone helping with this passion project!

Secondly, the bar is looking great. Most of the decorating is now done, most of the electrics are ready, plumbing is next to sort. So overall things are progressing nicely.

I've just put an update out on Kickstart...

PushingUpRoses Podcast

Hey folks,

I recorded a podcast for PUR's Patrons last night and I thought you might appreciate it too. So here it is.

Be warned, EXTENSIVE amounts of topics were covered (including the horror of British 80's cartoons), some with less sanity than others.

Also, she's also a patron of my channel, so be warned.

Pete x

The Great Pinball ban

New video folks. Regarding the Great American pinball ban. Something that has ALWAYS fascinated me. 

This one was edited and scripted by Octavius

Enjoy!

I've been busy

Hey folks. So firstly, apologies for the lack of content. I've got a proper video queued up for next week.

Secondly, for the last 9 months or so, I've been working on getting an Arcade Bar up and running in Norwich, and today I launched the Kickstarter for it. It's a collaboration with Ashens, Dazz from Did You Know Gaming and Samantha Whitehouse from Slice + Dice (a bar in Norwich), and it's going to be great.

I felt it only best that I put the YouTube video out to you fine folks...

Happy New Year

Happy new year folks. As my supporters it means the world to me that you're still here, supporting me throughout the year. Thank you so much.

I hope you've enjoyed the content this year. Some of which has been better than others. Next year is going to be a belter, especially regarding some projects I'm kicking off in January. You'll be the first to know. There's also going to be some changes, some of which I'm sure you've already noticed in the backdrop of my videos and the new filming ...

Bandersnatch

I hope you've had an excellent festive period. Thought I'd slip in one more video before the New Year; this one is about the legendary game Bandersnatch and what exactly happened at Imagine Software during this time.

I hope you enjoy. If I don't talk to you before, I also hope you have an excellent New Year!

Thanks for all your support this year.

Peter x

RISE of the ROBOTS

Yes.

This has been a long time coming.

I've wanted to cover this since, well, about 1992, and now, here we are.

The greatest fighting game ever to be conceived.

Here.

Now.

Good lord.

This is also the first video created in collaboration with OctaviusKing on the scripting and production front. So I hope you enjoy that.

In other news, I've got a few updates to share with you, which I shall do over the next few days. 

This Website Won't Die

Howdy Doodley doo,

I've been meaning to explore the Space Jam website phenomenon for a while and now seemed like the time to do it. Not specifically because it's halloween, because really, it has nothing to do with halloween. More because, I randomly picked it out of a list and the person I was with got excited. 

So here we are.

Pete

Signed Books for Patrons

Hello friends,

I'm able to offer personalised signed copies of Nostalgia Nerd's Gadgets Gizmos & Gimmicks at £15 plus whatever P&P costs. I have a limited number at present, so it's first come first served.

If you'd like a copy, please let me know in the comments below. I'll then contact you directly for address details, personalisation details and provide a payment link.

Of course, if you've already bought a copy, then I'm more than happy to sign at any  conve...

Signed books for Patrons

Hey folks,

I hope you're well.

As promised, here's the deal for Patrons on the new book;

If you're a GOLD MEMBER OR ABOVE, you'll be receiving a complimentary signed copy of my new book in the post. I've put an order in at the warehouse, so as soon as I have them (should be within the next 2 weeks) I'll send yours out. If you'd like a specific message in the book (or any requests) please comment below (or DM me).

HOWEVER, If you've already pre-ordered (in which case, t...