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This show covers the golden age of video games...the arcades of the 1970s, 1980s and beyond. I will talk about the arcade games themselves and the vibe of the arcade and why without it we wouldn't have the video games of today.
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May the 4th be with you and today I am talking about the 1984 classic Return of the Jedi. Released one year after the movie in 1984.1stPhorm: https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f
Reminiscing of the Bazaar and random places I found video games at in my formative years.#iam1stphormhttps://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f
Today we go nostalgic with a review of Read Player One!In the show I mentioned that I have a rough time getting enough protein from real food. So I take Level 1 and Phormula 1 Clear both from 1stphorm. If you have the same problem I do please check out my links below:Phormula 1 Clearhttps://1stphorm.com/products/phormula-1-clear/?a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_bid=60961e8dLevel 1 Whey Proteinhttps://1stphorm.com/products/level-1?a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_aid=67c0a874edc5f&a_bid=5a474429For the whole line please visit:https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f
Today I talk about the commercial failure Wing Commander movie. A movie based on the Wing Commander series of PC games.
Today I review the Secret Level Episode on Pacman.
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Today I talk about my top ten gift ideas for 2024
Atari 7800+
https://atari.com/collections/7800
Atari 400 Mini
https://atari.com/products/atari-400-mini-1
MS Pacman Arcade 1up Countercade
https://www.meijer.com/shopping/product/ms-pac-man-galaga-class-of-81-countercade/19557002069.html
Blaze Evercade Super Pocket
https://t.ly/rGMmi
Atari T-shirt
https://t.ly/VPZHO
Nintendo Switch Atari 50th with DLC
https://atari.com/products/atari-50th-the-anniversary-celebration
Turtle Beach Velocity 1 Hotas
https://t.ly/K2Wl9
Steam gift card
Amazon Gift Card
Visa Gift Card
Mattel made more than just games for the Intellivision with the M-Network line. From 1982-1983 they made many interesting games for the beloved 2600.
I talk about my memories of the last great arcade decade....the 90's.
Sorry for being away for a while but fitness has been my priority but I hope to get back to some gaming before too much longer.Check out my stuff from 1stPhorm:https://1stphorm.com/67c0a874edc5f
Since I am in York as you download this I thought I'd share a bit of my memories from West Manchester Mall's Arcade.
https://yorkblog.com/onlyyork/memories-the-original-stores-a/
In light of Livingin the 80s strange trup through the 70s I decided to talk about the birth of the 80s video game scene....the 1970s. More happened than you think!
Today I chat about Alladin's Castle...the arcade change that was probably bigger and older than we thought.
A little bit of a geeky show here...repairing and taking care of your retro consoles. Focusing in on the Atari line but some of the same techniques apply to other systems like the Apple II line, Intellivision and others.
Today I talk about upcoming Atari My arcade devices
Listen to the show for the full list. One item I mentioned on the show is somewhat special so here is the link below:
Cocktail Table Game
1. Atari VCS 800
2. Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
3. Atari Flashback Classics
4. NAMCO MUSEUM ARCADE PAC
5. Popfunk Classic Atari Video Game Retro Logo Vintage Gaming Console T Shirt
6. Mega 65
7. Attack of the Petsci Robots
8. Key Chains and Pins
9. Basic Fun Arcade Classics - Pac-Man Color LCD Retro Mini Arcade Game , Yellow
10. Tiny Arcade Atari 2600
Just a little Sunday/Monday show or whenever you listen to it.
As we go into the fall, the show may be a bit irregular due to this as well as my AWS certification studying taking the bulk of my time. Just know that in 2023 I plan to be a lot more regular with the shows.
Today I am reviewing Lotharek's SIO2SD Floppy Emulator for the Atari 8 bit Line of Computers. Comes in around 50 to 60 dollars in US dollars and is AWESOME.
https://lotharek.pl/productdetail.php?id=328
Today I am talking about the Adam Sandler vehicle Pixels that has a lot of 80s video games and 80s nostalgia. Love it or hate it I think if you are Living in the 80s like most people my age you will love it.
New series!
I'll be reviewing video game based movies that mention the 80s and 80s video games. This week's is Ready Player One.
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