Retro Games Blog

Man plays Atari 2600 for 24 hours

We love Atari, hell, we love all computer systems and games, even the ones that make your mind melt into plasticine.  But we would probably draw the line at playing an Atari 2600 for 24 hours, like this guy did.  He's just lucky he didn't throw ET into the mix!

Dating in video games

Dating has been under represented in computer games thus far, which is a bit strange given its interactive nature.  However, as most games are aimed at teenage boys, although they might like the sight of a page 3 girl, dating in its strictest sense is preobably not very high on the agenda.

One of the classics of the genre however is leisure suit larry.  Following the exploits of the lounge lizard larry as he tries his charm with the ladies in his neighbourhood.  Check out a clip here, it's hilarious!

So for those of you who are too young to engange in something like cougar dating, Leisure Suit Larry might be your first useful step towards dating.

50 worst videogame voiceovers

Fairplay to the people at GameTrailers who have compiled the 50 worst ever video game voiceovers.  The only surprise omission for me is that there is no Metal Gear Solid, enough bad voiceover in that maybe to make a chart on its own!  'Snake, do you believe love can bloom on a battlefiedl?'  Noooooooooo!

Check it out here

Little Computer People - classic computer game

Before the SIMS and Tamagochi, there was a cult computer game which enabled you to take control of a character on-screen and run his life, that game was Little Computer People.  You simply controlled the character and his dog and helped them go along daily tasks such as eating and cleaning.

The game took place entirely in a 3 storey house, through which you had a cut through view.  The house was very detailed, right down to the lampshades and shower curtains and your character would happily wodner around it.

The game was a hit on the Commodore 64 and Amiga, although it did come out on other formats.  Zzap Magazine even gave it a score of 97%.  Everyone eagerly awaited he add-ons that were due to come out, which were due to do things like allow your LCP to interact with other LCP's or pimp out the crib with new furniture, but sadly, these projects never saw the light of day.

Anyway, here is a video of the game for those looking to take a trip down memory lane, it looks to me like the Amiga version, but do correct me if I'm wrong, enjoy...

Retro Gaming Gifts

For those of you who would rather get something different to a selection of christmas hampers, don't forget to tell Santa there is a great selection of retro gaming gifts that will delight you on Christmas Day.   From retro gaming books to retro games, there is a surprsingly wide selection out there.  Here are our favourites...

Retro Gamer guide to retro games  - a great selection of retro games remembered from the top people at Retro Gamer

Sega Megadrive 15 in 1 games system - plug into your TV and play, no seperate Sega Megadrive needed!  Play old school classics like Golden Axe and Alex Kidd on your TV.  Plus there are two controllers for multiplayer action!

Atari classics Plug and Play System - want to go even further back?  To the machine that helped make home gaming what it is today?  Then get the retro gamer in your life this classic Atari plug and play system, allowing to re-visit the classics that time forgot.  it will definitely bring a smile to their face!

Star Wars Jedi Force Trainer

Back in the day, Star Wars toys consisted of moulded plastic and the occasional 'interactive' element, usually involving a button firing a bit of moulded plastic.  Things have moved on since then and here is a very 21st century toy, a perfect gift for a Star Wars fan.

The Star Wards Jedi Force Trainer takes you through the training to be a jedi master, with the key element being mind control.  The game involves a headset, which when attached to your head, will read certain brainwaves to decide if you are relaxed or not.  A clear mind pushes the ball up, lose your focus and the ball will fall down.

It's a quite amazing piece of kit and can teach you alot about relaxation and concentrating.  Alot of fun to be had seeing who has the best Jedi mind skills as well!

The Jedi Mind Trainer is available from Firebox.com for just £99.99 - find out more

Elite - classic retro game is 25 years old today

It's easy to call all old games 'classics', but few truly deserve the title.  Among those that do however is Elite.  Starting life on the BBC Micro, and slowly transferring to other platforms (I played the Commodore 64 version, which was great), Elite revolutionised gaming.  There was no need for flashy graphics or pumping tunes, just intuitive gameplay and an ever expanding universe to explore.

The game is 25 years old today and the creator had a chat with the BBC about this historical game, you can view it here

You can buy the Elite Retro Classic TShirt here

Or, just take a quick trip down memory lane now...

Lego Retro Games

Awesome video here, much respect to the maker!  He faithfully reproduces classic retro games using lego, including Pac Man and Asteroids. I forgot about the game with the two lines trying to box each other in, that was wicked, was it simply called maze, can't remember?  Anyway, enjoy the video....

 

Remember DOS?

We take a little trip down memory lane today when we look back at DOS games from the early PC era

Space Invaders Jewellery

Pimp yourself out with this this Space Invaders Jewellery, or Bling Vaders as it pefers to be known.  Coming in gold or silver, this necklace is the ultimate tribute to those little green men who used to invade earth, only to come across 4 brick walls and horizontal sliding lego brick with a gun at the end of it.

So, what's next, Pacman ear-rings?  Solid Snake rings?  Mario Princess Tiaras?  Who knows where it will end, but it has started here at Blingvaders