Retro Games Blog

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

Sega Mega Drive Twin Player Console

Sega Megadrive......now there was a console.  I remember my first one very well, it came with Sonic the Hedgehog and Desert Strike, both games still playable to this day.  The megadrive took gaming to another dimension and you could argue it was responsible for the sucess of the Playstation etc as it re-vitaliesed what was a thte time a flagging home gaming industry.

Now, you can indulge in some superb retro gaming action with the Sega MegaDrive Twin Player console.  Not only is this console pre-loaded with 15 great Sega Megadrive games, you can also plug in old megadrive games into the back.  So you can get onto ebay, pick up your old favourites for a couple of quid and plung and play!  And there are two control pads, so you can go head to head on classics like Streetfighter and Streets of Rage.....It's region free as well, so you can grab some Genesis games from the US as well!

So how much for a region free console, two controllers and 15 games?  Less than £40, that's how much, what are you still done here?  Buy one now....

Caesars Palace – Classic GameBoy card game

In the Nintendo Gameboy game Caesars Palace your aim is to break the bank at the famous Vegas casino Caesars Palace by turning thousands into millions. You earn your money in classic casino games such as slots and blackjack and in poker card games his game is very amuzing and it’s easy to get hooked. It’s definitely a good alternative for those who are tired of losing money on online holdem but still want to experience the thrill of gambling.