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Retro Stuff

Games, Retro Stuff
Halo 2600
08.04.10 | Permalink | Comment?

I’ve been on a real retro 8-bit kick lately, so this recent trend of releasing video game “demakes” has definitely struck a chord with me. Whether we’re talking official releases like Mega Man 9 and 10 and Dark Void Zero, or fan-made projects like Portal: The Flash Version and the inexplicable new Goonies game for [...]
Movies, Retro Stuff, TV
Turtles Forever
09.16.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

Bossa nova or Chevy nova? In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, 4Kids Entertainment is making a direct-to-DVD animated movie called Turtles Forever where the new TMNT team up with the 1980s TMNT in a collision of art styles and culture. Unfortunately they couldn’t get the original voice actors for [...]
Media Bytes, Retro Stuff
Matt Trakker of M.A.S.K. Released as a 25th Anniversary G.I. Joe Figure
01.09.09 | Permalink | 2 Comments

Could this mean that a relaunch of my favourite '80s cartoon is on the way?
Games, Media Bytes, Retro Stuff
Retro Ripoff Great Giana Sisters Coming to the Nintendo DS!
12.10.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Somehow this classic Super Mario Bros knockoff is getting remade… I smell another lawsuit in the works.
Media Bytes, Retro Stuff, Website of the Week, World Wide Web
Create Your Own Muppet Courtesy of FAO Schwartz
11.12.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Sure to replace Simpsons and South Park caricatures as the geek avatar of choice.
Games, Retro Stuff, TV, Videos
Anyone Remember GamePro TV or Video Power?
10.25.08 | Permalink | Comment?

With the cancellation of Opportunity Knocks I was recently reminded of another great TV show that J.D. Roth used to host in the late 80’s/early 90’s: the TV version of GamePro! It was totally cheesy with plenty of low budget effects, and his co-host was some Keanu Reeves surfer dude wanna-be. Classic stuff! Check out [...]
Games, Media Bytes, Retro Stuff, Videos
Working NES Belt Buckle
07.29.08 | Permalink | Comment?

Carrying that thing around over your junk can't be good for business.
Games, Media Bytes, Retro Stuff
Mega Man 9 Trailer… Old School Gaming Goodness
07.11.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Coming to WiiWare, Xbox Live Arcade and PSN. Awesome… is it an oxymoron to release a NEW retro game? Brilliant.