Yes, it's been 25 years since Flashback entered our lives (26 actually), and here to celebrate this quarter of a century is the Nintendo Switch collector's edition.
So, is it any good?
Wellll....
2018-06-25 17:15:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, two to be exact; the Logic3 FreeWheel and the QuickJoy SV-129 Footpedal.
A combination made in heaven?......
Having heard of and stumbled across quite a few racing games which seem to be pulled straight from the 80s, I thought I'd go through each one and share my thoughts...
2018-06-09 15:29:08 +0000 UTC View Post
I love floppy disks. I love how they hold just 1.44MB of data. I really do. But the thought of a floppy disk that can hold 120MB of data, now that's intriguing.
Most of you are fully aware of Imation's Superdisk, so I've created a relaxing video featuring the setup and use, along with some brief history.
Marvellous.
2018-06-03 21:16:16 +0000 UTC View Post
It's BYTE SIZE time.
Specifically, why is television static black and white, byte size time.
2018-05-29 17:14:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Sega sent me a code for the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis classics, so I thought I'd give it a review. After all it's up my street, or at least adjacent to my street.
Is it any good? Well.... kinda.
2018-05-26 20:22:06 +0000 UTC View Post
Ahhhhh, the original Xbox pad. What a vast colossal beast that was. Given that Hyperkin have just launched a new version of it, I felt it was time to look at this controllers history, before taking the new one for a ride.
After all, it's not cheap.
But it is quite cheerful.
2018-05-24 17:47:30 +0000 UTC View Post
Having had a weekend of Arcade action up in Manchester, I thought I'd use the footage to make a video about arcade memories.
If you ever get a chance to visit Bury's Arcade club, I fully recommend it also. It was a blast.
2018-05-14 22:50:41 +0000 UTC View Post
I have a Quick Play if it takes your fancy.
Essentially I wanted to know if PC Building Simulator catered for our retro needs, so I downloaded it and charged into a free build situation.
This video is that outcome of that endeavour.
Let's just say, there are no processors which make me jump with glee.
2018-05-10 19:56:45 +0000 UTC View Post
USB seems as common place now as Ford Mondeos did in the 90s. So here's a video exploring what ports we used beforehand.
I'm sure most of us already know all of this, but its a nostalgic trip none the less.
I hope you're having a great bank holiday weekend, for those of us who are having a bank holiday weekend.
2018-05-07 11:27:07 +0000 UTC View Post
I've acquired a copy of PC Pro issue 11, from September 1995.
Just looking at these issues fills me with nostalgia, so I thought I'd better share it with you fine people.
Especially given Windows 95 came out in August '95. The month this issue was on sale.
2018-05-01 12:40:14 +0000 UTC View Post
Robocop is a film which impacted me greatly upon viewing. Something about it deeply connected with me, and in this video I explore why that is, and how that connection affected my relationship with the subsequent games.
It's time to go deep.
2018-04-28 17:34:32 +0000 UTC View Post
Atmosfear came out for the PC?!
Yes. Yes it did. But is it as good as the classic board game series?
Well....
2018-04-24 00:22:34 +0000 UTC View Post
Quick mid-week video as I return to a more fulfilled schedule.
It's Tetris, on a Psion II I recently acquired!
Good evening my favourite Patreon people.
I was bored the other night and so decided to pit 1K Chess on the ZX81 vs. a couple of modern chess engines to see the outcome.
Here is the result.
2018-04-16 17:28:09 +0000 UTC View Post
I haven't done a Quick Play for a while, so here's one especially for Friday the 13th.
The horror is more in the gameplay than the content.
2018-04-13 14:55:40 +0000 UTC View Post
It's a PC I bought on eBay. It's very 90s and it yields secrets. Join me and let's explore this machine.
Also, if you can think of a better Youtube title, you win a Nostalgia Nerd sticker.
2018-04-13 11:35:22 +0000 UTC View Post
A little review of a game which caught my eye - Streets of Red: Devil's Dare Deluxe.
A game which, although clearly based on Streets of Rage, has many elements taken from many different games and films to make a nostalgic extravaganza.
I didn't realise until half way through the video that it was actually released in 2014 as Devil's Dare, and this console release is an updated version (should have guessed that from the title).
2018-04-11 22:20:30 +0000 UTC View Post
I found this watch whilst browsing the web. I had to buy one just to push the keys alone.
Join me as I press watch keys and tear this thing apart.
2018-04-08 16:24:30 +0000 UTC View Post
I want to get this out asap, so only a short "early access" for this.
Still, it's only a C64 Mini, it's not like it's a proper piece of retro hardware.
Overall, not too bad, but a bit shoddy.
2018-04-03 16:51:42 +0000 UTC View Post
Amstrad is synonymous with the CPC, but they also made a range of interesting PCs (aside from the Mega PC). The Integra is one such model, released in the mid-90s, it's essentially a Compaq all-in-one clone, but a rather pleasing one, from my perspective at least.
I actually picked this up off eBay recently, and couldn't pass up the opportunity to grab it and play with it.
Join me.
2018-03-30 00:09:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Everyone knows Moonwalker from the Sega Mega Drive / Genesis, but how does it fare on its older, and less capable, brother?
Well, my childhood memories tell me it fares well, however my current experience tells me otherwise.
2018-03-23 15:03:56 +0000 UTC View Post
Much like the Sharp Nintendovision, Super Famicom Naizou TV SF1 and Sega Dreamcast CX-1 TV, there was actually a Playstation 2 variant, known as the memorable; Sony Bravia KDL22PX300. It's launch in 2010 is a late one, both for me, and the PS2 hardware, but I find it obscure enough to be interesting.
So here's an inspection of it.
2018-03-18 15:36:54 +0000 UTC View Post
It feels about time for another Bad Influence commentary.
So here's an episode from 7th October 1993, featuring all manner of nostalgic gaming memories.
1993, what a year.
2018-03-14 18:21:41 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm running terribly behind where I want to be with videos, but here's a review of Oids for the Atari ST.
This has been requested by Patron, Gary Pinkett, and features the NERD MASTER... I'm sure Sir Patrick Moore would be disgusted.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend folks!
2018-03-10 17:44:50 +0000 UTC View Post
This is a question I've wanted to know the answer to for as long as I can remember it, yet I've never really realised it.
Well, the other day I did. So I grabbed some magnets, some floppies and went to town with some thoroughly unprofessional and amateur experiments.
I hope you enjoy!
2018-02-24 15:45:59 +0000 UTC View Post
So here's my summary of the Blackpool Play Expo.
I say of the expo, it's more a summary of the roadtrip there, the accommodation and the general lack of sleep had by all.
All I can say is, if anyone invites you to the Norbrek Castle. Turn them down, politely... or at least make sure you don't have room 196.
2018-02-16 00:19:27 +0000 UTC View Post
It's time for the next unboxing session.
Usually I get sent some incredibly amazing items. This month, that amazement climbs even another step.
2018-02-05 23:03:45 +0000 UTC View Post
Hot off the press, I present the Sega 32X Story for your viewing pleasure.
This has literally just this minute uploaded. I usually do a view through after uploading to check for things I've missed. But I'm tired, and it's Sunday, and I need coffee. So here you go!
Of course, adverts are off until it's live.
I hope you enjoy.
2018-01-28 18:46:41 +0000 UTC View Post